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Communications hub

Your space for the latest news, tools and resources you need to share the church’s good news.

Whether you’re here to find out more about our work, or a church secretary, a digital volunteer, or just starting out with social media, this page brings together everything we offer to support your communications — from how-to guides and digital tips to the latest stories from across the URC.

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Help and resources for your church communications

We’ve put together a full library of practical guides and toolkits to support your church’s communication — whether you’re sharing news on social media, launching a website, or sending out your first email newsletter, you should find support in these resources.

  • Livestreaming Your Church Service: A guide to setting up live streaming for your church services.

  • Recording and Broadcasting Worship: Tips for recording and broadcasting your worship services online.

  • Online and Contactless Giving: A guide to setting up online and contactless giving in your church.

  • Setting Up a Zoom Account: How to create and configure a Zoom account for church meetings and services.

  • Using Zoom Securely: Best practices for keeping your Zoom calls safe.

  • Zoom Etiquette: Guidelines for good behavior and professionalism during Zoom meetings and events.

  • Zoom Breakout Rooms: How to use Zoom’s breakout rooms for small group sessions during meetings or services.

  • Recording and Putting out a Podcast: A guide to setting up and recording podcasts for your church.

  • Setting Up Public Wi-Fi: A guide for creating a secure Wi-Fi network in your church with clear branding.

  • Using Facebook, YouTube and Zoom to record acts of worship: A guide to recording and broadcast acts of worship.

  • Using WhatsApp: A guide for using WhatsApp as a communication tool for your church.

  • Using Facebook: Tips for managing and engaging with your church's Facebook page.

  • Using X (Twitter): How to use X (Twitter) effectively for church outreach and engagement.

  • Using Instagram: Best practices for managing your church’s Instagram account.

  • Doing Online Differently: A creative guide to enhancing your church’s online presence with unique content.

  • URC Visual Identity Guide: A guide to help you follow the URC’s visual identity in your print and online materials.
  • Visual Identity Templates and Downloads: a range of downloads, resources and links associated with the URC visual identity.

  • Writing for the Web: A guide to help you write for the web and maximise the reach of your online content by improving your SEO

  • Church Crisis Communication: A guide to crisis communications for churches
  • Portraying Diversity: Guidelines for portraying diversity in your publications
  • Welcoming People with Disabilities: A guide to welcoming people with disabilities to your church or place of worship
  • Taking great photos in church: Advice and guidance on taking great photos in church
  • Getting to Grips with Copyright: A guide to help you understand a little more about copyright issues

 

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Contact the communications team

On this page you can find the contact details for the communications team including media, press office and out of hours support.

Other useful resources

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Guide to Self-Publishing

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Copyright and licensing

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