When good intentions end in chaos – a fictional example
Imagine the fictional St. Mary’s congregation. The annual Commencement Sunday is just around the corner – and like every year, there is much to be organized. The church council arranges the stalls and program, the youth group provides music and games, parents bake cakes and the choir prepares for the big performance. In addition, many volunteers have signed up to be divided among various tasks.
Communication goes through a variety of channels: separate WhatsApp groups, emails, announcements in the display case and verbal agreements after the service. The result?
There are twice as many helpers at the grill as needed, no one knows who will provide the refreshments, the youth band arrives late because the time was changed, and tables are missing for the booths.
Does this look familiar to you?
In many church communities, organization is a real challenge. Appointments, groups and tasks are difficult to coordinate – especially when so many committed people are participating.
This is exactly where Socie offers a solution.
An app as unique as your municipality
Socie allows church communities to create their own app – fully tailored to their needs. Administrators design the layout in the municipality’s style, choose appropriate colors and modules, and determine which functions are used.
Within the app, subgroups can be created for different task areas:
youth, choir, elder circle, church council or the organization team for the next church feast.
Everything remains clear and all important groups are visible at a glance.
Example:
The youth group shares its next outing in its own group, the choir members receive the new rehearsal times and the church council receives the meeting documents – all in one place.
Communication that truly connects
Whether it’s a church service, choir rehearsal or a church celebration – with Socie, everyone keeps an easy overview. The timeline allows congregation members to communicate directly with each other: messages, photos and reactions are visible in one central place, without having to search through various platforms.
Example:
For the Christmas party, the organizing team is creating a poll: Who helps with set-up? Who will bring soup and sandwiches? Automatic reminders ensure that no one forgets their commitment. That way the preparation is relaxed – and we can all enjoy Christmas together.
Appointments, services, meetings – everything conveniently together
With the event module, everyone involved keeps track of their appointments: church services, Bible circles, choir rehearsals or meetings. A shared calendar clearly shows what is scheduled. Members can subscribe or unsubscribe directly – and in case of changes, they immediately receive a push notification.
Example:
Pastor Schneider spontaneously reschedules the monthly communal meal after the morning service because there are too many sick people. Via Socie, the change is immediately communicated to all members of the congregation. All who have a task at this meal know what is expected of them for next time.
Experiencing community – including digitally
Socie is more than an organizational tool. It strengthens the sense of belonging within your congregation.
The photo album allows members to share special moments – from a successful commencement Sunday to confirmation or the Christmas concert.
In addition, the app allows recordings of sermons or church services to be made available to members who are less mobile or stay home due to illness. Thus, everyone can actively experience the community, read responses and feel connected. Not only via smartphone, but also via web browser!
Example:
A church member who is home sick opens the app in the evening, looks at the photos of the choir and listens to the recording of the service. Thanks to reactions and shared impressions, it feels: I still belong.
Socie – easy to use, for all generations
The app is intentionally uncluttered and intuitively designed so that any church member can use it – even the elderly or those less experienced with technology.
Appointments, groups, photos or sermons can be found quickly and all important information is in one overview.
Example:
Mrs. Schneider, 78, can no longer get around well and often stays home. With Socie, she can listen back to sermons via her tablet, view photos from the last Commencement Sunday and read comments. In this way, despite her limited mobility, she still feels connected to her church.
Digital collection: easy donation via Socie
With Socie, the collection of donations for the congregation becomes easier and more modern.
The integrated crowdfunding tool allows the municipality to raise money for projects, renovations or special events – completely digitally.
Members immediately see what actions are running, can donate via their smartphone or tablet, and track project progress in real time.
Example:
To renovate the organ, the church community is launching a digital fundraising campaign through Socie. Church members who attend services or listen back to the sermons at home can donate directly through the app and see how much has already been raised. Thus, the collection will be transparent, simple and understandable for everyone.
Digital proximity that connects
With Socie, your municipality becomes more digital, organized and connected.
Appointments, communications, photos and groups – everything is centralized in one place.
This way you create more overview, strengthen community and reduce organizational burden.
With Socie, many loose contacts become one vibrant, well-connected community.
