Predatory pastors all have one thing in common —they deeply, deeply understand the power of story.
That’s why they work so hard to silence yours.
Don’t let them.
#churchtoo #ihopkc #daystar #harvestinternational #morningstar #shamemustchangesides #acnatoo
That’s why they work so hard to silence yours.
Don’t let them.
#churchtoo #ihopkc #daystar #harvestinternational #morningstar #shamemustchangesides #acnatoo
November 21, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Predatory pastors all have one thing in common —they deeply, deeply understand the power of story.
That’s why they work so hard to silence yours.
Don’t let them.
#churchtoo #ihopkc #daystar #harvestinternational #morningstar #shamemustchangesides #acnatoo
That’s why they work so hard to silence yours.
Don’t let them.
#churchtoo #ihopkc #daystar #harvestinternational #morningstar #shamemustchangesides #acnatoo
Crossing the Threshold
As questions do, it started small—
A nagging truth that wouldn’t fit.
From there, questions grew and spread:
Why? Why not? Do I dare find out? 1/6
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-blog...
As questions do, it started small—
A nagging truth that wouldn’t fit.
From there, questions grew and spread:
Why? Why not? Do I dare find out? 1/6
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-blog...
Crossing the Threshold — ACNAtoo
A poem from an anonymous survivor.
www.acnatoo.org
February 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Crossing the Threshold
As questions do, it started small—
A nagging truth that wouldn’t fit.
From there, questions grew and spread:
Why? Why not? Do I dare find out? 1/6
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-blog...
As questions do, it started small—
A nagging truth that wouldn’t fit.
From there, questions grew and spread:
Why? Why not? Do I dare find out? 1/6
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-blog...
ACNAtoo responds to and corrects the ACNA's update on the ecclesiastical trial of Diocese of the Upper Midwest Bishop Stewart Ruch III:
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news...
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news...
Statement Regarding ACNA Provincial Update on Bp. Ruch's Ecclesiastical Trial — ACNAtoo
ACNAtoo’s statement regarding the recent Provincial update on the ecclesiastical trial of Bp. Stewart Ruch of the Diocese of the Upper Midwest.
www.acnatoo.org
June 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
ACNAtoo responds to and corrects the ACNA's update on the ecclesiastical trial of Diocese of the Upper Midwest Bishop Stewart Ruch III:
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news...
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news...
When @whitneyfharrison.bsky.social and I helped start ACNAtoo back in 2021, we didn’t imagine where it would lead. I’m so proud of her years of work, and to work alongside these other tenacious women and men.
October 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
When @whitneyfharrison.bsky.social and I helped start ACNAtoo back in 2021, we didn’t imagine where it would lead. I’m so proud of her years of work, and to work alongside these other tenacious women and men.
The irony of him lauding the episcopal structure as a better bulwark against abuse, and then specifically singing the praises of Michael Flowers and St Aidan's is really something. Signed, an ACNAtoo-informed member of the ACNA.
July 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The irony of him lauding the episcopal structure as a better bulwark against abuse, and then specifically singing the praises of Michael Flowers and St Aidan's is really something. Signed, an ACNAtoo-informed member of the ACNA.
Recently, a number of people have asked if we plan to offer feedback to the Province regarding the proposed Title IV revisions. These are the reasons we have declined to participate:
Why ACNAtoo is Not Participating in Title IV Revisions — ACNAtoo
For over four years, ACNAtoo has shared best practices from leading trauma and investigative experts on how to handle a church culture that enables and covers up abuse. Recently, a number of people ha...
www.acnatoo.org
January 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Recently, a number of people have asked if we plan to offer feedback to the Province regarding the proposed Title IV revisions. These are the reasons we have declined to participate:
Happy 4th Anniversary, ACNAtoo!
146 articles
188K visitors
254K unique views
... and so many incredible survivors and advocates who have joined our cause. You know who you are. Thank you.
146 articles
188K visitors
254K unique views
... and so many incredible survivors and advocates who have joined our cause. You know who you are. Thank you.
Four Years Later — ACNAtoo
Four years ago, ACNAtoo's website went live. Since then, we have published 146 articles to inform, update, and educate the public about abuse, especially as it relates to the Anglican Church in North ...
www.acnatoo.org
July 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Happy 4th Anniversary, ACNAtoo!
146 articles
188K visitors
254K unique views
... and so many incredible survivors and advocates who have joined our cause. You know who you are. Thank you.
146 articles
188K visitors
254K unique views
... and so many incredible survivors and advocates who have joined our cause. You know who you are. Thank you.
So here I stay at the threshold, a story-keeper,
Guardian between known and unknown,
Patiently waiting for the next seeker
To lead through the door when they’re ready. 6/6
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-blog...
Guardian between known and unknown,
Patiently waiting for the next seeker
To lead through the door when they’re ready. 6/6
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-blog...
Crossing the Threshold — ACNAtoo
A poem from an anonymous survivor.
www.acnatoo.org
February 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
So here I stay at the threshold, a story-keeper,
Guardian between known and unknown,
Patiently waiting for the next seeker
To lead through the door when they’re ready. 6/6
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-blog...
Guardian between known and unknown,
Patiently waiting for the next seeker
To lead through the door when they’re ready. 6/6
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-blog...
If your pastor hasn’t strongly, repeatedly spoken up in support of victims of sexual abuse by leaders they’ve shared a stage with, leave.
Chances are astronomically high that they won’t support you.
#churchtoo #clergysexualabuse #ihopkc #daystartoo #gatewaytoo #acnatoo #morningstartoo
Chances are astronomically high that they won’t support you.
#churchtoo #clergysexualabuse #ihopkc #daystartoo #gatewaytoo #acnatoo #morningstartoo
November 21, 2024 at 6:12 PM
If your pastor hasn’t strongly, repeatedly spoken up in support of victims of sexual abuse by leaders they’ve shared a stage with, leave.
Chances are astronomically high that they won’t support you.
#churchtoo #clergysexualabuse #ihopkc #daystartoo #gatewaytoo #acnatoo #morningstartoo
Chances are astronomically high that they won’t support you.
#churchtoo #clergysexualabuse #ihopkc #daystartoo #gatewaytoo #acnatoo #morningstartoo
Since July 2021, we have maintained our focus on survivors; we hope that if people have learned anything from our work over the past 4 years, it is to prioritize the vulnerable.
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news/acnatoos-statement-regarding-the-ruch-verdict
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news/acnatoos-statement-regarding-the-ruch-verdict
ACNAtoo’s Statement Regarding the Ruch Verdict — ACNAtoo
The Ruch verdict is rife with easily refutable claims, but we are not addressing those today. Our extensive documentation speaks for itself. Since July 2021, we have maintained our focus on survivors;...
www.acnatoo.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Since July 2021, we have maintained our focus on survivors; we hope that if people have learned anything from our work over the past 4 years, it is to prioritize the vulnerable.
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news/acnatoos-statement-regarding-the-ruch-verdict
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news/acnatoos-statement-regarding-the-ruch-verdict
It is unclear why the ACNA decided to hand Bp. Dobbs the powers of an unelected archbishop amidst national scrutiny.
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news...
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news...
Acting Archbishop Dobbs Investigated for Financial Misconduct — ACNAtoo
It is unclear why the ACNA decided to hand Bp. Dobbs the powers of an unelected archbishop amidst national scrutiny. Allegations about Dobbs’ financial misconduct were public in September 2025, yet th...
www.acnatoo.org
December 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
It is unclear why the ACNA decided to hand Bp. Dobbs the powers of an unelected archbishop amidst national scrutiny.
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news...
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news...
Many ACNA clergy and laypeople also publicly maligned the work of ACNAtoo, calling survivors/advocates tools of Satan, enemies of the church, etc for objecting to Ruch’s choices and getting loud on social media.
Don’t look away. Demand answers.
3/3
Don’t look away. Demand answers.
3/3
October 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Many ACNA clergy and laypeople also publicly maligned the work of ACNAtoo, calling survivors/advocates tools of Satan, enemies of the church, etc for objecting to Ruch’s choices and getting loud on social media.
Don’t look away. Demand answers.
3/3
Don’t look away. Demand answers.
3/3
The travesty of justice going on in ACNA should be beyond belief. But it's not. More details are given in an open letter. ⚓ www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news...
Assistant Counsel Releases Details of Court Misconduct — ACNAtoo
On July 25, 2025, Assistant Counsel to the Provincial Prosecutor, Rachel Thebeau, Esq., emailed an open letter to “Friends in the ACNA” which described her account of what happened in the trial of Bp....
www.acnatoo.org
July 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The travesty of justice going on in ACNA should be beyond belief. But it's not. More details are given in an open letter. ⚓ www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news...
ACNAtoo continues to call for truth, transparency, humility, & justice in this process & in the ACNA at large. Christian psychologist & author Dr. Diane Langberg writes, “When abuse is alleged or exposed, the church is called to tend the lambs, not the institution or system. ...
June 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
ACNAtoo continues to call for truth, transparency, humility, & justice in this process & in the ACNA at large. Christian psychologist & author Dr. Diane Langberg writes, “When abuse is alleged or exposed, the church is called to tend the lambs, not the institution or system. ...
The road to hell. It runs through the Southern Baptist Convention. It runs through the Assemblies of God. And now we see it runs through the ACNA, too.
It's a road that's paved with religious leaders' abuses & coverups. #ChurchToo #ACNAtoo #ThisistheSBC
christabrown.substack.com/p/the-road-t...
It's a road that's paved with religious leaders' abuses & coverups. #ChurchToo #ACNAtoo #ThisistheSBC
christabrown.substack.com/p/the-road-t...
The Road to Hell Runs Through the ACNA
... and it's paved with religious leaders' abuses and coverups
christabrown.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The road to hell. It runs through the Southern Baptist Convention. It runs through the Assemblies of God. And now we see it runs through the ACNA, too.
It's a road that's paved with religious leaders' abuses & coverups. #ChurchToo #ACNAtoo #ThisistheSBC
christabrown.substack.com/p/the-road-t...
It's a road that's paved with religious leaders' abuses & coverups. #ChurchToo #ACNAtoo #ThisistheSBC
christabrown.substack.com/p/the-road-t...
Jun. 11 the ACNA published the Bishops’ Presentment against Bp. Ruch, previously unseen by ACNA members for 2.5 years. It was then removed for redaction and has not been returned. We are re-posting the presentment today, properly redacted.
#anglican #ACNA #churchtoo #acnatoo
#anglican #ACNA #churchtoo #acnatoo
Presentment against Bp. Stewart Ruch — ACNAtoo
On 6/11/25, the ACNA shared both the Bishops' and Lay Presentments against Bp. Ruch on their website. After removing these at our request for proper redaction, the documents have not yet been returned...
www.acnatoo.org
June 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Jun. 11 the ACNA published the Bishops’ Presentment against Bp. Ruch, previously unseen by ACNA members for 2.5 years. It was then removed for redaction and has not been returned. We are re-posting the presentment today, properly redacted.
#anglican #ACNA #churchtoo #acnatoo
#anglican #ACNA #churchtoo #acnatoo
November 15, 2024 at 4:01 AM
While the timeline of Wood’s trial is yet unknown, ACNA Chancellor Bill Nelson noted that the court would not address the Wood matter until Bp. Stewart Ruch’s trial process concludes. Bp. Ruch’s verdict is due December 16, 2025.
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news/wood-faces-trial
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news/wood-faces-trial
Archbishop Wood Faces Ecclesiastical Trial — ACNAtoo
On December 12, 2025, the ACNA’s Board of Inquiry in the matter of Archbishop Wood announced that the presentment would proceed to trial. Wood will be tried by the Court for the Trial of a Bishop .
www.acnatoo.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
While the timeline of Wood’s trial is yet unknown, ACNA Chancellor Bill Nelson noted that the court would not address the Wood matter until Bp. Stewart Ruch’s trial process concludes. Bp. Ruch’s verdict is due December 16, 2025.
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news/wood-faces-trial
www.acnatoo.org/acnatoo-news/wood-faces-trial
As the ecclesiastical trial for Bp. Stewart Ruch approaches, interested parties deserve clear and truthful answers about the process. UMD members are currently directed to a diocesan FAQ page that contains false and misleading information. Find our corrections here:
www.acnatoo.org/umd-faq-corr...
www.acnatoo.org/umd-faq-corr...
Corrections to the Diocesan FAQ Page — ACNAtoo
Members of the Upper Midwest Diocese are currently directed to a diocesan FAQ page that contains false and misleading information. In order to correct the narrative and highlight organizational image ...
www.acnatoo.org
June 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
As the ecclesiastical trial for Bp. Stewart Ruch approaches, interested parties deserve clear and truthful answers about the process. UMD members are currently directed to a diocesan FAQ page that contains false and misleading information. Find our corrections here:
www.acnatoo.org/umd-faq-corr...
www.acnatoo.org/umd-faq-corr...
Lots of us remember *exactly* who the slanderers were, the ones creating conspiracy theory and impugning motives of ACNAToo, the ones who now are impiously acting like they have some sort of moral leadership in the matter. Their hypocrisy stinks to heaven.
October 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Lots of us remember *exactly* who the slanderers were, the ones creating conspiracy theory and impugning motives of ACNAToo, the ones who now are impiously acting like they have some sort of moral leadership in the matter. Their hypocrisy stinks to heaven.
ACNAtoo, a group of abuse survivor advocates, said the court order “confirms survivors’ fears that the ACNA will give bishops a free pass.”
religionnews.com/2026/01/16/a...
religionnews.com/2026/01/16/a...
After Ruch's acquittal, ACNA grapples with trial implications and looks to reform
(RNS) — As the denomination looks ahead to two additional bishops’ trials, the precedents set by the Ruch trial will have substantial bearing on the upcoming proceedings.
religionnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:33 PM
ACNAtoo, a group of abuse survivor advocates, said the court order “confirms survivors’ fears that the ACNA will give bishops a free pass.”
religionnews.com/2026/01/16/a...
religionnews.com/2026/01/16/a...
"I hear the voices of the bishops saying, 'They’ll never be satisfied!' and I hear the response echoing back through the ages:
'They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.' "
4 years on, Kelley Goewey offers this reflection:
'They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.' "
4 years on, Kelley Goewey offers this reflection:
Thank God for the Unsatisfied — ACNAtoo
Picture this: you haven’t eaten in days. You go to the soup kitchen, and they sit you down and put a plate in front of you with a single bean. You point out the stocked refrigerator and cabinets and o...
www.acnatoo.org
June 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"I hear the voices of the bishops saying, 'They’ll never be satisfied!' and I hear the response echoing back through the ages:
'They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.' "
4 years on, Kelley Goewey offers this reflection:
'They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.' "
4 years on, Kelley Goewey offers this reflection: