Create events for a group to attend.

In addition to regular meetings, groups often hold other gatherings such as parties, picnics, etc., that might occur one time or are recurring events.

Note: When you create an event, it is automatically added to the master calendar. Click here for more information.

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1. In the top-left corner, click your ministry hub then Realm. Then click Groups > All Groups.
2. Locate the group and open its page.
3. Click the Events tab, click Add an Event, then select Group Meeting.
   Note: If you select Registration Event from the drop-down menu, this event will become a registration event.
4. Complete the fields. Fields with a red asterisk are required.
   1. Optional: After you've entered information into the Description text box, you can click to use the writing assistant.
5. Select Make this the group's primary event to make this a primary event that displays in congregants searches.
6. If you have already created custom calendars, you can add the event to an existing calendar. Click the Add to Calendar(s) drop-down menu and select each calendar.
   Note:

   • If you create an event with a group that is a part of one or more calendars, the event will automatically be added to these calendars.
   • You will see the calendar names the event was automatically added to in an info box below the Add to Calendar(s) drop-down menu. If you select additional calendars from the list, they will also display in the info box.
   • You can't remove these associated calendars through the event add or edit, and the calendar names will be grayed out in the Add to Calendar(s) drop-down list.
   • You can remove the event from a calendar by going to the calendar and removing it there.
7. For recurring events, enter a start and end time, and then select a frequency from the Repeats menu. For events that will recur into the indefinite future, select No End Date.
8. If the event provides childcare, you can indicate this by selecting Childcare provided.
9. Select the event's location. If you are hosting the event online, enter the meeting URL or information in the Online Meeting Link text box.
10. To add an image to the event, click +Add a photo for this event, then select your image file. To remove the image, click and select Delete Photo. You can add a new image if you need to.
11. To edit the event image, hover your mouse over the image, then click . Use the left scroll bar to rotate the image and the right scroll bar to resize the image. Then click Apply.
12. If you select Allow simple RSVP in the Signups section, members can indicate if they are coming to this event with a simple yes/no.
13. To allow registrants to bring items for an RSVP event, click + Add item to bring, then enter the item's name and number of items you need.
14. If you want to enable mobile check-in for this event, select the type of mobile check-in the event will use.
15. Click Save Event.
16. Choose whether to share the event on the newsfeed. Select if you want to enable comments on the post or notify group members. You can share immediately, or share it later from the group events list.