“Anglican” or “Episcopalian”? The answer depends on the value of tradition

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

1. There is an Anglican Church and an Episcopalian Church in my town

The reason for the split was on the ordination of women. The "Anglicans" are against it, the Episcopalians used to have a female rector. The Anglicans are extremely high church, almost Anglo-Catholic (think smells and bells); the Episcopalians are moderately high church. The Anglican rector actually looks down on the pastor of one of the two Catholic parishes in town, thinking him not sufficiently conservative.

As you may guess, I know all these people. I have mentioned that I have been considering becoming an Episcopalian -- it would be the Episcopalian parish I would join (it is not only most sympathetic to my views, but also right down the street from my house).