Our blog contains ACNAtoo statements and updates, community resources written by the ACNAtoo team, articles on abuse-related topics by outside experts, and more.
Loose Canons: Unsure Foundations
Keeping an eye on the laws of our church is part of our duty to the most vulnerable in our midst. It is never enough to rely on church leaders’ good intentions or verbal assurances regarding the church’s procedures. It’s not just for canon lawyers – church governance concerns everyone.
UMD Abuse Mishandling Summary
Given the recent conclusion of the Husch Blackwell investigation, we feel this is an important time to revisit the evidence previously documented by ACNAtoo, much of which has been corroborated by Husch Blackwell and the testimony of Upper Midwest Diocese employees.
Investigations 101: Waiving Attorney-Client Privilege
ACNAtoo has cited several major concerns with the Province's announcement of an investigation firm, which we will explore in this 3-part series. In Part One, we focus on the Province’s refusal to waive attorney-client privilege.
Time for Action: Part 04, Other Disciplinary Actions
Part 4 of our Time for Action series, detailing and explaining the requests regarding additional disciplinary actions in our July 15 open letter to Archbishop Foley Beach.
An open letter to Archbishop Foley Beach
We invite you to read this open letter from #ACNAtoo abuse survivors and advocates in response to Archbishop Foley’s July 10, 2021 letter to the Anglican Church in North America concerning the Diocese of the Upper Midwest.