The Falls Church (Episcopal)
The Falls Church historically refers to the church building by that name and its congregation in the city of Falls Church, Virginia near Washington, D. C.. The city takes its name from the church, and the church takes its name from its proximity to the Great Falls of the Potomac River at the time of establishment in 1734. After 2006, the name The Falls Church came under dispute after the congregation of The Falls Church divided, effectively creating two congregations - The Falls Church (Anglican) and The Falls Church (Episcopal) - both members of the Anglican Communion. The Anglican congregation and the Episcopal Church are currently engaged in legal disputes regarding property, naming, and assets. This article is about the continuing Episcopal congregation affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. For information on the property dispute and its origins, please refer to the The Falls Church article. For information on the The Falls Church (Anglican), please refer to that page.
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