Our Top 8 Church Events You Should Show on Your Digital Signage

According to a study, 81% of the participants of the survey who attend religious services at least once or twice a month say they do so to become closer to God. What’s more, being a part of worship center events and active participation in a time of fellowship provides plenty of opportunities to connect with and develop relationships with others.

In addition to the standard online and in-person Sunday service, worship centers worldwide often host many other events. Digital signage for worship venues can be critical in ensuring these events run smoothly and elevating the experience at all upcoming events.

How to Use Digital Signage at Worship Center Events

Digital signage is highly versatile, and even so, when used in worship centers. Here is a rundown of the top five specific use cases for digital signs during various events.

• Wayfinding displays for visitors
• Displaying event schedules
• Recognizing event headliners such as pastors and music groups, as well as organizers and donors
• Live stream broadcast of the event
• Displaying scripture, song lyrics, and other presentations during the event

Not only does digital signage help to create a modern and engaging experience in worship venues, but it is also a cost saver. In fact, surveys into the return-on-investment potential show that worship venues that use digital signage have seen a 76% reduction in printing costs.

Types of Worship Center Events

In addition to the standard service held weekly, worship centers hold a wide range of events throughout the year. These events are usually in commemoration and celebration of one thing or the other and also to grow members’ faith.

However, the calendar of events will vary from one worship center to the next. That said, here are some common events you can look forward to.

1. New Year Services

The dawn of a New Year is always a great time for Christians to take part in thanksgiving service for the past year and pray for blessings for the year ahead. Therefore, many worship centers hold a Watch-Night service on New Year’s Eve to usher in the New Year.

For some, this is followed by a short service on the morning of the first day of the year. For instance, a sermon, music, showing Christian videos, and personal testimonies from the past year are some activities for a New Year’s service.

In addition to scriptural passages and song lyrics during the service, digital signage screens can be used to share presentations of what the church hopes its congregants will focus on in the coming year.

2. Weekday Prayer Meetings

Weekly prayer meetings, mainly held on Wednesdays and Friday nights, have been a staple for many churches through the ages. Historically, church members would form small groups, or prayer cells, organized according to, among other things, age and gender, and hold the prayers in a church member’s home. 

Today, most churches do it a little differently. Instead of these small groups, the whole family of church members meets together at the worship center for the prayer meetings. Some churches have just one prayer meeting, while others have several throughout the week. Indeed, these meetings help congregants feel even more connected to God throughout the week instead of just on Sunday morning.

3. Baptisms and Christenings

Baptism has been a characteristic of many religions throughout the ages. Churches have several baptism events throughout the year, allowing those getting baptized to declare their commitment to a new life in Jesus publicly. Therefore, young adults, older adults of all ages, and even kids from 6th grade to 12th grade can get baptized. 

Moreover, some denominations have infant baptisms, followed by christening and dedication. During this worship center event, parents of the infant or the guardian charged with childcare will make baptismal promises on behalf of the infant and commit to guiding them in the ways of the church. As the child gets older, they can start attending Sunday school. 

4. Revival Meetings

Revival meetings are special services organized by the church office to preach and inspire spiritual awakening. There are several reasons why churches hold revivals, and they will often involve seasoned preachers hosting the worship service. 

At the center of revival meetings is a deep Bible study and stirring people to lead a new life in Jesus Christ. For example, displaying Bible passages on the digital screens as the preachers lead the sermons will help everyone to follow along during the entirety of the service or event.

5. Pastoral Anniversaries

These worship church events are a celebration to acknowledge the pastors’ faithfulness and dedication to discipleship. Indeed, it is worth celebrating your pastor’s 25 years in church service, and digital signage screens will undoubtedly help make the event more colorful.

From sharing a live stream of the event to highlighting all the milestones your pastor has achieved in their years in ministry, you can use digital signs throughout your worship venue to liven up the event. For instance, a compilation video of people sharing their fondest memories of the pastor and how the pastor’s actions and words of encouragement over the years have impacted their life would be great for the video walls.

6. Easter Celebrations

Various churches take part in different Easter traditions to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. These include:

• Lent
• Palm Sunday
• Holy/Passion Week
• Maundy Thursday
• Good Friday
• Holy Saturday/Easter Eve
• Resurrection Sunday

For many churches, the celebration of this joyous holiday is never complete without a play or presentation to show the resurrection story. Digital screens throughout the worship center will ensure none of the congregants miss any of the action, however far they may be seated from the podium.

7. Saints Feast Days

Saint Feast Days are a catholic tradition designated to celebrate the lives of saints who lived throughout history. Most churches will observe these Saints Days by holding a mass and fellowshipping in the particular prayers associated with that saint, such as the Devotion to Sacred Heart for Saint Margaret Mary.

In addition to, or instead of the individual Saints Days, is the All-Saints Day. Also known as the All Hallows Day, this is one of the most significant features in the calendar of worship center events for various denominations. It is a celebration of all the saints, and the church can use digital signage screens throughout the worship center to highlight the life and deeds of each saint. 

8. Christmas Events

Many worship centers hold Christmas events to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, which is a great way to end the year. For many churches, Christmas day celebrations start with a midnight communion mass or service on Christmas Eve and a service on Christmas morning.

As a result, you can host a carol service in the weeks leading up to Christmas day. With the lyrics displayed across the digital signs, the congregation can share the Christmas story through a song. 

Digital Signage for All Events

Up to 52.95 of religious organizations use digital signage and projectors in their services to deliver the sermon. However, outside of sermon delivery, digital signs have many other applications and have quickly become a must-have for all worship center events. With proper content design and placement of the digital signage screens, you can have the best experience yet on all your upcoming events.