Communication
Telegram for your
Telegram for your
whole church.
Reach everyone and get replies back — instant, interactive, two-way messaging, built right in to TimelyChurch.
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Broadcasts
Broadcast what matters, in ten categories.
- Ten broadcast types — one toggle each. Announcements, events, birthdays, anniversaries, sermons, service reminders, prayer requests, form submissions, and more — each category is individually configurable so members receive only what's relevant to them.
- Rich messages, not plain text. Attach photos, include buttons, and link directly to events or forms — Telegram delivers media that flat text channels cannot.
- One place to configure everything. All broadcast categories are managed from the same integrations panel — no separate apps, no external dashboards, no extra subscriptions.
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Serving Confirmations
Volunteers reply Yes, No, or Snooze — right inside their schedule.
- Two-way confirmations, not one-way blasts. When a volunteer is scheduled, TimelyChurch sends a Telegram message with inline buttons. They tap once — their response is recorded immediately in the team schedule.
- See who's confirmed at a glance. The teams view shows confirmed, declined, and pending slots so coordinators can fill gaps before Sunday — without chasing anyone down.
- No app to install for volunteers. Telegram works on every phone. Volunteers already have it, or they can install it in seconds — there's nothing church-specific to download or sign up for.
Digests
Scheduled digests keep your congregation in the loop — automatically.
- Daily or weekly — your choice. Set a morning digest, a Sunday-eve service preview, or a Friday recap. TimelyChurch assembles upcoming events, birthdays, and announcements and sends them on schedule.
- Sent in your church's timezone. Configure once — delivery always lands at the right local time regardless of where your members or your server infrastructure are located.
- No manual effort after setup. Once you configure the digest cadence, it runs itself. New events and birthdays added to TimelyChurch appear in the next digest automatically.
app.timelychurch.com/settings/church?tab=integrations
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Privacy & Opt-in
Members link in seconds — privacy first, always opt-in.
- One tap to connect. Each member receives a unique link that ties their Telegram account to their TimelyChurch profile. No phone numbers shared, no admin lookup needed.
- Sensitive categories off by default. Birthday and anniversary broadcasts are disabled until each member turns them on — personal milestone data stays private unless the member opts in explicitly.
- Members stay in control. Anyone can disconnect their Telegram at any time from their profile — no admin intervention required, and their data remains in TimelyChurch untouched.
Why Telegram
Why churches love Telegram.
- Free to send — every message, every time. Telegram messages cost nothing, whether you send to 10 or 1,000 members, daily or weekly — no per-message fees.
- Richer content — photos, links, buttons. Share service slides, event images, or giving links inline — not just plain text. Telegram delivers it all.
- Two-way — not just outbound. Volunteers can tap a button to confirm or decline. Members can start a conversation. Telegram turns a broadcast channel into a genuine dialogue.
- Connect your bot in about 30 seconds. Create a bot via @BotFather, paste the token into TimelyChurch, and you're live. No developer needed, no carrier approval, no waiting period.
app.timelychurch.com/settings/church?tab=integrations
What you get with Telegram
- ✓ Free forever
- ✓ Photos, links, buttons
- ✓ Two-way replies
- ✓ Live in ~30 seconds
Everything your church needs, in one place.
Telegram messaging is one part of a complete platform — see how it connects with the rest of TimelyChurch.
People
Member records behind every message.
Teams & Scheduling
Confirmations flow back into the schedule.
Events
Events auto-appear in Telegram digests.
Email & Communication
Complement Telegram with email campaigns.
Getting your team connected is automatic
The hardest part of any messaging tool is adoption. TimelyChurch handles it for you.
Connect-invite onboarding
- Team members automatically receive a personal invite to link their Telegram — one tap and they’re connected.
- Not connected yet? TimelyChurch quietly nudges them — no admin chasing required.
- Available in your members’ language — invites go out in English, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, or German.
Leader tools, right in the chat
Team leaders manage Sunday without opening a laptop:
/myteamSee your roster and who’s serving this week./openslotsSee unfilled positions and offer them to eligible teammates./nudgeSend a friendly reminder to anyone who hasn’t confirmed.
“TimelyChurch was easy to set up, integrate with Telegram, and get my team up and running from day one. The TimelyChurch team is very receptive to feedback and constantly seek ways to improve their platform and the user experience.”
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