In this series of webinars, we look at different ways your church can use digital communications to keep connected with those who attend your services and events, as well as reaching out and caring for those in the local community around you.
Each topic above offers a range of webinars covering different subjects. All the webinars are free to attend and new topics are updated monthly.
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Christmas webinars
How to create a video for social media
Sharing a recorded message by video is an effective way to welcome, encourage and pray with your community online. In this free webinar, we’ll teach you how you can create a video to share on your church’s social media channels this Christmas.
Watch the recordingHow to use the theme At the heart of Christmas in your local community
Join this free, practical webinar to hear ideas and inspiration for using this year’s Christmas invitational resources in your local setting.
We’ll show you how to personalise the resources and share practical tips for using them effectively online and in print.
Watch the recordingGet your A Church Near You page ready for Christmas
The 72 hours before Christmas day is the busiest time of the year on A Church Near You as people look for local services and events to attend. Is your A Church Near You page ready to welcome and invite them into your community this year?
Join this live webinar to learn quick updates for your page to welcome your community online or onsite this Christmas.
Social media
Facebook pages for churches
Facebook is still the most popular social media network, and with more than 2.4 billion monthly active users (Facebook, 2019), it’s easy to see why churches are prioritising the platform. But, with so much competing for our attention, how can we reach our community? In this webinar, we’ll look at how you can do this and more.
Register hereKeeping connected with Facebook Groups
Digital tools can help us keep connected with our community mid-week, supporting bible studies, prayer groups, or to share some fun and make friends! Facebook groups are easy to set up and versatile. During this live demonstration, we'll show you how to use Facebook groups to support your mid-week communities online.
Register hereInstagram for beginners
Are you looking to reach your local community using Instagram in 2021? If you would like some help getting started, come along to this webinar where we will help you to create an account for your church, teach you how to post a photo or video, and give you ideas to try out this week.
Register hereVideo
Video presentation skills
Learn practical skills and tips from the Church of England Digital Team to help you feel confident for your next video recording.
Watch the recordingHow to create a video for social media
Sharing a recorded message by video is an effective way to welcome, encourage and pray with your community online. In this free webinar, we’ll teach you how you can create a video to share on your church’s social media channels this Christmas.
Watch the recordingUsing Zoom for interactive events and meetings
Zoom has become an essential tool for churches and looks set to stay as restrictions lift.
Come along to this one-hour webinar to learn how to get the most out of the platform, whether you are hosting a prayer meeting, interactive family session, or coffee morning.
Register hereWebsites
Get your A Church Near You page ready for Christmas
The 72 hours before Christmas day is the busiest time of the year on A Church Near You as people look for local services and events to attend. Is your A Church Near You page ready to welcome and invite them into your community this year?
Join this live webinar to learn quick updates for your page to welcome your community online or onsite this Christmas.
Make the most of your A Church Near You page
In this one-hour live demonstration, we'll take you through the steps to making the most of your A Church Near You page this year, ideal for new editors.
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