United Episcopal Church of North America

What United Episcopal Church of North America does

The United Episcopal Church of North America (UECNA) is a continuing Anglican denomination founded in 1981 and headquartered in Waynesboro, Virginia. It serves traditional-Anglican congregations and clergy seeking orthodox worship based on the 1928 U.S. Book of Common Prayer, organizing its members through three regional jurisdictions (Diocese of the East, Diocese of the Great Lakes, and the Missionary Diocese of the South and Ozarks, which as of January 2023 also administers the Western Archdeaconry) and a network of parishes and missions across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Great Lakes, and Southwest. Sub-brands include the Latimer Theological Institute (paid clergy education), Glad Tidings (a quarterly newsletter), and the United Episcopal Church Women (a charitable auxiliary).

Its core offerings are non-commercial in nature: episcopal oversight, clergy ordination and formation, liturgical resources, and theological education. The only retail product is the annual UECNA Ordo Calendar, priced at $5 per copy with free U.S. shipping and printed in full color. Underlying technology is minimal, consisting of a standard informational website (unitedepiscopal.org), a Facebook group, a YouTube channel, PayPal for calendar payments, and basic email/phone contact infrastructure. There are no proprietary technology systems, APIs, or digital platforms disclosed in source data.

The UECNA's revenue mechanics are donation-driven: voluntary tithes and offerings from member congregations are the primary stream, supplemented by modest calendar sales, theological institute tuition (paid before coursework), and UECW thank offerings collected April 1-30 annually. The 2014 General Convention Treasurer's report noted a 10.3% return on investments used to compensate for budget shortfalls in 2011-2013, indicating a small operating budget. Inter-jurisdictional partnerships include observer membership in the Federation of Anglican Churches in America since 2012 and clergy/congregation transfers with the Reformed Episcopal Church and Anglican Catholic Church.

Name

United Episcopal Church of North America

Legal name

United Episcopal Church of North America

Website

https://unitedepiscopal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The United Episcopal Church of North America is a continuing Anglican denomination founded in 1981 and headquartered in Waynesboro, Virginia, serving traditional-Anglican parishes and clergy across three dioceses through episcopal oversight, ordination, and the Latimer Theological Institute, funded primarily by tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Denomination / Anglican Christianity

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAB

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYEDAHAKAD

Theological Universities & Pontifical Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYMPAJAHAE

Worship & Liturgy Publishing (Liturgical Texts, Missals, Service Books, Hymnals)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Religious & Spiritual Publishing

SECONDARYMPABALAA

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Religious/Faith-Based Broadcasting

Keywords

• Anglican denomination
• Religious services
• Clergy formation
• Theological education
• Liturgical resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Waynesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The primary revenue stream is voluntary tithes and offerings from member congregations and individuals. Financial reports at General Convention indicate improved financial position with 10.3% returns on investments used to compensate for budget shortfalls.
2. Church Calendar Sales: The UECNA sells annual Ordo Calendars based on the 1928 U.S. Book of Common Prayer for $5 each with free shipping within the United States. These are printed in full color.
3. United Episcopal Church Women (UECW) Thank Offerings: The UECW collects freewill thank offerings from congregations and individuals during designated periods (April 1-30 annually), which are then made available to missions, parishes, clergy, and others in need.
4. Latimer Theological Institute Tuition: The theological institute offers graduate and undergraduate courses for academic credit. Fees and tuition must be paid before beginning coursework.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The United Episcopal Church of North America operates as a continuing Anglican denomination providing traditional worship, sacraments, episcopal oversight, and pastoral care to affiliated parishes and missions. It also delivers clergy formation through the Latimer Theological Institute and publishes liturgical resources including the annual Ordo Calendar and quarterly Glad Tidings newsletter. The organization is governed through three regional dioceses and a General Convention, led by a Presiding Bishop.

Product overview

The United Episcopal Church of North America operates as a continuing Anglican denomination with a network of parishes and missions. Its primary offerings include religious services through affiliated parishes, theological education via the Latimer Theological Institute, and published resources including the UECNA Ordo Calendar and Glad Tidings newsletter. The church is organized into regional dioceses that provide pastoral and administrative support to member congregations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Latimer Theological Institute: Theological education institution operated by the UECNA for training clergy.
• Glad Tidings
• United Episcopal Church Women (UECW)

Products and services

• UECNA Ordo Calendar

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Anglican Catholic Church (ACC) - Diocese of New OrleansminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2022The Rt. Rev. D. Presley Hutchens, former ordinary of the ACC Diocese of New Orleans, was received into the United Episcopal Church on September 3, 2022 and licensed in the Missionary Diocese of the South and Ozarks.
• Reformed Episcopal ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2022Clergy transfers and receptions occur between the two jurisdictions. On August 8, 2022, the Rev. Lawrence Jones (presbyter) and Mrs. Nancy Jones (deaconess) were received from the Reformed Episcopal Church into the Missionary Diocese of the South and Ozarks.
• Anglican Catholic Church (ACC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2013Shared common origin in the 1977 Congress of Concerned Churchmen in St. Louis, MO which led to the Continuing Anglican Movement. The UECNA Presiding Bishop addressed the ACC Provincial Synod in 2013. Relations toward closer ties were noted as stalled as of 2014.
• Federation of Anglican Churches in America (FACA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2012The UECNA Presiding Bishop has attended as observer since 2012. FACA is an umbrella body for conservative and continuing Anglican bodies including the Reformed Episcopal Church, Anglican Church in America, Anglican Province in America, Episcopal Missionary Church, and others. Annual meetings held at Cummins Memorial Seminary, Summerville, NC.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Reformed Episcopal Church: The Reformed Episcopal Church is a conservative Anglican denomination also descended from the continuing Anglican movement. UECNA regularly receives clergy and congregations from the REC (e.g., Rev. Lawrence Jones in 2022), and both bodies participate in FACA.
• Anglican Catholic Church: The Anglican Catholic Church (ACC) is the largest continuing Anglican body in North America and shares a common 1977 Congress of Concerned Churchmen origin with UECNA. Both serve traditional, orthodox Anglican congregations using 1928 Book of Common Prayer-based liturgy and episcopal polity, and clergy exchanges have occurred.
• Anglican Church in America: The Anglican Church in America is another FACA-affiliated continuing Anglican body serving traditionalist parishes. It operates with similar diocesan structure and competes for orthodox Anglican clergy and congregations in the U.S. market.
• Episcopal Missionary Church: The Episcopal Missionary Church is a continuing Anglican body participating in FACA alongside UECNA. Both denominations serve congregations seeking orthodox Anglican identity outside The Episcopal Church and share overlapping theological positions.
• Anglican Province in America: The Anglican Province in America is a continuing Anglican jurisdiction also affiliated with FACA. It provides an alternative orthodox Anglican episcopal structure, competing for the same disaffected Episcopal and Anglican congregations that UECNA targets.
• Traditional Anglican Communion: The Traditional Anglican Communion is an international federation of traditionalist Anglican groups with U.S. presence. It provides an alternative orthodox Anglican structure appealing to the same demographic of parishes that UECNA serves.
• Anglican Orthodox Church: The Anglican Orthodox Church is an independent continuing Anglican jurisdiction offering traditional worship and episcopal oversight. It targets the same conservative Anglican laity disaffected from mainline bodies and competes for clergy ordinations and parish affiliations.

Emerging players

• Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) - Diaspora congregations: Nigerian Anglican diaspora congregations in North America represent an emerging conservative Anglican movement with episcopal oversight from the Church of Nigeria. While culturally distinct, they compete for the same conservative Anglican demographic, particularly immigrant communities.

Broad incumbents

• The Episcopal Church: The Episcopal Church is the mainline U.S. Anglican body from which UECNA's predecessor congregations separated. It remains the dominant Anglican brand in America and the source of disaffected clergy and parishes that UECNA actively recruits.

Regional players

• Anglican Catholic Church of Canada: The Anglican Catholic Church of Canada is the Canadian counterpart to the ACC, sharing 1977 Congress origins with UECNA. It offers similar traditional Anglican polity and liturgy but serves Canadian rather than U.S. congregations, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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