Design Tips
Find Easter Bulletins for Church that Celebrate the Resurrection
Easter Sunday is the most festive holiday on the church calendar. Christians worldwide gather to celebrate Jesus, our risen Savior, and the new life he offers. Easter joy abounds as people in full pews proclaim together, “He is risen indeed!” On Resurrection Sunday, your church might offer sunrise gatherings, Easter brunch, special music, and an…
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…
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…
What to Include in a Church Newsletter: Content Ideas for Publications
Church newsletters are vital communication tools that inform, inspire and engage the faith community. For newsletter editors, pastors and church administrators, crafting effective publications requires big-picture planning plus attention to detail. But what material belongs in a church newsletter? What content is appropriate and most helpful for readers? And what can you do if you…
Backpack Blessings + 1 Free Backpack Tag Template
As a new school year nears, your church and children’s ministry have valuable opportunities to connect with kids and families. One easy yet effective way to reach out to students in the congregation and community is with backpack blessing tags. Handing out a free, colorful backpack tag for back to school is a powerful reminder…
Designing a newsletter’s back page
The front page and back page of your church newsletter are prime real estate because those are the pages that most people see first. In magazines, the back cover is often the most expensive ad space. The back pages of many newsletters have a mailing panel on the top half and other information on the…
Designing Special Issue Newsletters
For most designers and editors, newsletter templates are a familiar, handy tool of the trade. As a church newsletter professional or volunteer, you likely already use a customized document for your publication’s front page, back page, left- and right-hand pages, calendar page, and so on. The same is probably true for your church bulletin and…
Free Printable 2024 Church Calendar
As the new year approaches, it’s time (no pun intended) to sit down and get your 2024 yearly calendar ready — both for your desk and for your congregation. With church staff and members alike, we’d all be lost without a 2024 monthly calendar. Christmas is an easy day to remember but when does Advent…
Sharing a Celebration of Life in Your Church Newsletter
Because congregations are essentially a family, church is an ideal place to observe people’s milestones and major life events. Personalized newsletter announcements accompanied by artwork and photos are a great way to honor a church member and to inform readers. Often the church newsletter has the privilege of sharing joyful occasions. Examples include births, baptisms, graduations, anniversaries and…
Achieve Quality Results on a Tight Budget
With USPS first-class mail prices on the rise again, church newsletter budgets that are already tiny — or nonexistent — are feeling the strain. Even if your church is pinching pennies, the newsletter still can stand out, thanks to many available low-cost options. Let’s explore money-saving tips for each production step. CREATION Tip 1: Find an inexpensive or free program. Thankfully, you…
