Racial Justice and Healing
In our baptismal covenant, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves and are asked, “Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?” And we respond, “We will, with God’s help!”
Social Justice Activities
Juneteenth 2026
The success of our sixth annual joint celebration of Juneteenth with the St. Peter's; St. Philip's; and, beginning this year, Calvary, Hanover, parishes has been well-documented in our local press.
The celebration began with a brief Libation Ceremony in St. John's Churchyard followed by a march to Peter Paul RVA, where participants attended a prayer service featuring Pulitzer Prize winning Michael Paul Williams as speaker followed by a dance performance by the Audacious Diamonds. The festivities concluded with a picnic at St. Peter's Church.
St. John’s supports and is a member congregation of RISC—Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities—a grassroots, direct-action organization made up of congregations throughout the Richmond Metro Area.
Founded in 2002, RISC uses the power of large numbers of people to hold our public officials accountable and to solve critical community problems. Since we have been a member, RISC has focused primarily on three issues: affordable and healthy housing and gun violence. Contact Rev. Anthony for more information.
