Description #
The Events module provides all the functionality needed to manage events, whether physical, virtual, or hybrid, with recurring schedules.
Module Integrations #
- Groups: Links group-related events, connecting community gatherings.
- Locations: Specifies event venues for campus-specific events.
- Ministries: Connects ministry-specific events to support outreach.
- Missions: Includes mission trip events to promote initiatives.
- People: Links attendees or organizers to member profiles.
- Podcasts: Records event-related episodes for audio content.
- Prayer: Associates event-specific prayers to encourage participation.
- Sermons: Connects event sermons to enhance worship experiences.
- Staff: Identifies event organizers, linking to staff profiles.
- Testimonies: Shares event-related stories to inspire community.
- What to Expect: Provides visitor information for events to aid engagement.
- Recommendations: Links event-related resources to promote activities.
Module Options #
Customize the Events module to control event display and scheduling.
- Navigate to Church Infinite > Website Settings > Modules > Events or Events > Options in the dashboard.
- Configure settings, such as:
- Display options (e.g., event summary length, calendar view).
- Recurrence settings (e.g., default patterns for repeating events).
- Save changes to apply settings across your website.
Content Management #
Events #
Description: Events are scheduled activities, such as worship services or community outreach, with details like location, timing, and media.
Adding:
- Go to Events > Add New in the dashboard.
- Enter a title (e.g., “Sunday Worship”) and description for the event.
- In the event details section:
- Select event categories to organize the event.
- Specify location:
- Physical Venue: Choose a venue (e.g., Main Campus).
- Online Venue: Select a platform (e.g., Zoom).
- Both: Combine physical and online venues.
- Set date and time:
- Start Date: Choose the event start date.
- End Date: Set the end date (if multi-day).
- All Day: Check for all-day events.
- Start Time: Enter the start time.
- End Time: Enter the end time.
- Configure repeating events (if applicable):
- Select a pattern (e.g., weekly, monthly).
- Specify specific dates or exceptions.
- Add a photo gallery for promotional or past event images.
- Upload a featured image for the event listing.
- Click “Publish” to display the event on the “Events” page under Get Involved.
Editing:
- Go to Events > All Events.
- Hover over the event and click “Edit”.
- Update the title, description, categories, location, date/time, recurrence, gallery, or image.
- Click “Update” to save changes.
Deleting:
- Go to Events > All Events.
- Hover over the event and click “Trash”.
- To permanently delete, go to Events > Trash, hover, and click “Delete Permanently”.
- Note: Deleted events cannot be recovered unless restored from a backup.
Scheduling Options: Enhance events with:
- Recurrence: Set repeating patterns (e.g., every Sunday).
- Photo Gallery: Upload images (e.g., 800x600px) for event promotion.
- Featured Image: Add an image for event listings.
Online Venues #
Description: Online Venues define virtual event platforms (e.g., Zoom, YouTube Live) for online or hybrid events.
Adding:
- Go to Events > Online Venues.
- Click “Add New Online Venue”.
- Enter the venue name (e.g., “Zoom Meeting”).
- Specify details:
- Broadcast Method: Select the platform type (e.g., video conference).
- Video URL: Provide the meeting link (e.g., Zoom URL).
- Access Details: Add instructions (e.g., meeting ID, password).
- Save to add the venue.
Editing:
- Go to Events > Online Venues.
- Hover over the venue and click “Edit”.
- Update the name, broadcast method, URL, or access details.
- Save changes.
Deleting:
- Go to Events > Online Venues.
- Hover over the venue and click “Delete”.
- Confirm deletion.
- Note: Deleting a venue removes it from associated events, but events remain published.
Venue Details: Customize online venues:
- Access Instructions: Provide clear steps for attendees to join (e.g., “Enter meeting ID: 123”).
- Platform: Support platforms like Zoom, YouTube Live, or custom links.
Physical Venues #
Description: Physical Venues define locations for in-person events (e.g., church campuses).
Adding:
- Go to Events > Physical Venues.
- Click “Add New Physical Venue”.
- Enter the venue name (e.g., “Main Campus”).
- Add details:
- Address: Provide the full address (e.g., “123 Faith St, City”).
- Website: Include a venue website URL, if applicable.
- Phone: Add a contact number.
- Featured Image: Upload an image (e.g., 800x600px).
- Save to add the venue.
Editing:
- Go to Events > Physical Venues.
- Hover over the venue and click “Edit”.
- Update the name, address, website, phone, or image.
- Save changes.
Deleting:
- Go to Events > Physical Venues.
- Hover over the venue and click “Delete”.
- Confirm deletion.
- Note: Deleting a venue removes it from associated events, but events remain published.
Venue Details: Customize physical venues:
- Address: Ensure accuracy for attendee navigation.
- Image: Use a venue photo to enhance event listings.
Event Categories #
Description: Event Categories group events by type or purpose (e.g., Worship, Outreach).
Adding:
- Go to Events > Event Categories.
- Click “Add New Event Category”.
- Enter the category name (e.g., “Worship”).
- Save to add.
Editing:
- Go to Events > Event Categories.
- Hover over the category and click “Edit”.
- Update the name.
- Save changes.
Deleting:
- Go to Events > Event Categories.
- Hover over the category and click “Delete”.
- Confirm deletion.
- Note: Deleting a category removes it from associated events, but events remain published.
Categorization: Organize events effectively:
- Use categories to filter events (e.g., “Community Service”).
- Assign multiple categories to an event for flexible display.