Rev. Dr. Susan A. Minasian, Pastor

"The Rev. Dr. Susan A. Minasian is a daughter of St. John’s, having been baptized and grown up in the church. Before coming back to Richmond and St. John’s, she most recently completed a Chaplain Residency at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. During the past 34 years she has served in congregations, on college campuses, as Director of Admissions at Lancaster Theological Seminary, and prior to the hospital residency she was the Interim Associate Conference Minister for Search & Call for the Pennsylvania Southeast Conference of the UCC.

Susan is a graduate in Non-Traditional Studies-Dance Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University, and holds Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Lancaster Theological Seminary. She received a certificate in Spiritual Direction from
Richmond Hill. Her commitment to life-long learning and passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ inspires her in ministries that seek to bring healing, justice, transformation and creativity to the church and foster inclusive community engagement.

(804) 358-9291

pastor@stjohnsrvaucc.org

Shirley Townsend,

Director of Music and Organist

Shirley graduated from VCU School of Music. Shirley has been a musician, Vocalist, teacher, vocal coach and music director for St Johns players. Shirley's contribution to the art of music over her career has touched many lives.

Shirley Townsend

Your Opportunities to Serve

Our church operations and our ability to help those in need in our community rely on the support of dedicated volunteers, whom we thank and appreciate. A variety of leadership roles are available including:

Church Council

Audit Committee

Congregational Life and Care Committee

Facilities Committee

Finance Committee

Mission and Outreach Committee

Worship and Music Committee

Pastoral Committee

Board of Trustees

Endowment Fund Board

Altar Guild

Bread Ministry

Volunteer Roles

Sunday Services present another opportunity to Volunteer:

Welcome Team

Hospitality

Sound System

Choir