Friday, June 24, 2011

OTTAWA: ST. Alban's Anglican Church Congregation Walks out of Historic Church

OTTAWA: ST. Alban's Anglican Church Congregation Walks out of Historic Church
Orthodox Anglican Rector vows to continue ministry

PRESS RELEASE
June 23, 2011

Sunday will mark the final poignant day of worship for the congregation of St. Alban's Anglican Church. The leadership of the church was sued by the Diocese of Ottawa in May of 2010. To avoid going to Court, a mediated settlement was reached.

This settlement involves a division of assets, but the 146 year old congregation had to agree to give up its name, and the Diocese would get the building.

Sir John A MacDonald, Canada's first Prime Minister, attended the church in its early years.

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