Welcome to the Templates & Graphics page, designed to provide resources to help your church communicate effectively and professionally. Here, you’ll find a selection of customisable templates, social media graphics, and promotional materials to use for events, services, and outreach initiatives.
These resources are available for all parishes and schools within the Diocese of Manchester, and they aim to support your mission in spreading the word and engaging with your local community. Whether you are promoting a service, special event, or campaign, we have the tools to help make your communications stand out.
Available Templates & Graphics
1. Event Posters and Flyers
Ideal for promoting events like services, community gatherings, or fundraisers. These templates are fully editable and can be customised with your church’s information, dates, and details.
You can access and customise these templates on Canva HERE
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2. Social Media Graphics
Social media is an excellent way to share updates with your congregation and wider community. We’ve created graphics designed specifically for various platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. These include inspirational quotes, announcements, and event promotions that can easily be adapted to suit your needs.
You can access our several templates on Canva HERE
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3. Pew Card Template
Use these templates to create beautiful, easy-to-read order sheets for your church services. Whether it’s a regular Sunday service or a special event, these templates will help keep your congregation informed.
You can access our easily editable Pew Card template HERE
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Photos Usage and Resources
Head over to our FlickR page if you're looking for photos to populate your templates.
Resolution Matters – When preparing print material, try to use high-resolution images (3000px+) for the best results. You can download original high resolution photos from our Flickr.
Optimised for Web – Website images should be compressed (around 2000px wide) to balance quality and page speed.
Social Media Sizing – Platforms like Facebook and Instagram work best with 1200x630px (landscape) or 1080x1080px (square) images.
Avoid Overcompression – Save images as JPEG for photos, PNG for graphics, and use WebP where possible for faster loading.
Video / Film Advice and Resources
Resolution & Format – Shoot in 1080p (Full HD) or 4K for the best quality. Export as MP4 (H.264) for compatibility.
Aspect Ratios – Use 16:9 (landscape) for YouTube & websites, and 9:16 (portrait) for Instagram Reels & TikTok.
File Size & Uploading – Keep videos under 500MB for web use. Use WeTransfer or Google Drive for large files.
Video Templates – We have a folder featuring various intro/outro clips, lower thirds, and overlays to keep your videos visually consistent. Access HERE
Music & Copyright – Please remember to use royalty-free music, or request approved tracks from the Diocese media team.
How to Use the Templates
Choose Your Template
Browse the selection of templates and graphics above and select the one that best suits your needs.
Customise the Template
Using the provided editable files, personalise the template with your church's details, dates, and images. You can use a free editing tool or software such as Canva, Microsoft Word, or Adobe InDesign. If you're using Canva, our templates have a number of image placeholders designed to work with the templates we have prepared. You can upload and drag images into these placeholders as seen below:
Download and Share
Once your template is ready, simply download the finished version and share it with your community! Whether online via social media or printed* and displayed in your church, the resources are designed to be versatile and easy to use.
Downloading for Print (PDF) - With Bleed
For printed material, you can use Canva to produce a print-ready version of your design. When saving on Canva, head up to 'Share' and select the option to 'Download' your file. You will then be prompted with a number of options, including settings such as file type, image size, and the pages you want to export. From the 'File Type' list, select the PDF Print option, which will allow you to export your document with crop marks and bleed, which are often a required by printing companies to ensure the document prints accurately. You can see a preview of the process in the animation below
Adding Bleed to your Canva Document
When printing with bleed, please ensure that the graphic is larger than the canvas itself. Bleed is when there is additional 'media' or 'material' for the printers to trim off so that the final product doesn't include any edges. An example can be seen in the GIF below. If you're struggling, please contact the comms team for support.
Need Further Assistance?
If you need help with customising any templates or have any questions, please get in touch with the communications team:
- Gemma Gardiner, Communications Manager
Email: gemmagardiner@manchester.anglican.org
- James Newman, Digital Content Lead
Email: jamesnewman@manchester.anglican.org
- Catherine Ingham, Communications Officer / Copywriter
Email: catherineingham@manchester.anglican.org