San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church

What San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church does

San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church (SRVUMC) is a non-profit religious organization operating as a local congregation affiliated with The United Methodist Church denomination, which connects more than 12 million members globally. The church is based at 902 Danville Boulevard in Alamo, California, and serves the Tri-Valley and Contra Costa County communities. It functions as an inclusive, Reconciling Congregation with core values of Inclusion, Inspiration, and Impact, offering a single weekly Sunday worship service at 10:00 AM both in person and via livestream, complemented by a diverse portfolio of over 20 programs including Life Groups, UMeUs, Stephen Ministry, music ensembles (Chancel Choir, Living Water Band, Carillon Bell Choir, String Alongs), women\'s and men\'s ministries, youth and children\'s programs, and service-oriented volunteer initiatives.

The church operates two external community ministries: the United Methodist Preschool (serving children ages 2-5) and the Activity & Recreation Center (a full-sized gym hosting youth sports and community activities). Revenue is derived primarily from voluntary tithes and offerings, with a secondary income stream from preschool tuition. Donations are facilitated through the Church Center digital platform, by mail, and by check, while administrative and engagement functions are supported by Google Analytics and a website (srvumc.org). The church is staffed by a team of 12 employees led by Senior Pastor Sam Yun (an ordained UMC pastor of thirty years) and includes directors across operations, communications, worship and music, A/V, and the preschool, supplemented by communications, accounting, facilities, and music intern roles.

The organization\'s go-to-market motion is primarily event-driven (weekly Sunday worship, community events such as Grill and Chill and the Elevated Connection Concert Series) and community-led (small groups, age-specific ministries, and volunteer opportunities). It distributes through in-person worship, online livestreaming (global reach), the Church Center platform, and off-site ministry locations. Outreach channels include the website, monthly Valley Messenger newsletter, weekly Friday memo, Instagram (@sanramonvalleyumc), and word-of-mouth referrals, all supported by a "come as you are" welcome philosophy and explicit affirmation of LGBTQ+ persons and other marginalized groups.

Name

San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church

Legal name

San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church

Website

https://srvumc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church is a non-profit congregation in Alamo, California, offering weekly Sunday worship, faith-based programs, and community ministries including a preschool and recreation center, supported by member donations and serving the Tri-Valley area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services and Faith-Based Community Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith-based community programs
• United Methodist preschool
• Pastoral care ministry
• Sunday school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Alamo

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: The church relies on voluntary donations and tithes from congregation members to fund worship services, ministries, community programs, and staff. Giving is facilitated through the Church Center platform, by mail, and by check.
2. United Methodist Preschool Tuition: The all-inclusive faith-based preschool serving children ages 2-5 operates as a separate ministry generating revenue through tuition for childcare and early education services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church provides weekly Sunday worship services held at 10:00 AM both in-person and via online livestream, blending traditional and contemporary music with prayer and biblical teaching. The church offers a comprehensive portfolio of faith-based programs organized into small groups, discipleship programs, music ministries, care ministries, youth and children's programs, and service/mission opportunities, along with two external community ministries — the United Methodist Preschool (ages 2-5) and the Activity & Recreation Center. All worship services and faith programs are free of charge, sustained by voluntary donations, tithes, and offerings from congregation members.

Product overview

San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church offers a unified portfolio of faith-based programs and community ministries centered around weekly Sunday worship services (held in-person and online), supplemented by diverse small groups, music ministries, care programs, and outreach opportunities. The church operates two external community ministries—the United Methodist Preschool (ages 2-5) and the Activity & Recreation Center—while internally providing programs including Life Groups, Stephen Ministry, Wesley Writers, various music ensembles (Chancel Choir, Living Water, Carillon Bell Choir, String Alongs), youth and children's ministries, and mission/outreach initiatives. Programs are organized into three categories: Groups (fellowship and discipleship), Programs (spiritual growth activities), and Ministries (service and care-oriented offerings), creating a comprehensive ecosystem for faith formation and community connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly worship services held every Sunday at 10:00 AM, available both in-person and online, featuring a blend of traditional and modern music, prayer, and biblical messages.
• United Methodist Preschool All-inclusive faith-based preschool serving children ages 2-5, operating as a separate ministry of the church to the wider Tri-Valley community.
• Activity & Recreation Center State-of-the-art full-sized gym hosting various activities and youth sports coaching, serving the wider community.
• Life Groups Covenant discipleship groups of 6-10 people meeting every other week for spiritual check-in, intentional study, accountability, and prayer.
• UMeUs (You, Me, Us) Fellowship program creating welcoming spaces for people to connect through shared meals, local outings, and community activities including potlucks, lunch gatherings, and field trips.
• Earth Care Hiking Group Monthly hiking group that enhances connection with the divine spirit through peaceful trail walks and group meditation in nature.
• The Prayer Team Dedicated prayer ministry that encourages and promotes prayer within the church, planning prayer meetings and helping members lead an active prayer life.
• ChristCare Visitors Companionship ministry providing support to homebound individuals through regular visits.
• Women of Wisdom Women's group meeting bi-weekly for book-based discussions on spiritual matters, open to women of all ages.
• Men's Faith Sharing Group Men's group meeting weekly to discuss religious writings, questions, and enlightenment using books, videos, and selected topics for in-depth discourse.
• The String Alongs Guitar and ukulele group that rehearses weekly to play worship music, led by volunteer musicians.
• Carillon Bell Choir Handbell choir using handchimes and handbells that rehearses weekly and occasionally plays for worship services.
• Chancel Choir Adult choir meeting weekly for traditional hymn singing and choral worship leadership.
• Living Water Praise and worship band (middle school through adult) providing contemporary worship music for services.
• Stephen Ministry Christian care ministry providing confidential, Christ-centered care to individuals going through difficult times through trained Stephen Ministers.
• The Sodbusters Gardening and grounds maintenance group meeting monthly to maintain church gardens and outdoor spaces.
• Wesley Writers Writing group meeting bi-weekly for writers to share work, receive feedback, and support each other in a spiritual environment.
• Friday Morning Coffee Group Informal weekly gathering at a local cafe for community-building conversations about faith and current topics.
• LIFT (Learning, Living and Loving in Faith Together) Women-only group meeting weekly for Bible study, book studies, and local mission trips, fostering spiritual growth and community.
• Children & Youth Ministry Sunday School for grades 6-12 and children's ministry from nursery through 5th grade, plus youth group gatherings for spiritual development and fellowship.
• Sermons Weekly sermons from Sunday worship services available online, covering topics including faith, worship, community, spiritual growth, healing, and seasonal themes.
• Volunteer/Mission Opportunities Outreach opportunities including food bank volunteering, Rise Against Hunger events, Habitat for Humanity projects, and support for local nonprofits.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The United Methodist ChurchcoreOthersSRVUMC is a local congregation of The United Methodist Church denomination, which connects more than 12 million members on four continents. The denomination provides theological framework, connection to global church network, and shared mission while the local church maintains autonomous governance.
• Reconciling Ministries NetworkcoreOthersSRVUMC is designated as a Reconciling Congregation, affirming full welcome and inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons and their loved ones. The network provides theological support and resources for inclusive ministry within The United Methodist Church.
• United Methodist PreschoolminorOthersAn all-inclusive faith-based preschool serving children ages 2-5, operating as a ministry of SRVUMC at the church campus. Provides early childhood education with faith-based values.
• Activity & Recreation CenterminorOthersA state-of-the-art full-sized gym facility operated by the church, hosting various community activities and youth sports coaching programs for the Tri-Valley area.
• Local Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch volunteers regularly support the local food bank through packing and distribution events, serving Contra Costa County community members experiencing food insecurity.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bridgeway Community Church: Non-denominational community church in the same East Bay/Tri-Valley area offering comparable worship, family ministry, and small-group programming. Represents the non-mainline competitive alternative SRVUMC faces for unchurched and seeker populations.
• Walnut Creek United Methodist Church: Neighboring United Methodist congregation in the same East Bay region serving the broader Contra Costa County community. Operates as a similar-sized mainline Methodist church with comparable worship, music, and small-group programming under the same denominational structure.
• Lafayette United Methodist Church: Nearby United Methodist congregation in Lafayette, CA, just minutes from SRVUMC. Comparable in denominational affiliation, programming breadth, and Bay Area suburban context.
• San Ramon Presbyterian Church: Local mainline Protestant church in the same Tri-Valley catchment area, serving similar demographic and geographic community. Direct competition for members, volunteers, and community visibility.
• St. Timothy's Episcopal Church: Mainline Episcopal congregation in Danville, adjacent to SRVUMC's Alamo campus. Competes for the same affluent, educated, progressive-leaning Tri-Valley congregants with comparable worship, formation, and outreach programs.
• Walnut Creek Community Church: Mid-sized community church in neighboring Walnut Creek with similar family/youth programming breadth. Directly comparable in scale, demographic targeting, and congregational program architecture.

Emerging players

• Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church: Inclusive, progressive faith community in the East Bay serving many of the same seeker/doubter demographics that SRVUMC targets with its Reconciling designation. Strong overlap in theological inclusivity and community-oriented programming.

Broad incumbents

• The United Methodist Church (General Church): The denomination under which SRVUMC operates. Provides theological framework, connectional support, and brand association but is also the source of structural risks (decline, schism) affecting the local congregation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/sanramonvalleyumc

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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