<P> The only recognized group in America that is in communion with the UU is the Episcopal Church . However, independent Old Catholic groups with recognized apostolic succession have attempted to seek recognition from the UU . These are listed in the sections below . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section may rely excessively on sources too closely associated with the subject, potentially preventing the article from being verifiable and neutral . Please help improve it by replacing them with more appropriate citations to reliable, independent, third - party sources . (January 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section may rely excessively on sources too closely associated with the subject, potentially preventing the article from being verifiable and neutral . Please help improve it by replacing them with more appropriate citations to reliable, independent, third - party sources . (January 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> In 2006, the Old Catholic Communion of North America (OCCNA) was formed by Archbishop Michael Nesmith . The purpose was to provide a means for Old Catholic churches which embraced the theology and beliefs of the undivided Church to come together in communion while remaining fully autocephalous . As of January 2016, OCCNA has grown to a point where it has been established as a church with provincial structure with parishes, missions, and other ministries in Tennessee, Arizona, Indiana, Delaware, South Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Oregon, and Nevada . OCCNA clergy have also served as priests in charge with the Anglican Province of America and have clergy licensed to serve in the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA). </P>

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