Trinity United Church

What Trinity United Church does

Trinity United Church is a non-profit religious congregation established in 1951 and located at 217 Sixth Avenue in Lively, Ontario, Canada. It operates as a community church within the United Church of Canada denomination, affiliated with the Canadian Shield Regional Council, and serves residents of Lively and the surrounding Greater Sudbury area. The church's primary offerings include in-person Sunday worship services at 10:30 a.m., live-streamed services on YouTube with archived content on Vimeo, religious education programs (Sunday School, Trinity Kids Club, Trinity Kids Camp, Junior and Senior Youth groups), music programs (Choir, Band), pastoral services (baptisms, confirmations, weddings, funerals, communion), and pastoral outreach including Wednesday chapel services at Meadowbrook Retirement Home.

The church's product surface extends beyond worship to include community facility rentals (lower hall, Public Health-inspected kitchen), annual fundraising events (Fish Fry, Sweets and Treats Auction, Cookie Plate Sale, Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, Birthday Party in the Park), and a community service program called Good Neighbours, which prepares 100 home-cooked meals monthly in partnership with the Walden Food Bank. International mission outreach includes trips to Nicaragua (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and a new 2024 partnership with the Centre for Christian Reflection Dialogue in Cárdenas, Cuba. The technology stack is minimal: a website (trinitylively.com), YouTube live streaming, Vimeo archive hosting, and third-party donation platforms (CanadaHelps, PAR Pre-Authorized Remittance, e-transfer). No app, API, or proprietary software platform exists.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary donations collected via multiple channels (in-service offerings, PAR monthly auto-debit, e-transfer, CanadaHelps), supplemented by hall rental fees and fundraising events. The organization is governed by a volunteer Council (Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, committee leads) with a single shared minister (Rev. James Ko, also serving St Stephen's on the Hill in Sudbury). Average weekly attendance falls in the 26–100 range per the OneLicense streaming license (Category B, Jun 2022 – Jun 2023). Financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Trinity United Church

Legal name

Trinity United Church

Website

https://trinitylively.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Trinity United Church is a non-profit United Church of Canada congregation in Lively, Ontario, serving 26–100 weekly attendees with in-person and live-streamed worship, youth programs, community hall rentals, food bank meal services, and international mission partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Worship Services and Community Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Community church ministries
• Youth religious education
• Facility hall rental
• Faith-based community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lively

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Offerings: Traditional church donations and offerings collected during worship services, supporting local ministry and mission work
2. E-Transfer Donations: Electronic transfer donations via [email protected]
3. CanadaHelps Donations: Online donations through CanadaHelps platform
4. PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance): Monthly automatic withdrawals from bank accounts for regular giving, providing dependable flow of contributions for financial stability
5. Hall Rental: Rental of church facilities including lower hall and kitchen for community events, requires third-party insurance for non-church events

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trinity United Church is a non-profit community church in Lively, Ontario providing weekly worship services (Sundays at 10:30am in person and via YouTube live stream), Christian education for children and youth, pastoral services (baptisms, weddings, funerals), community outreach programs including a food bank meal partnership, hall rental facilities, and international mission work. The church is supported by voluntary donations through multiple channels including PAR, e-transfer, and CanadaHelps, and operates within the United Church of Canada denomination.

Product overview

Trinity United Church is a community church offering in-person and live-streamed worship services (Sundays at 10:30am), religious education programs (Sunday School, Kids Club, Kids Camp), youth ministries (Junior and Senior Youth), adult fellowship activities, music programs (Choir and Band), pastoral services (baptisms, weddings, funerals, communion), hall rental facilities, and various community events (Fish Fry, Sweets and Treats Auction, Soup and Sandwich Luncheon). The church supports charitable giving through PAR, e-transfer, and CanadaHelps, and conducts international missions to Nicaragua and Cuba. Community service includes the Good Neighbours meal program partnered with Walden Food Bank.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Sunday morning worship gatherings in the sanctuary at 10:30am featuring Word, music, and prayer, with communion served approximately every six weeks. Open to all community members.
• Live Stream Worship Services Online streaming of worship services via the YouTube platform (@trinityunitedchurchlively6433), allowing remote participation for those unable to attend in person. Service and live stream begin at 10:00am.
• Sunday School Year-round religious education program for children. Children participate in a portion of the sanctuary service before continuing ministry in the Children's Nook.
• Junior Youth Program Youth activities for younger youth including bowling, board games, sliding, and summer events at Anderson Farm (Rock the Farm). Features fundraising through monster cookie sales.
• Senior Youth Program High school youth programming with various community-building activities and spiritual development opportunities for teens.
• Trinity Kids Camp Annual summer camp program for children. The church has built relationships with community families who attend yearly.
• Choir and Music Program Musical ministry including Trinity Choir, Trinity Band, and other musical offerings during worship services. The choir has been active since 1953.
• Life-Stage Sacraments and Ceremonies Life-stage sacraments and ceremonies including baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and funerals conducted by the church minister for members and the broader community.
• Hall and Kitchen Rental Rental of church facilities including the lower hall and Public Health inspected kitchen. Third-party insurance is required for non-church events. Accommodates community events, Tai Chi classes, Ukulele Club, and AA meetings.
• Good Neighbours Meal Program Prepares 100 home-cooked meals monthly for distribution through the Walden Food Bank. Volunteers also serve beverages and snacks to Food Bank clients on Thursdays. Partnership with Walden Mennonite Church.
• International Mission Program International mission trips including visits to Nicaragua (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017) and Cuba (April 2024). The Cuba PIP Team worked with Centre for Christian Reflection Dialogue in Cárdenas.
• Community Fundraising Events Annual fundraising events including the Fish Fry (running for over a decade), Sweets and Treats Auction (early December), Cookie Plate Sale, and Soup and Sandwich Luncheon. Includes workplace delivery service near the church.
• Off-Site Chapel Services Wednesday morning chapel service with communion at 10am (second Wednesday of each month, except July and August) for senior residents at Meadowbrook Retirement Home.
• Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) Giving Automatic monthly donation system. Donors authorize monthly transfers from their bank account on the 20th of each month to support church ministry, administered through [email protected].
• Online Donation Services Online donation channels including E-Transfer to [email protected] and third-party donations through the CanadaHelps platform.
• Truth and Reconciliation Initiatives Indigenous reconciliation programs including Land Acknowledgment (Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory), Every Child Matters remembrance (September 30), National Indigenous Day celebration (June 21), and connection to United Church reconciliation efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 home cooked meals prepared monthly for Walden Food Bank
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Centre for Christian Reflection Dialogue (CCRD) in Cárdenas, CubacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024New partner visited by Trinity's Cuba PIP Team (Pilgrims in Partnership) in April 2024. CCRD operates a meal program delivering fresh meals to 120 elderly/disabled/special needs individuals, maintains a farm (El Retiro), and runs various community programs including the 120 Women's Club.
• Walden Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Good Neighbours team at Trinity partners with Walden Food Bank to prepare 100 home cooked meals monthly distributed to food bank clients. Team members also serve beverages and snacks every Thursday to food bank clients.
• Nicaragua Mission PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011International mission groups from Trinity traveled to Nicaragua in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017 to build necessary structures and serve the community.
• Waters Mennonite Church in LivelyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Trinity's Good Neighbours team to share the load of serving food bank clients and preparing meals.
• United Church of CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent denomination with Trinity as part of Canadian Shield Regional Council. Supports mission and service work, Aboriginal ministries, and remote congregations through Mission & Service giving.
• Canadian Shield Regional CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council of the United Church of Canada that Trinity is affiliated with. Mardi Mumford serves as Canadian Shield Regional Rep and M&P.
• UCC People in Partnership (PIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Church of Canada program sponsoring Trinity's Cuba mission trip and hosting Cuban visitors in Canada. PIP Team coordination for international mission work.
• Meadowbrook Retirement HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrinity provides 10am chapel services with communion on the second Wednesday of each month (except July and August) for residents.
• Local Theater Production GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUses Trinity's space periodically to provide entertainment for the community.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Stephen's on the Hill (Sudbury): United Church of Canada congregation in Sudbury, Ontario, also served by Rev. James Ko. Effectively a shared-ministry partner with Trinity Lively; the most direct functional peer given identical minister, denomination, and operating model.
• Knox United Church (Sudbury): Historic United Church of Canada congregation in Greater Sudbury serving a similar small-city Ontario market. Comparable in denomination, governance model, and community-service orientation to Trinity United Church.
• St. Andrew's United Church (Sudbury): United Church of Canada congregation in the Sudbury area, comparable in denomination affiliation (Canadian Shield Regional Council) and member-base characteristics to Trinity.
• Waters Mennonite Church (Lively): Lively-based congregation that actively partners with Trinity's Good Neighbours team on food bank service. Same community, comparable small-congregation scale, and a co-funder of the Walden Food Bank meal program — making it a directly comparable community church.

Broad incumbents

• United Church of Canada (Denominational Body): Parent denomination of Trinity and operator of Mission & Service, Indigenous Ministries, and regional council structures. Comparable in mission and services portfolio but operates at national scale rather than local congregation level.
• Canadian Shield Regional Council (UCC): Regional governing body of the United Church of Canada covering Northern Ontario, of which Trinity is a member congregation. Comparable in faith-based community-services mission but with a governance/oversight role rather than direct congregant service.

Regional players

• Salvation Army Sudbury Community Church: Faith-based community-services organization in the Greater Sudbury area that runs food security, community outreach, and worship programs. Comparable in service mix (food programs, community engagement) to Trinity's Good Neighbours and hall-rental operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@trinityunitedchurchlively6433/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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