Grace Episcopal Church

What Grace Episcopal Church does

Grace Episcopal Church is a progressive Episcopal congregation located at 108 N. 5th Street in downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania — recognized as the oldest house of worship in continuous use in the city, with the congregation meeting since 1853 and the building consecrated on July 3, 1866. The church is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit whose primary offering is a weekly Holy Eucharist service held Sundays at 10 a.m., supplemented by Morning Prayer services, a monthly 12-Step-integrated Recovery Liturgy on the first Sunday, and the Anamchara Fellowship's Celtic-spirituality programming.

Beyond direct congregational worship, Grace operates as an anchor for an ecosystem of community ministries that are largely independently governed but originated from or remain housed at the church. These include the Recovery Ministry (est. 2019) serving residents referred from Treatment Trends' Keenan House and the Allentown Men's Rescue Mission; the Grace Community Foundation Food Pantry (spun off in 1994 as a 501(c)(3)) distributing food to 200+ families monthly from the church basement; and the Grace Montessori School (founded by Grace members in 1993, now an independent 501(c)(3) managed by the Diocese of Bethlehem) serving approximately 90 students from age 15 months through 6th grade, with 30% of enrollment reserved for economically disadvantaged families.

The church's revenue model is donation-based, with income drawn from tithes and offerings during services, one-time and recurring online pledges through a Vanco/eservicepayments electronic giving platform, suggested donations at community events (e.g., $10 per adult at Pentecost with Grace WORDS ON FIRE), and below-market rental income from Emmanuel Worship Center, Prophetic Birthing Center, and the Grace Community Foundation Food Pantry. The church is affiliated with The Episcopal Diocese of the Susquehanna (effective 2026), the Lehigh Council of Churches, and The Recovery Mission of the Episcopal Church; the building is owned by the Diocese. Leadership is provided by The Rev. Jonathan Mayo, Parish Administrator Todd Stine, and Senior Warden David Lyons, with The Rev. Douglas Moyer and Brother Matthew Luke also serving as worship leaders. Outreach is supported by Facebook livestreaming on the 2nd and 4th Sundays and an email/newsletter subscriber list. No external investors are involved; the church is governed internally under church-canonical structures.

Name

Grace Episcopal Church

Legal name

Grace Episcopal Church

Website

https://graceallentown.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grace Episcopal Church is a progressive Episcopal congregation in downtown Allentown, PA, offering weekly worship services, a 12-Step-integrated Recovery Ministry, and serving as the originating hub for the Grace Community Foundation Food Pantry and Grace Montessori School, serving congregants, recovery-program residents, and low-income families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (8131)

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
• Faith community
• Recovery ministry
• Food pantry services
• Spiritual education

Headquarters

HQ city

Allentown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional congregational giving through weekly donations, pledges, and special offerings collected during worship services.
2. Online Giving: Electronic options for one-time and regular giving, including pledges, available through the church website.
3. Event Donations: Funds raised through community events such as Pentecost with Grace WORDS ON FIRE, which includes suggested donations of $10 per adult.
4. Space Rental: The church building space is used by Grace Community Food Pantry, Emmanuel Worship Center, and Prophetic Birthing Center for below-market fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grace Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal congregation that provides weekly worship services, pastoral care, a 12-Step-integrated Recovery Ministry, and community outreach programs including a food pantry and Montessori school. It serves congregation members, individuals in recovery, food-insecure residents, and families seeking spiritual community and education in downtown Allentown, Pennsylvania. The church is donation-supported and operates as a nonprofit religious organization affiliated with The Episcopal Diocese of the Susquehanna.

Product overview

Grace Episcopal Church offers a portfolio of spiritual and community services centered around its worship ministry. The core offering is weekly worship services at 10 a.m. Sundays, complemented by a Recovery Ministry that integrates 12-Step practices with Christian teachings. The church also supports community programs including Grace Montessori School (an independent Montessori education program for children 15 months through 6th grade) and the Grace Community Foundation Food Pantry (serving approximately 200 families monthly since 1972). Additional offerings include Anamchara Fellowship (a Celtic-inspired monastic spiritual community) and Seasonal Reflections (spiritual content). Online giving is available through a third-party electronic payment service.

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Products and services

• Worship Services Weekly worship services held at 10 a.m. on Sundays, including Holy Eucharist on the first and third Sundays, Morning Prayer on the second and fourth Sundays, and a 12-Step Recovery Liturgy on the first Sunday of each month. Open to congregation members and visitors in Allentown, PA.
• Recovery Ministry Monthly Recovery Worship held on the first Sunday of each month, integrating the 12 Steps of Recovery with Christian teachings. Serves individuals and families recovering from addiction, grief, abuse, mental illness, and loss, in partnership with Treatment Trends' Keenan House and the Allentown Men's Rescue Mission.
• Grace Community Foundation Food Pantry Food bank serving healthy food and fresh produce to approximately 200 families each month. Operates every Friday and the 3rd and 4th Saturday from 9:00-11:00 AM in the Grace Church basement. Now an independent 501(c)(3) that originated from Grace Episcopal Church.
• Grace Montessori School Independent Montessori school for children ages 15 months through 6th grade, offering toddler, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary education with certified Montessori teachers. Serves approximately 90 students, with 30% enrollment reserved for economically disadvantaged families. Founded by Grace Church members.
• Anamchara Fellowship Celtic-inspired monastic community within the Episcopal Church tradition, focusing on retreats, quiet days, pastoral care, intercessory prayer, and spiritual direction. Several members of Grace Episcopal Church are affiliated with this fellowship.
• Seasonal Reflections Spiritual reflections and writings for various seasons and occasions, featuring curated content from publications like Sojourners magazine. Available through the church website.
• Online Giving Electronic donation options for one-time and regular giving, including pledges, with account management capabilities for receipts and reports. Available through the church website via a third-party payment processor.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 200+ families monthly with food assistance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and significant.

• Grace Community FoundationcoreOthers · 1 January 1994Founded in 1972 by The Rev. Donald Knapp and Grace congregation as the first food pantry in Allentown. Became independent 501(c)(3) in 1994 to apply for grants. Still operates from Grace Church basement, serving 200+ families monthly.
• The Episcopal Diocese of BethlehemcoreOthersGrace Episcopal Church originally belonged to The Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem. The church building belongs to this diocese, and the Diocese manages Grace Montessori School.
• The Episcopal Diocese of the SusquehannacoreOthersGrace Episcopal Church is currently located in The Episcopal Diocese of the Susquehanna as of 2026. Contact information for the diocese is to be announced.
• The Lehigh Council of ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrace Church is a member of The Lehigh Council of Churches, supporting ecumenical collaboration in the Lehigh Valley.
• The Recovery Mission of the Episcopal ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrace Church is a member of The Recovery Mission of the Episcopal Church, working to renew and revitalize the Church's capability to address addiction and recovery issues with Christian response.
• Treatment Trends' Keenan HousemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrace Church welcomes residents from Treatment Trends' residential and halfway houses (including Keenan House) to its Recovery Ministry. The church provides a monthly Hope, Healing, and Recovery Liturgy for these residents.
• Allentown Men's Rescue MissionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrace Church welcomes individuals from the Allentown Men's Rescue Mission recovery program to participate in its recovery ministry services.
• New Bethany Ministries BethlehemsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2009, Grace Episcopal Church received a $250,000 grant jointly awarded with New Bethany Ministries for renovation of a vacant building (former Grace Rectory) to be used as a group home for chronically homeless individuals.
• Anamchara FellowshipsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeveral members of Grace are affiliated with Anamchara Fellowship, an inclusive monastic community in the Episcopal tradition with Celtic spirit. They share Celtic Spirituality with the congregation and focus on retreats, pastoral care, intercessory prayer, and spiritual direction. Anamchara has received canonical recognition by the House of Bishops' Committee on the Religious Life.
• Grace Montessori SchoolcoreOthersFounded by Grace Church in 1993, now an independent 501(c)(3) managed by Diocese of Bethlehem. Serves approximately 90 students ages 15 months through 6th grade, with 30% enrollment for economically disadvantaged families. Originally housed in church, moved to larger location.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/graceallentown
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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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