A Simple Tool That Helps Your Church Reach More People
Many of our parishes faithfully create posters, website notices, and Sunday announcements when planning an event. These are all important—but one of the most effective tools is often overlooked:
A Facebook Event.
Creating a Facebook Event for your parish gathering—whether it’s a special service, fundraiser, concert, bazaar, youth night, or community meal—is one of the easiest ways to reach beyond your congregation and into the wider community.
Why it matters for parishes:
- Facebook automatically shows the event to friends of anyone who marks “Interested” or “Going.”
- Parishioners can personally invite others with a single click.
- Events stay visible longer than regular posts.
- They provide reminders that help people remember to attend.
- They expand your reach far beyond your own followers.
Even small parishes can see a significant increase in visibility and attendance simply by using this tool.
To help make this easier, we’ve prepared a simple 2-page “How to Invite People to a Facebook Event” guide that you can download and share with parish volunteers, wardens, choir members, and anyone who wants to help spread the word.
This is for all parishes—large or small.
If your church is hosting an event, consider creating a Facebook Event and inviting your community with ease and efficiency.
If you would like help creating one for your parish, the Communications Office is here to support you:
📧 communications@dioceseofalgoma.com