METROPOLITAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH

What METROPOLITAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH does

National United Methodist Church (NUMC), formerly Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Church, is a multi-campus United Methodist congregation headquartered at 3401 Nebraska Avenue NW, Washington, DC, founded in 1852 and operating three sites: the Metropolitan Memorial Campus, the Wesley Campus (5312 Connecticut Ave NW), and St. Luke's Mission Center (3655 Calvert Street NW). It serves as a reconciling congregation within the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, offering weekly in-person and live-streamed worship, music ministries (Wesley Choir, Metropolitan Ringers, Children's Choir, Jazz@Wesley monthly concert series), and an Arts Council program. Educational offerings span Children's Sunday School (Godly Play/Montessori-based), Youth Ministries (grades 6–12), Vacation Bible School, adult education classes, and the Kent Weaver Lectures on Faith & Science.

The church operates a substantial community outreach footprint: Campus Kitchen DC, a wholly-owned food recovery and meal distribution program serving approximately 8,000 people monthly through partnerships with Mom's Organic Market, Food Rescue US, and over 13 distribution partners; American University campus ministry (since 2008) including a 24/7 AU Lounge; Reconciling Ministries for LGBTQ+ inclusion; a Gun Violence Prevention initiative supporting the TraRon Center; and founding-membership in Washington Interfaith Network (25,000 families). It also operates the Metropolitan Nursery School and the Shalom Place overnight accommodation facility ($35/person/night).

Revenue derives from four primary streams: recurring tithes and offerings via onRealm; planned/legacy giving through the Legacy Circle (formerly Reredos Society); facility rentals including wedding venues ($1,500 members / $3,000 non-members); and program fees (Jazz@Wesley $20 tickets/$15 dinners, VBS $25/camper, $50 family cap). Distribution channels include in-person worship at two campuses, global online streaming and Zoom-based midweek programming, email newsletters (weekly and bi-monthly Messenger), and organic social (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube). No AI/ML or proprietary technology stack is disclosed; technology is limited to standard streaming, Zoom, and Squarespace/onRealm platforms.

Name

METROPOLITAN MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH

Legal name

National United Methodist Church

Website

https://nationalchurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1852

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

National United Methodist Church is a multi-campus Washington DC Methodist congregation (founded 1852) offering worship, music, faith formation, and American University campus ministry, while operating Campus Kitchen DC (8,000 served monthly), reconciling/LGBTQ+ inclusion programs, arts programming, and Shalom Place overnight accommodations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Regular congregational donations and contributions supporting ongoing church operations, worship services, programs, pastoral care, community outreach and building maintenance.
2. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Bequests, estate gifts, donor declaration program, memorial gifts, and Legacy Circle (formerly Reredos Society) for legacy donors.
3. Facility Rental: Rental of church facilities including Shalom Place overnight accommodation ($35 x number in group x number of nights), wedding venues ($3,000 non-members, $1,500 members), and event spaces.
4. Program Fees: Jazz@Wesley concert tickets ($20) and dinners ($15), VBS registration ($25 per camper, $15 junior counselors, $50 family cap), and other program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

National United Methodist Church operates as a multi-campus United Methodist congregation providing weekly worship services, religious education across all age groups, music ministries, pastoral care, and life-event ceremonies (weddings, funerals, baptisms). The church runs substantial community outreach programs including Campus Kitchen DC food recovery serving nearly 8,000 people monthly, advocacy initiatives on gun violence prevention and racial justice, and a campus ministry partnership with American University.

Product overview

National United Methodist Church (formerly Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Church) offers a comprehensive portfolio of religious and community services organized as a multi-campus church with three locations: Metropolitan Memorial Campus, Wesley Campus, and St. Luke's Mission Center. The core offerings center on worship services (in-person and online with live streaming), music ministries, and religious education across all age groups from children through adults. The church operates significant outreach programs including Campus Kitchen DC (serving 8,000 people monthly), the Jazz@Wesley concert series, an Arts Council with rotating exhibitions, and various advocacy initiatives focused on gun violence prevention, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Additional services include pastoral care, life event ceremonies (weddings, funerals, baptisms), American University student ministry, overnight accommodations at Shalom Place, and planned giving programs. The church uses digital platforms including Zoom for online programming and OnRealm for donations and registrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jazz at Wesley: Monthly jazz concert series held at Wesley Campus featuring professional musicians and homecooked dinners
• Campus Kitchen DC
• Shalom Place

Products and services

• Worship Services In-person worship services held at two campuses (Metropolitan Memorial Campus at 10 am, Wesley Campus at 11 am) with live streaming available online. Open to the general community and congregation.
• American University Campus Ministry Campus ministry program serving American University students since 2008, including pastoral care, the 24/7 AU Lounge study space, and United Methodist Student Association support.
• Music Ministries Choir programs including Wesley Choir, Metropolitan Ringers (handbells), and Children's Choir, with weekly rehearsals at both campuses.
• Shalom Place Overnight accommodation facility at St. Luke's Mission Center with 24 bunk beds, kitchen facilities, and restrooms. Available for rental at $35 per person per night for groups.
• Campus Kitchen DC Food recovery, meal preparation, and delivery program reaching nearly 8,000 people monthly, partnering with local businesses and distributing to churches and social service organizations.
• Jazz@Wesley Monthly jazz concert series at Wesley Campus featuring professional musicians, with dinner options. Concert tickets $20, meals $15.
• Arts Council Art exhibition and concert programming featuring local artists, including photography, paintings, watercolors, and musical performances in the Great Hall.
• Children's Sunday School Godly Play-based Sunday school program with age-appropriate classes (Little Wonders for PreK-K, Joyful Spirits for Grades 1-3, Jesus Followers for Grades 4-5) using Montessori-inspired teaching methods.
• Youth Ministries Youth Sunday school, Youth Fellowship (twice monthly), confirmation classes, and multi-church youth gatherings for grades 6-12.
• Vacation Bible School Annual VBS program with Bible stories, music, crafts, and activities for children age 4 through rising 5th graders. Registration $25 per camper, $15 junior counselors, $50 family cap.
• Adult Education Classes Online and in-person adult classes including Bible study, science-religion discussions, and beginner faith exploration courses.
• Wednesday Prayer and Praise Weekly Wednesday evening online worship service at 6-7 pm via Zoom featuring meditations, scripture, and music, also available as a podcast.
• Silence the Violence Concert Annual concert benefiting the TraRon Center, using arts to help families and young people who are victims of gun violence.
• Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Advocacy and education program supporting universal background checks, assault weapons bans, and partnerships with organizations working to prevent gun violence.
• Racial Justice Program Education, advocacy, and activism program including Black Lives Matter stance, book studies, and partnerships with organizations working on racial justice.
• Reconciling Ministries Program welcoming LGBTQ+ persons into congregational life, advocating for full inclusion in church and society; part of the Baltimore-Washington Reconciling Ministries Network.
• United Methodist Women Women's ministry organization with approximately 150 members organized in circles (small groups), annual events including Book & Bake Sale and Fall Bazaar, and global mission support.
• Wedding Services Wedding officiation and venue rental with building use fees of $3,000 (non-members) or $1,500 (members), including sanctuary, preparation rooms, and staff services. Clergy officiating fee for non-members is $750.
• Funeral Services Celebration of life services with pastoral care support, guidance, and columbarium space available at Metropolitan Memorial Campus.
• Baptism Services Infant, child, and adult baptism ceremonies with preparation meetings with Minister of Discipleship Rev. Janet Craswell.
• Planned Giving / Legacy Giving Estate planning support including donor declaration forms, memorial gifts, and Legacy Circle honoring those who include the church in their wills.
• Metropolitan Nursery School Early childhood education program located at Metropolitan Memorial Campus, providing childcare and partnering with NUMC on Angel Tree program and community outreach.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 8,000 people served monthly through Campus Kitchen food ministry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American University / Kay Spiritual Life CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008NUMC has supported United Methodist Campus Ministries at American University since 2008. Rev. Dr. Rachel B. Livingston serves as pastoral resource for AU students through Kay Spiritual Life Center Community Partnership. AU students participate fully in NUMC life, joining music ministries, serving as liturgists, and working in the Nursery. NUMC provides 24/7 AU Lounge space for students.
• Friendship PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991Founded in 1991 by NUMC and concerned neighbors to address homelessness in Upper Northwest DC. Now the premier housing service provider in the DC region. NUMC hosts Friendship Place executive offices at St. Luke's Mission Center.
• Washington Interfaith Network (WIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNUMC is a founding member of WIN, a community organizing network bringing together 45+ faith institutions representing more than 25,000 families across DC. WIN works on affordable housing, public safety, youth opportunity, climate justice, and other community issues.
• Campus Kitchen Food PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners include Mom's Organic Market, Norman's Farm Market, Levain's Bakery, and Food Rescue US for food recovery. Food distribution to churches including Hughes Memorial UMC, Community UMC, Petworth UMC, Mt. Vernon UMC, Douglass Memorial UMC, St. Paul's UMC Kensington; and organizations including St. Columba's Episcopal Church, St. Paul's Lutheran food pantry, Impact Fellowship, Salvation Army Grate Patrol, Mission of Love, Friendship Place Welcome Center, TraRon Center, Project Transformation DC.
• TraRon CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC nonprofit providing children traumatized by gun violence with safe space, mentors, and creative outlets. NUMC sponsors children for West River Camp and hosts annual Silence the Violence concert raising funds for TraRon therapy programs.
• Project Transformation DCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer reading camp helping DC elementary school students retain reading skills. NUMC volunteers read with children at literacy camps and support through in-kind donations of snacks, books, and supplies.
• AsylumWorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpowers asylum seekers, asylees, and refugees to thrive. NUMC members help meet basic needs, offer hospitality, and provide accompaniment to newcomers.
• KenAidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports two schools in Mombasa, Kenya ministering to impoverished children. NUMC supports through UMW fundraising and mission activities.
• Baltimore Washington Reconciling Ministries Network (BWARM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpowers reconciling United Methodist congregations in Baltimore-Washington Conference to include, affirm, and celebrate people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. NUMC participates in Pride events and advocacy.
• Salvation Army (Angel Tree and Grate Patrol)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNUMC participates in Angel Tree Christmas program through Metropolitan Nursery School, sponsoring children. Grate Patrol partnership delivers meals to those in need 365 days/year.
• Metropolitan Nursery SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at NUMC's Metropolitan Memorial Campus, provides childcare and early education. Partners with NUMC on Angel Tree program and community outreach.
• United Methodist Women / United Women in FaithcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNUMC's UMW unit is part of the global organization with nearly 500,000 members. Global organization supports women, children, and youth through programs in US and 33 countries.
• Kent Weaver Lectures PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith & Science Weekend 2025 featuring Dr. Jennifer Wiseman (NASA/AAAS) and Dr. Francis Collins (former NIH Director). Events held at Trinity UMC Germantown and Baltimore-Washington Conference Mission Center.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nationalumcdc
• Facebookfacebook.com/nationalmethodistchurch
• Instagraminstagram.com/nationalumcdc
• TikToktiktok.com/@nationalchurchdc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metropolitan-memorial-methodist-church

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

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