You can effectively create and manage events for your Sunday Worship Service within One Church Software, improving communication with your congregation.
Create an event
On the left-hand menu click on Events > Calendar > Add New or on the top page or go to "+ New" on the top of the page > Event.
Enter the following information:
Name: Enter the title of your service, such as "Sunday Worship Service."
Date: Enter the month and day for the start date and end date
Times: Enter the time or times by clicking on "manage event times"
Event Repetition: Select this, and configure the details of a recurring event, such as once a week, twice a week, etc., and for how long
Address: Enter the location of the service
Description: Enter details of the service
Calendar: Choose a public calendar to host this event.
Optional:
Listed? If unlisted, the event will not show on the calendar or listing except to organizers and admins
Category: Select the categories this event applies to. You can click on the label to edit the list of available categories.
Target Audience: These are the campuses/locations that this event will appear to by default. If none are selected, it will appear to everyone.
Put an image or graphic with the event
Once an event is created, you can add a graphic or image to the header. Hover over the calendar graphic, and click on the pencil icon.
Publish and promote the event
Publish the event to make it visible to your congregation and guests, and you can also share and promote on your website and as a link.
This may involve making it public on your church website or the My One Church App, or sending out email notifications.
Use of check-in
You can use the event to check people into the event or take attendance.
Check-in System: This allows you to set up check-in stations, where you can search for people by name and phone number.
Attendance Tracking: This allows you to mark people as present within the event.
Helpful Tips:
Use recurring events for weekly services to save time and ensure consistency.
Regularly review and update your service events to ensure accuracy.