Unity of New York

What Unity of New York does

Unity of New York is a 501(c)(3) non-profit spiritual organization founded in 1999 and headquartered at 225 West 99th Street, New York, NY 10025, where it conducts weekly Sunday Celebration Services at St. Michael's Church at 2 PM. The organization operates within the New Thought / Unity Worldwide Ministries tradition and is affiliated with Unity Institute and Silent Unity Prayer Ministry at Unity Village, Missouri. It is led by Senior Minister Rev. Britt Hall (co-founder, appointed 2020) and Staff Minister Rev. Shawn Moninger, supported by a Board of Trustees and a small paid staff including a Finance Director, Technical Director, and Operations Administrator.

The organization delivers its ministry through a multi-channel digital and in-person platform. Core programming includes Sunday worship services (in-person plus livestream via Facebook Live and the organization's website), bi-weekly 5-minute guided prayer calls, weekly spiritual discussion classes, and a 10-week prosperity course ("Unapologetic Manifestation" with Rev. Ken Daigle) delivered on Zoom. Community engagement is structured around constituency-specific groups (BIPOC, Unity Pride gay men's spirituality group, "IT Takes A Village" Women's Group, and Unity Senior Adventures), a volunteer Prayer Chaplain Ministry active since 2003, and a music ministry featuring the Voices in Unity choir and the professional SPIRITUS vocal ensemble (Broadway and Off-Broadway performers). On-demand access is provided through dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications, an audio library dating to 2016, a YouTube-hosted video library, and an integrated events calendar.

Revenue is generated entirely through voluntary donations, recurring monthly pledges (e.g., the "Awakening & Living the Twelve Powers" 2026 Pledge Partnership), planned-giving bequests via wills, fee-based classes and workshops, and newly formalized institutional sponsorship opportunities. Core Sunday services are free, with no disclosed membership tiers. Outreach includes the St. Michael's Saturday Kitchen meal program (40+ years operating) and collaborations with community organizations such as New York Cares, Food Bank NY, and Hearts of Gold.

Name

Unity of New York

Legal name

Unity of New York

Website

https://unityofnewyork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Unity of New York is a 501(c)(3) New Thought spiritual organization that delivers Sunday worship services, prayer ministry, spiritual education, and community groups to congregants in NYC and via global livestream, supported by donations, recurring pledges, bequests, and class fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spiritual and Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

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), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

Keywords

• Spiritual ministry services
• New thought religion
• Affirmative prayer
• Spiritual education classes
• Community worship services

Headquarters

HQ city

West New York

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, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and One-Time Gifts: Unity of New York relies primarily on voluntary donations from congregants and the broader community. One-time donations can be made online through the organization's website. The organization is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, making all contributions tax-deductible.
2. Monthly Recurring Pledges: Congregants can set up recurring monthly pledges to support the organization financially. The 2026 Pledge Partnership campaign ('Awakening & Living the Twelve Powers') invites members to commit financially to the organization for 2026, with options to pledge by mail, email, or online.
3. Planned Giving / Legacy Bequests: Unity of New York accepts bequests through wills, allowing donors to leave a percentage of their estate or a specific dollar amount. These legacy gifts support the organization's long-term financial sustainability.
4. Classes and Workshops: The organization offers fee-based educational programming such as the 'Unapologetic Manifestation: 5 Steps to Create the Life You Want' 10-week prosperity course with Rev Ken Daigle (Tuesdays 6:30-9pm on Zoom, beginning July 21st).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Unity of New York is a 501(c)(3) non-profit spiritual ministry that provides New Thought spiritual services, including weekly Sunday Celebration Services with a professional music ministry, prayer chaplain support, spiritual education classes, community discussion groups, and outreach programs. The ministry operates as part of the global Unity movement and delivers its programming both in-person and through digital channels such as livestream, mobile apps, and Zoom.

Product overview

Unity of New York is a spiritual ministry offering a unified portfolio of worship and community services. The core offering is the Sunday Celebration Service, supplemented by a Music Ministry (including Voices in Unity Choir and SPIRITUS vocal ensemble), Prayer Chaplain Ministry with bi-weekly prayer calls, and various community groups (BIPOC, Women's, Gay Men's Spirituality, and Senior groups). Educational programming includes spiritual discussion classes and The Quest pre-service group. The organization also provides an on-demand Media Library, Outreach Ministry, and an online Donations & Pledges system powered by WooCommerce. Services are accessible in-person at St. Michael's Church and via livestream through Facebook, YouTube, and dedicated mobile applications for iOS and Android.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Celebration Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving the local NYC community through St. Michael's Saturday Kitchen for over 40 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Unity Worldwide MinistriescoreOthersUnity of New York is a member of Unity Worldwide Ministries, the governing body for Unity churches globally. This affiliation provides institutional support, shared resources, ministerial training credentials, and connection to the broader Unity movement founded in 1889 within the New Thought movement. Unity of New York participates in Unity conventions, shares programming and teachings within the network, and benefits from the movement's brand recognition.
• Unity Institute and Silent Unity Prayer Ministry at Unity Village, MissouricoreOthersUnity of New York is affiliated with Unity Institute (ministerial training seminary) and Silent Unity Prayer Ministry headquartered at Unity Village, Missouri, which is the world headquarters of the Unity movement. Silent Unity provides 24/7 prayer support available to all congregants (1-800-669-7729). Prayer requests made through Unity of New York are forwarded to Silent Unity after 30 days for continued prayer support.
• St. Michael's Church, New YorkcoreOthersUnity of New York holds its weekly Sunday Celebration Services at St. Michael's Church, located at 225 West 99th Street, New York, NY 10025. The church also coordinates the St. Michael's Saturday Kitchen, a weekly meal and grocery program that has served the local community for over 40 years. Unity of New York volunteers participate in this outreach program.
• New York Cares, Volunteers of America, Food Bank NY, Hearts of Gold, God's Love We Deliver, WGirls, ASPCAminorOthersUnity of New York's Outreach Ministry has worked with several community organizations over the years including New York Cares, Volunteers of America, Food Bank NY, Hearts of Gold, God's Love We Deliver, WGirls, and the ASPCA. Through these partnerships, congregants have contributed toys, coats, prom dresses, pet supplies, canned goods, backpacks, and funds to help others in the NYC community and throughout the world. The organization also helped rebuild a school in Haiti.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Judson Memorial Church: Progressive, inclusive NYC congregation emphasizing social justice, arts programming, and community outreach — comparable in progressive/affirming identity and NYC venue-based operations, but not New Thought.
• All Saints Parish (NYC): Inclusive, progressive NYC Episcopal parish with a strong music ministry and outreach programs — comparable in inclusive theology and downtown/Upper West Side cultural position.

Emerging players

• Insight Timer: Large global meditation and spiritual content platform — competes with UNY's livestreamed services and prayer calls for virtual congregants' attention and discretionary giving.

Direct peers

• Agape International Spiritual Center: Large New Thought spiritual center offering Sunday services, music ministry, classes, livestreaming, and inclusive community programming — comparable in movement, scale, and digital delivery.
• Church of the Open Door: Spiritual community operating from a New Thought/Meta-Tradition perspective with classes, services, and digital programming — comparable seeker-focused, non-dogmatic ministry model.
• Unity Church of Dallas: Another large, established Unity congregation operating Sunday services, spiritual education, music ministry, and outreach under Unity Worldwide Ministries — directly comparable operating model to Unity of New York.
• Unity of Santa Barbara: Long-running Unity church (founded 1913) offering Sunday services, music ministry, classes, and outreach — comparable operating footprint and denominational identity.
• Unity Spiritual Living of Atlanta: Mid-size Unity/New Thought congregation with Sunday services, classes, community groups, and digital outreach — directly comparable ministry format and community programming.

Broad incumbents

• Centers for Spiritual Living: Network of New Thought congregations (Ernest Holmes lineage) offering worship, classes, and community across the U.S. — broader umbrella competing for the same seeker audience but operating many local centers.

Others

• New Thought Centers of Spiritual Living (Seicho Center for Truth): Other New Thought movement congregations offering similar affirmative prayer, prosperity teachings, and online services — adjacent comparable movement rather than direct local competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/unityofnewyork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unity-of-new-york

Compliance1 record

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