June 19th is Juneteenth, an important day in American history, known as African American Independence Day. It marks the day in 1865 when the Emancipation Proclamation was read to enslaved African Americans in Texas, the last of the Confederate states to receive that news. Here are some suggestions on how you can learn about and celebrate this day with members of Richmond’s faith community and beyond.

Registering for Sunday's service; June 15th forum; and more.

City Church will resume our gathered worship service at Grace Covenant on Sunday, June 14th, at 4 P.M. Please read through our re-opening guidelines.

Jesus meets us in prayer. By prayer the Spirit leads us into faithful action for justice in our city and nation. To that end we are marking Friday, June 5th, as a day of prayer and fasting . We’ve pulled together some resources to guide you through that time.

A response from Erik and the Session to what is happening in our country and our city.

“I am grieving over the violence in our streets and over the violence committed against our fellow image bearers. We need to communicate to our own hearts that Black lives matter as well as to our children.”

Phased re-opening and a new service opportunity.

Harrison and Brittany Ford; Megan and Dan Carson; Christine Bierema; and Steve and Abby Hunefeld share what they're missing about in-person worship at City Church.

Hymn sing on Thursday; re-opening survey; and more

Let us know how you feel about returning to worship.

Catechism. The very name sounds like it belongs in a catacomb with lifeless, dusty bones of medieval saints. Far from being archaic relics—though they were written centuries ago—the Reformed catechisms and confessions are treasures for us today.

A new service opportunity; hymn sing on May 28th; and more.