Unity Of Gaithersburg

What Unity Of Gaithersburg does

Unity of Gaithersburg is a private non-profit religious organization operating as a New Thought Christian ministry affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries, the denominational body overseeing more than 900 Unity churches globally. The organization was founded in 1965 and is headquartered on a four-acre campus at 111 Central Avenue in Gaithersburg, Maryland, comprising a 250-seat Sanctuary, an Education Building, gardens, a wooded trail, a Celebration of Life Garden, and a labyrinth. It serves the Gaithersburg and broader Montgomery County, MD community, with secondary reach to the Maryland–Washington DC metro area and an online audience via YouTube Live and Facebook Live streaming.

Its core offering is the weekly Sunday Celebration Service held at 11:00 AM, combining music from the in-house Namaste Band, guided meditation, and teachings from Senior Minister Rev. Edith Washington-Woods. Supporting ministries include the Youth and Family Ministry (programs for infants through high school: UniTots, UniKids, UniTeens, and Y.O.U.), the Prayer Chaplains program, the Pastoral Care Ministry, Mindfulness Meditation sessions, A Course in Miracles study groups, SEE (Spiritual Education and Enrichment) week-long classes held on Zoom, Energy Healing Sundays, Labyrinth walks, and a Social Justice Team. The organization also generates ancillary revenue by renting its campus facilities to external groups.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal: the organization operates a Wix-hosted informational website with embedded YouTube Live and Facebook Live streaming, an online donation platform (Shelby Giving / text-to-give), and standard productivity tools maintained by an in-house Office Manager with prior software/IT experience. It does not offer APIs, SDKs, mobile applications, or proprietary software products. The business model is donation-funded: the organization is supported entirely by voluntary "love offerings" from congregants and donors, with no fixed membership fees, ticket prices, or program charges. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube), email, and recurring seasonal programming (Women's Retreat, Family Fun Day, Garden Party, Open Mic Night, Hike and Lunch, Celebrating Our Soul Conference at Unity Village).

Name

Unity Of Gaithersburg

Legal name

Unity of Gaithersburg

Website

https://unityofgaithersburg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Unity of Gaithersburg is a non-profit New Thought Christian ministry in Gaithersburg, Maryland, offering Sunday services, spiritual education, youth programs, prayer and pastoral care, and community outreach funded entirely by voluntary congregant donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Spiritual Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Spiritual services
• Religious education
• Community ministry
• Meditation programs
• Pastoral care

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaithersburg

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. Love Offerings (Donations): Unity of Gaithersburg is funded entirely through generous love offerings from congregants and others who believe in their mission and vision. Donations are collected during services, online through a secure donation platform, via text-to-give, and by mail.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Unity of Gaithersburg is a New Thought Christian ministry delivering weekly Sunday Celebration Services that combine live music from the Namaste Band, guided meditation, and inspirational talks. Supporting offerings include youth and family ministry, prayer chaplain support, SEE (Spiritual Education and Enrichment) classes, mindfulness meditation, energy healing, social justice programming, pastoral care, labyrinth walks, and facility rentals—all funded through voluntary love offerings from congregants and donors.

Product overview

Unity of Gaithersburg is a spiritual/religious organization offering a diverse portfolio of programs and services centered on Unity teachings—a positive, practical approach to Christianity. The core offering is the weekly Sunday Celebration Service combining music from the Namaste Band, guided meditation, and inspirational messages. Supporting ministries include Youth and Family Ministry (with age-specific programs from infancy through high school), Prayer Chaplains for one-on-one spiritual support, and the Pastoral Care Ministry. Educational offerings include SEE (Spiritual Education and Enrichment) week-long classes, Mindfulness Meditation, A Course in Miracles study group, and Writer's Group. Healing and wellness programs include Energy Healing Sundays and Labyrinth Walks. Community engagement is served through the Social Justice Team, Campus Rentals, special events (Women's Retreat, Celebrating Our Soul Conference, Open Mic Nights, Hike and Lunch), and seasonal celebrations (ThanksLiving, Easter Egg Hunt). The organization is funded through voluntary love offerings from congregants and donors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Celebration Services Weekly worship services held every Sunday at 11:00 AM, offered both in-person at the Gaithersburg campus and via live stream through YouTube and Facebook Live. Services feature music from the Namaste Band, guided meditation, and inspirational messages from the Senior Minister.
• Youth and Family Ministry (YFM) Spiritual education program for children from infancy through high school with age-tiered classes (UniTots, UniKids, UniTeens, Y.O.U.) that explore Unity principles through storytelling, movement, song, crafts, and creative expression. Children join the main service to share what they learned.
• Prayer Chaplains Program Trained Prayer Chaplains available for one-on-one prayer after Sunday services, prayer calls upon request, and presence during special services. The program creates sacred spiritual space, listens lovingly, prays from the heart, and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Mindfulness Meditation Weekly mindfulness meditation sessions held Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Peace Room, facilitated by Peter Adams. The practice derives from Theravadan Buddhism and cognitive science, helping participants develop presence, focus, and new ways of responding to the world.
• SEE (Spiritual Education and Enrichment) Classes Week-long intensive spiritual education program held on Zoom covering Unity principles including Self-Awareness, Twelve Powers, Metaphysics 1 & 2, Meditation Practices, Self-Care, Overview of Christian Scriptures, Diversity Training, and Ethics Training.
• Energy Healing Sundays Monthly energy healing sessions held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 1-2 PM in the Education Building Ocean Room. Features various practitioners and modalities including Akashic Records, Light Language, myofascial release, McTaggart Intention, Eden Energy Method, ACIM forgiveness, and automatic writing.
• Social Justice Team Active community initiative addressing voting rights, racial justice, criminal justice reform, environmental sustainability, and climate action through advocacy, partnerships (e.g., MCFACS), and resource compilation for those experiencing economic hardship or food insecurity.
• Labyrinth Walk Classical eleven-circuit labyrinth set up at certain times of the year in the sanctuary to assist seekers of all faiths in contemplation and meditation. Modeled after the labyrinths at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and the Chartres Cathedral in France.
• Campus Rentals Rental of spaces on the 4-acre campus in three separate buildings for classes, meetings, and events. Spaces range from intimate rooms to the 250-seat Sanctuary, located off Rt. 355 in Gaithersburg, MD with convenient parking and accessibility features.
• A Course in Miracles Study Group Weekly discussion group held Wednesdays from 12:00-1:30 PM via Zoom exploring the principles of A Course in Miracles, a comprehensive self-study spiritual thought system.
• Pastoral Care Ministry Ministry attending to the spiritual needs of the congregation through affirmative prayer, the Prayer Team (daily confidential prayer), and the Caring Cottage (community outreach providing resources to those facing economic hardship).
• Namaste Band Worship Music In-house musical ensemble providing uplifting, professional music during Sunday services. Includes Deletta Gillespie (Music Director/Vocals), John Dahlman (Bass), John Robbins (Guitar), Rodney Kelly (Piano/Keyboard), and Jeff Halverson (Drums/Percussion).

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Unity Worldwide MinistriescoreOthersParent denominational organization providing credentialing for ministers and Licensed Unity Teachers, training resources, and association with over 900 Unity churches worldwide. Unity of Gaithersburg is affiliated with this organization.
• Unity Institute & SeminarysupportingOthersLocated at Unity Village, provides ministerial education and training. Senior Minister Rev. Edith Washington-Woods holds a Master of Divinity degree from this institution.
• Unity VillagesupportingOthersHosts the annual Celebrating Our Soul Conference. Rev. Edith Washington-Woods and Akosua serve on the Conference Team for this event.
• Montgomery County Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (MCFACS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based climate action coalition meeting monthly to address environmental issues. Unity of Gaithersburg's Social Justice Team participates in this collaborative effort.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Montgomery County Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions: Faith-based coalition that includes Unity of Gaithersburg's Social Justice Team — a regional interfaith network enabling the congregation's environmental and advocacy programming rather than competing for members.
• Unity Institute & Seminary: Denominational educational institution at Unity Village providing ministerial degrees (including the Senior Minister's Master of Divinity); not a direct competitor but a critical enabling institution that supplies credentialed clergy to Unity of Gaithersburg and peers.
• Spirituality & Practice: Multi-tradition spiritual resource and community site covering contemplative practice, meditation, and interfaith wisdom — thematically adjacent to Unity of Gaithersburg's meditation, A Course in Miracles, and labyrinth programming for the same spiritually curious audience.
• Unity Village: Headquarters campus and conference venue of the Unity movement hosting the Celebrating Our Soul Conference attended by Unity of Gaithersburg staff; functions as an ecosystem / venue partner rather than a competing congregation.

Broad incumbents

• Centers for Spiritual Living: Larger New Thought umbrella organization with hundreds of affiliated spiritual communities offering similar positive, practical, Christianity-inflected teachings — broader in scope than Unity of Gaithersburg but serving the same spiritual-seeker customer segment with overlapping programmatic structure.
• Unity Worldwide Ministries: The denominational parent organization providing credentialing, doctrine, and the network of 900+ Unity churches; operates as the broader incumbent in the same faith tradition that Unity of Gaithersburg serves as a local affiliate.

Direct peers

• Unity of Washington DC: Another Unity congregation in the DC metro area practicing New Thought Christianity with Sunday services, classes, and similar denominational affiliation under Unity Worldwide Ministries — directly comparable in theology, programming mix, and regional positioning.
• Unity of Baltimore: Maryland-based Unity church offering Sunday services, spiritual education, and community programs under the same Unity Worldwide Ministries umbrella — comparable in scale, denomination, and Maryland/US Mid-Atlantic footprint.

Emerging players

• Agape International Spiritual Center: A large New Thought spiritual center combining practical spirituality, music, meditation, and prosperity teachings — a substantially larger emerging player in the same New Thought / positive Christianity space as Unity of Gaithersburg.

Regional players

• Unity of Delaware: Regional Unity congregation in nearby Delaware operating with similar service, education, and community programming under the same denominational framework — comparable operationally but serving a different immediate geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unitygb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcAK0-BHPlNqXGulkuOjJcg
• Facebookfacebook.com/unityofgaithersburg
• Instagraminstagram.com/unitygaithersburg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unity-of-gaithersburg

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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