[xzins]

most Episcopal real estate is owned by the denomination, not individual congregations. Those who split must leave, and very valuable real estate is thus left in the hands of the apostate lavender lobby which has infiltrated and poisoned it.

Is the Episcopal the denomination, or is Anglican the denomination? If it is Anglican cannot the Archbishop of Canterbury ORDER the property to go with any congregation that wishes to align itself with the African provinces?

[brbethke]

The Episocal Church of the USA (ECUSA) is part of the Anglican communion but a separate entity. (It dates back to that 1776 revolution thing and the need to form a church that did not have the monarch of England as its head honcho.)

The titles to most church properties are held by the local diocese. The Archbishop of Canterbury has no authority in the matter.

[wideawake]

The Anglican Communion consists of a number of national churches who are in communion with one another.

The Archbishop of Canterbury (who, by the way, is sympathetic to the cause of sodomy) has only "moral" authority and not direct jurisdiction over the Episcopal Church in America.

I believe each Diocese has control over the property of the Episcopal Church in its territory. The Abp of Canterbury does not.

[The Right Stuff]

not sure, good point!