Diocese of the Great Lakes
The Diocese of the Great Lakes (DGL) was founded as a Continuing Anglican church body in the United States and Canada. More recently, it became a diocese of the United Episcopal Church of North America. Its worship centers and clergy are located in Michigan and New York.
| Diocese of the Great Lakes | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Continuing Anglican |
| Orientation | Anglicanism |
| Polity | Episcopal |
| Leader | David T. Hustwick |
| Associations | United Episcopal Church of North America |
| Region | United States and Canada |
| Founder | Julius A. Neeser |
| Origin | 1998 Etobicoke, Ontario |
| Separated from | Independent Anglican Church Canada Synod |
| Congregations | 5 parishes and preaching stations |
The DGL uses the 1928 American Book of Common Prayer or the 1962 Canadian book, accepts the Holy Scriptures as the inerrant Word of God, adheres to the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion, and ordains only men to the orders of deacon, priest, and bishop. The Thirty-nine Articles are affirmed in their original sense and it is declared that Scripture contains all that is necessary to salvation. The diocese considers itself to be Evangelical Anglican and in the classical Anglican tradition. An active work is conducted in nursing homes by DGL clergy and lay readers.