St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

What St. Andrew's Episcopal Church does

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is a religious nonprofit parish affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, operating from a single campus at 890 Balour Drive in Encinitas, California. Its primary activity is delivering weekly Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m. alongside contemplative prayer, healing eucharist, and seasonal services, with communion extended to children. Programming spans faith formation (Sunday School September-June, Vacation Bible School, adult forums, Bible studies), life-event ministries (weddings, funerals, columbarium interment, spiritual counseling), and an extensive community-services operation that includes a Saturday community breakfast, Thursday food pantry, Saturday showers through Showers of Blessings, mail service and computer access at the Neighborhood Center, recovery groups, and a partner-operated Wellness Van providing rotating medical and dental care on campus. The church identifies itself as accepting and affirming (listed via gaychurch.org) and positions inclusivity, "no exceptions" welcome, and community service as central to its value proposition.

The organization is governed by a vestry and led during a 2025 rector transition by Interim Priest-in-Charge Father Brian Petersen, supported by a Director of Children and Family Ministries (Deidra Gonzales), Director of Youth Ministries (Deacon Mindy Bugaj), and a Parish Administrator (Alison Lee) with prior HR management experience at a mid-sized tech company. The supporting technology stack is a Squarespace-hosted website, Constant Contact email newsletters, and standard social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube); there is no proprietary software or AI/ML capability.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual voluntary pledges, free-will offerings collected during services, and an online giving platform that also accepts stock transfers and IRA charitable distributions. A secondary revenue stream comes from renting campus spaces (lounge rooms, Parish Hall, kitchen, conference room, church/chapel, labyrinth, and outdoor courtyard) at "reasonable rates." Marketing and outreach rely on organic social media, email, community referrals, and partnerships with Bethlehem Lutheran Church (joint Vacation Bible School), Showers of Blessings, the Wellness Van provider, and I Love A Clean San Diego. The church reports no parent corporate ownership beyond its diocesan affiliation, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no publicly disclosed financials.

Name

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Legal name

Episcopal Church of St. Andrew the Apostle

Website

https://standrewsepiscopal.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is an Encinitas, California parish of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego offering Sunday worship, faith formation for all ages, weddings and funerals, and community services including food pantry, showers, and on-campus medical and dental care for neighbors in need.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Episcopal worship services
• Religious community outreach
• Faith formation programs
• Pastoral care services
• Community food ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Encinitas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Voluntary Pledges and Donations: Parishioners submit annual pledges of financial commitment to support church ministries and mission. The church relies almost entirely on pledges and does not have a large endowment or support from The Episcopal Church. Offerings are collected during Sunday worship on a free-will basis.
2. Space Rentals: Limited rental of campus spaces including a 12-15 person lounge style room, 25-40 person room, Parish Hall and kitchen, 10-15 person conference room, Church and/or chapel, Labyrinth, and outdoor courtyard.
3. Stock Transfers and IRA Donations: Accepts stock transfers and IRA charitable distributions as alternative giving methods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church is a parish that delivers weekly Episcopal worship services and faith formation programs for children, youth, and adults, supported by pastoral care and life-event ceremonies (weddings, funerals, memorial services). The church also operates a substantial community outreach ministry — including Saturday breakfast, Thursday food pantry, weekly showers, mail service, recovery groups, and on-site medical/dental services — serving neighbors experiencing homelessness and economic hardship in Encinitas and San Diego County. Campus spaces are made available for rent to community groups, and financial support is raised through voluntary pledges, free-will offerings, stock transfers, and IRA donations.

Product overview

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church offers a unified set of spiritual and community services centered around weekly worship and faith formation. The core offering is its Sunday worship service supplemented by educational programs (Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, adult forums), life event ceremonies (weddings, funerals), community outreach services (food pantry, showers, breakfast programs), and space rentals. The church also provides online giving tools for financial stewardship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services Weekly Episcopal worship services including Sunday services at 10am, contemplative prayer, healing eucharist, and seasonal special services, open to the entire community free of charge; children participate in communion with a family area available.
• Faith Education Programs Faith formation programs for children, youth, and adults including Sunday School, Vacation Bible School (in partnership with Bethlehem Lutheran), adult forums, and Bible study groups.
• Community Services Community support services for neighbors experiencing homelessness and economic hardship including Saturday breakfast (10am), Thursday food pantry (2-4pm, no income requirements), Saturday showers (8-11am), Neighborhood Center with mail service (Saturdays 8-11am), recovery groups, and weekly rotating medical/dental services via a partner wellness van.
• Life Event Ceremonies Pastoral services for life events including inclusive wedding ceremonies (welcoming all couples), funeral planning, memorial services, and an on-site columbarium for cremated remains.
• Campus Space Rental Rental of church campus spaces including a 12-15 person lounge, a 25-40 person room, the Parish Hall with kitchen, a 10-15 person conference room, the church/chapel, the labyrinth, and an outdoor courtyard for community events and meetings at reasonable rates.
• Online Giving & Stewardship Online giving platform accepting pledges, recurring donations, one-time offerings, stock transfers, and IRA charitable distributions to support church ministries and mission.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bethlehem Lutheran ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership with Bethlehem Lutheran for joint programming including Vacation Bible School. The two churches team up annually to create a week of fun-filled learning about shared faith. This interfaith cooperation demonstrates ecumenical community building.
• Showers of BlessingscoreOthersWeekly shower services for community members in need, held every Saturday 8-11am. Additional services such as laundry program, free clothes, and haircuts are coordinated through this partnership. Information available at sbencinitas.com.
• Wellness Van (Medical/Dental Services)coreOthersFree medical and dental services provided weekly through a partner's wellness van. Services rotate weekly between medical and dental. Located on St. Andrew's campus to serve the community.
• I Love A Clean San DiegominorOthersPartnership with local environmental organization to host zero-waste clothing swap events. Co-hosted with the City of Encinitas.
• Episcopal Diocese of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Currently undergoing rector transition process with diocese support. Bishop Susan conducts periodic visitations for confirmation and reaffirmation services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (Poway): Diocesan parish where interim priest Father Brian Petersen previously served. Comparable size and scope of worship, Christian formation, and pastoral services.
• Holy Cross Episcopal Church (Carlsbad): Diocesan parish in coastal North County San Diego previously led by Father Brian Petersen. Comparable congregational programming and community-engaged ministry model.
• St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral: Diocesan cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Most comparable Episcopal congregation in the same region, offering Sunday worship, formation programs, and outreach with a larger institutional footprint.
• All Saints Episcopal Church (San Diego): Affirming Episcopal parish within the Diocese of San Diego with similar Sunday worship, formation for children and youth, and community outreach. Closely comparable mission, demographic focus, and operating model.
• St. Brigid's Episcopal Church (Oceanside): Diocesan parish in Oceanside where the interim priest previously served. Comparable Episcopal worship, formation, and outreach operating model.
• Trinity Episcopal Church (San Diego): Historic mainline Episcopal parish within the same diocese. Comparable liturgy, formation, and pastoral-care service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Interfaith Community Services: San Diego County faith-based nonprofit providing food, shelter, and recovery services. Overlaps with St. Andrew's food pantry, showers, and recovery group programming as a much larger incumbent peer.

Emerging players

• Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Encinitas): Co-located Lutheran partner in Encinitas that jointly runs Vacation Bible School with St. Andrew's. Comparable neighborhood faith-community scale and ecumenical collaboration model.
• Showers of Blessings (Encinitas): Encinitas nonprofit partner delivering Saturday shower services on St. Andrew's campus. Directly comparable program and shared service delivery with the church.

Regional players

• Community Resource Center (Encinitas): Local Encinitas nonprofit addressing food insecurity and homelessness. Comparable hyper-local community-services footprint adjacent to St. Andrew's ministry area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpUnYRvZbnSjVHRHlQdlxNA
• Facebookfacebook.com/standrewsencinitas
• Instagraminstagram.com/standrewsencinitas/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-andrews-episcopal-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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