A church notice board that welcomes everyone who walks in
For a visitor, the notice board is often the first thing they read. A clear welcome, the times of services and groups, and who to talk to tell them they are expected and where to begin.
Church notice boards
A church notice board works best with a short welcome for visitors, this week's services and events, regular groups with days and times, who to contact, and news and fundraising. Divide it with A4 headers on 250 gsm card, put notices for the week at eye level, date every notice and clear out old ones every week.
Last reviewed 3 October 2026
What a church notice board usually has
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A welcome for visitors
A few warm lines saying who is welcome, what to expect and where toilets, refreshments and step-free access are. Many visitors arrive unsure, and this answers their first questions.
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This week's services and events
Days, times and any change from the usual pattern, at the centre of the board. Regulars check for changes; visitors check whether there is something for them.
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Groups and activities
Toddler group, choir, youth group, coffee morning, food bank collection, lunch club: what, when, where and who to ask. Many people come first to a group rather than a service.
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Who to contact
The minister or leader, the office, the safeguarding contact and hall bookings, with how to reach them. Use the contact details the church has agreed to share publicly.
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Fundraising and news
The roof appeal, the cake sale, the charity of the month and thank yous. Show progress on an appeal so people can see their giving at work.
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Event signs and cake sale labels
A sign for the door on fair days, and labels with names, prices and allergens for the cake table after the service.
Sizes for a church board
| Piece | Size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Section headers | A4 strip, about 7 cm tall | Divides welcome, this week, groups and news |
| Welcome notice | A4 (21 × 29.7 cm) | Readable by someone pausing in the entrance |
| Service and event times | A4 or A3 (29.7 × 42 cm) | A3 if it is the main item on the board |
| Group cards | A6 (10.5 × 14.8 cm) | One per group, easy to replace when times change |
| Cake sale labels | About 7 × 5 cm | Folds in front of a plate or a tin |
| Event door sign | A3 | Read from the path or the car park |
Free printables for a church
Headers for the notice board, signs for events and fair days, and price labels for the cake sale after the service.
Church notice board headers
Printable church notice board headers: a Welcome banner in navy 15 cm capitals and outlined headers for services, notices, prayer requests and rotas.
OpenEvent sign maker
Make a big printable sign for a wedding, party or event: your words as large as they fit, an optional arrow, on A4, A3 or as a folded table tent.
OpenCake sale price labels
Printable cake sale and bake sale price labels: ten pastel 70 by 38 mm labels for brownies, flapjack, cupcakes and more. Change the prices, free PDF.
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Questions people ask
What should go on a church notice board?
A welcome for visitors, service and event times, regular groups, who to contact, and news and fundraising. Keep the most time-sensitive information in the middle at eye level and date every notice.
How do you make a church notice board welcoming to newcomers?
Start with a short welcome in plain language, avoid unexplained abbreviations and in-house names for groups, say what to expect and who to talk to, and mention step-free access and toilets.
Can community groups put notices on a church board?
Many churches welcome local community notices. Decide a simple policy on what you will accept and how long notices stay up, and let one person approve them.
Should the safeguarding contact be on the notice board?
Many churches and faith communities display their safeguarding contact, following the guidance of their denomination or organisation. Check your own policy for exactly what to show.
How often should a church notice board be updated?
Weekly for the service and events section, and whenever a group changes. A regular slot, such as after the main weekly service, keeps it from drifting out of date.