Explanation

Over the years, there are dioceses that identify more readily with a province other than the one in which they geographically find themselves. The Task Force on Provinces recognizes that it may be important as The Episcopal Church commits to reviewing the provincial system, that each diocese review and commit to a particular province. The Constitution and Canons both comment on the option dioceses have of shifting to a different province. ARTICLE VII Dioceses may be united into Provinces in such manner, under such conditions, and with such powers, as shall be provided by Canon of the General Convention; provided, however, that no Diocese shall be included in a Province without its own consent. Title I Canon 9 Sec.3 (b) By mutual agreement between the Synods of two (2) adjoining Provinces, a Diocese or Area Mission may transfer itself from one of such Provinces to the other, such transfer to be considered complete upon approval thereof by the General Convention. Following such approval, Canon I.9.1 shall be appropriately amended.