The Falls Church Anglican (TFCA) traces its spiritual roots to one of the oldest congregations in America, The Falls Church (TFC), which was established in 1732 in what is now Falls Church, Virginia.

TFC's early history is intertwined with the founding of the nation. In 1763, George Washington, who once served on the church’s vestry, inspected the original wooden structure and deemed it “rotten and unfit for repair.” This led to the construction of a sturdy brick colonial church, which stood as a witness to pivotal moments in American history, including the Revolutionary War and the early republic. For centuries, it served as a spiritual anchor in the community, embodying traditional Anglican worship and values.

By 1979, however, attendance at the church was dwindling when a young pastor, the Rev. John Yates, arrived with a renewed focus on Jesus Christ and biblical teaching. Under his leadership, the church experienced a spiritual awakening, growing rapidly from a small group to thousands of members. A new sanctuary was built on the historic property to accommodate this expansion, transforming TFC into a vibrant center of faith, outreach, and community engagement.

At the same time, there were increasing theological differences with the parent denomination, the Episcopal Church, particularly regarding scriptural authority and human sexuality. In 2006, a vast majority of TFC members voted to leave the Episcopal Church. Following the vote, the Episcopal Church brought litigation against TFC, which resulted in TFC losing nearly everything, including its historic buildings and land.

Those that voted to leave the Episcopal church established a new church, The Falls Church Anglican (TFCA), and joined what would become the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA). The congregation was forced to relocate, holding services in temporary spaces like schools and other churches. (The remainder of TFC that did not leave the Episcopal Church were renamed The Falls Church Episcopal (TFCE).)

This period of “tabernacling” deepened TFCA's reliance on God, leading to profound blessings such as church planting and strengthened community bonds. Far from defeat, the church lost everything temporal but gained what mattered most.

Today, TFCA thrives in a beautiful new sanctuary in Falls Church, continuing its mission as a welcoming Anglican community within ACNA, with global outreach and a focus on discipleship. For newcomers, TFCA offers a blend of ancient Anglican liturgy, contemporary worship, and Gospel-centered teaching, inviting all to join in this ongoing story of awakening and faithfulness.