Church Of The Covenant

What Church Of The Covenant does

The Church of the Covenant is a private nonprofit religious congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), headquartered at 11205 Euclid Avenue in the University Circle neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Established in 1911 with a 1971 campus expansion, the church occupies a historic Gothic building on over two acres adjacent to Case Western Reserve University and operates as both a destination congregation and a neighborhood parish serving students, faculty, hospital visitors, residents, and suburban members.

The church delivers weekly Sunday worship services at 10:00 AM (in-person and via YouTube livestream) alongside an extensive music program that includes the Covenant Chancel Choir, Beckwith Handbell Choir, the McGaffin Carillon (the only cast bell carillon in Cleveland, installed 1968), and two pipe organs (a 19-rank Newberry Organ and a four-manual E.M. Skinner/Aeolian-Skinner). Community programming spans Saturday Tutoring for grades 1-12, the Scooping Up Hope sandwich ministry (150 servings weekly), a food pantry, community meals, Habitat for Humanity Faith Build participation, the Cache Resale Shop (a thrift store operating 40+ years), and faith-formation programs for infants through 12th grade. Weddings, pastoral care, and small-group ministries round out the core offering. The church holds PC(USA) Matthew 25 Church, Earth Care Congregation, and More Light Presbyterians designations.

The revenue model is pledge- and donation-based, with no pricing on worship or programs (all services are free and open to the public). Revenue streams include weekly tithes and offerings, online donations (one-time and recurring via credit card or bank transfer with fund designations), an annual stewardship pledge campaign, a $40 per-member per-capita apportionment paid to PC(USA), proceeds from the Cache Resale Shop, and the Friends of Music Fund targeting $10,000 annually for concerts and music internships. The church is supported by roughly 11-50 staff including clergy (Pastor, Associate Pastor, Parish Associate), a full music department, Director of Christian Education, Communications Manager, Admin Services Manager, and custodial staff. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or commercial product lines are part of the operating model.

Name

Church Of The Covenant

Legal name

The Church of the Covenant

Website

https://covenantweb.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Church of the Covenant is a PC(USA) congregation in Cleveland's University Circle offering weekly worship, an extensive music program (including the city's only cast bell carillon), community outreach (tutoring, food pantry, Habitat build), and faith formation, funded by member pledges, donations, and ancillary thrift-shop income.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization / House of Worship

NAICS

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

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

• Religious worship services
• Community outreach programs
• Faith formation education
• Music ministry concerts
• Pastoral counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Averill Park, New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members and attendees contribute through weekly/monthly tithes and offerings during worship services
2. Online Donations: One-time or recurring donations accepted via credit card or bank account transfer through the church's online portal. Donors can designate contributions to specific funds.
3. Per Capita Apportionment: $40 per member paid to the larger Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), which can be included in pledges or paid separately
4. Stewardship Campaign: Annual pledge commitments from members to support church operations and programs
5. Cache Resale Shop: Thrift shop selling donated clothing and household items. Proceeds support Church of the Covenant programs and special projects. The shop has operated for over 40 years.
6. Friends of Music Fund: Annual fund supporting special concerts, fine arts initiatives, music internships, and hiring instrumentalists. Goal of $10,000 annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Church of the Covenant is a Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation providing weekly Sunday worship services, supported by an extensive music ministry (chancel choir, handbell choir, McGaffin Carillon, pipe organ concerts), Christian education programs for all ages, weddings and memorial ceremonies, and community outreach services including food pantry, tutoring, and Habitat for Humanity builds. All worship services and programs are offered free of charge, funded by member pledges, tithes, and donations.

Product overview

The Church of the Covenant is a Presbyterian Church (USA) congregation offering a comprehensive set of spiritual, musical, and community programs. The core offering is weekly Sunday worship services at 10:00 AM, supplemented by rich music ministries including the Covenant Chancel Choir, Beckwith Handbell Choir, McGaffin Carillon performances, and Tuesday/Friday concert series. Community engagement programs include the Ministry of Service (food pantry, community meals, sandwich ministry), Saturday Morning Tutoring, and the Cache Resale Shop. Youth and children's programs provide faith formation from infancy through high school. Additional services include wedding ceremonies, small groups for spiritual growth, and an online giving platform for donations and pledges. The church also provides audio-visual production for YouTube livestreaming of worship services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship services held at 10:00 AM in the Church of the Covenant sanctuary, with options for in-person attendance and YouTube livestreaming. Includes indoor and outdoor worship offerings, communion, and liturgical elements; open to all free of charge.
• Covenant Chancel Choir A vocal ensemble featuring professional and volunteer singers performing during weekly worship services, special events, and concerts throughout the year; rehearsals held Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM.
• Beckwith Handbell Choir A handbell ensemble using British-made 5-octave White Chapel Handbells, maintaining over 50 years of tradition; rehearsals Thursday evenings at 6:15 PM with performances across the music season.
• McGaffin Carillon Concert Program A 51-bell cast bell carillon — the only one in Cleveland — with weekly Friday lunchtime concerts at 12:15 PM (30-minute programs) and special performances by carillonists George Leggiero, Keiran Cantilina, and guests.
• Tuesday Noon Organ Plus Concerts Weekly organ concerts featuring the church's two pipe organs (19-rank Newberry Organ by Richards, Fowkes & Co. and four-manual E.M. Skinner/Aeolian-Skinner Chancel Organ); 40-minute performances.
• Ministry of Service / Community Outreach Social justice and community outreach programs including Scooping Up Hope sandwich ministry (150 servings weekly), food pantry distributions, Saturday Morning Tutoring, Greater Cleveland Congregations partnership, and Habitat for Humanity Faith Build.
• Children and Youth Programs Faith formation programs for infants through 12th grade, including Crèche (childcare for infants through pre-K), A Time for Young Disciples during worship, youth events, and educational activities.
• Cache Resale Shop A thrift shop operated by the church, open Tuesdays from 10 AM to 3:45 PM, selling donated clothing, household items, toys, and books. Proceeds support church programs.
• Small Groups for Spiritual Growth Spiritual growth groups including Women's Bible Study (meeting fourth Monday monthly via Zoom) and Covenant 8's (small groups of eight members sharing meals monthly).
• Weddings at Covenant Wedding ceremony services for couples (members and non-members) in the church sanctuary, following Presbyterian Book of Common Worship guidelines. Includes pastoral counseling, ceremony planning, and use of the Gothic setting.
• Online Giving / Donation Platform Online donation system allowing one-time gifts or recurring donations via credit card or bank account. Includes designation options for specific funds, per capita payments, and stewardship campaigns.
• Saturday Morning Tutoring Program Free tutoring services for students in grades 1-12 from over two dozen local school districts, covering math, reading, and science. Volunteer tutors come from universities, church congregations, and the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 homes built for families since 2015 through Habitat for Humanity Faith Build
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greater Cleveland Habitat for HumanitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015The church has been a faith partner in Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity's Faith Build program since 2015. This is their 12th year participating. The program brings people of faith together to sponsor homes, with each congregation providing prayer, volunteer power, and funding. Since 2015, the program has built 17 homes for families. Covenant participates in build days working on new homes and neighborhood revitalization in the Mt. Pleasant area.
• Old Stone ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Old Stone Church to fund the Scooping Up Hope soup ministry. Each week, volunteers share 20 gallons of soup (150 servings) with neighbors, students, and visitors who walk past the church.
• Edwin's Leadership and Restaurant InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Edwin's Leadership and Restaurant Institute to support and fund the Scooping Up Hope soup ministry. The ministry is funded through fall, with volunteer support needed.
• Case Western Reserve UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCWRU student volunteers partner with the church to prepare community meals (last Thursday of each month) and support various church programs. The church also serves as a connection point for students seeking spiritual community.
• United Protestant Campus Ministries (UPCAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCovenant is a partner congregation in UPCAM, a campus ministry serving students at Case Western Reserve University and other area colleges.
• Friends of the McGaffin CarilloncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church partners with Friends of the McGaffin Carillon to present Friday lunchtime carillon concerts (12:15 PM, 30-minute programs). The McGaffin Carillon is the only cast bell carillon in Cleveland, installed in 1968.
• Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCovenant is a member congregation of Greater Cleveland Congregations, a coalition of congregations working together on social justice issues in the Cleveland community.
• Gun Sense Action NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCovenant is a congregation member of the Gun Sense Action Network, Everytown's faith-based initiative working to prevent gun violence.
• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)coreOthersCovenant is a congregation of the PC(USA), connected through the Presbytery of the Western Reserve (covering northeast Ohio) and the Synod of the Covenant (covering Ohio, Michigan, and parts of neighboring states).
• Cleveland Composers GuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe church works with members of the Cleveland Composers Guild to perform works by local artists, commissioning new choral music and supporting contemporary music.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Old Stone Church: Downtown Cleveland PC(USA) / UCC-affiliated congregation and active partner of Church of the Covenant, jointly funding the Scooping Up Hope soup ministry. Closest peer given shared denomination, Cleveland geography, and overlapping outreach programming.
• University Circle United Methodist Church: Mainline Methodist congregation sharing the immediate University Circle geography, with overlapping community service footprint and university-adjacent member base. Closest geographic peer for member-recruitment overlap.
• Trinity Cathedral: Episcopal cathedral in downtown Cleveland with comparable historic architecture, strong music program, and central-urban community service footprint. Closest non-Presbyterian mainline peer for cultural venue positioning.
• Fairmount Presbyterian Church: PC(USA) congregation in Cleveland Heights where current Pastor Rev. Jessie MacMillan previously served as Interim Pastor. Highly comparable in denomination, Cleveland-area geography, progressive values, and mainline programming.
• Church of the Saviour (Cleveland Heights): Mainline Protestant congregation in Cleveland Heights with comparable community outreach, music programs, and progressive orientation. Direct competitor for mainline Cleveland-area families.
• First Church in Oberlin: Mainline progressive congregation (UCC) in a college town (Oberlin College) with strong music and social justice programming — directly comparable model combining university adjacency, progressive values, and music strength.
• First Presbyterian Church of Lakewood: PC(USA) congregation serving Cleveland's western inner-ring suburbs. Comparable in denomination, regional market, and traditional-yet-progressive mainline programming aimed at urban and suburban families.

Broad incumbents

• Fourth Presbyterian Church (Chicago): Larger PC(USA) congregation in Chicago with strong music, social justice, and community service programming. Comparable model of a culturally-engaged mainline urban church; broader in scale but similar positioning.
• The Riverside Church (New York City): Historic interdenominational mainline church in NYC with iconic architecture, music program, and progressive social justice mission. Comparable model as a destination progressive mainline church anchored by cultural assets.

Regional players

• Plymouth United Church of Christ: Progressive UCC congregation in Shaker Heights (Cleveland suburb) with strong music and social justice orientation. Comparable in theology and outreach model, primarily serving a different (inner-ring suburb) geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ChurchOfTheCovenant
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/church-of-the-covenant

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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