Many of their congregation were African Americans who had migrated to San Francisco from Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas for jobs in the defense industry.

In 2005, Justice returned in Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train,[6] and in 2006 local jazz singer Kim Nalley starred as the legendary Billie Holiday in the West Coast premiere of Lady Day in Love.

[7]" In the summer of 2007, the Church began hosting the Howard Thurman Forum Series of free lectures in its building.

Each October at the Church's annual Convocation (open to the public), the Howard Thurman Award honors an exceptional contributor to community and social justice.

In 2023, the church location at 2041 Larkin Street was listed as a San Francisco designated landmark, for the history it has contributed to the city.