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Welcome to the Digital Labs blog. Here you'll find resources and advice on design, photography, social media strategy and more. Aimed specifically at those running social and web projects in churches.

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  1. A couple decorating a Christmas tree

    Show your church is ready to welcome this Christmas: Join in on social media

    18/11/2022

    Encourage Christmas visitors to your church with this easy, engaging social media content idea. Share a picture of your church before and after adding Christmas decorations, with a welcoming message.

    3 min read
  2. Computer screen shows Christmas event listings

    Add and tag your Christmas services on AChurchNearYou.com

    17/11/2022

    Millions of people will use A Church Near You this December - and 80% visitors to the site are there for the first time. List and tag your Advent and Christmas services and events on A Church Near You this Christmas – all for free.

    3 min read
  3. The logo for the Follow the Star: The Great Invitation campaign on an iPhone screen

    Christmas graphic design tips: Using the Follow the Star logo effectively

    01/11/2022

    Christmas graphic design tips: Using the Follow the Star logo effectively

    2 min read
  4. A laptop screen displaying the A Church Near You Resource Hub landing page

    Get ready for Christmas with free downloads from the Resource Hub

    31/10/2022

    Find out about what is available to download for free to help you invite your community to church this Advent and Christmas.

    3 min read
  5. Digital Labs thumbnail - woman speaking on phone

    Using audio at Christmas

    27/10/2022

    Make the most of the growth in appetite for audio content, with your own ‘audiograms’ this Advent and Christmas.

    3 min read
  6. Two women speaking, seated at a table

    The Great Invitation: Share your church’s experience and inspire others

    24/10/2022

    We would love to hear your tips and stories about inviting people to church, as part of our Christmas campaign, 'The Great Invitation'.

    2 min read
  7. Hands holding a mobile phone showing Facebook login screen

    How Facebook pages are changing: What churches need to know

    12/10/2022

    You may have seen a recent notification on your church's Facebook page about a ‘new pages experience’ coming soon. Find out what's changing.

    4 min read
  8. Get your digital channels ready for Christmas (1)

    Free download: Digital promo planner for your Christmas events

    04/10/2022

    Template for promoting your Christmas event through websites and social media.

    2 min read
  9. Can’t live stream your service or event Schedule a Premiere to reach more people with your video

    Can’t live stream your service or event? Schedule a Premiere to reach more people with your video

    07/09/2022

    Learn how to schedule a Premiere on YouTube, and what you can do on Facebook now that Facebook Premieres are no longer available.

    3 min read
  10. A laptop on a table next to vase of flowers. Screen shows the website AChurchNearYou.com.

    Acting on your feedback: Improvements to AChurchNearYou.com

    23/08/2022

    Based on editor feedback, we’ve made some improvements to AChurchNearYou.com. 

    1 min read