Events
Overview
The Events module lets you create, manage, and track church events — from Sunday services and conferences to weddings, funerals, outreach programmes, and youth activities. Members can register for events, and you can track attendance and guest details.
Go to Events in the sidebar.
Screenshot
📸 [Screenshot: Events page showing upcoming event cards with dates, locations, and registration counts]
Event Types
Service · Meeting · Conference · Retreat · Outreach · Training · Wedding · Funeral · Dedication · Baptism · Youth · Children · Prayer · Fellowship · Other
Creating an Event
- Go to Events → click + Create Event
- Fill in:
Required: Title, Start Date
Optional but recommended:
- Event Type
- Description
- Location and Address
- Start Time / End Time
- Capacity (for registration-limited events)
- Registration Required — toggle on if people need to register in advance
- Organiser — assign a staff member
- Branch — for multi-branch churches
- Click Save
Event Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Draft | Not yet visible/active |
| Published | Live and visible |
| Cancelled | Event has been called off |
| Completed | Event has taken place |
Event Registrations
If Registration Required is enabled:
Registering a Member
- Open the event → click + Register
- Search for the member by name → click Register
Registering a Guest
- Open the event → click + Register Guest
- Enter their name, phone, and email → click Register
Registration Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Registered | Confirmed to attend |
| Attended | Marked as present on the day |
| Cancelled | Cancelled their registration |
Screenshot
📸 [Screenshot: Event detail page showing registrations list with status badges]
Permissions
| Action | Required Role |
|---|---|
| View events | Staff, Pastor, Admin, Super Admin |
| Create & edit events | Admin, Super Admin |
| Delete events | Admin, Super Admin |
| Register members/guests | Staff, Admin, Super Admin |
Tips
- ✅ Always set a location — it helps members plan
- ✅ Use Registration Required for capacity-limited events (retreats, weddings)
- ✅ Mark events as Completed after they happen — keeps your upcoming list clean
- ✅ Broadcast a reminder the day before via Messages → Broadcasts