A Sanctuary for the City

ABOUT US

We are a parish committed to Gospel Formation for Missional Presence in the urban heart of Richmond. The good news of Jesus transforms us into people that participate in God's mission in the world. We believe the Church is not a sub-culture, a building, or a movement but the making of a new humanity.

Why did you purchase 1801 Park Ave.?

Our parish is rapidly outgrowing our rented space and, because we have a deep commitment to presence in the city, we have been actively searching for a permanent place to gather. The ethos of our church is self-consciously a renewed, fresh approach to a very ancient tradition. We are interested in expressing this intersection of new and old architecturally in the renovation and refurbishing of an old church building.

What kind of renovation is being done?

Our plan is to bring this historic building back to life. We hope that it will not only serve the needs of our parish, but also those of our neighbors here in the city. We have engaged an architect and contractor that have experience in renovating historic buildings who are guiding us through this process. At minimum, the building requires new roofing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. We have no intention to significantly change the exterior, however many interior ceilings, walls, and floors will need to be replaced or significantly repaired as well.

How long will construction take?

We believe it’s safe to assume the renovation process will take 18-24 months.

Who can I contact with any questions?

If you have any questions about our renovation work or our parish, please email info@redeemerrva.org.

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1801 Park Ave.

Originally built in 1910 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1801 Park has been a house of worship and prayer for multiple congregations over the years, including Monument Methodist Church (which merged with Union Station Methodist in 1951 to become Reveille United Methodist) and Community Church of God in Christ (CCOGIC), which purchased the building in 1976. We look forward to continuing the stewardship of this building as a place of worship and refuge for our neighbors in the city.

Deep human questions need more than doctrinal answers, they need embodied beliefs.

Our parish is organized around seven practices that address the deep human questions we all ask. Our dream is that as we practice this kind of Gospel Formation together we will embody the missional presence of Jesus to our friends, our neighbors, our coworkers, and our city.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our parish is rapidly outgrowing ourrented space and, because we have a deep commitment to presence in the city, we have been actively searching for a permanent place to gather. The ethos of our church is self-consciously a renewed, fresh approach to a very ancient tradition. We are interested in expressing this intersection of new and old architecturally in the renovation and refurbishing of an old church building.

  • Our plan is to bring this historic building back to life. We hope that it will not only serve the needs of our parish, but also those of our neighbors here in the city. We have engaged an architect and contractor that has experience in renovating historic buildings who are guiding us through this process. At minimum, the building requires new roofing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. We have no intention to significantly change the exterior, however many interior ceilings, walls, and floors will need to be replaced or significantly repaired as well.

  • Renovations began early 2026, and we believe it’s safe to assume the renovation process will take 18-24 months.

  • We have no intention to significantly change the exterior, however many interior ceilings, walls, and floors will need to be replaced or significantly repaired.

    We are working with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources to ensure that the most important historical aspects of the building are preserved.

  • The renovation of 1801 Park will largely be funded by the generosity of our parishioners, and should not impact our standard operational budget.

  • With a project of this scope, there is an ebb and flow to the construction and, at this point, it is hard to predict what hours of the day construction will take place. Contractors will abide by all City of Richmond laws regarding this issue.

  • Yes, we plan to host events for neighbors over the course of our renovation work. You are also invited to attend our Sunday services to experience a worship service and meet our staff.

  • If you have any questions about our renovation work or our parish, please email info@redeemerrva.org.

  • We are an Anglican parish that seeks to take the best of the ancient church and practice it in new, fresh ways. We started in the Fall of 2016 and are 9 years old as a parish.

  • We currently offer a variety of programs for kids, youth, college students, families, parents, men and women. Once we have moved into 1801 Park, we plan to reevaluate our programming to ensure they are still serving our community.

  • We believe our first step is to listen and learn. We would love to hear more about what you think the neighborhood needs. Please feel free to share your thoughts with us at info@redeemerrva.org.

  • Our current Sunday morning attendance ranges between 400-500 people across two services.

  • Our Sunday morning services are currently held at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. We anticipate maintaining our Sunday morning service schedule as well as hosting weekday and evening events.

  • We anticipate a temporary increase in traffic for our Sunday worship services and other community events. To minimize any inconvenience to our neighbors we will encourage all parishioners to park at either the One Monument parking garage at 410 Stuart Circle, or along Monument Ave.

  • Currently,  there are no plans for recurring outdoor events but, like most of Richmond, we enjoy being outdoors on a crisp October day!