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Event Calendar

Set Up Event Calendars

A SPoC must complete a one-time initial setup in order to use the Event Calendar.
  1. If you plan to use the Event Calendar for registration, provide us with login/transaction keys and we will update your Portal.
  2. Decide whether you want Events assigned to a default congregation to display on the Event Calendar regardless of the selected Congregation. To do so, go to Administration > Configuration Settings and update the following Configuration Setting: GlobalCongregationID.
  3. If you plan to use the Event Calendar for registration, go to Administration > Configuration Settings and update the following Configuration Settings.
    • PaymentsFromEmail: the email address registration receipts send from.
    • PaymentsEmailSubject: the subject line of registration receipts.
    • RegisteredParticipationStatusID: the Participation Status ID assigned to an individual when they register for an event.
    • FreeAmountText: the text that replaces the dollar amount if there is no cost associated with the Event registration.
  4. Use the Portal Admin page for the Configuration Settings to take effect immediately.
  5. Ensure the appropriate Congregations display in the drop-down for filtering purposes. To do so, go to to Church Structure > Congregations, and edit the Congregations to set the Available Online field to Yes.
  6. Ensure the appropriate Ministries display in the drop-down for filtering purposes. To do so, go to Church Structure > Ministries, and edit the Ministries to set the Available Online field to Yes.
  7. If you plan to use the Event Calendar for registration, go to the Portal Web Config file on the server and update the following settings as needed.
    • Enable eChecks: allows users to pay for Event registration via eCheck (depends on whether your Authorize.Net account allows this option).
    • "Show Summary" Value: "Show Summary" is the default value, but you can change it if needed.
  8. If you plan to use the Event Calendar for registration, make sure your Event Registration email template is set up as needed.
  9. Place the navigation link to the Event Calendar (event_calendar.aspx) in the appropriate place on your Portal skin. If needed, you can also place the link on the church website.
  10. If you plan to use the Event Calendar for registration, familiarize yourself (and your users, as appropriate) with Products. A Product is a required item for registration to be live.
  11. Set up your Event Approval Process as needed.
  12. Email Support if you want any of these settings double-checked.
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Last updated: July 12, 2024