Goals and Structure
Its key preoccupation is adhering to traditional, orthodox Christian doctrine in the Anglican Communion on subjects such as the infallibility of Scripture and sexual morality (especially regarding the ordination of non-celibate homosexuals and the blessing of same sex unions), particularly in the USA.
Most of these dioceses and parishes are members of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America (ECUSA), while others are under the jurisdiction of overseas bishops from Uganda, Kenya, Bolivia and other countries.
The ACN also includes a Forward in Faith convocation of churches, some of which may be in the Continuing Anglican Movement. As of January 2007, the ACN claims to have the support of 200,000 laity and 2,200 clergy in ten dioceses and 900 congregations in the United States and Canada.
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