Church Communications Policy (2002)

GRACE CHURCH

Communications Policies

Bulletin and PowerPoint Information: Requests for information to be included in the Weekly Bulletin or PowerPoint should be submitted using the promotion request form no later than noon on the Friday for the following week’s bulletin (nine days ahead of publication). All requests for bulletin announcements will go through the pastoral staff meeting on Mondays prior to the requested publication Sunday. It is the church’s practice to begin promoting events only three Sundays in advance of an activity.

Flyers/Inserts: It is the policy of Grace Church not to accept flyers/inserts for the Weekly Bulletin from outside organizations (announcements are acceptable). The number of inserts for the Weekly Bulletin is limited. Requests for flyers/inserts need to be submitted at least two weeks prior to the Sunday of publication. Submission of a draft flyer/insert does not mean it will automatically be published. All submissions must be approved by the pastoral staff.

Pulpit Announcements: Requests for pulpit announcements must be submitted to Kathy Jatho ([email protected]) in writing no later than noon on the Tuesday preceding the Sunday of the anticipated announcements. Pulpit time is given only to items of church-wide interest and of the highest priority.

Internal Communications: There are separate boxes for each of the church’s staff members in the church office. Please use these for the internal/staff routing of information or requests.

Posters: All posters placed on church property must be approved and initialed by a member of the pastoral staff prior to placement. Any posters not approved and initialed by a pastoral staff member can be taken down and discarded.

Sign-up Tables in the Atrium: Requests for tables in the Atrium must be made through the church office. A Facilities Request Form should be used.