As Thanksgiving approaches, churches can engage their communities through meaningful events. Display.Church offers tools like calendar views, groups widgets, and event alerts to effectively promote and enhance participation in these celebrations.
Thanksgiving is coming up. During this time, churches have a unique opportunity to engage their communities through meaningful events and gatherings. At Display.Church, we understand the importance of effectively marketing these events to ensure that everyone can participate and celebrate together. Our platform offers a suite of tools designed to help churches promote Thanksgiving events successfully.
Just before we dive in, everyone on the Display.Church team would like to say how thankful we are for your continued support! Together, we have built one of the most advanced online calendar and groups options for churches.
OK, back to our topic. Let’s explore how our features can elevate your outreach efforts this season.
1. Calendar Views: Featured Highlights
Make sure your people and first-time guests can easily see your church’s Thanksgiving happenings. Our Featured Highlights option is a quick and effective way to do this.
Step 1: In Google Calendar or your ChMS (depending on your integration), give a unique identifier to your Thanksgiving events.
Ideas for identifiers in your integration
Step 2: In Display.Church, you just need to toggle on the Filtered Highlights option, and then set the filter to your unique identifier.
Read more about Filtered Highlights here.
2. Groups Widgets: Fostering Community Connections
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering and connection. Our groups widgets (currently available for the PCO and CCB integrations) enable churches to create and promote small group gatherings, such as Bible study sessions or community service teams, focused on Thanksgiving themes. By featuring these groups prominently, you can encourage members to connect, share their gratitude, and collaborate on community outreach efforts.
Promoting group activities not only strengthens fellowship within the church but also invites new visitors to join in. Use the widgets to showcase group goals, meeting times, and the positive impact they can have during this season of giving.
Read more about our groups widget here.
3. Event Alerts: Keeping Everyone Informed
With so many events happening during Thanksgiving, keeping your congregation informed is crucial. Our Event Alerts feature allows you to display a “reminder” banner at the top or bottom of a church webpage.
Event Alerts is an automated, ‘set it and forget it’ statement which gives information about an upcoming (or happening now) event. You can customize when and where to display the event highlight based on different settings, and you won’t have to manually update – the highlight will disappear once the event is over!
You can also include a countdown timer to motivate people to take action now.
Event Alert for your happening
Consider using these alerts to highlight key events, such as Thanksgiving services or community meals. This proactive approach not only increases engagement but also helps mobilize your community for service.
Read more about event alerts here.
4. Sign-Ups Page: Streamlining Participation
Facilitating participation is essential for successful event planning. Our sign-ups page (currently available for the PCO integration) simplifies the registration process for Thanksgiving events, whether it’s for a community dinner, volunteer work, or special services. By offering a straightforward way for attendees to register, you can better gauge interest, plan for attendance, and ensure that resources are allocated appropriately.
Additionally, you can use the sign-ups page to gather information about dietary restrictions, volunteer preferences, or any other specifics that will help you provide a welcoming environment for everyone.
Read more about sign-ups here.
5. QR Codes: Offer Easy Access
In today’s digital age, incorporating QR codes into your church’s marketing strategy for Thanksgiving events can enhance engagement and streamline communication. By placing QR codes on flyers, bulletins, or social media posts, you provide an easy way for congregation members and visitors to access event details, RSVP, or donate. This tech-savvy approach not only simplifies information sharing but also encourages participation by making it effortless to connect. Imagine a vibrant Thanksgiving feast where everyone feels included—using QR codes can help make that a reality, ensuring no one misses out on the celebration of gratitude and community.
Read more about QR codes here.
Conclusion: Making Thanksgiving Memorable
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for churches to connect with their communities and create lasting memories. By leveraging the tools offered by Display.Church—calendar views, groups widgets, event alerts, and sign-ups pages—you can effectively market your Thanksgiving events and foster a spirit of gratitude and togetherness.
As you plan your Thanksgiving outreach, remember that these features are designed to enhance communication, streamline organization, and encourage participation. Together, let’s make this Thanksgiving a season of joy, connection, and community service.
About the author
Piotr Pozniak
Piotr saw a computer for the first time at six and has known technology is his calling ever since. Today, he runs The Beaverhead and is co-founder of DisplayChurch and many other projects aimed at helping organizations.
