Can you feel it in the air?
The days are longer. The kids are stir crazy. And the calendar is about to explode there is so much going on. You guessed it, it’s summer time! For many churches, this is a great time to slow down and build opportunities for intentional connections. Think family barbecues, outdoor activities, movie nights, and more.
Here are 10 fun ideas to celebrate summer at your church:
1. Church BBQ
Grab a bunch of burgers and hotdogs and grill out on a Saturday afternoon or after church on Sunday. Ask your people to invite friends and neighbors and bring their favorite side. This type of event helps your church reach new people and connect with each other in a friendly and fun environment.
2. Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible school is a great way to celebrate summer and get families plugged into your church. VBS programs are a perfect way to engage kids on their summer breaks and help them grow in their relationship with Jesus.
3. Outdoor Worship Night
Host an outdoor worship night in your church parking lot or back yard and invite neighbors to join. Use a projector to project worship lyrics on a screen and give out snacks and ice cream to make it a family friendly event. Singing worship songs outside as a community is a great way to build relationships and be a light to your community.
4. Social Media Posts
Social media posts are a great way to get your church excited about summer events and invite your community to a VBS program, movie night, or picnic. Use engaging social media posts and stories to help people get to know your church. Posting a social post about a summer event from the CMG Social library will help get the word out in your community.
5. Camping Trip
Host a father and son camping trip, a church camping trip, or a backyard tent extravaganza. Help your people connect with God’s creation and each other and build lasting relationships. Outings like this can be a great community building experience.
6. Mini Movies
Mini movies are a great way to kick off the summer. These videos are a great addition to your church service or event. Here are two popular mini movies church leaders love to use for the summer:
7. Summer Slide Templates
Slide templates are a great way to capture attention and get people excited about summer church events. Each slide template uses bright colors and summer imagery to generate excitement. Check out the CMG summer slide templates and launch your summer events the right way.
8. Countdown Timers
Using summer-themed countdown timers is a great way to help your people and guests know when service is starting. The vibrant colors are fun and help keep your church engaged this summer.
9. Family Olympics
Host a family olympics themed event where each family competes. You can play summer games like water balloon toss, relay races, and cornhole. This is a great way to get people excited about summer time and to connect in a fun way.
10. Outdoor Movie Night
Set up a projector outside and play a family friendly movie for your church community. Encourage your people to invite their friends and family. Give out popcorn and soda and set up comfortable seating to make it an inviting environment for guests.
CMG Has Everything You Need For Summer ☀️
Looking for more summer ideas? Check out Church Motion Graphics’ large collection of summer backgrounds, countdown videos, slide templates, social media graphics, mini movies, and more. With over 300+ visuals to choose from, you’ll find exactly what you need to enhance summer engagement.
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