Easter Toolkit

Invite Friends to Experience Easter

Though we can’t meet as usual, we can still gather online this Easter to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and the hope we have in him! In fact, God can use this time for people who may not attend in a church building to experience our services online. Here are some ways you can reach out and invite someone, digitally.

4 Steps to Invite People to Easter

Think and pray about who you can invite to Easter
Identify the best way you can get the message out
Access the related resources below
Share them online!

Easter Invite Toolkit

Inside, you’ll find:

Digital invites to share on social media
Scripts to guide you recording a selfie-style invitation on your phone
Templates to text and email to your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers

Social Media Images

Download these social media images to share on your social profiles. Add a caption and tag your friends. Include the service time of when you’ll be watching and be sure to follow up with them afterwards to hear about their experience

Facebook or Instagram

Instagram Stories

Email/Text Invite

Use these text templates below to invite your friends and family by email or text. Copy and paste into your phone or computer for easy sharing, or write your own! Hopefully these examples give you ideas of how to reach out.

Text Option 1
Easter at Eastminster is still happening! Check out the times @ eastminster.org/easter. Let me know which service you will be watching, I’d love to join you online!

Text Option 2
You and your family have been in my prayers this week! I hope you’re feeling God’s peace during this time. I also want to invite you to Easter at Eastminster! We have 3 services online that I think you and your family would love. Let me know if there’s a time that works for your family and we can watch together, virtually!

Email Sample
Hi____,

I have been praying for you this week! I miss seeing you at [work, the gym, small group, dog park…] and hope that you are staying safe and encouraged!

Eastminster Church is having three Easter services, online. I was so excited to hear that we will be celebrating together still, and want to invite you to join. My family and I will be watching the ____ service. Let me know if that works for you, or if there’s another time we can watch together. Check out more details at eastminster.org.

Thinking of you and hope to see you online!

Best,

[Your Name]

Nextdoor

Nextdoor is a mobile and desktop app that helps you connect with neighbors. If you’re part of your Nextdoor community, consider making a new post inviting your community to check out Eastminster online for Easter.

Sample post: Hey neighbors, just wanted to let you know that my church Eastminster is still doing Easter, just online if anyone is looking for a church! I know times are crazy right now and we all need a little extra encouragement. You can check out the options at eastminster.org. I’ll be attending the [time] service on [Facebook or eastminster.org] and would love to see you there! Hope you have a great Easter!

Selfie Videos

One personal way to reach out on social media is by posting a video inviting friends to Easter (this is especially great for Instagram stories, but it could be a Facebook or Instagram post as well). It doesn’t need to be long or elaborate – just authentic to you! Here are some ideas to get you started.

1. (sitting in your living room) “Hey friends! Easter is still happening this year—and I’ll be celebrating right here! Will you join me at Eastminster Church online? Check out service times at eastminster.org and let me know when you’ll be watching!”
2. “Easter is this week! This week! I can’t wait to celebrate the hope of Jesus, especially at a time like this. Join me online for service at eastminster.org”
3. “Hi friends! I am so excited to celebrate the good news that Jesus is alive. Especially in the midst of so much uncertainty and pain. I’m watching Easter service online this weekend, can you join me? All the details are at eastminster.org—let’s watch together!”