St. David's Episcopal Church

What St. David's Episcopal Church does

St. David's Episcopal Church is a 501(c)-equivalent nonprofit religious organization founded in 1848 in downtown Austin, Texas, and is a member parish of The Episcopal Diocese of Texas within The Episcopal Church. The church operates a Historic Church seating 400 guests at 301 East 8th Street, hosting three Sunday services (with one livestreamed via Facebook and YouTube) and offering pastoral care, formation, music, and sacramental ministries. Its core "products" span worship and prayer (Holy Eucharist Rite I and II, baptisms, weddings, funerals, prayer requests), Christian formation across life stages (Adult Christian Formation, Scriptural Foundations certificate program, Children & Youth Ministry, youth EYC, Austin-Area EpiscoPals), music ministry (St. David's Choir, Bethell Family Singers, Handbell Choir, Children's Choir), and Café Divine hospitality (Sunday breakfast, Wednesday dinner, Thursday public lunches, event catering).

The organization runs four embedded operating subsidiaries: St. David's Episcopal Day School (NAEYC and Texas Rising Star accredited, serving ages 3 months through PreK4), Trinity Center (services for people experiencing homelessness including clothing, showers, meals, IDs, mail, and bus passes), Next-to-New Shop (a not-for-profit consignment/resale shop operating since 1959 whose profits fund Historic Church restoration and outreach grants exceeding $3M cumulatively), and The Abbey at St. David's (a spirituality, learning, and practice community). The church maintains an Open and Affirming stance, including The Open Table ministry for the LGBTQIA+ community, Go and Do Likewise immigration/asylum support, anti-racism initiatives, and advocacy on voting rights.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across recurring pledges/tithes (subscription-style annual giving), Day School tuition (monthly subscription), transactional fees for weddings ($940-$1,500), hospitality meal sales ($2.50-$9 per plate), facility rentals, Next-to-New Shop proceeds, stock/securities gifts processed via CFM Wealth Partners, and planned giving via the Sumners Legacy Society. The St. David's Episcopal Church Foundation oversees an endowment with net assets near $7M, and a separate LLC handles facility event rentals. Operations run on ShelbyNext Church Management Software (CRM, giving, events) and the My St. David's mobile app on iOS/Android, with livestream integration to Facebook and YouTube. The church is governed by a vestry (Sr. Warden John Crow identified for 2026) with a rector as spiritual leader; it is currently conducting a national search for its 15th rector following a January 11, 2026 leave-taking.

Name

St. David's Episcopal Church

Legal name

St. David's Episcopal Church

Website

https://stdave.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1848

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. David's Episcopal Church, founded 1848 in downtown Austin, operates a historic parish with worship services, an accredited Day School, Trinity Center homeless services, the Next-to-New Shop, and The Abbey spirituality community. It serves congregants, families, vulnerable neighbors, and the LGBTQIA+ community under an Open and Affirming stance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Episcopal worship services
• Early childhood education
• Christian formation programs
• Community outreach ministries
• Pastoral care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Annual giving from congregation members who pledge financially to support church operations, clergy, musicians, and ministries
2. Sunday Breakfast and Hospitality Services: Café Divine prepares and serves meals for church events including Sunday breakfast, Wednesday dinner, and public lunches. Revenue from meal sales.
3. Day School Tuition: St. David's Episcopal Day School serves students from 3 months old through PreK4 with a play-based curriculum. NAEYC and Texas Rising Star Accredited.
4. Facility Rentals: Church facilities available for events, weddings, and meetings including Historic Church, Bethell Hall, Grace Chapel, and outdoor spaces
5. Next-to-New Shop Revenue: Not-for-profit consignment/resale shop whose profits support Historic Church restoration and community outreach grants
6. Stock and Securities Gifts: Donors can contribute appreciated securities for tax benefits. Stock gifts processed through CFM Wealth Partners
7. Planned Giving and Endowments: Bequests and legacy gifts to St. David's Episcopal Church Foundation endowment. Foundation net assets near $7 million.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

St. David's Episcopal Church delivers Episcopal worship services and a broad set of parish ministries to its congregation and the wider Austin community, including Christian formation for all ages, pastoral care, music ministries, an early childhood education program (the Day School), and community outreach (meals for the unhoused, immigrant support, recovery ministries). Revenue is generated primarily through member pledges/donations, supplemented by Day School tuition, weddings and memorial fees, facility rentals, and café sales.

Product overview

St. David's Episcopal Church offers a portfolio of worship, formation, and community outreach programs centered around its Historic Church facility in downtown Austin. Core offerings include Sunday Holy Eucharist services (8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m.) with livestreaming via YouTube and Facebook; Children & Youth Ministry serving birth through grade 12; Music Ministry with multiple choirs; and Hospitality Ministry through Café Divine. The church operates several distinct programs including The Abbey at St. David's (spiritual growth community), Scriptural Foundations (two-year Bible certificate), St. David's Episcopal Day School (accredited preschool), Trinity Center (homeless services), and Next-to-New Shop (consignment store). Stewardship is managed through the ShelbyNext Church Management platform with online and mobile giving capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly Episcopal Worship Services
• Livestream / Online Worship
• St. David's Day School (Early Childhood Education)
• Christian Formation (Sunday School and Adult Education)
• Music Ministry (Choirs and Ensembles)
• Weddings and Memorial Services
• Facility Rentals
• Community Outreach Programs (Meals, Immigrant Support, Recovery)
• Parish Café (Community Meals)
• Pastoral Care and Counseling

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $3 million in community outreach grants distributed through Next-to-New Shop profits
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Episcopal Diocese of TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. David's is a member parish of The Episcopal Diocese of Texas, part of The Episcopal Church. The diocese provides oversight, bishop leadership, and connection to the broader denomination.
• NAEYCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation for St. David's Episcopal Day School
• Texas Rising StarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas Rising Star quality rating for early childhood education programs
• NAES (National Association of Episcopal Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization supporting Episcopal schools
• Foundation CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArbor Terrace Supper Club serves residents at Foundation Communities supportive housing property for single adults in Southeast Austin
• Team BrownsvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParishioners travel to Brownsville and Matamoros to support food and education for asylum seekers in refugee camps
• The Space at St. David'sminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent services collaboration for meeting and event hosting at church facilities, contact through Alexis Washington
• CFM Wealth PartnersminorOthersHandles stock gift donations to the church, contact Lisa Maas

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Church of the Advent: Historic urban Episcopal parish combining traditional worship with extensive outreach and formation programs in a major U.S. city. Comparable to St. David's blend of historic liturgical worship and progressive social ministries.
• Christ Church Cathedral (Houston): Episcopal cathedral in Houston within the same diocese, operating historic facilities, formation programs, and community outreach — comparable scale and denominational structure to St. David's downtown Austin operation.
• Trinity Episcopal Church (Fort Worth): Episcopal parish within the Diocese of Texas offering worship, formation, music, and outreach ministries — directly comparable denominational peer with overlapping operational structure.
• St. Martin's Episcopal Church: Large Episcopal parish in Houston, TX, also within the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Operates a significant day school and outreach programs, making it a strong denominational and programmatic peer.
• Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church: Historic Episcopal parish in Houston affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, combining traditional worship with progressive outreach — comparable in theological positioning and program breadth to St. David's.
• All Saints' Episcopal Church: Another Episcopal parish in Austin, TX, offering comparable Sunday worship, formation, and outreach ministries within the same Episcopal Diocese of Texas. Direct geographic and denominational peer with overlapping member catchment in Austin.
• St. Andrew's Episcopal Church & School: Episcopal parish and day school in Austin combining worship, formation, and a substantial early-childhood/lower school program — directly comparable to St. David's combination of church plus NAEYC-accredited Day School.

Regional players

• Cathedral of Hope: Large Open and Affirming congregation in Dallas, TX (different denomination) with strong LGBTQIA+ ministry and community programs. Comparable affirming theological positioning and community engagement to St. David's Open and Affirming stance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StDave/streams
• Facebookfacebook.com/episcopalaustin
• Instagraminstagram.com/stdavidsyouth_atx
• Xx.com/stdavidschurch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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