St. John's Episcopal Church, Ross

What St. John's Episcopal Church, Ross does

St. John's Episcopal Church, Ross is a nonprofit religious organization and parish within the Episcopal Diocese of California, operating continuously from its site at 14 Lagunitas Road, Ross, California since the 1880s (cornerstone 1910, formal worship from June 2, 1912). It serves 800+ registered parishioners and approximately 200 weekly attendees across three Sunday services (8am, 9am Family Worship, 10am with choir and livestream), plus weekday programs including Women's Bible Discussion (Zoom), Dinner Church, weekday Bible Study, Christian Classics Lite, and a Men's Group. Its ministry portfolio spans sacramental worship (baptism, confirmation, weddings, funerals), faith formation (Godly Play and Weaving God's Promises curricula for children, Confirmation and youth trips for grades 6–12, adult formation), pastoral care (hospital/home visits, confidential counseling, Lay Eucharistic Visitors), music ministry (adult choir, children's choristers, Aeolian-Skinner/Allen hybrid pipe organ, Baldwin grand piano), and outreach partnerships (St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room, Gilead House, Marin Community Clinics).

The church employs 19 staff and clergy, led by Rector The Rev. Chris Rankin-Williams (departing after 23+ years), Associate Priest Heather Erickson, two assisting clergy, and lay/director roles for music, children's ministry, stewardship, administration, treasury, and bookkeeping, with governance provided by a Vestry chaired by Senior Warden Lexi Ford Kernot and Junior Warden Paul Castro. Technology footprint is limited to operational tools — Breeze ChMS for membership/donations, Zoom for remote Bible studies, RSS.com for sermon podcast distribution, and the stjohnsross.org website with embedded livestream — with no proprietary technology products, apps, or APIs.

Revenue is entirely donation-based: Annual Fund pledges (recurring subscription-like), general one-time and recurring donations through the online giving platform, gifts of appreciated stock via a Charles Schwab account, planned giving instruments (Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities, Pooled Income Funds, bequests, retirement-account gifts, life insurance), and altar flower donations. Pricing is non-commercial — no fees are charged for services — and no financial figures are publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is community-driven through word-of-mouth, the website, weekly E-Connect newsletter, sermon podcast, livestream, community events (Parish Weekend Away, youth trips, children's events), and a formal CARES values framework (Connect, Assist, Respect, Embrace, Serve) adopted by the Vestry.

Name

St. John's Episcopal Church, Ross

Legal name

St. John's Episcopal Church

Website

https://stjohnsross.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. John's Episcopal Church, Ross is a 100+ year-old Episcopal parish in Ross, California serving 800+ registered parishioners through weekly worship, faith formation, pastoral care, music ministry, and community outreach, funded entirely by donations and pledges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Faith formation programs
• Pastoral care services
• Community outreach ministry
• Parish music ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Ross

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Fund Donations: Annual Fund campaign providing financial stability and security for the parish. Parishioners make annual pledges.
2. General Donations: One-time and recurring donations through the church's online giving platform, mail-in gifts, and other giving methods.
3. Stock Donations: Gifts of appreciated stock that avoid capital gains taxes and provide full deduction while supporting the church. Charles Schwab account accepts stock donations.
4. Planned Giving & Estate Planning: Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Gift Annuities, Pooled Income Funds, bequests through wills, gifts from retirement accounts, and life insurance.
5. Altar Flower Donations: Donations in memory of loved ones or in celebration of birthdays and anniversaries to provide altar flowers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. John's Episcopal Church provides weekly Episcopal worship services (three Sunday services including a livestreamed 10am service with choir), sacramental services (baptism, confirmation, weddings, funerals), pastoral care with hospital and home visits, age-based faith formation programs (children, youth, adults), a music ministry featuring adult choir and children's choristers, and community outreach partnerships serving vulnerable populations in Marin County. The parish is donation-funded and operates from a historic 1910 sanctuary at 14 Lagunitas Road in Ross, California.

Product overview

St. John's Episcopal Church, Ross is a religious organization that does not offer technology products or services. Its website serves as a digital presence for the church community, providing information about worship services, faith formation programs, pastoral care, music ministry, youth and children's programs, outreach initiatives, and facility rentals (weddings, events). The church uses third-party operational tools (Breeze ChMS for membership management, Zoom for virtual Bible studies, RSS.com for podcast distribution) for its internal operations, but does not offer products or services for external customers or users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Three weekly Sunday services: 8am spoken worship, 9am Family Worship, and 10am worship with choir and livestream. Open to all members of the community regardless of faith, race, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status.
• Wedding Services Episcopal wedding ceremonies held in the historic sanctuary at 14 Lagunitas Road, Ross, available to parishioners and members of the broader community.
• Funeral and Memorial Services Funeral and memorial services conducted in the Episcopal tradition for parishioners and their families.
• Baptism Services Sacramental baptism services, including outdoor baptisms in the courtyard with fountain, for individuals and families seeking initiation into the Episcopal Church.
• Confirmation Services Confirmation preparation classes for youth (grades 7–12) culminating in Episcopal confirmation services presided by the Bishop.
• Pastoral Care Pastoral care including hospital and home visits by clergy, confidential spiritual counseling, and a CARES Committee with Lay Eucharistic Visitors bringing communion to those unable to attend worship.
• Children's Ministry (Sunday School) Age-appropriate Episcopal faith formation for preschool through 5th grade using the Godly Play curriculum (preschool–2nd grade) and the Weaving God's Promises curriculum (3rd–5th grade), with a children's worship bulletin and seasonal special events.
• Youth Ministry Faith formation and community programming for youth in grades 6–12, including Sunday Youth Group meetings, Confirmation class, and annual youth trips dedicated to learning, service, and faith experience.
• Adult Faith Formation Spiritual formation classes and Bible study groups for adults, including a Monday Women's Bible Discussion (Zoom), Wednesday Bible Study, Thursday Christian Classics Lite, and 2nd Saturday Men's Group.
• Music Ministry Music ministry featuring the adult St. John's Choir that sings weekly at the 10am Sunday service with repertoire from plainchant to polyphony and from Handel to Hairston, plus the St. John's Choristers program for children ages 6 through 12.
• Community Outreach Programs Community outreach in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room (food and shelter), Gilead House (transitional housing for single mothers and their children, where parishioners serve as "buddy families"), and Marin Community Clinic Health Hubs (food distribution for families affected by the pandemic).
• Worship Livestream Live online streaming of the Sunday 10am worship service enabling remote congregants to participate in real time.
• Newcomers Welcome Program Welcome and orientation program for visitors and prospective members seeking to understand church life, integrate into existing ministries, and join the parish community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 200 people attend weekly worship services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Episcopal Diocese of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1908St. John's is one of the larger parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of California. The Diocese officially acquired the site in 1908. The Rt. Rev. Austin Keith Rios of the Episcopal Diocese of California presided over the centennial celebration in 2012.
• St. Vincent de Paul Dining RoomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVdP serves those who struggle to make ends meet in Marin, providing emergency help with food and shelter. St. John's supports this outreach ministry.
• Gilead HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGilead House provides transitional housing for single mothers and their children. St. John's volunteers serve as 'buddy families' offering listening ear and social activities to new families. Time commitment approximately 2-4 hours per month with training provided.
• Marin Community Clinic Health HubsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocially-distanced food distribution partnership with those most affected by the pandemic. St. John's participates in emergency food programs for hungry families in Marin.
• The Bishop's Ranch (Sonoma)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Parish Weekend Away held at The Bishop's Ranch in Sonoma, featuring hiking trails, swimming pool, simple but well-appointed rooms, and amazing food. Event includes fellowship, fun, rest, and spiritual development.
• Anglican CommunioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. John's is part of the national Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion which originated with the Church of England.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grace Cathedral, San Francisco: Flagship Episcopal cathedral in the Diocese of California with a large music program, hospitality, and outreach ministries. Comparable as a regional Episcopal parish with century-plus history, multi-service Sunday schedule, and major liturgical music assets.
• St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Sausalito: Episcopal parish in Marin County within the same Diocese of California. Comparable geography, denomination, and parish-scale ministry structure.
• Church of the Nativity, San Rafael: Episcopal parish in Marin County within the same Diocese of California. Comparable as a nearby geographic peer directly competing for Marin congregants and donor dollars.
• St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Belvedere: Small Episcopal parish in Marin County serving an affluent Bay Area community. Closely comparable as a nearby, well-resourced parish of similar scale in a wealthy Marin setting.
• St. Luke's Episcopal Church, San Francisco: Episcopal parish in the Diocese of California with diverse ministry programs and music offerings. Comparable denomination, governance, and multi-generational formation focus.
• Trinity Episcopal Church, San Francisco: Historic Episcopal parish in San Francisco within the Diocese of California offering multi-service worship, formation, and outreach. Comparable denomination, governance structure, and congregational programming model.
• All Saints Episcopal Church, San Francisco: Mid-sized Episcopal parish in the Diocese of California with strong music, formation, and outreach programs. Comparable as a similarly structured welcoming mainline Episcopal parish with robust community engagement.
• St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Oakland: Long-established Episcopal parish in the East Bay with substantial music and outreach programs. Comparable institutionally as a Diocese of California parish of similar scale and ministry mix.

Others

• Breeze ChMS: Church management software used by St. John's for online giving, event registration, and member accounts. Comparable as a vendor/enabler in the church operations stack.
• Marin Episcopal Diocese (Diocese of California): The governing diocesan body of which St. John's is a parish. Comparable as the supervisory, resource-providing, and assessment-collecting umbrella organization for the parish.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stjohnsross

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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