Church Website Update Tips for Summer
A summer church website update helps you stay visible, welcoming, and ministry-ready—even as schedules change. Just six simple updates can refresh your homepage, communicate clearly, and keep engagement high—all with minimal time and effort.
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Summer is a unique ministry season. Families are on vacation, kids are out of school, and your once-packed ministry calendar suddenly feels lighter. Sunday attendance may fluctuate, small groups may pause, and regular programming might take a break—but that doesn’t mean your ministry stops. In fact, your church website becomes even more essential.
Think about the digital visitors who stop by your site midweek to check service times or look for your latest sermon. Or the young family who’s new in town and exploring churches online. If your homepage still has Easter banners and outdated announcements, they’re not getting the full picture of your church’s heart and activity.
A stale or neglected website can send the wrong message. It communicates disconnection instead of engagement. Missed opportunities for outreach, confusion around schedules, or outdated images can quietly impact how people view your church. That’s why a summer church website update is more than a cosmetic fix—it’s a frontline ministry tool that can help you optimize your church’s online presence during a crucial season.
So let’s dive into six summer updates you can make right now to boost engagement, welcome new guests, and keep your church website a vibrant reflection of your ministry.
1. Highlight Your Summer Sermon Series
Summer is a great time to showcase the heart and voice of your church through your sermon series. While attendance may dip, your website becomes the go-to place for members and guests to stay connected with your teaching. Highlighting your current sermon theme gives your homepage fresh energy and keeps digital engagement strong.
People may be gone on Sunday—but they’re still browsing your homepage.
Update your homepage with a banner that highlights your current sermon series. Use titles that capture curiosity and align with the summer season.
With ChurchSpring’s Church Website Builder, simply upload a new background image, edit the text block, and link it to your sermon archive or live stream.
Homepage ideas include:
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A short video teaser from your pastor introducing the series
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A downloadable sermon guide or small group questions
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A custom button linking directly to your media library
Pro Tip: Create a mini-series landing page where members and guests can explore the theme, watch past messages, and share it with friends.
2. Update Seasonal Hours and Service Times
Confused visitors rarely become returning guests. That’s why updating your seasonal hours is one of the simplest yet most important changes you can make. Clear, visible service and event times build trust with guests and help your regular attenders adjust to any seasonal shifts.
Summer often brings slight schedule changes—whether it’s an earlier service, outdoor gathering, or paused midweek activities.
Clearly list these updates in multiple spots:
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Homepage banner or callout box
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Service times page
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Event calendar block
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Footer or contact section
Examples to include:
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“Summer Worship at 9:30 AM – Indoors + A/C!”
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“No Wednesday Night Service: We’ll resume in September”
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“Join us for a family cookout after service on July 14”
Don’t forget to sync this info with social media, your app, and your Google Business profile.
3. Link to Local Events and Outreach
Your community is active in the summer—and your church should be visible as part of it. Whether you’re hosting or partnering with events, your website should become a digital hub for what’s happening. This not only informs your members but also invites your broader community to participate.
Your church doesn’t stop ministering in the summer—it just shifts gears.
Make sure your homepage reflects upcoming events like:
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VBS registration
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4th of July picnic
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Youth group retreat
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Local missions or food drives
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Block parties or water games
With ChurchSpring’s Events Feature, each event gets its own page featuring all the key info: time, location, description, and registration (if needed).
Add clear CTAs like:
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“Sign up for Summer Serve Day!”
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“Register your child for VBS—Spots Filling Fast!”
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“Bring a friend to Family Fun Night—Free snow cones!”
This is a great way to make a church website reflect your real-world ministry.
4. Add a “What to Expect” Section for Summer Guests
First-time visitors often look online before they ever walk through your doors. A “What to Expect” section specifically tailored for the summer can eliminate guesswork and anxiety for newcomers and it’s one of the highest-impact updates you can make for outreach.
Summer brings new guests—from visiting families to people moving into your area. Help them feel confident before they arrive.
Create a brief “What to Expect This Summer” section that answers key questions:
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What should I wear? (Casual is okay!)
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Is there AC? Is it outdoors?
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Are kids’ ministries open?
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Will there be refreshments?
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Is there a guest welcome table?
Use large headings, icons, and friendly language. This also helps implement accessibility features in a church website for better clarity.
You can even include:
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A downloadable map or welcome brochure
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A quick welcome video from your pastor
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A quote from a recent guest
Bonus: Add a prominent “Plan Your Visit” button that links here from your homepage.
5. Refresh Homepage Photos & Graphics
Your homepage is your digital welcome mat. Outdated photos can make your site feel forgotten, while fresh summer visuals communicate that your church is active, joyful, and ready to welcome guests. This is one of the fastest and most visible updates you can make.
Visuals set the tone. Summer is all about light, warmth, and movement. Update your homepage images to reflect:
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Outdoor baptisms
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Kids playing at VBS
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Smiling volunteers at a picnic
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Youth worship under the stars
Avoid generic stock photos. Use real images from your church. Not only does it feel authentic—it shows guests what they can expect.
ChurchSpring’s free media library makes it easy to upload and switch images. You can preview updates live before publishing.
A picture really is worth 1,000 words—and it’s one of the fastest ways to make your website feel alive.
“Editing the pages and inserting images are easy to do. Most of all, posting our church videos from YouTube is quick and has no difficulty. Live-streaming features are easy to use. Lastly, the customer service is great and helpful.”
Tom L., Pillars of Faith Tabernacle
6. Add a Clickable Summer Calendar
Church life doesn’t stop in the summer—it simply becomes more spontaneous. With camps, BBQs, small groups, and schedule changes, having one easy-to-access calendar helps your congregation stay informed and involved. Think of it as your church’s summer dashboard.
Don’t let anyone say, “I didn’t know that was happening!”
Add a summer-specific calendar to your site that includes:
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Youth events
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Small group meetups
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Staff retreats
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Holiday schedule changes
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Any breaks in regular programming
Make each date clickable, linking to more info or a registration page. ChurchSpring’s visual blocks make this easy to create and maintain.
Even better, church volunteers can be in charge of updating your website—just assign and train a volunteer to manage the calendar weekly.
Simple Church Website Tools for Maximum Impact
You don’t need to overhaul your entire website to stay current—just focus on what matters most this season.
These six updates are quick, strategic, and perfect for summer momentum. Whether you want to welcome new guests, feature events, or just freshen up your design, ChurchSpring gives you cost-effective website solutions to make it happen.
And you don’t need to code or call an expert. It’s all built to work for you.
“ChurchSpring has been such a blessing to our ministry! Our website is easy to navigate, visually appealing, and current! We appreciate all the updated features as well. We know ChurchSpring is working to keep us relevant!”
Madeline C., Fellowship Bible Church
Make the Most of Summer—With Less Stress
Summer doesn’t have to mean silence. In fact, it’s one of the best times to connect with your congregation digitally. While your members may be at the lake or on a family road trip, your website can continue to serve, invite, and inform.
By making just a few targeted updates—like promoting your sermon series, simplifying guest info, or highlighting events—you can keep your digital front door open and active. These updates aren’t about complexity—they’re about clarity and connection.
ChurchSpring’s Church Website Builder empowers you to do all this in minutes, not hours. Whether you’re updating images, adding a new landing page, or tweaking your calendar, it’s built for non-tech users who want professional results.
The end result? A site that feels fresh, helpful, and truly reflective of your ministry—even during the slowest weeks of the year.
Ready to refresh your website for summer? Start your free 7-day trial or join our next demo webinar to see why churches are calling ChurchSpring the best Christian website hosting option for growing ministries.
