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Online Church Service Program Template
Need a church service program template? Choose this editable order of worship layout, add your sermon title, scripture readings, hymn titles, and service details, then export a print-ready PDF for Sunday.
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Best uses for this church service program template
- 1
Sunday morning worship program
The standard weekly use — include the full order of worship: prelude, call to worship, hymns, scripture, sermon, offering, and benediction.
- 2
Christmas Eve candlelight service
Create a special service program for a Christmas Eve service with candle-lighting ritual, scripture reading, carols, and benediction.
- 3
Easter Sunday service
Design an Easter program that celebrates the resurrection with seasonal scripture, special music, and a celebratory order of service.
- 4
Church anniversary or milestone service
Mark a significant anniversary with a formal service program that includes historical highlights and recognition of long-serving members.
- 5
Baptism or confirmation service
Create a program for a baptism or confirmation service with the names of those being confirmed and the full order of the ceremony.
- 6
Community or ecumenical worship
Design a program for a joint worship service, community prayer gathering, or ecumenical event with multiple congregations.
- 7
Revival or conference program
Produce a multi-session program for a revival, conference, or special series that covers the schedule, speakers, and themes.
Online Church Service Program Template
Edit in your browser. Export a clean PDF. No Publisher install.
What you can edit
- Church name
- Service date
- Sermon title
- Scripture readings
- Hymn titles
- Order of service
- Officiant
- Announcements
- Closing benediction
What to include in a church service program
A complete order of worship typically includes: a prelude or opening music; a call to worship or invocation; one or more scripture readings; congregational hymns; the sermon title and text reference; the offering; prayers; and a closing benediction or recessional. Some churches also include a visitor welcome section, announcements, or a pastoral letter. All of these elements are fully editable in the template.
How is a service program different from a bulletin?
A church bulletin and a service program are closely related but differ in emphasis. A bulletin typically includes both the order of service AND announcements, events, and weekly news. A service program focuses primarily on the order of worship itself — the sequence, scripture, music, and sermon details — and is more commonly used for special or formal services where the liturgical flow is the priority.
Related service program templates
Click any template to open it in the editor — customize, then export a print-ready PDF.
How to customize this service program
- 1Choose a layout. Browse the church templates and pick a layout that fits your bulletin style — single column, two-column, or half-sheet.
- 2Edit your service details. Click any text field to type in your church name, pastor, sermon title, scripture, and order of worship.
- 3Add announcements and events. Replace the placeholder announcement text with your weekly news, upcoming events, and contact details.
- 4Preview before exporting. Check every page in the preview — confirm the date, order of service, and all text are correct.
- 5Export a print-ready PDF. Download a print-ready PDF sized for your copier. Print as many copies as you need for Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
What is a church service program?+
A church service program (also called an order of service or worship guide) is a printed bulletin that gives attendees the sequence and details of the worship service — scripture readings, hymn numbers, sermon title, prayer times, and the closing benediction.
How is this different from a regular church bulletin?+
A church bulletin typically includes the order of service plus weekly announcements and news. A service program focuses on the liturgical order itself and is often used for special services — Easter, Christmas, anniversaries — where the order of worship is the primary content.
Can I include hymn lyrics?+
You can type hymn titles and scripture references into the template. Do not include full copyrighted hymn lyrics — list the hymn title and number instead, and refer congregants to the church hymnal or projection screen for the full text.
Can I use this for a formal occasion like an ordination or installation?+
Yes. The layout is well suited for formal services — ordinations, installations, dedications, and milestones. Update the section headings and order of events to match the specific ceremony.
What size does the service program print at?+
Most service programs are Letter size (8.5×11 in), printed flat or folded in half to create a four-panel bulletin booklet.
Is this affiliated with Microsoft?+
No. Publish Media Software is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft Corporation. 'Microsoft Publisher' is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.