Orthodox Anglican Lay Organization Endorses Jerusalem Statement and the Call for a New American Province

Via e-mail: Remain Faithful, an organization of over 575 orthodox laity (Episcopalians and Anglicans) from over 60 Dioceses has released the following statement via email, joining the ranks of those who endorse the Jerusalem Statement and the call for a new orthodox North American province:

Remain Faithful, endorses in its entirety the Final Statement and The Jerusalem Declaration issued on Sunday, June 29, 2008, by those attending the Global Anglican Future Conference [GAFCON]. Remain Faithful supports the formation of a new Anglican Province in North America to be recognized by those Anglican primates subscribing to the Jerusalem Declaration. Remain Faithful is committed to serving as an active voice for orthodox laity in the development of organizational and governing procedures necessary for the establishment of the new Province in North America.

The full text of Remain Faithful's press release today may be viewed here.