Anglican Church in America

The Anglican Church in America (ACA) is a Continuing Anglican church body and the United States branch of the Traditional Anglican Communion (TAC). The ACA, which is separate from the Episcopal Church, is not a member of the Anglican Communion. It comprises five dioceses and around 5,200 members.

Not to be confused with American Anglican Church, Anglican Church in North America, Anglican Province of America, or Episcopal Church (United States).
Anglican Church in America
Coat of arms of the Anglican Church in America
ClassificationAnglo-Catholic
OrientationAnglican
PolityEpiscopal
LeaderJuan Garcia
AssociationsTAC
FACA
APA
RegionUnited States
HeadquartersBelchertown, MA
FounderLouis Falk
Origin1991
Merger ofAmerican Episcopal Church and approximately 1/3 of the parishes of the Anglican Catholic Church
SeparationsAnglican Province of America American Anglican Church
Congregationsc. 65
Members5,200
Official websitewww.anglicanchurchinamerica.org
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