Here is a wide range of templates you can use and adapt for your parish church. These include some resources from churches and parishes across the diocese, as well as materials from past events, Christmas and Easter campaigns, and much more, designed by the Diocese Communications team, all ready for you to edit and make your own!
These are Canva template links which you can open, customise, and make your own. We strongly encourage you to personalise them so they reflect your church’s identity and branding before you start using them.
Templates Library:
(More coming soon….)
Christmas Templates :
- Christmas : Lets Celebrate together – Templates : ALL
- Christmas : Watch for the Light Templates – ALL
Easter Templates :
Outreach Templates :
All Purpose Templates :
- Church Banner Ideas – Templates (3mx1m)
- What’s on poster – template link
- Generic Rolling slides template link
- Generic Flyer Templates
Event Templates :
- Kids Club Templates : Little Fishes – ALL
- Create : A Church Craft Evening Template : ALL
- Youth Night – Templates : ALL
Social Media Templates :
- This is Our Church – Instagram Idea Template
- This Month @ [Church Name] – Instagram Idea Template
- ‘Your weekly plans @ [Church name]’ Instagram Post Idea
- Meet the team Instagram Post Idea
- Meet the team Instagram Post Idea.2
Top Tips for Customising Your Templates:
1. Use Your Church’s Brand Colours
Change the colours within the template to match your church’s branding. This helps create a consistent and recognisable look across all your communications.
2. Upload Your Church Logo
Add your church logo so that people can clearly identify the resource as coming from your church.
3. Create Your Own QR Code
Most templates include a QR code that can easily be replaced with one for your church.
4. Update the Fonts
Change the fonts to match those used in your church’s branding. Consistent typography helps create a more professional and cohesive appearance.
A Final Reminder : These templates are designed to give you a head start, but the most effective resources are those that feel uniquely connected to your church and community. Take a little time to personalise them, and they’ll become a valuable tool for promoting your events, services, and ministry.
External web links:
- 15% off printed.com
- Church of England Digital Labs
- How to get Canva Pro for free
- Parish Resources for PCCs / APCMs
Training:
Canva Training – An interactive training session
Instagram training for churches : Youtube Videos
Facebook traning for churches : Youtube Videos