[Peanut Gallery]

Congregations exist because they are in communion with the bishop of a diocese, through recognition by diocesan governing bodies (diocesan synods, councils, or conventions).

Methinks she needs review Virginia's history? What came first, the chicken or the egg? In this case, the congregation preexisted the diocese AND the national church.

This lady looses more and more respect everyday. I hope she doesn't learn how to keep her mouth shut, because people NEED to hear her apostasy in order to make the leap of faith that these VA churches are making.

[Tax-chick]

In this case, the congregation preexisted the diocese AND the national church.

Excellent point!