Unity Of Fairfax

Name

Unity Of Fairfax

Legal name

Unity of Fairfax

Website

https://www.unityoffairfax.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services & Spiritual Community

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recreation Therapy, Stress Management & Mindfulness Programs (EDALAFAO), Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF), Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

Keywords

• Spiritual community services
• Religious education programs
• Interfaith ministry offerings
• Community outreach programs
• Facility rental events

Headquarters

HQ city

Oakton

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary financial contributions from congregants during services, representing the primary revenue source for the church's operations and ministries.
2. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting church facilities for weddings, events, and other community gatherings. The church offers spaces including the sanctuary, classrooms, and labyrinth plaza for various occasions.
3. Bookstore Sales: The bookstore sells Unity books, New Thought and metaphysical literature, gift items, and spiritual resources. Open Sundays after services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Unity of Fairfax is a non-profit spiritual community that delivers weekly Sunday services, spiritual education for youth and families, prayer ministries, and community outreach programs. It offers facility rentals, a bookstore, notary services, and a Tree of Life memorial program, supported by onsite amenities including a meditation garden, labyrinth plaza, and Medicine Wheel.

Product overview

Unity of Fairfax is a spiritual community offering a comprehensive portfolio of religious and community services. The core offerings include weekly Sunday services combining music, meditation, and messages; youth and family spiritual education programs across all ages; and prayer ministries providing various support services. The church operates multiple ongoing ministries including Music & Arts, EarthCare environmental initiatives, Social Justice programs, and various clubs (Hiking, Biking). Additional services encompass a bookstore, notary public services, a Tree of Life memorial program, benevolence assistance, and retreat programs. The church provides digital engagement through live video streaming, podcast archives, a member portal with mobile app, and virtual tour capabilities. Unique campus features include a Meditation Garden, outdoor Labyrinth Plaza, and Medicine Wheel ceremonial site.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metaphysical Group Adult education class exploring spiritual traditions and ideas through open discussions, meeting Sundays at 9:30 a.m. covering topics like the 12 Powers of Man.
• Sunday Services Weekly Sunday services featuring music, meditation, and spiritual messages led by Rev. Russell Heiland, with live streaming and archived video available. Open to all spiritual seekers.
• Youth and Family Ministry Spiritual education programs for children from nursery age through high school, including Nursery (ages 0-3.5), Elementary Age Classroom, Uniteens (middle school), and Y.O.U. (Youth Of Unity for high schoolers), meeting during Sunday services.
• Music & Arts Ministry Music programming during Sunday services led by Director Amy Conley, featuring Unity Chorus rehearsals, guest artists, and various musical performances.
• Prayer Ministry Comprehensive prayer services including Wednesday Prayer & Meditation, Friday Chaplains' Chapel, Sunday prayer support with Prayer Chaplains, phone-based prayer requests, and Silent Unity integration.
• Thought for the Day Daily positive and uplifting telephone message service available 24 hours a day at 703-281-0335, with volunteer recording opportunities.
• Notary Services In-person and Remote Online Notarization (RON) services for legal documents including Powers of Attorney, Trust Documents, Wills, Deeds, Contracts, and Affidavits. Voluntary love offering to the church (maximum $10 per seal by Virginia law).
• Tree of Life Memorial Permanent memorial program offering engraved leaves, acorns, and stones to honor loved ones, with sizes ranging from Bronze Leaf ($350) to Medium Stone ($2,000).
• Bookstore Unity bookstore offering Unity books, New Thought and metaphysical literature, gift items, and spiritual resources. Open Sundays 12:00-1:00 p.m. after services.
• Benevolence Fund Financial assistance program for congregants struggling due to exceptional circumstances, with application through the Senior Minister.
• Comunidad Hispana Spanish-speaking ministry with weekly meetings via Zoom on Thursdays, covering Unity principles and spiritual development for the Hispanic community.
• Feed Our Community Food insecurity assistance program collecting shelf-stable items for distribution through community partner Cornerstones to address food insecurity in Fairfax County.
• EarthCare Ministry Environmental sustainability initiative focusing on ecology, climate change, pollinator protection, green infrastructure, energy efficiency, and wildlife-friendly gardening across the five-acre campus.
• Retreats Ministry Spiritual renewal retreats at various locations including Capon Springs WV, Bon Secours MD, and Unity Village MO, creating opportunities for community bonding.
• Sages of All Ages Weekly discussion group on Wednesdays featuring diverse topics for engagement and community building, held after the noon Prayer Service.
• Social Justice Ministry Applies spiritual principles to promote fairness and inclusion through community action, educational events, democratic initiatives, and resource sharing.
• Facility Rentals Sanctuary, classrooms, and Labyrinth Plaza available for weddings, events, and community gatherings with quote-based pricing.
• Live Streaming Video Online streaming of Sunday services, Wednesday prayer services, and various events via Zoom with archived recordings available.
• Podcast Archive Audio archive of past sermons and services available through Podbean platform.
• Labyrinth Plaza Permanent 40-foot outdoor labyrinth for contemplative walking, open 24 hours daily, serving as a spiritual practice for prayer and meditation.
• Meditation Garden Half-acre garden featuring native plants, a water feature, forest bathing areas, and contemplative walking paths for spiritual reflection.
• Medicine Wheel Spiritual ceremonial site in the Meditation Garden with 24 power positions representing various aspects of nature and personal growth.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2019Unity of Fairfax is an active member of the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS), which focuses on engaging local and state governments on energy conservation and environmental stewardship. The church participates in FACS events and initiatives.
• CornerstonescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for food distribution. Weekly food drive donations are delivered to Cornerstones for distribution to those in need within the community.
• Lamb CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Lamb Center serves homeless individuals in the Fairfax area. Unity of Fairfax collects and delivers supplies to support their mission.
• Planet AidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlanet Aid's donation bin at Unity of Fairfax accepts old clothes and shoes for recycling. Proceeds support international development programs.
• Silent UnitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilent Unity is a worldwide prayer ministry of Unity Worldwide Ministries with 19 prayer centers in six languages. Unity of Fairfax connects congregants to this resource for confidential prayer support 24/7.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Unity of Washington DC: Sister Unity/New Thought spiritual center in the greater DC metropolitan area affiliated with Unity Worldwide Ministries. Directly comparable in theology, programming structure (Sunday services, classes, social justice, youth and family ministries), and donation-driven revenue model.
• Unity of Tysons (Unity of Chantilly / Unity at Tysons): Another Unity-affiliated spiritual community serving Northern Virginia, within the same Fairfax County regional market as Unity of Fairfax. Directly comparable congregation size, Unity/New Thought programming, and five-acre-style campus model.
• Center for Spiritual Living (various regional chapters): New Thought spiritual movement parallel to Unity; offers inclusive, non-dogmatic spiritual services with similar programming (meditation, affirmative prayer, study groups). Directly comparable in mission, theology, and donation-based revenue model.
• Agape International Spiritual Center: Large New Thought spiritual community with a similar inclusive, non-dogmatic mission, music ministry, meditation programming, and donation-driven operations. Comparable in programming mix and target member demographic.
• Unity Village (Unity Worldwide Ministries headquarters): Headquarters of the Unity movement and site referenced as a retreat destination in Unity of Fairfax's own retreats ministry. Operates retreat/lodging facilities, spiritual education, and publishing — the centralized counterpart to a single congregation.

Emerging players

• InsightLA Meditation Center: Nonprofit meditation center offering retreats, classes, and contemplative programming overlapping with Unity of Fairfax's meditation garden, labyrinth, and retreat ministries. Comparable in mindfulness offerings and donation/class-fee revenue mix.
• Interfaith Center of Washington DC / Interfaith Works: Regional interfaith nonprofit in the same DC metro market operating inclusive community programming, social justice engagement, and interfaith education. Comparable in mission and community-service orientation, though broader in religious scope.

Others

• Cornerstones (community services partner): Fairfax County nonprofit that receives Unity of Fairfax's food drive donations and provides wraparound community services. Adjacent (recipient/partner) rather than competitor, but comparable in mission-driven nonprofit social services delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Church of the Holy City (Swedenborgian): Long-established inclusive spiritual community in the DC area with meditation, social justice, and interfaith programming. Broader historic Christian orientation but comparable in inclusive theology and contemplative programming.

Regional players

• Shambhala Meditation Center of Washington DC: Regional meditation and contemplative community with overlapping offerings in meditation classes, retreats, and community programming. Comparable in mindfulness/mind-body focus, donation-based model, and regional community-center structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/unityoffairfax.org
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbPRhAbUETuqJIippWl3-dg
• Facebookfacebook.com/groups/comunidad.hispana.de.unity.of.fairfax
• Instagraminstagram.com/comunidadhispanauof
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unity-of-fairfax

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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