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How to Use Text Boxes and Rule Lines in Church Newsletters
Boxes and rule lines help church newsletter editors organize pages and layouts, guiding readers’ eyes to important announcements. But overuse of these design elements can lead to a cluttered look. And that can confuse the very people you’re trying to reach. When you experiment with tools to provide visual balance, keep the tools themselves in…
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How to Communicate Sensitive Church News with Grace and Clarity
Churches strive to be places of spiritual refuge, but they aren’t necessarily havens from bad news or hardships. Staff members and congregants are sinful human beings, which means churches sometimes face conflicts, struggles, and even crises. That’s why church leadership and newsletter editors need to know how to communicate sensitive church news with grace and…
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Best Fonts for Church Publications: Serif vs. Sans Serif and Where to Use Them
When it comes to designing effective and engaging church publications, one of the most important decisions you can make is which specific font to use. The right font sets the tone, enhances readability, and helps communicate your message clearly. You may have heard about serif and sans serif fonts—but what exactly are they, and which…
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Bring the Joy of Summer to Your Church Materials with a Fresh Color Palette
As summer arrives, many churches embrace a lighter, more joyful tone—both in spirit and in the materials they share. From bulletins and flyers to social media and slides, the colors you choose help convey your church’s message clearly and beautifully. Just like the seasons change, so should the colors we use in our church communications.…
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Designing Coordinating Materials for Your Church: A Guide to Consistent and Engaging Content
In the vibrant world of today’s digital and print media, establishing a unified and professional appearance across all your church branding materials is more than just a good practice—it’s essential for meaningful communication and deepening engagement. Whether it’s your church bulletin, church newsletter, website design, or the eye-catching graphics you use on social media, maintaining…
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Embracing the Season: Winter Color Palette Ideas for Church Newsletters
As winter unfolds, church members gather to share warmth, faith, and community. It’s a season filled with deep, reflective colors and soft, inviting hues that can beautifully transform church newsletters, worship slides, and bulletins. Choosing the right color palette for your church’s winter newsletters, bulletins, and worship slides is not just about aesthetics—it’s about conveying…
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