The Church of St. Michael & St. George

What The Church of St. Michael & St. George does

The Church of St. Michael & St. George is a private, non-profit Episcopal parish located at 6345 Wydown Blvd in Clayton, Missouri, formed in October 1928 through the merger of St. George's Episcopal Church (founded 1845 in St. Louis) and The Church of St. Michael and All Angels (organized 1913 on the Washington University campus). The parish operates a 660-seat historic English gothic sanctuary and serves a congregation with average Sunday attendance of approximately 510, supported by a 26-person staff including clergy, a Juilliard-trained Director of Music, an Assistant Organist, and administrative and program directors across Children's, Youth, Parent, Stewardship, Communications, and Parish Life functions. Its core offerings span traditional Anglican worship (Holy Eucharist, Choral Evensong, Morning Prayer), sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Burials), a professional choir program, lifelong Christian education, pastoral care, guilds, and an Episcopal preschool (St. Michael's Episcopal Day School for ages 2–5). The parish is governed by an elected Vestry under the Episcopal Diocese and is currently in a leadership transition following Rev. Andrew Archie's 26-year tenure, with Rev. Fred Robinson appointed as Interim Pastor in April 2026.

The parish's revenue model is donation-driven and segmented: recurring tithes and Sunday offerings, an annual Stewardship Campaign with pledge commitments, an Alleluia Fund for capital projects outside the operating budget (~$831,478 raised cumulatively since May 2021), an Organ Campaign that has raised $3M toward a $3.8M goal for a new Schoenstein & Co. pipe organ, Planned Giving (endowment bequests, charitable gift annuities, IRA QCDs, appreciated stock), and the St. George's Society recognizing donors of $5,000+. Paid ancillary programs include the monthly Steak & Stories dinner ($30/person) and the Church Service League Tuesday lunch ($12/person, free for first-time guests). Distribution is primarily direct via the Clayton campus with regional St. Louis outreach ministries (Hunger, Shelter at Gateway 180, Education Equity at Sumner High School and Columbia Elementary, Racial Reconciliation, St. Michael's Houses affordable housing) and a global live-streaming channel with over 1,481 archived services.

Underlying technology is limited and largely third-party: the Realm cloud-based parish platform for directory, online giving, event registration, and member communication; live-streaming infrastructure; and accessibility infrastructure including a Hearing Loop system serving T-coil hearing aid users. The parish maintains a multi-channel communications presence across its website (csmsg.org), Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, supplemented by weekly e-letters and specialized lists for Children's, Youth, and Parent ministries. No AI/ML, custom software, or proprietary technology platform is developed or deployed by the parish.

Name

The Church of St. Michael & St. George

Legal name

The Church of St. Michael & St. George

Website

https://csmsg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Church of St. Michael & St. George is a 110-year-old Episcopal parish in Clayton, Missouri offering traditional Anglican worship, sacred music, Christian education, and community outreach to a congregation of roughly 510 weekly attendees, supported by tithes, stewardship pledges, and capital campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAB

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Episcopal worship services
• Anglican liturgical music
• Christian education programs
• Community outreach ministries
• Parish stewardship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Clayton

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Regular Sunday collections from congregation members during worship services
2. Annual Stewardship Campaign: Annual pledge drive where members commit to financial contributions throughout the year; presents pledge cards at altar during Holy Eucharist services on Pledge Sunday
3. Alleluia Fund: Ongoing capital fundraising campaign for projects outside the regular operating budget; raised $831,478.10 as of November 2024
4. Planned Giving: Endowment bequests, charitable gift annuities, remainder trusts, life insurance gifts, and real estate donations for long-term parish support
5. St. George's Society: Recognizes individuals/families who have made gifts or future commitments of $5,000 or more to the endowment fund
6. Qualified Charitable Distributions: IRA QCD gifts for donors age 70½ and older, up to $105,000 tax-efficiently transferred directly from IRA to church
7. Appreciated Stock: Donation of stock positions directly to church, allowing donors to claim tax deduction based on full market value while avoiding capital gains
8. Organ Campaign: Capital campaign for new Schoenstein & Co. pipe organ; $3.8 million goal with $3 million already raised as of January 2026; includes $500,000 matching gift opportunity

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Church of St. Michael & St. George is a traditional Episcopal parish providing Anglican worship services, sacramental ministry, a professional music program, and lifelong Christian formation. Its core offerings include Sunday and weekday worship (Holy Eucharist, Choral Evensong, Morning Prayer), sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Burial), Children's, Youth, Parent, and Adult Christian Education, pastoral care, and community Outreach Ministries addressing hunger, homelessness, education equity, racial reconciliation, and affordable housing.

Product overview

The Church of St. Michael & St. George is an Episcopal parish offering a unified portfolio of worship, formation, and community service programs. Core offerings include traditional Anglican worship services (Holy Eucharist, Choral Eucharist, Choral Evensong), music programs (professional choir, pipe organ), and lifelong formation through Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, Parent Ministry, and Christian Education. Community connection is facilitated through Realm church management platform for online giving and directory access. The church also operates St. Michael's Episcopal Day School (preschool ages 2-5), maintains active Outreach Ministries (hunger, shelter, education equity, racial reconciliation), and is currently undergoing a major organ campaign to install a new Schoenstein & Co. pipe organ. Sacramental services, pastoral care, stewardship programs, and guild ministries round out the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Worship Services Traditional Anglican/Episcopal worship services including Holy Eucharist, Choral Eucharist, Choral Evensong, and special seasonal liturgies rooted in the Anglican tradition with Rite I liturgy. Offered to congregation members, visitors, and live-stream audiences.
• Choir Program Professional choir performing at Sunday services, special liturgies, and choral events. The choir sings Psalms, settings of the Mass Ordinary, canticles, anthems, and motets from all periods of music history with emphasis on Anglican heritage. Directed by the Organist & Director of Music.
• Children's Ministry Faith formation programs for children from birth through fifth grade including Little Sprouts nursery, Godly Play, Young Disciples, and Children's Chapel during Sunday services. Directed by the Director of Children's Ministry.
• Youth Ministry Spiritual formation programs for students in grades 6-12 including Sunday school, confirmation classes, small groups, mission trips, and service opportunities organized around four pillars: Belong, Grow, Serve, Go.
• Parent Ministry Support programs for parents and families including speaker series, small group meetings, and larger family events providing fellowship, support, and education for spiritual formation.
• Christian Education for Adults Adult educational programs including Sunday morning classes for all ages, Bible studies, adult confirmation, and archived recordings of past educational series.
• Outreach Ministries Community service programs including Hunger Ministry, Episcopal City Mission, Shelter Ministry, Education Equity Ministry, Ministry of Racial Reconciliation, and St. Michael's Houses for affordable housing. More than 100 outreach ministry volunteers serve the St. Louis region.
• Pastoral Care Care ministries including Community of Hope lay pastoral caregivers, hospital visitations, Heavenly Meals, St. Michael's Knitting Ministry, and New Parent Guild. Pastoral Care Hotline: 314.627.5583.
• Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage) Sacramental services including Holy Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation classes, and Holy Matrimony ceremonies administered by appointment.
• Burials and Memorial Services Christian burial and memorial services with access to columbarium for cremated remains inurnment, providing ongoing relationship between living and deceased community members.
• St. Michael's Episcopal Day School Independent preschool rooted in the Episcopal tradition offering a nurturing environment for children ages 2-5, including Infant and Toddler Program with daily hands-on experiences, Spanish lessons, and cultural immersion activities.
• Stewardship Programs (Annual Stewardship Campaign, Alleluia Fund, Planned Giving, St. George's Society) Financial stewardship initiatives including annual stewardship campaigns, Alleluia Fund for facility improvements, planned giving options (endowment bequests, charitable gift annuities, remainder trusts, life insurance gifts, real estate donations), and St. George's Society recognition program for endowment gifts of $5,000 or more.
• Liturgical Guilds (Servers, Ushers, Altar Guild, Readers) Lay ministry groups including Servers and Vergers Guild, Ushers, St. Paul Guild of Readers and Chalice Bearers, and Altar Guild supporting worship services.
• Church Service League (Episcopal Church Women) Episcopal Church Women's group meeting Tuesdays for Bible study, Holy Eucharist, lunch ($12/person; free for first-time guests), and afternoon programs. Raises funds through Special Gifts distributed to parish and community ministries.
• Steak & Stories Monthly Dinner Monthly dinner with featured program at $30 per person; paid parish life gathering.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Beyond HousingminorOthersPartner organization for St. Michael's Houses Ministry helping build affordable housing for low-income families who otherwise could not own a home
• CornerstoneminorOthersPartner organization for St. Michael's Houses Ministry providing affordable housing development
• DoorwaysminorOthersPartner organization for St. Michael's Houses Ministry
• Places For PeopleminorOthersPartner organization for St. Michael's Houses Ministry providing mental health and housing services
• Lydia's HouseminorOthersPartner organization for St. Michael's Houses Ministry serving victims of domestic violence
• Gateway 180 Homeless SheltercoreOthersThe Shelter Ministry serves at Gateway 180, St. Louis' only emergency youth shelter, preparing and serving meals on Sunday mornings
• Sumner High SchoolminorOthersEducation Equity Ministry partner school on St. Louis Avenue; church engages by being present, listening, connecting schools to resources, and advocating for education equity
• Columbia Elementary SchoolminorOthersEducation Equity Ministry partner school; church provides support through donations, presence at events, and connecting to community resources
• Episcopal City MissionminorOthersAdvent partnership to bring comfort and joy to youth in detention centers throughout the Diocese; donations collected for care packages
• Trinity (Food Pantry)minorOthersHunger Ministry food donations including chili, canned chicken, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, powdered milk, oatmeal, cooking oil, and coffee
• ARJ Community OutreachminorOthersHunger Ministry food donations including canned spaghetti, vegetables, fruit, cereal, mac n cheese, rice, and microwave dinners
• Royal School of Church MusicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation for the Choristers program for children and youth, incorporating achievement medals and musical training
• Schoenstein & Co.coreTechnology or IntegrationOrgan builder from Benicia, California constructing new pipe organ for the church; oldest and largest organ builder in western United States with six generations of expertise

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Louis: An Episcopal parish in St. Louis where Rev. Anne Hunter Kelsey previously served as Rector for 13 years. Operates in the same metro area and denomination with comparable traditional liturgy and community programming.
• Christ Church Cathedral, St. Louis: The Episcopal cathedral in the Diocese of Missouri, located in the St. Louis metro area. Directly comparable as an Episcopal congregation with traditional liturgy, music programming, and community outreach operations.
• Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota: Mid-sized Episcopal parish in Sarasota, FL where Interim Pastor Rev. Fred Robinson served as Rector for nearly 26 years. Comparable in liturgical style (traditional Anglican), music program emphasis, and parish size.
• St. John's Episcopal Church, Tampa: Episcopal parish in Tampa, FL where Interim Pastor Rev. Fred Robinson previously served before moving to Church of the Redeemer. Similar mid-sized mainline Episcopal parish profile.
• Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Church, Champaign, IL: Episcopal parish in Champaign, IL where Interim Pastor Rev. Fred Robinson most recently served as Interim Rector before joining CSMSG. Comparable traditional Episcopal parish with similar programming.
• St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Central Florida: Episcopal parish in Central Florida where Assistant Rector Rev. Peter James Speropulos previously served before joining CSMSG in August 2017. Similar mid-sized traditional Episcopal parish.
• St. John's Episcopal Church, Tulsa: Episcopal parish in Tulsa, OK where Organist & Director of Music Joseph Arndt previously served as Director of Music and led the campaign for the 2018 Schoenstein chancel organ. Strong music-program comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ChurchStMStG
• Facebookfacebook.com/csmsg
• Instagraminstagram.com/churchofstmichaelstgeorge

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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