https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/Regular blogs exploring the online world for churches.enThu, 23 Apr 2026 10:31:44 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/microsoft-publisher-is-being-retired-here-is-what-we-suggest-instead/Microsoft is retiring Publisher in October 2026. If your church or circuit uses it to produce orders of service, newsletters, posters or flyers, you will need something else in place before then.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/microsoft-publisher-is-being-retired-here-is-what-we-suggest-instead/https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/ai-justice-and-creation-care-an-update-from-the-ai-working-group/23 September 2025 saw the Methodist Church’s Artificial Intelligence Working Group meet at Methodist Church House to explore how AI intersects with the care for creation, justice, and missionFri, 03 Oct 2025 08:42:00 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/ai-justice-and-creation-care-an-update-from-the-ai-working-group/https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/creating-a-social-media-policy-for-your-church/We encourage all churches who use social media, whether they are registered as a charity themselves or not, to create and maintain a social media policy to ensure best practice is being followed.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:33:00 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/creating-a-social-media-policy-for-your-church/https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/how-to-set-up-your-churchs-google-business-profile/A Google Business Profile is the free listing that pops up on Google Search and Google Maps whenever someone searches for a place.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:10:00 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/how-to-set-up-your-churchs-google-business-profile/https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/embracing-ai-with-care-and-caution-interim-guidance-for-methodist-churches/Fri, 28 Feb 2025 10:18:00 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/embracing-ai-with-care-and-caution-interim-guidance-for-methodist-churches/https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/running-social-media-campaigns-over-advent-and-christmas/This guide will walk you through the steps of running successful organic and paid social media campaigns, helping you promote your church's activities and connect with new audiences.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:53:22 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/running-social-media-campaigns-over-advent-and-christmas/https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/how-to-access-affinity-applications-with-your-canva-nonprofits--account/Canva and Affinity have teamed up to offer free access to Affinity’s professional design tools for verified Canva for Nonprofits users.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 09:17:00 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/how-to-access-affinity-applications-with-your-canva-nonprofits--account/https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/how-your-church-can-apply-for-a-free-canva-pro-account/Canva offers a free Pro account for eligible non-profits, including churches. With Canva Pro, you get unlimited access to templates, stock media, the Magic Resize feature, and much more.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:44:00 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/how-your-church-can-apply-for-a-free-canva-pro-account/https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/understanding-church-copyright-licences/Navigating copyright requirements in a church setting can be challenging, but it's crucial to ensure your church activities remain compliant. Here’s a friendly guide to help you understand the different types of licences your church might need.Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:26:00 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/understanding-church-copyright-licences/https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/an-introduction-to-social-media-for-churches/The world has become increasingly connected through technology, and social media is at the forefront of this digital revolution. While churches have traditionally relied on word of mouth and local community outreach, embracing social media can open new doors for reaching and connecting with people in your local area.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:27:00 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/an-introduction-to-social-media-for-churches/https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/facebook-for-churches-creating-a-page-and-attracting-followers/Facebook is one of the most widely used social media platforms globally, making it an excellent place for your church to establish a presence. In this post, we'll discuss how to create a Facebook Page for your church and attract followers.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:44:00 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/facebook-for-churches-creating-a-page-and-attracting-followers/https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/facebook-for-churches-best-practices-for-engaging-your-audience/Now that you've created a Facebook page for your church and attracted followers, it's time to focus on engaging your audience. In this post, we'll cover some best practices for fostering a sense of community on your church's Facebook page.Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:40:00 +0000https://www.methodist.org.uk/for-churches/digital-church/digital-training-blog/facebook-for-churches-best-practices-for-engaging-your-audience/