Every 4th Sunday of the month, we honor our commitment to the diocese’s (and St. John’s) priority of Justice by celebrating a Racial Healing Eucharist. This liturgy includes collects and reflections celebrating saints who worked for Racial Justice in the Episcopal calendar of Saints. Each liturgy begins with an Acknowledgment of Indigenous Peoples’ Land and includes a Litany for Racial Reconciliation.
This Sunday, March 22, we will honor Harriet Tubman and our guest preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown.
The Rev. Dr. Jia Starr Brown is an African American pastor, educator, author, and activist with more than three decades of experience advocating for underrepresented communities. With a heart for community and access for all, she stands – and activates – as a truth-teller at the intersection of faith, education, and justice.
Her personal philosophy being “I give what I need”, Dr. Starr Brown’s work is fueled by her lived experience – and lack – at the convergence of three vulnerable populations.
Equipped with a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in the field of “Social Transformation”, Dr. Starr Brown is ordained in The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and is the pastor of The Stable, an online spiritual community focused on decolonization and liberation of all peoples.
She has authored two social justice curriculum books for youth and adult leaders in ministry, and writes monthly DEI-related blogs for multiple organizations. Dr. Jia serves on several committees and advisory councils, working toward equity and justice in Minnesota and around the country.
She is the mother of five inspiring children, all now young adults…and is “GoGo” (Grandmother) to her two grandchildren!
