Church of the Redeemer

What Church of the Redeemer does

Church of the Redeemer is a non-profit Episcopal parish founded in 1885 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts (Newton), operating as part of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and the Anglican Communion. It serves a parish community of individuals and families through weekly in-person worship services (Holy Eucharist at 8am and 10am, Choral Evensong at 5pm), online streaming via Facebook Live and YouTube, and sacramental services (weddings, baptisms, funerals). The church runs a full lifecycle of programming including children's and family ministries, the Choristers program affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), young adult formation (cor cordium), embodied prayer classes (Sela), and the Becoming Beloved Community racial reconciliation initiative.

The parish is anchored by a strong music program featuring a Schoenstein pipe organ (installed in the Nave, which seats approximately 400) and an adult choir directed by Yale-trained organist Nigel Potts. Revenue is generated through pledges and tithes from congregation members (online, text-to-give, and in-service), modest facility rental fees for the Nave, Parish Hall (seats 120), Old Parish House, and industrial kitchen, vendor fees from the annual Christmas Market, and suggested $100 donations for altar flower dedications. All net proceeds from mission-driven activity flow to partners including Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston (with $467,000+ pledged to the Norfolk Street Project), St. Stephen's in the South End (RUMI rental/utility/mortgage assistance), and The Epiphany School in Dorchester.

Operationally, the church runs with 1-10 employees under Rector Rev. Mike Dangelo (since 2015) with a small staff team including a Director of Music, Director of Children's/Teens/Family Ministries, Spiritual Formation Assistant, and Parish Administrator. Technology footprint is limited to commodity tools: Wild Apricot for membership/website, Google Workspace for documents and forms, Zoom for virtual meetings, VolunteerHub for service event coordination, and standard social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). In December 2024, the church acquired the St. Stephanus Lutheran Church building in St. Paul, Minnesota for $1, securing its first permanent worship facility after 15 years of itinerant locations.

Name

Church of the Redeemer

Legal name

Church of the Redeemer

Website

https://redeemerchestnuthill.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Church of the Redeemer is a non-profit Episcopal parish in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts offering weekly worship, choral music with a Schoenstein organ, faith formation, and community outreach programs funded by pledges, facility rentals, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Episcopal parish services
• Anglican worship services
• Choral evensong program
• Religious spiritual formation
• Community outreach ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from congregation members during worship services and through online giving platforms. The church utilizes text-to-give and online donation systems.
2. Facility Rentals: Modest fees charged for non-church related functions including community meetings, concerts, musical recordings, and larger club or non-profit events. Spaces include the Nave (seats 400), Parish Hall (120 people), Old Parish House, and industrial kitchen.
3. Christmas Market Vendor Fees: Vendor participation fees for the annual Christmas Market, with 100% of net proceeds supporting non-profit mission partners. The market also sells Christmas trees, wreaths, and offers lunch.
4. Altar Flower Donations: Suggested contribution of $100 per Sunday for altar flower dedications in memory of, in thanksgiving for, or in celebration of special occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Church of the Redeemer is an Episcopal parish that delivers weekly Christian worship services (Holy Eucharist, Choral Evensong, Morning Prayer), a professional music program featuring the Schoenstein pipe organ and adult and children's choirs, faith formation for children, teens, and adults, and community service programs partnering with Habitat for Humanity and other local non-profits. The church also rents its facilities (Nave seating 400, Parish Hall seating 120) for community events, concerts, and non-profit gatherings.

Product overview

Church of the Redeemer is a Christian parish in the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion offering a unified portfolio of worship, spiritual formation, and community service programs. The core offering centers on weekly worship services (Holy Eucharist, Choral Evensong, and Morning Prayer) featuring a renowned music program with adult and children's choirs and a Schoenstein pipe organ. The church provides spiritual formation through children's, teens, and family ministries including the Choristers program, young adult programs (cor cordium), and embodied prayer classes (Sela). Community engagement includes Service & Mission Programs partnering with Habitat for Humanity, the FUEL food outreach program, and an annual Christmas Market fundraiser. Facility rentals of the Nave (400 seats), Parish Hall (120 seats), and Old Parish House support community events. All programs are facilitated through a Wild Apricot-powered digital platform offering online streaming via Facebook Live and YouTube.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly Worship Services Weekly Christian worship services (Holy Eucharist, Choral Evensong, Morning Prayer) held on Sundays at 8am, 10am, and 5pm for parishioners and visitors, centered on Anglican liturgical tradition.
• Online Worship Services Streaming of worship services via Facebook Live and YouTube for members unable to attend in person, including daily Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer.
• Choral Evensong Service Weekly choral music service offered every Sunday at 5pm featuring the adult choir, Schoenstein organ, and readings from both Old and New Testaments; one of few churches in New England offering Choral Evensong weekly.
• Children's, Teens and Family Ministries Spiritual formation programs for children (age 3+), teens, and families including Sunday School, Choristers program, Godly Play, and family-focused activities.
• Redeemer Choristers Program Children's choir program for ages 8 through high school providing professional vocal and music theory training, affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM).
• Adult Choir & Music Program Adult choir program providing choral music for weekly worship services, featuring the Schoenstein pipe organ and seasonal concerts.
• Concert Series Regular concerts and choral meditations featuring the church's music program, including performances like Wagner & Elgar recitals.
• Facility Rentals Rental of church facilities including the Nave (seating approximately 400), Parish Hall (seating approximately 120), Old Parish House, and industrial kitchen for community events, concerts, musical recordings, and non-profit gatherings.
• Parish Care Ministry Shared ministry of clergy and lay volunteers providing pastoral care and support to parish members and those in need.
• Weddings, Baptisms & Funerals Sacramental services for major life events including weddings, baptisms, and funerals.
• Service & Mission Programs Outreach programs including partnership with Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston (over $467,000 in pledges for the Norfolk Street Project), FUEL weekend groceries program for children, and support for various community organizations.
• Christmas Market Annual fundraising event held on the first Friday and Saturday in December featuring vendors, Christmas trees, wreaths, and an auction; 100% of net proceeds support service and mission partners.
• Becoming Beloved Community Parish program focused on conversations and education around race, racism, and reconciliation, including reading groups and dialogue sessions.
• Sela: Embodied Prayer Classes Spiritual formation program offering embodied prayer practices for parish members.
• cor cordium - Young Adult Spiritual Formation Spiritual formation program specifically designed for young adults.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Habitat for Humanity Greater BostoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partners with Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston on the Norfolk Street Project, a housing development initiative. Parishioners participate in build days and the church has contributed over $467,000 in pledges. Build dates are scheduled monthly with volunteer sign-ups coordinated through VolunteerHub.
• St. Stephen's in the South EndcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partner for RUMI (Rental, Utility, Mortgage Initiative) providing rental, utility, and mortgage assistance to families in need in the Greater Boston area.
• The Epiphany School in DorchesterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission partner providing educational support and outreach services to the Dorchester community.
• Royal School of Church Music (RSCM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Redeemer Choristers program is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music, which hosts annual summer schools including courses at Duke University Chapel. Provides musical education framework and resources for children's choir program.
• Episcopal Diocese of MassachusettscoreOthersChurch is a parish of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion, under the authority of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and its bishops. Participates in diocesan-wide initiatives and receives episcopal oversight.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Washington National Cathedral: The flagship Episcopal cathedral of the United States. Larger and broader in scope than Redeemer but operates within the same denomination, shares the choral Evensong and pipe organ traditions, and represents a scale upper-bound on Episcopal parish programming.

Direct peers

• Christ Church Cambridge: Historic Episcopal parish in Cambridge, MA, with a long-running music program and traditional Anglican worship. Geographic and demographic peer serving a similar Greater Boston intellectual and professional community.
• Trinity Church Boston: Historic Episcopal parish in Copley Square, Boston, offering traditional Anglican worship, a strong music program, and community outreach. Most directly comparable Episcopal peer within the Greater Boston market with overlapping liturgical tradition and urban parish structure.
• Church of St. John the Evangelist (Boston): Anglo-Catholic Episcopal parish in the Bowdoin Street area of Boston with a strong choral and liturgical tradition. Closely comparable high-church Episcopal identity and music-forward programming.
• Church of the Advent (Boston): Anglo-Catholic Episcopal parish in Beacon Hill, Boston, known for traditional liturgy, choral music, and pastoral care. Comparable high-church Episcopal identity and music-forward programming in the same regional market.
• Old South Church in Boston: Congregational (UCC) church in Back Bay, Boston, with a strong music and choral tradition. Comparable in scale, urban Boston location, programming breadth, and historic-building operating model.
• Cathedral Church of St. Paul (Boston): Diocesan cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Operates as the closest denominational peer to Redeemer given shared diocese and direct episcopal oversight relationship.
• St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery (NYC): Historic Episcopal parish in the East Village, NYC, with a notable arts, music, and social-justice programming profile. Comparable in liturgical tradition, urban cultural engagement, and arts-integrated worship.
• Grace Church Cathedral (Charleston, SC): Episcopal cathedral in Charleston, SC, where Redeemer's Director of Music Nigel Potts previously served as Canon Organist. Direct leadership-line peer with comparable choral music program and Schoenstein-style organ tradition.
• Christ and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church (NYC): Episcopal parish on the Upper West Side of Manhattan where Director of Music Nigel Potts previously oversaw the installation of a Schoenstein organ. Direct programmatic peer in the choral/Anglo-Catholic Episcopal space with shared organ lineage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuF2ATr93WfFYaj4XlyKKDw
• Facebookfacebook.com/redeemerchestnuthill
• Instagraminstagram.com/redeemerchestnuthill

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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