Immanuel Evangelical-Lutheran Church and School

What Immanuel Evangelical-Lutheran Church and School does

Immanuel Evangelical-Lutheran Church and School is a confessional Lutheran congregation and affiliated parochial school in Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 1870 by German immigrants and affiliated with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) since 1880. The organization operates two core units on adjacent campuses: Immanuel Lutheran Church at 1801 Russell Road, which conducts Divine Services using the Lutheran Service Book with chant, Reformation-era song, and Baroque liturgical tradition, and Immanuel Lutheran School at 109 Bellaire Road, a Christian classical academy providing liberal arts education from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade following the Trivium methodology (Grammar, Dialectic, Rhetoric). The school's curriculum includes Shurley grammar, Saxon mathematics, classical literature, Latin instruction beginning in 3rd grade, weekly chapel, and full-time specialists in music, art, and physical education; it holds an exemplary accreditation rating from the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education, full accreditation from the National Lutheran Schools Association, and membership in the Association for Classical Christian Schools.

The organization's business model is that of a member-funded religious non-profit, with revenue derived from member tithes and offerings (collected via an Anedot-powered online giving portal with nine-plus designated funds including General, Capital Improvement, Missions, Organ/Music, and School Annual Fund), tuition for the parochial school (not publicly disclosed), and program-specific contributions supporting a robust liturgical music program (Adult Choir, Bach Collegium, Immanuel Concert Series). It also operates a Sunday School program (ages 3 through 8th grade), a Didache adult catechesis program for Baptism/Confirmation preparation, and a satellite mission station — St. Luke's Evangelical-Lutheran Chapel on Chincoteague Island — the only LCMS mission on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Go-to-market is exclusively community-based: word-of-mouth referrals, LCMS member-congregation transfer pathways, the church's website, and MailerLite newsletters; no advertising or paid acquisition channels are used.

Name

Immanuel Evangelical-Lutheran Church and School

Legal name

Immanuel Evangelical-Lutheran Church and School

Website

https://immanuelalexandria.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Immanuel Evangelical-Lutheran Church and School is a confessional Lutheran congregation and JK-8 Christian classical school in Alexandria, Virginia, founded in 1870, serving member families in Northern Virginia with traditional liturgy and classical liberal arts education.

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Product category

Religious and Educational Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Christian classical education
• Lutheran worship services
• Parochial school programs
• Adult catechesis programs
• Confessional Lutheran liturgy

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

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Core offering

Immanuel Evangelical-Lutheran Church and School is a confessional Lutheran congregation and affiliated parochial school located in Alexandria, Virginia. The church delivers Divine Services, sacraments, pastoral care, adult catechesis (Didache), Sunday School, and liturgical music programs, while the school provides Christian classical liberal arts education for Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. Supplementary offerings include the St. Luke's Chapel mission station on Virginia's Eastern Shore and an Online Giving Portal supporting tithes, offerings, and school tuition assistance.

Product overview

Immanuel Evangelical-Lutheran Church and School operates as a unified faith-based organization comprising a confessional Lutheran congregation (Immanuel Lutheran Church, est. 1870) and an affiliated Christian classical academy (Immanuel Lutheran School, est. 1945). The church offers religious services including Divine Services, sacraments, pastoral care, and music programs (Adult Choir, Bach Collegium, Immanuel Concert Series). The school provides classical liberal arts education from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. Additional programs include the Didache adult catechesis program, Sunday School Christian education, and the St. Luke's Chapel mission station in Chincoteague, Virginia. An Online Giving Portal enables electronic tithing and offerings.

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Products and services

• Immanuel Lutheran Church A confessional Lutheran congregation founded in 1870 in Alexandria, Virginia, offering Divine Services, sacraments, pastoral care, Didache adult catechesis, and community programs. Member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod since 1880; the Senior Pastor serves as Fifth Vice-President of LCMS (East-Southeast Region).
• Immanuel Lutheran School A Christian classical academy providing liberal arts education from Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade. Fully accredited with an exemplary rating by the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education, accredited by the National Lutheran Schools Association, and a member of the Association for Classical Christian Schools. Recently placed in the top ten nationwide on the Classical Learning Test.
• Didache Adult Catechesis Program Adult catechesis program for those interested in learning about Christian faith, teaching, and life, with focus on preparing for Baptism or Confirmation. Uses the Small Catechism and Scripture study. Next session begins Sunday, June 14 at 8:45 a.m. Led by Pastor Hoham.
• Christian Education (Sunday School) Sunday School classes for children ages 3 through 8th grade, held September through May, including joint Christian Education opening and age-specific classroom instruction. Children's Sunday School began on September 14.
• Saint Luke's Evangelical-Lutheran Chapel Mission station of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and an outreach of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Offers Divine Services most Sundays at 10:00 AM at 6202 Quillen Drive, Chincoteague Island, VA. The only LCMS mission station on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, served by Associate Pastor Rev. Dr. Douglas Spittel.
• Immanuel Concert Series Annual concert series presenting sacred choral works performed by the Adult Choir and professional musicians, featuring major works such as Te Deum, Requiem, and Mass in G Major, free of charge to the community.
• Adult Choir and Bach Collegium Adult Choir rehearses Tuesday evenings from September through early June, open to 7th graders and older, performing in Divine Services. Bach Collegium is a select chamber ensemble featuring a Bach chorale each Sunday from the appointed cantata for the liturgical day.
• Online Giving Portal Electronic tithes and offerings system allowing contributions via credit card or bank transfer on a recurring or one-time basis through the Anedot platform, supporting multiple fund designations including General Fund, Altar Guild, Church Capital Improvement Fund, Liturgical Art Fund, Missions, Organ/Music Fund, School Annual Fund, and School Tuition Assistance Fund.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 nationwide ranking on Classical Learning Test
• +1 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1880Immanuel joined the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in 1880 as a member congregation. LCMS is a doctrinally conservative church body with more than 6,000 member congregations. Immanuel's pastors subscribe unreservedly to the Book of Concord. Pastor Esget serves as Fifth Vice-President of LCMS (East-Southeast Region; 2015–present).
• Consortium for Classical Lutheran EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILS is fully accredited by the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education with an exemplary rating, demonstrating alignment with quality standards for classical Lutheran education.
• National Lutheran Schools AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILS holds accreditation from the National Lutheran Schools Association, recognizing quality Lutheran school education programs.
• Association for Classical Christian SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILS is a member of the Association for Classical Christian Schools, supporting classical education methodology and standards.
• Concordia Publishing HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcordia Publishing House publishes Lutheran liturgical resources including Lutheran Service Book and Lutheran Service Book Agenda used at Immanuel, as well as publications by Pastor Esget including (Dis)Ordered (2023) and contributions to other CPH titles.
• Saint Luke's Evangelical-Lutheran ChapelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaint Luke's is an outreach mission station of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Chincoteague, Virginia. It is the only LCMS mission station on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Immanuel's Associate Pastor Rev. Dr. Douglas Spittel serves at St. Luke's altar. Pastor Esget maintains involvement in LCMS pro-life advocacy, including events at the LCMS International Center.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Grace Classical Academy: Classical Christian academy offering K-8 education in a confessional Christian framework. Comparable in grade span and classical pedagogy, though smaller and less established than Immanuel.

Direct peers

• The Geneva School: Classical Christian school in Orlando, FL serving K-12. Comparable in Trivium-based classical methodology and Christian integration, though non-denominational rather than specifically Lutheran.
• Faith Lutheran School: LCMS-affiliated classical Lutheran school in Las Vegas offering K-12 education with similar classical curriculum emphasis and LCMS doctrinal alignment. Comparable in mission scope and Lutheran-classical pedagogical approach.
• Veritas Academy: Classical Christian school in Leola, PA (Lancaster County) operating on the Trivium model with similar curriculum emphases. Comparable in classical Christian pedagogy though denominational identity differs.
• Covenant Classical School: Classical Christian school in Fort Worth, TX providing K-12 classical education with Christian worldview integration. Comparable in classical pedagogy, Christian integration, and parent demographic.
• Concordia Lutheran High School: LCMS-affiliated Lutheran school system. Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, IN is specifically comparable — Immanuel's new Associate Pastor Hoham previously served there as a campus pastor and theology teacher, indicating direct methodological and doctrinal alignment.
• Providence Classical School: Classical Christian school serving the greater St. Louis area, similar in classical pedagogy and Christian doctrinal integration, though broader evangelical rather than Lutheran in confession.
• The Cambridge School: Classical Lutheran K-8 school serving Southern California, fully accredited by the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education. Closely comparable in pedagogy (Trivium-based classical curriculum), theological confession, and grade span to Immanuel Lutheran School.

Others

• Association of Classical Christian Schools: Membership and accreditation body for classical Christian schools. Immanuel Lutheran School is a member of ACCS, making it both a peer ecosystem member and an industry association that shapes the broader classical Lutheran school market.
• Concordia Publishing House: LCMS publishing arm producing the Lutheran Service Book and related liturgical resources used at Immanuel. Also published Pastor Esget's '(Dis)Ordered' (2023). An ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but materially connected to Immanuel's theological and liturgical identity.

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