Episcopal Church of the Advent

What Episcopal Church of the Advent does

The Episcopal Church of the Advent is a parish church within the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, located at 28 Pleasant Street in Medfield, Massachusetts. Founded in 1900 by a group of Medfield Episcopalians who had previously worshipped at Christ Church in Medway, the parish was consecrated on October 14, 1906, after Sarah Lawrence of New York funded the purchase of the Pleasant Street property, and it received official parish recognition from the Diocese of Massachusetts in the 1950s. Its current rector, the Reverend Lynn M. Campbell, has served since March 2022. The parish operates from a single campus containing a 200-seat sanctuary, parish hall, and commercial kitchen, supported by a small professional staff of five (Rector, Music Director, Parish Administrator, Nursery Provider, and Bookkeeper) and lay volunteer leadership via the Vestry.

Core offerings are organized around worship, formation, and outreach. Worship consists of weekly Holy Eucharist on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. delivered both in-person and via YouTube live stream, alongside sacramental rites (baptisms, weddings, funerals). Formation programs span children (Godly Play for PreK-3rd graders, 427 class for 4th-7th graders), youth (grades 8-12 youth group and confirmation preparation), and adults (Inquirers Class and Bible studies). Outreach ministries include grocery drives for the B-LOVE Program, furniture bank volunteering, school supply collections for Epiphany School in Dorchester, hygiene drives for Dignity Matters, meal service at Common Cathedral, support for Esperanza Academy, and Welcome Baby Bag assembly with Circle of Hope, complemented by a Creation Care Ministry partnering with Sustainable Medfield and the Creation Care Justice Network.

The revenue model is donation-driven, with weekly tithes and online offerings via Realm, an annual Stewardship pledge campaign, facility rentals (parish hall, sanctuary, commercial kitchen) to community groups, and a $40 suggested donation for altar flowers. Customer segments are individuals and families from Medfield and surrounding towns, faith seekers and newcomers, children and youth, and community organizations renting space. Distribution is primarily in-person at the Medfield campus with supplementary online streaming via YouTube. Underlying technology is entirely standard nonprofit SaaS (Realm, Constant Contact, SignUpGenius, YouTube, Google Calendar, Google Forms) with no proprietary platform, AI/ML capability, or app.

Name

Episcopal Church of the Advent

Legal name

Episcopal Church of the Advent

Website

https://adventmedfield.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Episcopal Church of the Advent is an Episcopal parish in Medfield, Massachusetts, serving local individuals, families, and faith seekers with weekly worship, formation programs, sacramental rites, and community outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Protestant Mainline Broadcasting (MPABALAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith formation programs
• Sacramental rites
• Community outreach
• Facility rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Medfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Weekly financial contributions from congregation members during worship services and online giving through Realm platform
2. Stewardship Pledges: Annual pledge campaign for financial commitments to support church operations and ministries
3. Facility Rentals: Rental income from parish hall, sanctuary, and commercial kitchen to community groups and individuals for events, meetings, and gatherings
4. Altar Flower Donations: Suggested $40 donation for altar flowers given in memory, thanksgiving, or celebration

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Episcopal Church of the Advent is a parish church that provides weekly Sunday Holy Eucharist worship services (in-person and streamed online at 9:30am), sacramental rites including baptisms, weddings, and funerals, and age-tiered formation programs spanning PreK through adult. The church also rents its parish hall, sanctuary, and commercial kitchen to community groups and individuals for events and meetings, and operates community outreach, creation care, and music ministry programs under the governance of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.

Product overview

Episcopal Church of the Advent offers a unified portfolio of worship, formation, and community service programs. Core offerings include Sunday Holy Eucharist services (in-person and online), sacramental rites (baptisms, weddings, funerals), and facility rentals. Formation programs span children (PreK-3rd grade Godly Play, 4th-7th grade 427 class), youth (grades 8-12 youth group and confirmation), and adults (Inquirers Class and Bible studies). Community engagement includes outreach ministries (food drives, furniture banks, meal service), Creation Care environmental stewardship, and music/worship leadership opportunities. The church's digital presence includes online giving via Realm, newsletter distribution via Constant Contact, and live streaming via YouTube.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Holy Eucharist held in-person and streamed online at 9:30am on Sundays, including nursery care and fellowship hour, for congregation members and visitors.
• Sacraments (Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals) Celebration of Holy Baptism, wedding ceremonies, and funeral/memorial services as sacramental rites of the Episcopal Church for members and the broader community.
• Facility Rental (Parish Hall, Sanctuary, Commercial Kitchen) Rental of church spaces including a flexible parish hall, formal sanctuary, and fully equipped commercial kitchen for community events, meetings, workshops, and celebrations.
• Children and Youth Formation Programs Church school for PreK-3rd graders (Godly Play), 427 class for 4th-7th graders, and Youth Group for grades 8-12 including confirmation preparation.
• Adult Formation Programs Spiritual formation opportunities including the Inquirers Class 'Walk in Love: Discovering the Episcopal Way' and Bible studies aligned with liturgical seasons.
• Outreach and Caring Ministries Community service programs including food drives, furniture bank partnerships, school supply collections, meal service at Common Cathedral, and support for tuition-free Episcopal schools.
• Creation Care Ministry Environmental stewardship initiative focusing on prayer, learning, action, and advocacy for creation care, with participation in Sustainable Medfield and the Creation Care Justice Network.
• Music and Worship Leadership Choir, acolytes, lectors, ushers, altar guild, flower guild, and lay eucharistic ministers serving in worship leadership roles.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sustainable MedfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partners with Sustainable Medfield organization through a team program where congregation members track sustainable actions at home including water use, composting, and home energy audits. The church team joins through the Sustainable Medfield Action Portal to measure collective environmental impact.
• Episcopal Diocese of MassachusettscoreOthersOfficial denominational affiliation with the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, part of The Episcopal Church. Diocese provides clergy support, grants, and connection to wider church networks including the Creation Care Justice Network.
• The Episcopal ChurchcoreOthersAffiliation with The Episcopal Church (TEC), the Anglican Communion body governing Episcopal congregations across the United States.
• Creation Care Justice Network (Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch participates in the Creation Care Justice Network, a growing group of Episcopalians across Massachusetts engaged in creation care and climate issues. Network develops resources like 'An Episcopal Path to Creation Justice' for congregations.
• St. Stephen's Youth Programs (B-LOVE Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch collects groceries for the B-LOVE Program at St. Stephen's Youth Programs as part of outreach ministry.
• New Life Furniture Bank of MAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch secures diocesan grants to purchase household items, collects household goods, and volunteers in the warehouse to fix furniture and create kits for families in need.
• Epiphany School in DorchesterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch fills backpacks with school supplies for students at the Epiphany School in Dorchester.
• Dignity MattersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch collects personal hygiene items for Dignity Matters organization.
• Common CathedralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch members prepare and serve meals at Common Cathedral, a ministry serving those experiencing homelessness in Boston.
• Esperanza AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch collects student-selected Bibles and after-school activities for Esperanza Academy, a tuition-free Episcopal school in Lawrence for girls.
• Circle of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partners with Circle of Hope to assemble Welcome Baby Bags for new parents living in temporary shelters.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Episcopal Church: National denominational body governing Episcopal congregations across the United States as part of the Anglican Communion. Provides overarching governance, liturgical resources, and broader institutional context for the parish's ministry and identity.
• Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts: Diocesan governing body that oversees parishes including Church of the Advent within Massachusetts. Provides clergy support, grants, and connection to wider church networks including the Creation Care Justice Network, and functions as the institutional umbrella for the parish's operations.

Others

• Common Cathedral: Boston-area ministry serving people experiencing homelessness, with which Church of the Advent partners for meal preparation and service. Comparable as a faith-affiliated community outreach organization operating in the same regional ecosystem.
• Esperanza Academy: Tuition-free Episcopal school for girls in Lawrence, Massachusetts, supported by the parish through Bible collection and after-school activity donations. Comparable as an Episcopal-affiliated education and outreach organization in the same regional denominational network.
• New Life Furniture Bank of MA: Massachusetts-based nonprofit furnishing households in need, supported by the parish through diocesan grants, household goods collection, and volunteer warehouse work. Comparable as a faith-aligned community partner for outreach ministry in the same regional service ecosystem.

Direct peers

• St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Weston, MA: Episcopal parish in Weston, Massachusetts within the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts where Rector Campbell previously served for six years. Highly comparable as another suburban Massachusetts Episcopal parish within the same diocese and ministerial context.
• Old North Church: Historic Episcopal congregation in Boston's North End affiliated with the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, offering worship services, formation, and community programming. Comparable as another Episcopal parish within the same diocese serving a local community through worship and outreach.
• Trinity Church, Boston: Historic Episcopal parish in Boston's Copley Square operating within the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, offering weekly worship, formation programs, music ministries, and community outreach. Directly comparable as a Massachusetts-based Episcopal congregation in the same denominational network with a similar ministry portfolio.
• Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston: Cathedral church of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts in Boston, hosting regular worship services, formation programs, and diocesan events. Comparable as a larger Episcopal congregation within the same diocese with a similar ministry portfolio and congregational programming.
• Christ Church, Cambridge: Episcopal parish in Cambridge, Massachusetts within the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts offering weekly worship, formation programs for all ages, and community outreach. Closely comparable as a suburban New England Episcopal congregation with similar programming structure and demographic context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@episcopalchurchoftheadvent93/streams
• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DXhk6xOFZyX
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/episcopal-church-of-the-advent

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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