THe Smart Parish

REsourcing Parishes to Thrive in the Digital WOrld

  • Clear, Practical Guidance – Understand AI without technical jargon. Each issue breaks down complex AI concepts into easy-to-follow insights tailored for churches.

  • Real-World Use Cases – Learn from Anglican churches already using AI to enhance their ministry, from automating administrative workflows to improving sermon research and digital outreach.

  • Curated Tools & Resources – Discover AI-powered applications that can help streamline church operations, save time, and enhance engagement.

Smarter Visuals in Seconds (No Design Skills Needed!)
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Smarter Visuals in Seconds (No Design Skills Needed!)

Have you ever wished you could turn your church’s plans, rosters, or project notes into a clear visual in seconds? I recently discovered Napkin AI. It’s an awesome tool that turns text into diagrams, flowcharts, timelines and more.

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Use ChatGPT for Event Planning
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Use ChatGPT for Event Planning

Organising parish events like camps, retreats, and fundraisers can be a joyful but overwhelming task. With ChatGPT, your parish team can simplify planning, reduce stress, and free up time for what matters most: building community.

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Use ChatGPT to bring Handwritten Notes to Life
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Use ChatGPT to bring Handwritten Notes to Life

Picture this: You've jotted down notes during a parish meeting, but when you revisit them later, they look more like an ancient script than a to-do list. Snap a photo of your notes and upload them to ChatGPT. Then, ask ChatGPT to summarize the key points, suggest follow-up actions, or even draft a tidy report for you!

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Dictate Text with AI
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Dictate Text with AI

Whether you need to jot down a sermon idea, a memo, or meeting notes, dictation could be the perfect solution for you! And with AI tools like ChatGPT, you can take those spoken words and turn them into polished, structured text in no time.

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Get Smarter with Meeting minutes
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Get Smarter with Meeting minutes

Learn to use AI recording and transcription software to automatically record your meetings. After the meeting, get an email with a meeting summary and transcription.

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A New Tool for Ministry
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A New Tool for Ministry

At its core, Generative AI is a tool that creates content—whether that’s text, images, music, or even video—based on the instructions (or “prompts”) you give it.

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How to Prompt and Get great Results
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How to Prompt and Get great Results

A prompt is simply the instruction you give an AI tool. It can be a question, a request, or a set of guidelines. The more detailed and specific your prompt, the better the AI’s response.

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Join the Smart Parish Community

Be part of a growing network of Anglican leaders who are embracing AI to serve their communities more effectively. The Smart Parish is a movement toward thoughtful, ethical, and impactful technology use in the church.

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