Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche

What Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche does

Evangelische Kirchgemeinde Frauenfeld is a Protestant Reformed parish of the Swiss Evangelical Reformed Church (Schweizerische Evangelische Landeskirche), headquartered at Freiestrasse 10, 8500 Frauenfeld, Canton of Thurgau. It operates at least seven physical venues — Stadtkirche, Kirche Kurzdorf, Kirche Oberkirch, Begegnungszentrum VIVA, Chrüterhuus, Bruderklausen-Kapelle, and Kirchgemeindehaus — and delivers a full lifecycle ministry: regular worship services (Sonntagsgottesdienst, family services, Taizé prayer), sacraments and life-event pastoral care (Taufe, Konfirmation, Hochzeit, Abdankung), religious education across age groups (Schatzchischte, Religionsunterricht, Konfirmandenjahr), youth and young-adult programs (LIGHTHOUSE27, CROSSROAD, Cevi Jungschar, Teensclub), senior ministries (60plus), and diaconal/social services (Trauercafé, Besuchsdienst, Tischlein deck dich).

The technology layer is a conventional web-and-livestream stack rather than a platform business. The website is built and hosted by kirchenweb.ch (a specialized church web provider), with integrations to search.ch and Google Maps for mapping, Facebook social plugins, YouTube for embedded video, Google Invisible reCAPTCHA for spam protection, and Matomo for anonymized analytics hosted on Swiss servers. Operational distribution combines physical venues with livestreamed services at Stadtkirche and Kurzdorf and a mobile stream, plus online event registration for fee-based programs.

The revenue model is donations-and-contributions rather than commercial pricing. Income derives from Swiss cantonal church-tax revenues (Kirchensteuer / Steuerfüsse / Kirchgelder) routed via the parish, plus voluntary donations and Kollekten, with small fee-based program revenue for adult courses and events (e.g., Praxistag Besuchsdienst at CHF 50 per participant; VAKI weekend at CHF 250 per father-child pair). Revenue is not publicly disclosed and headcount is 59 employees, supplemented by an extensive volunteer, Zivildienst (civilian service), and Kirchenvorsteherschaft (church council) structure that materially expands effective delivery capacity.

Name

Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche

Legal name

Evangelische Kirchgemeinde Frauenfeld

Website

https://evang-frauenfeld.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Evangelische Kirchgemeinde Frauenfeld is a Swiss Protestant Reformed parish in Frauenfeld, Canton Thurgau, delivering worship, religious education, pastoral care, music, and community programs across seven venues for members of all ages. It is funded through church tax revenues and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious services
• Pastoral care
• Worship services
• Religious education
• Community ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Frauenfeld

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Donations: Churches in Switzerland typically rely on member donations, tithes, and voluntary contributions (Steuerfüsse/Kirchgelder) collected through the cantonal tax system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Evangelische Kirchgemeinde Frauenfeld is a Protestant Reformed church parish that provides weekly worship services across multiple venues, complemented by pastoral care, religious education for children and youth, music programs (choirs, organ, concerts), diaconal/social support services, adult education courses, youth and senior programs, and community gatherings for the residents of Frauenfeld. Its offerings span the full lifecycle from baptism and confirmation through wedding to funeral, supported by an active volunteer network and ecumenical partnerships.

Product overview

Evangelische Kirchgemeinde Frauenfeld is a Protestant church community offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious, educational, social, and cultural programs. The core offering consists of weekly church services (Gottesdienste) across multiple venues, supported by music programs (Kirchenmusik), youth activities (LIGHTHOUSE27), children's programs (Chinderchile, Konfirmandenunterricht), and senior programs (60plus). The church provides pastoral care services including Trauercafé, Seelsorge, and Besuchsdienst, alongside adult education courses (Alphalive, Brennpunkt Alltag), and facility rentals. Additional services include livestreaming of services, newsletter distribution, and the annual Ökumenisches Kerzenziehen candle-making event. The organization operates multiple physical facilities including Stadtkirche, Kirche Kurzdorf, Begegnungszentrum VIVA, and various meeting spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gottesdienste (Worship Services)
• Livestream Services
• Kirchenmusik Program
• Frauenfelder Abendmusiken Concert Series
• LIGHTHOUSE27 Youth Program
• Children's Religious Education (Schatzchischte, Religionsunterricht, Konfirmandenunterricht)
• Diakonie & Seelsorge (Pastoral and Diaconal Care)
• Senioren 60plus Program
• Adult Education Courses (Alphalive, Brennpunkt Alltag, Paartime, The Chosen discussions)
• Vater-Kind-Wochenende (VAKI) Weekend Program
• Facility Rentals (Räume & Liegenschaften)
• Ökumenisches Kerzenziehen (Ecumenical Candle-Making Event)
• Kirchenbote Newsletter

Quantifiable outcome

• Regular weekly worship services at multiple locations serving diverse demographics
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Katholische Kirchgemeinde FrauenfeldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep ecumenical partnership with the Catholic parish in Frauenfeld. Joint initiatives include the ökumenisches Trauercafé (ecumenical grief café), Taizé prayer services, Friday ecumenical evening prayers, joint events, and shared pastoral care programs. The Catholic and Protestant parishes collaborate on multiple levels including worship, social ministry, and community outreach.
• VIVA Kirche (Frauenfeld)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe VIVA church building (Begegnungszentrum VIVA) serves as a shared or collaborative venue. The CROSSROAD service for young adults takes place in the 'Gebäude der viva-Kirche' (VIVA church building), indicating a collaborative or possibly affiliated relationship with the VIVA Church community in Frauenfeld.
• Evangelische Allianz FrauenfeldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation in the Evangelical Alliance of Frauenfeld, collaborating with other Protestant churches on Allianz-Morgengebet (Alliance Morning Prayer) and other joint prayer and worship events.
• HEKS (Brot für alle / Fastenaktion)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in HEKS (Swiss Church Aid) programs including Brot für alle (Bread for All) and the annual Fastenaktion (Lent Action) soup day, supporting international development and humanitarian work.
• Walter Zoo, GossauminorOthersVenue partner for the annual Vater-Kind-Wochenende (VAKI), where the weekend program takes place at the Walter Zoo and Höhle Holenstein in Gossau.
• Kirchenweb.chcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe parish website is built and hosted by kirchenweb.ch, a specialized church website platform provider. Kirchenweb.ch also provides the church calendar system, Matomo analytics, and related web infrastructure services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Lighthouse27 (Jugendkirche Frauenfeld): Independent youth church initiative that operates alongside this parish's youth programs. Comparable as a specialized Protestant ministry targeting the same teenage and young-adult demographic in Frauenfeld with overlapping but differentiated programming.
• Cevi Schweiz: Swiss Protestant youth organization referenced through this parish's Cevi Jungschar program. Operates the same children's and youth ministry model on a national scale and serves as a programmatic peer for youth engagement approaches.

Broad incumbents

• Stiftung Diakonie Schweiz: National umbrella for Protestant social ministry. Comparable as a peer operating the same diaconal programs (Besuchsdienst, Trauercafé, Altersheim seelsorge) that this parish delivers locally, and as a benchmark for funding and volunteer models.
• Evangelische Landeskirche Thurgau: The cantonal Reformed church body of which Evangelische Kirchgemeinde Frauenfeld is a member parish. Operates at a broader regional level, providing governance, synodal oversight, and shared services (e.g., Kirchenrat role now held by Pfarrer Kienast).
• Römisch-katholische Landeskirche Thurgau: The cantonal Catholic counterpart to the Evangelical Landeskirche. Comparable as a regional denominational body funded via church taxes and offering member parishes, diaconal services, and lifecycle programs across the same Thurgau geography.

Others

• HEKS (Hilfswerk der Evangelischen Kirchen Schweiz): Swiss Church Aid organization that this parish actively partners with on Brot für alle and Fastenaktion. Comparable as a faith-based nonprofit operating on donations and ecclesial tax flows, and as a peer in the broader Swiss Protestant diaconal ecosystem.

Regional players

• Evangelische Allianz Frauenfeld: Local ecumenical alliance in Frauenfeld in which this parish participates (Allianz-Morgengebet). Comparable as a multi-congregational collaboration vehicle pooling Protestant outreach resources in the same municipality.

Direct peers

• Katholische Kirchgemeinde Frauenfeld: The Catholic parish in the same city of Frauenfeld. Operates the same lifecycle of services (worship, religious education, diaconal care) for a parallel constituency and is the parish's deepest ecumenical partner, making it the most directly comparable local peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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