Easter Invite Toolkit

Easter is always awesome - but it’s SO much more fun with friends & neighbors!

3 Simple Steps Inviting People to Easter

  1. Think about who you can invite to Easter.

  2. Pray and ask God to give you boldness and confidence to follow through.   

  3. Invite them using the resources below!

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Digital invites to share on social media    

  • Scripts to guide you in recording a selfie-style invitation on your phone    

  • Templates to text and email to your friends, family, neighbors and coworkers

Social Media

Download these social media images to share on your social profiles like Instagram and Facebook. Add a caption and tag your friends!

Smartphone/Mobile device:

  1. Tap and hold an image below and select "Download" or "Save Photo"

  2. Find the image on your device and tap ‘Share’

PC/Mac:

  • Click the image to open and then select ‘Download’ or "Save Photo"

  • Open your social network in your web browser

  • Add the image to your social post

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Email/Text Template

Use these text-message templates below to invite your friends and family by email or text. Copy and paste into your phone or computer for easy sharing. Feel free to attach a digital invitation photo as well!

Personal “I miss you” invitation

Hey! I’ve been thinking about you lately and realized I miss seeing you. I wanted to invite you to come sit with me for Easter at Coffee Creek Church on April 5. I’m planning to go to the (9:30 AM or 11 AM) service. It’s about an hour long and always a really meaningful morning. Want to join me?

Simple service-time invite

Easter at Coffee Creek is coming up on April 5, and we’ve got services at 9:30 and 11 AM. I’m going to (service time). Want to come sit with me? It’s a relaxed, one-hour service and a great Sunday to check things out.

Encouragement + invitation

Hey — you’ve been on my mind this week, and I wanted to invite you and your family to Easter at Coffee Creek Church on April 5. The music is always great, the message is hopeful, and the service is just about an hour long. We’re planning to attend the (9:30 AM or 11 AM) service. You’re welcome to sit with us if you’d like.

Family-focused invitation

Hey _____! We were talking recently about doing more meaningful things together as a family, and I thought about Easter coming up. Coffee Creek Church is having Easter services on April 5 at 9:30 and 11 AM, and I think you and your family would really enjoy it. The service is about an hour long. We’re going to the (service time) service. It would be fun to sit together if you’re free!

Tips for Inviting Friends

1. Be Yourself

Don’t overthink it! Use words that feel natural to how you usually talk.

2. Think of Other Circles of People

Invite people from communities you’re involved in outside of church, like:

  • Teams at work

  • Neighbors

  • Interest-based groups

  • Group text threads

  • Family chat threads

3. Consider Both In-Person or Online

Some ways you can invite people (including virtually) include:

  • During a hangout or conversation

  • Text or call

  • Email

  • Social media DM or message

  • Share Coffee Creek social media posts (@coffeecreek on Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

  • Post on social media news feeds, groups, or stories

4. Identify a Need

Think about a specific issue the person may be looking for answers about or struggling with, and speak to that.

A Note on Responses

If they accept, that’s great! If you’re available, sit with them during the Sunday message at the same time as the person you invited. Then check in with them afterward on their thoughts.

If they decline, don’t feel bad! Continue to invest in them and invite them back! They’re not rejecting you, church, or God. Maybe they’re just busy! Or it’s a tough weekend. Or they’re not ready yet. Don’t give up on them!