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we keep us safe - security training

April 11 and 12, location will be shared after registration confirmation.

We Keep Us Safe is a securities workshop for inter-faith people invested in progressive political power building; co-hosted by Faith for Justice, Metropolitan Congregations United and more.

Registration is free, but donations are appreciated! Childcare and refreshments are provided.

REGISTER HERE



Women’s Day sermon 2025

View the Prophetic Message from Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker given on March 23rd at SJC’s “Thank God for Women’s Day”

Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker

is a social entrepreneur and community connector. She is an organizer, preacher, trainer, and professor. Currently she is an Assistant Professor of Community Leadership and Dirctor of the Walker Leadership Insitute at Eden Theological Semianry in St. Louis. Dr. Baker has taught Church Planting, Womanist Preaching, and Faith Based Community Organizing, and Caste . Dr. Baker is a respected trainer and consultant offering anti-racism, youth ministry, chaplaincy, and faith-based community organizing sector wisdom and from her sustained work in the fields of chaplaincy, youth justice, and community organizing. 





Sunday worship at Saint John’s

All are welcome to spend Sundays at St. John’s. Fellowship Hour at 10am, and Worship at 11am. Because of concerns for spread of COVID, we meet both in person and online, via Youtube, for worship. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here so you can be notified of special services as well as regular worship. You can sign up for our newsletter below to get updates.

Whenever we gather in person, in keeping with Covid practices, we ask that attendees wear masks. Masks will be provided at the entrance. Each attendee will be asked to sign-in at the entrance to provide a way to contact trace in case of potential Covid exposure. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@stjohnsbeloved.com

PARKING

We have a parking lot on Lee Avenue, on the south side of Lee Ave at Grand. The lot is behind the corner market on Grand, just past the St. Louis mural.

Our Recurring Events at Saint John’s

The best way to keep up with all St. John’s events is to follow us on Instagram @saintjohnschurch and on Facebook @SaintJohnsBeloved. Check out our calendar to learn more and get involved in the ongoing life of our church. If you’d like to subscribe to all of our recurring events, click the subscribe button at the bottom left of the calendar.

 

 

Events at Saint John’s Church

Interested in hosting your event at Saint John’s? Get in touch via our form and let us know how we can help.

To learn more about each event, you can review the preview or click the title for more in-depth information. You can also use our filters below.

Large group of St. John's members wearing tie-dye t-shirts outside
Dec
10

Soul Holiday

A Concert and fundraiser featuring the St. John's Sound (our amazing choir !) and the Mo Egeston All-Stars with special guest AhSa-Ti Nu

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Our two squads are teaming up for a fundraising holiday concert and fundraiser at the .Zack! Soulful Christmas jams, Mo E instrumental grooves, reimagined Christmas standards and holiday gospel favorites. Contributions will help repair our building, stabilize grocery and hygiene provisions and continue youth programs for literacy and violence prevention.

Mo Egeston- Keys and Songs Ahsa-Ti Nu- Vocals and Songs Nikki Ellis- Vocals Michelle Higgins- Vocals Duane “Jingo" Williams- percussion Andrew Gibson- drums Eric "Snoopy" Tyler- bass Tilton Yokley - bass, Cornelius Davis - keys.

CHOIR: Aleidra Allen, Brittney Watkins, Duana Russell Thomas, Jay-Marie Hill, Kennedy Moore, Mary Higgins, Shelia Pargo, Rev. Thomas Baynham, Toni Thomas, Tonya Bland-Black, Zarek Burton

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Juneteenth Cookout
Jun
19

Juneteenth Cookout

FREE and family friendly! The People's Plan Coalition will co-host a Black power block party with performances, youth activities, Reparations learning spaces and more.

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Holiday Drive
Nov
1
to Dec 14

Holiday Drive

  • 4136 North Grand Boulevard St. Louis, MO, 63107 United States (map)
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We are gathering items for our neighbors. Gently used or new Coats, all sizes, new toys for all ages, and personal care products. Please bring your donations to the church building from now through Dec. 14th.

Please get in touch if you want to donate funds for this drive.

Items Requested:

  • Men & Women Deodorant

  • Men & Women Shaving cream

  • Men & Women Razors

  • Soap|Body Wash|Lotion

  • Maxi Pads & Tampons|Panty liners

  • Combs and brushes|Shampoo|Conditioner

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Unload the Truck!
Jul
31

Unload the Truck!

Volunteers are needed at 9AM to help us unload & distribute supplies to those impacted by the floods.

Pride in the Pews training during Fellowship Hour at 10AM in the upstairs classroom.

Service begins at 11AM, both in the Sanctuary and streamed on Youtube.

Words read: The People’s Relief Plan. We Need YOU! Help us Unload & Distribute Supplies to help those impacted by the floods. 9AM @ St. John’s Church. 4136 N. Grand Blvd. Volunteers Needed. And includes logos from Action St. Louis, Arch City Defenders, Black Men Build, and Faith for Justice.

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Apr
16

Spring Clean

  • 4136 North Grand Boulevard St. Louis, MO, 63107 United States (map)
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Another Spring spruce up!

Please help us clean up and prepare for Resurrection Sunday!
Saturday, April 16th,
9am to 11am at St. John's Church

Bring supplies if you can: work gloves, small clippers, shovels, rakes, blowers, any tools you'd use to clear out weeds and trash.

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