After schism, Connecticut church becomes ally of Nigerian sect
May 30, 2007

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) _ One of the six Episcopal churches in Connecticut that tried to break ranks with the state's bishop after the appointment of an openly gay bishop has joined the more conservative Anglican Church of Nigeria, church officials said.

Trinity Episcopal Church in Bristol, as of Sunday, became part of the Convocation of Anglicans in North America, said Trinity's rector, the Rev. Donald Helmandollar. The convocation is a self-described mission of the Nigerian church serving Episcopalians who hold traditional beliefs.

"We have remained with the Anglican Communion. The Episcopal Church has demonstrated, continues to demonstrate, that they are walking apart from the communion," Helmandollar said.
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