The Church of Nigeria has about 17 million members and Uganda another 8 million. As in other African provinces, most members in these two countries are regular churchgoers.

The Church of England counts about 26 million baptised members, but says only about a million of them attend services every Sunday.

--Reuters from a story last week entitled "African Anglicans denounce Church of England gay bishop rule"

Filed under: * Anglican - Episcopal • Anglican Provinces • Church of England (CoE) • Church of Nigeria • Church of Uganda • * General Interest • Notable & Quotable

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