[Credo]

Technically, a diocesan bishop if he has the support of his diocesan convention should have no problem removing his diocese from ECUSA. Under all the Canons & By Laws, Dioceses own the property.

The denominational HQ of ECUSA is actually organized as a "mission society" with all the dioceses as voluntary participants. Until the 20's or so the Presiding Bishop was actually the senior diocesan until they decided to organize on a corporate approach.

You're right. This isn't a slam dunk in any event. The only one winning this one are the stinkin' lawyers again. There is going to be a fight literally over billions of dollars of real estate and pension fund money.

The Pension Fund is another matter. It's a separate unit. From what I understand, you are vested after 5 years so most clergy could bail.

[AnAmericanMother]

Don't fuss TOO hard about the lawyers. Consider the alternative -- bishops sending folks to slay one another at the altar.

. . . it's happened before, after all . . .