Welcome to the guide
This guide takes you through everything you need to know about Churchnet — from deciding whether it's right for your church, through to setting up and maintaining your site over the long term.
Follow it in order if you're new, or dip into any section as reference. Each section starts with a clear summary of what it covers.
If you have a question that isn't answered here, get in touch — Adrian is always happy to help directly.
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Your journey — step by step
Consider Your Options
Understand what's available — from free platforms to bespoke solutions — and where Churchnet fits.
Start Your Free Trial
90 days, all features, no card required. How to get your trial site up and running.
Gather Your Content
A checklist of everything you need — photos, text, people, services — before you start building.
Setting Up Your Site
A step-by-step walkthrough of the setup process, from first login to a published site.
Maintaining Your Site
How to keep things fresh — news, events, subscribers, documents, and people.
Advanced Features
Booking systems, group email, safeguarding, service rotas, and more.