…to the internet home of St John’s United Church of Christ – serving the greater metropolitan Richmond, Virginia area from the historic Fan District. Since 1843 we have been a vibrant community of Christian believers open to all and invite you to join us on a journey of faith and sharing.
Please take a few minutes to look around and learn more. We welcome you to share in worship service, join in an event or contact the office.
Mission Statement
St. John’s is a community of faith centered in Jesus Christ,
Seeking guidance and direction through the Holy Spirit,
And demonstrating God’s love to all people in words and deeds.
Approved by Congregation on October 31, 1999.
For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. Mathew 18:20
St John’s UCC is an Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ.
“…that they all may be one.” John 17:21
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 hospitality and extravagant welcome 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, and as we celebrate the blessings, joys and challenges of life in Christ.
