Question 1

Is church event management free with ChurchRaise?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Core calendar, registration, check-in, and attendance tools are free with a ChurchRaise account, no monthly platform fee for those core event tools. Create your first event without a credit card.

Question 2

What kinds of church events can we organise?

Accepted Answer

From weekly services and small groups to VBS, youth nights, fundraisers, conferences, weddings, and room bookings. ChurchRaise covers the gatherings churches run every week and the one-off specials. Recurring series and one-time events live on the same calendar.

Question 3

Can people register without an account or app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. People register from a normal web link on their phone, no ChurchRaise account and no app download required for registrants. Share the event page or your public event hub and they can sign up in a few taps.

Question 4

Can we offer free and paid events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use free RSVPs when you only need a headcount, or optional ticketing-style signups when an event needs a fee. Registration and payment stay tied to the same event so your team isn’t reconciling a separate checkout tool.

Question 5

Can families register together?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Families can sign up together so parents aren’t filling out a separate form for every person. Check-in also supports household members (including kids ministry flows) so attendance stays connected to the family, not scattered names.

Question 6

Can we collect information during registration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Add the questions you need during signup (dietary needs, t-shirt size, notes, and other details) so attendee information lands with the registration instead of in a follow-up email thread.

Question 7

Can we limit places and manage a waiting list?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Set a capacity so you can see when places are taken. Manage cancellations from your registrant list and follow up as spots open, so overflow isn’t tracked in a separate spreadsheet.

Question 8

Can we set up recurring events?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Create events that repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or on a custom schedule. Set up a series once and future instances are generated automatically, so regular meetings and services don’t require duplicate setup.

Question 9

Can we send confirmations and reminders?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Send confirmation and reminder emails to registrants so people have the details they need. Keep the event page current (time, room, and notes) so reminders point to accurate information.

Question 10

Can we share events on our existing website?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Share your public event hub or individual event links on your existing website, in email, or on social media. You don’t have to rebuild your site first, one link showcases upcoming services, meetings, and activities.

Question 11

Do events connect to our bulletin and church calendar?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Feature events in your digital bulletin with signup links, keep them on the church calendar, and sync with Google Calendar or Outlook both ways. Toggle which events appear on your public event hub so the congregation sees what’s coming.

Question 12

Can we organise volunteers for an event?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use ChurchRaise volunteer tools alongside events to recruit and schedule people for roles (setup, greeters, tech, and more) so day-of coverage isn’t stuck in a group chat.

Question 13

Can we check people in and record attendance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Run fast, mobile-friendly check-in for services, kids ministry, and events. ChurchRaise tracks attendance in real time, and check-in data syncs with each person’s profile so you see engagement at a glance.

Question 14

Do registrations connect to our people records?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Registrations and attendance connect to contacts in ChurchRaise, so who’s coming and who showed up lives on the person’s profile, not only in an event spreadsheet.

Question 15

What happens when someone cancels or needs a refund?

Accepted Answer

Your team can update or remove registrations when someone cancels. For paid events, refunds are handled through your payment flow so the registration and payment stay linked, rather than reconciling a separate checkout tool.

Question 16

Can we use events without switching all our church software?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can use events and calendar tools on their own, sync with Google or Outlook, and add people, bulletins, or giving later if you want, without migrating your full stack first.

Question 17

Can events be private or invitation-only?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Keep events off the public hub when they should stay internal, or limit registration so only the people you invite can sign up. Public events can still appear on your event hub when you choose to show them.

Question 18

Can we offer different ticket types or family pricing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Use ticketing-style signups with pricing that fits how you sell the event, including options that work for individuals or families. Free RSVPs and paid tickets can live on the same event workflow.

Question 19

Can attendees change their registration details?

Accepted Answer

Your team can update registration details from the event’s registrant list. Share the event link so people can reach you when plans change, and keep the public page current so everyone sees the latest time and location.

Question 20

Can we assign rooms and avoid booking conflicts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Facilities booking helps you assign rooms and spot scheduling conflicts before two ministries claim the same space. Keep room details on the event so teams and attendees know where to go.

Question 21

Who can access sensitive registration information?

Accepted Answer

Access follows your ChurchRaise team permissions. Registration and attendee details stay with the people who need them for the event, not on a shared spreadsheet anyone can open.

Question 22

Can we export attendee lists or print a check-in sheet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Export attendee lists to CSV for name badges, check-in sheets, and day-of logistics. Search and filter registrants so the list you print matches who you’re expecting.

Church event management

Bring people together without all the back-and-forth.

How ChurchRaise helps

Publish once. Share everywhere.

Sign up without an app

One flow for RSVPs and fees

Know what’s full, and who still wants in

Roles that don’t live in a group chat

One link with current details

Check-in that stays with the person

One calendar for the whole church week

Everything you need for church events

Recurring events that keep going

Month, week, day, and agenda views

Registration, check-in, and attendance

A public event hub

Keep Google and Outlook in sync

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