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  • A new Anglican day - Conservatives break away from Episcopal Church

    12/05/2008 7:21:04 AM PST · by Alex Murphy · 17 replies · 851+ views
    Naperville Sun ^ | December 5, 2008 | RON PAZOLA
    Tom Williamson prayed, bowed, sang, clapped and rejoiced during a recent Anglican prayer service in Wheaton. But this was no ordinary ceremony. About 500 conservative Anglicans from across the United States, Canada and Africa gathered Wednesday to celebrate the formation of a new Anglican province created because of the alienation many feel toward the liberal stance of the Episcopal Church. "My wife and I thought it was important to be here today," Williamson said. "It's a very momentous occasion." Just before the prayer service, conservative leaders held a press conference announcing the formation of the new province they are calling...
  • Congregation exits [Episcopal to Anglican]

    09/11/2007 9:23:52 AM PDT · by sionnsar · 25 replies · 504+ views
    Chicago Sun-Times ^ | 9/10/2007 | Susan Hogan/Albach
    'SAD TO LEAVE' | Gay clergy cemented departure from Episcopal Church September 10, 2007 BY SUSAN HOGAN/ALBACH Religion Reporter/shogan@suntimes.com Christians often describe their faith journey as a spiritual walk. On Sunday, a West Chicago congregation took a giant step in faith -- splitting from their denomination, the 2.2-million-member Episcopal Church. Nearly 100 people turned out for the final service at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection. Afterward, they processed with crosses, candles and an altar down the street to their new worship space. » Former members of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection walk to their new worship space...