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Free downloads for churches
Created by Elliot Crippen, Digital Enabler for Yorkshire North and East Methodist District.
Graphics: This page contains 100+ social media templates that have been designed to work for local Methodist Churches mostly using photography by Elliot. The hope is that the options offered here are suitable for a range of UK contexts, and provide something that is a bit more traditional, but ultimately feels “Methodist-y” – with Methodist colours and branding. (note – designed for use online and not optimised for printing)
Photography Bank: Scroll down to find the link to the Photography Bank containing 200 high-quality photographs taken by Elliot in Methodist Churches around Yorkshire at a range of events including worship, craft groups, coffee mornings, and youth events.
Vertical Video: Templates you can use as Reels, YouTube shorts, or on TikTok – using Methodist footage captured by Elliot, and some animations / moving graphics designed by Elliot. Over 20 background videos that are 10-15 seconds and you can add your own text or logos over the top.
Digital Spirituality: Access to some of the creative “online church” projects that Elliot has been experimenting with in his role as Digital Pioneer. These include a range of content that Elliot has created for social media – not for publicity, but as outreach and online conversation starters for those who are spiritual but not religious. Download Elliot’s series of five 60 sec all-age “short films”, or his series of digital animations using illustrations of technology to talk about wellbeing, hope, and faith.
You can click on an image to view it in full and right-click to download, or you can access and download all graphics and photos via the GoogleDrive button.
Need help designing?
Design and Branding: a practical guide and suggestions (pdf)
Best practices for Methodist Churches written in 2022 by Elliot Crippen
Vertical Video (Reels) Templates
To succeed on social media these days you need to be using video, and all the platforms are prioritising vertical video. For those who don’t know how to film their own smartphone footage at church (or need some inspiration) – here are 35 templates to use, just add your own text or logos.
High-Quality Methodist Photographs
Find 200 high-quality photographs by Elliot taken in Methodist Church buildings and at events and services around the District on his travels. Plus many from his local Starbeck Methodist Church. These are all GDPR-compliant as they don’t contain identifiable faces of people.
Social Media Graphics
100+ graphics to use on Facebook to promote your church events and activities to your local community. Parts of the design are intentionally left empty to allow you to add your own details or logo. If you need anything customising, do get in touch. These are just some examples, find the full set using the GoogleDrive button below.
Blank Templates
Blank backgrounds you can import into Canva or another application to add your own text.
Digital Spirituality - Elliot's Pionneering Projects
Access to some of the creative “online church” projects that Elliot has been experimenting with in his role as Digital Pioneer. These include a range of content that Elliot has created for social media – not for publicity, but as outreach and online conversation starters for those who are spiritual but not religious. Download Elliot’s series of five 60 sec all-age “short films”, or his series of digital animations using illustrations of technology to talk about wellbeing, hope, and faith. Find out more about Elliot’s Digital Pioneering Initiatives
Elliot Crippen - Digital Enabler
Elliot has been working for Yorkshire North and East District since 2018 and has built up extensive experience in designing graphics for a Methodist context and in a Methodist style. It’s a fine line between looking modern / professional, and keeping the authenticity of what our churches are actually like in person. Elliot is a budding amateur photographer and enjoys creating videos and experimenting with creativity.
Contact Elliot: digital@yorkshirenemethodist.org
Signposting other options
Here you’ll find other websites that offer downloadable social media graphics and other templates (mostly American)
Canva Church Templates
Church Motion Graphics
Church Media Drop
Ministry Designs
Lightstock
