University Congregational Chr

What University Congregational Chr does

University Congregational Church is a nonprofit, progressive Christian congregation affiliated with the United Church of Christ denomination, headquartered at 9209 East 29th St. North in Northeast Wichita, Kansas. The church employs seven paid staff including Senior Minister Rev. Paul Ellis Jackson, a Music Director (incoming Mike Mays, September 1, 2026), a Bookkeeper (Christy Banzet), an Office Administrator, and a Pianist/Organist (Helen Griffin). It serves its congregation and the broader Wichita community through weekly Sunday worship at 10:30 AM, delivered both in-person and via online streaming, and maintains a sermon archive dating back to 1985. Theologically the church is self-described as progressive, affirming, and inclusive, emphasizing marriage equality, social justice, and contextual biblical interpretation.

The operating model combines three revenue streams: (1) recurring voluntary tithes and offerings from congregation members, channeled through in-person collections and online giving on a third-party Suran/Engage platform; (2) one-time wedding ceremony hosting at the 300-seat sanctuary, priced at $1,050 for members and $1,900 for non-members (inclusive of minister, wedding coordinator, organist/pianist, and custodian, with a $250 non-refundable deposit); and (3) Fellowship Hall rental for receptions and community events at $300 for the first two hours plus $50 per additional hour. Programming spans all life stages: Kids Korner children's faith formation, middle and high school youth programs with mission trips, adult education and book studies, weekly Gentle Yoga, nursery and toddler care during services, a Chancel Choir music ministry, and a longstanding Women's Guild fellowship.

Distribution and engagement occur through the church website (ucchurch.org), a Facebook page (UCCHURCHICT), online inquiry forms for weddings and events, and live plus archived streaming for remote participants. Beyond core programming, the church operates an active local and international mission portfolio: partnerships with Gammon Elementary School, InterFaith Hospitality House (homeless meal service), and the Head to Toe Hygiene Pantry domestically, plus sustained mission relationships in Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras and Chacraseca, Nicaragua involving community development, entrepreneurship support, and bilingual teaching materials.

Name

University Congregational Chr

Legal name

University Congregational Church

Website

https://ucchurch.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

University Congregational Church is a progressive, inclusive Christian congregation in Wichita, Kansas, affiliated with the United Church of Christ. It serves members and the broader community through weekly worship, multi-generational faith formation, wedding hosting, music ministry, and local plus international mission outreach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services / House of Worship

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Religious services
• Christian worship
• Wedding ceremonies
• Faith formation
• Community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from congregation members during worship services
2. Facility Rental - Weddings: Rental fees for wedding ceremonies at the church sanctuary. Members pay $1,050, non-members pay $1,900. Includes minister, wedding coordinator, organist/pianist, and custodian.
3. Facility Rental - Fellowship Hall: Reception venue rental at $300 for the first 2 hours and $50 for each additional hour

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

University Congregational Church operates a progressive Christian congregation offering weekly worship services (in-person and online), faith formation programs for all ages, wedding and event hosting, and community mission outreach. It is supported by member tithes and offerings, wedding/facility rental fees, and runs a Chancel Choir music ministry and online giving platform.

Product overview

University Congregational Church offers a comprehensive set of religious and community programs centered around weekly worship services (in-person at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and online streaming), pastoral care (weddings, counseling), and faith formation across all ages (Kids Korner for children, youth programs, adult classes, and Gentle Yoga). The church maintains a rich music ministry through its Chancel Choir and provides extensive mission outreach both locally (hygiene pantry, school partnerships, homeless services) and internationally (Honduras and Nicaragua). Additional offerings include a Women's Guild ministry, nursery/toddler care during services, a sermon archive dating to 1985, event facility rentals, and online giving capabilities. The church is progressive and inclusive, emphasizing social justice, biblical interpretation, and individual freedom in faith expression.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship gatherings held at 10:30 a.m. combining tradition, music, and thoughtful preaching in a relaxed but reverent atmosphere; open to the Wichita congregation and visitors.
• Online Streaming Services
• Sermon Archive
• Wedding Services
• Event Facilities Rental
• Children's Programs (Kids Korner)
• Youth Programs
• Adult Programs
• UCC Gentle Yoga
• Nursery & Toddler Care
• Women's Guild
• Missions & Outreach Programs
• Chancel Choir
• Online Giving

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Gammon Elementary SchoolcoreOthersSupporting students and teachers with supplies, mentoring, and hands-on help through a school partnership program.
• InterFaith Hospitality HousecoreOthersRegularly cooking and serving meals at the InterFaith Homeless Shelter as part of local outreach ministry.
• Head to Toe Hygiene PantrysupportingOthersProviding hygiene products for individuals and families in need in the Wichita community.
• Santa Rosa de Copán, HondurassupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partnership supporting community and faith-based development efforts.
• Chacraseca, NicaraguasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational mission partnership including entrepreneurship support and bilingual teaching books.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Kansas-Oklahoma Conference of the United Church of Christ: The UCC denominational governing body covering Kansas and Oklahoma, of which University Congregational Church is a member congregation. Comparable as the denominational ecosystem administrator — not a competing church, but a relevant institutional peer for governance, clergy placement, and shared resources.

Direct peers

• East Heights United Methodist Church (Wichita): A long-established Wichita mainline Protestant church offering comparable worship, music, children, and youth programs. Comparable on Sunday-service operating model, music ministry, and Wichita member base.
• Plymouth Congregational Church (Wichita): Another United Church of Christ congregation in Wichita serving a similar progressive/mainline Christian demographic. Compares directly on denominational affiliation, sanctuary-and-program operating model, and Wichita-area member base.
• First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita: A Wichita progressive congregation that competes with UCC for inclusive, socially liberal members and families. Most directly comparable on affirming/justice-oriented value proposition and Wichita-area target demographic.
• College Hill United Methodist Church (Wichita): A Wichita-area mainline Protestant congregation with a progressive identity similar to UCC's. Compares on full-program structure (children, youth, adult, missions) and Northeast Wichita geographic overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UCCHURCHICT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-congregational-chr

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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