Innovate and Enhance Engagement within Your Church Community through Digital Platforms.
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Connecting communities through digital innovation
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, churches have an incredible opportunity to connect with their communities through innovative tools and strategies. The Church of England is offering a series of free webinars designed to equip church leaders and members with the necessary skills to enhance their digital communications for evangelism and discipleship.
The trending moment: upcoming webinars to enhance your skills
Several informative sessions are lined up in the coming weeks, offering valuable insights into different aspects of digital communication. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:
Mastering Canva for your church
Scheduled for January 15 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, this introductory session focuses on Canva, a versatile graphic design tool. Participants will learn how to utilize its features to create stunning visuals for social media posts, flyers, church logos, and more.
This session is particularly beneficial for those who are new to Canva and eager to enhance their church’s visual content.
Exploring Lent and Easter resources
On January 21 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, there will be a special webinar dedicated to the Lent and Easter resources available for churches in 2026. Under the theme ‘Draw Near: Life-giving habits for Lent’, this session will unpack the resources offered and provide answers to any questions regarding the theme, ensuring churches can make the most of this significant season.
Utilizing digital platforms effectively
Churches looking to establish a robust online presence will benefit from learning about various platforms and tools. One such platform is AChurchNearYou.com, a free website option for churches.
Effective use of AChurchNearYou.com
On January 26 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, an extended session will guide participants through the features of AChurchNearYou.com, especially for those who are new editors. The session will include live demonstrations to boost confidence in managing church websites and highlight the new benefice functionality for churches that share resources.
Digital giving strategies
On February 17 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, the focus will shift to enhancing digital giving during the Lent and Easter seasons. Participants will explore ways to maximize online donations, including promoting donation QR codes using templates on Canva. This discussion aims to empower churches to leverage digital giving effectively, ensuring that they can sustain their mission during this important period.
In an age where social media can play a pivotal role in outreach, understanding how to utilize these platforms effectively is crucial. On February 26 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, a webinar will provide tips on maximizing social media engagement during Lent and Easter. Participants will gain insights from members of the Church of England’s social media team, learning how to creatively share content online while aligning with the ‘Draw Near’ theme.
These webinars not only provide practical tools but also foster a community of learning among church leaders and members, allowing for collaboration and sharing of best practices in digital communication.
On-demand learning opportunities
For those who may not be able to attend live sessions, there are also numerous on-demand webinars available. Topics range from cultivating wellbeing in digital communications to practical sessions on video editing for church platforms. These resources ensure that churches can continually learn and adapt to the digital world at their own pace.
Several informative sessions are lined up in the coming weeks, offering valuable insights into different aspects of digital communication. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:0
