St. John's United Church of Christ
Mission Statement
St. John's is a community of faith centered on Jesus Christ, seeking guidance and direction through the Holy Spirit and demonstrating God's love to all people in words and deeds. If you want to learn more about what we believe, please feel free to reach out!
Contribute to St John's Missions at Your Convenience
Everything we have is bestowed upon us by God. To pledge or otherwise contribute is to show thanks for all that is ours!
Our annual Pledge Campaign is held each Fall. Contact the Stewardship Committee for Pledge Questions at any time of the year.
We have a variety of online options to make pledge payments and other donations. We also have options to make Parking Contributions, Donate to Missions, Reserve Event Tickets. and submit other church contributions and payments.
Of course, you can also give in person or submit contributions to the church through the mail.
Join Us For Worship
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday for worship! We also hold church activities throughout the week. Please view our Events Calendar to learn more.
Sunday Service - 10:30 AM
Fellowship Time with Refreshments - Following the service
St. John's United Church of Christ
503 Stuart Circle
Richmond, VA 23220
Grow In Your Faith
We are an Opening and Affirming church, a diverse community forming a united congregation, seeking to grow in faith, share it with others, and serve God's people wherever needed.
We are living God's love, and ALL are invited!
Newcomers Are
Welcome!
We hope you find our church a welcoming place where you can get to know us and experience the joy of Jesus Christ together with us.
- Refreshments and Fellowship – after worship on Sundays
- The Fellowship monthly luncheon program
- Annual German Dinner
- St. John's Community Players
- Small group gatherings
- Annual Church Picnic
We hope you'll join us throughout the week for God-honoring activities!
Our Staff
If you have any questions about our church or our staff, please contact us at any time!
Rev. Dr. Susan A. Minasian
Designated Pastor
Elaine Johnson
Director of Music
Katherine Todd
Church Administrator
Church Calendar
Our church holds many God-honoring events throughout the week! We will be updating our calendar soon, check back for updates.
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9am Mindfulness Meditation Gathering
10:30am Sunday Worship
12pm Mardi Gras Potluck Brunch
3pm "E Pluribus Unum" - Greenspring American Youth Harp Ensemble Concert
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7pm Wednesday Evening Bible Study
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10:30am Sunday Worship
12pm Banned Book Discussion
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7:30pm Council Meeting
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12pm Ash Wednesday Service
12:30pm Ash Wednesday Luncheon
1:30pm Ash Wednesday Ashes Outside
7pm Wednesday Evening Bible Study
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1pm Fellowship Lunch
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5:30pm Education for Action Book Circle Potluck
6:30pm Considering Stewardship meeting
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9am Mindfulness Meditation Gathering
10:30am Sunday Worship
3pm GreenSpring Harp Ensemble Concert
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A Community Led By God's Love
As a community of faith led by God's love, Christ's example, and the Holy Spirit's presence, we, the congregation of St. John's United Church of Christ of Richmond, Virginia, declare ourselves to be Open and Affirming. Recognizing that people desire to bring their whole selves to the church, this congregation offers extravagant welcome and hospitality to everyone as we strive to embrace, without limits, differences in age; education; faith journey; family structure; gender; marital status; mental and physical health and ability; racial and cultural identity and background; sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression; and socioeconomic circumstance. With God's grace, we invite all into the full life and ministry of the church, including worship, sacraments, rites, responsibilities, and leadership, as we celebrate the blessings, joys, and challenges of life in Christ.
Find a Family Within Our Church
Others love our church, we know you will too! If you have any questions about our church, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Location and Parking
We are located at the corner of Franklin St-Monument Ave and Lombardy Street in Richmond's Historic Fan District. Parking is permitted in the spaces marked "CH" reserved for St. John's along the alley off Lombardy Street just north of the church. Spaces inside the Apartment Building's street-level parking garage marked with a number and the letters “CH” are also available for Church activities.
Additional Church Parking on Sundays and for Published Special Events:
- ANY space in the Apartment Building's parking garage, on either level
- Sundays along the Monument Avenue median, until 2pm
- Handicap permit holders may use the two parking spaces by the back door of the church (specifically marked on Sundays)
Community Players
St. John's Community Players was established in 2006 under the leadership and creative energy provided by Anita and Tony Sharpenstein.
As well as bringing joy to our patrons, the SJCP performances are fundraisers for St. John's UCC and include musical cabarets and an annual holiday show for adult and child performances. SJCP also supports local outreach with the St. John's Players Strolling Cabaret.
Past productions have included small cast musicals and musical reviews presented both in the St. John's UCC sanctuary and on our black box theatre stage.
Upcoming productions
The December 2024 SJCP Holiday Cabaret was a sellout Success!
SJCP are looking forward to a Spring Show and a 2025 Holiday Cabaret
Facebook: stjohnsplayersrva
Box Office: 804-762-4870
Location: Inside St. John’s UCC, 503 Stuart Circle, Richmond VA 23220
For Active Show Ticket Purchases, Please Visit our Donations and Contributions Page...
UCC Connection
St. John's UCC is a member of the United Church of Christ. We are devoted to the commitments of the UCC. As a community of faith centered in Jesus Christ, we seek guidance and direction through the Holy Spirit to demonstrate God's love to all people through words and deeds. We further affirm our dedication to the principles of the United Church of Christ:
- Christian (Declaring ourselves to be a part of the body of Christ)
- Reformed (Confessing the authority of one triune God)
- Congregational (Covenanting emphasizing trustful relationships rather than legal agreements)
- Evangelical (Sharing the Good News of God's love revealed with power in Jesus Christ)
St. John's extends an Extravagant Welcome to You! While we practice responsible freedom as individual members, to believe and act following our perception of God's will for our lives, we are called to live in a loving covenantal relationship with one another – gathering in communities of faith, congregations of believers, and local churches. Click the link below to learn more about the United Church of Christ.
Contact Our Church
If you have any questions about our church, please don't hesitate to contact us!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact
Call Us:
(804) 358-9291
Email Us: office@stjohnsrvaucc.org
Location
St. John's United Church of Christ
503 Stuart Circle Richmond, VA 23220