Claim: The Episcopal Church supported a separate African American religious life, therefore use the obsolete Anglican term Colored Episcopal Mission established the first one in 1794.
Evidence: Colored Episcopal Mission is an obsolete Anglican term used by the Episcopal Church in the United States of America.The term was coined in the 19th century. The Episcopal Church supported a separate African American religious life during the 19th century and early 20th century. It was established in 1794. The first established Colored Episcopal Mission is St. Thomas Episcopal in Philadelphia, PA.