Diocese Settles with St. Margaret’s, Church Moves Location

After years of legality issues and court cases, the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia and have reached an agreement on the church’s property.

“Under the terms of the agreement, St. Margaret's Anglican Church will convey all real and tangible personal property to the Diocese, with the exception of a set of hand bells. With regards to the $115,443 of liquid assets awarded the Diocese of Virginia under the March 1, 2012 final order of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, St. Margaret's will retain $40,000 and will pay $75,443 to the Diocese. The Anglican congregation will vacate the property by April 30 and forgo any appeal of the decision," reads a press release from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. 

St. Margaret’s Anglican Church also announced a change of location for Easter Sunday and further worship services at its temporary home at All Saints Church, 14851 Gideon Drive in Woodbridge. 

“As of April 14, services will be at All Saints Church at 5 p.m. on Saturdays for the traditional service and at 3:30 p.m. Sundays for ‘The Bridge’ contemporary service,” wrote the church. “Sunday School and nursery are available at both. All are invited to worship with us. The new office location is at 1529 Old Bridge Road, Suite 103 in Woodbridge. Phone number remains the same at 703 494 7621.”