{"id":168386,"date":"2025-11-13T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constantcontact.com\/blog\/?p=168386"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:12:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T18:12:08","slug":"st-johns-arva-church-digital-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constantcontact.com\/blog\/st-johns-arva-church-digital-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"How St. John\u2019s Arva Church Went Digital with Constant Contact and Strengthened Its Community in the Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just north of London, Ontario, in the small village of Arva, stands <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stjohnsarva.com\/\">St. John&rsquo;s Arva Church<\/a>, an Anglican parish that has long been a cornerstone of its community. Once surrounded by farmland, Arva has gradually evolved into a community of long-time residents and city families seeking a quieter life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like many small churches, St. John&rsquo;s faced the challenge: how to stay connected and relevant in a digital world. Attendance was becoming less regular, and the congregation&rsquo;s communication methods &mdash; mostly printed bulletins and mailed letters &mdash; were becoming costly and unsustainable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Melanie Prosser, Administrator at St. John&rsquo;s and a marketing professional with a background in graphic design, the answer was clear: it was time to move from print to digital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;I suggested that instead of just waiting for people to show up, we send the bulletin out (via email) on Thursdays with a message each week about upcoming events.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-modern-solution-for-an-ageing-congregation\">A modern solution for an ageing congregation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St John&rsquo;s began using Constant Contact about two and a half years ago. What started as a simple digital bulletin has evolved into a central communication hub that helps the church stay in touch with members near and far.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;We use it for our weekly bulletin, and we also use it for special announcements,&rdquo; Melanie explains. &ldquo;We have several events, and I use it for that as well. Anything I need to email, I use Constant Contact.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"508\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constantcontact.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-12.40.09-PM.png?w=600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constantcontact.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-12.40.09-PM.png 746w, https:\/\/www.constantcontact.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-12.40.09-PM.png?resize=300,254 300w, https:\/\/www.constantcontact.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-12.40.09-PM.png?resize=600,508 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A bulletin from St. John&rsquo;s Arva.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the small size of the congregation St. John&rsquo;s now has a list that includes not only local parishioners, but also former members who have moved away and still want to stay connected.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;People who move away still want to stay in touch with what&rsquo;s going on in the church,&rdquo; Melanie says. &ldquo;So I&rsquo;ve created several different lists and then people can choose which lists they want to be on.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results are impressive: St. John&rsquo;s emails consistently achieve open rates around 77%, which is 31% above the industry average. Engagement is just as impressive. The church enjoys a 21% click rate, 15% higher than typical benchmarks, and a notable click-to-open rate of 21%.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connection-that-reaches-beyond-the-village\">Connection that reaches beyond the village<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Melanie, those digital connections have become a lifeline for community spirit. One active family that moved to Calgary often sends notes saying, &ldquo;We just love hearing what&rsquo;s going on. Thank you &mdash; keep sending them,&rdquo; which motivates her to keep even former congregation members up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the church recently opened its new St. John&rsquo;s Caf&eacute; (a collaboration with a local restaurant to serve the community and raise funds), Constant Contact helped get the word out quickly and effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;Several people wrote back and said, &lsquo;That&rsquo;s a great idea!&rsquo;&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-building-confidence-and-embracing-change\">Building confidence and embracing change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While some long-time members were hesitant about moving to digital communications, Melanie used the positive feedback she received to help build confidence in the new approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;I was able to say these are the responses we&rsquo;re getting from far and wide.&rsquo; So they&rsquo;re seeing we&rsquo;re working hard to keep the church open. It&rsquo;s like a little positive peer pressure.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This feedback loop has created a stronger, more resilient sense of community. People have come to expect the Thursday bulletin and look forward to it each week, she says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;We&rsquo;re slowly training people to look for upcoming events, and I also have a little section once in a while I call &lsquo;Administration.&rsquo; If I have to get a message across, people look for it every Thursday, so it&rsquo;s good.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-professional-tools-for-a-personal-mission\">Professional tools for a personal mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Melanie, Constant Contact isn&rsquo;t just convenience; it helps create professional, visually engaging messages that reflect the care and creativity behind every church initiative.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;The templates are easy to use and the branding&rsquo;s there,&rdquo; she says. &ldquo;It really saves me time.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With her graphic design and photography background, she appreciates the flexibility to include the church&rsquo;s own images, giving each message a personal touch. And when questions arise, she knows help is just a call away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;When I want to learn how to do something or figure out how to do something, I find that [Constant Contact&rsquo;s] customer service is fantastic.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"508\" width=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constantcontact.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/St-Johns-Arva-email.png?w=600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constantcontact.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/St-Johns-Arva-email.png 748w, https:\/\/www.constantcontact.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/St-Johns-Arva-email.png?resize=300,254 300w, https:\/\/www.constantcontact.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/St-Johns-Arva-email.png?resize=600,508 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Email updates keep the congregation in the know about upcoming events.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inspiring-others-to-go-digital\">Inspiring others to go digital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As St. John&rsquo;s became more confident in its digital communications, other congregations began to take notice. One local parish approached Melanie for guidance, looking to move beyond paper newsletters. Drawing on her experience, she created a simple template to help them get started<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;Now on Constant Contact, too!&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melanie says the ease of setting up templates and using Constant Contact&rsquo;s Brand Kit made the process simple to share with others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve used it for so long that it&rsquo;s just part of my communications toolkit now,&rdquo; she explains. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s easy for people who aren&rsquo;t especially tech-savvy or design-oriented, and it still presents a very professional look.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-communication-that-builds-community\">Communication that builds community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For St. John&rsquo;s Arva Church, the move from print to digital wasn&rsquo;t just about efficiency; it was about evolving to stay connected. Through Constant Contact, Melanie and her team have found a way to extend the warmth and inclusivity of their church community far beyond its walls while also saving on expenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;Regardless of the size of the church, it&rsquo;s money well spent,&rdquo; she says. &ldquo;Because you can track, it&rsquo;s instantaneous, and it&rsquo;s cost-effective when you compare it to paper, envelopes, stamps, and printing. It pays for itself in no time.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At St. John&rsquo;s, every Thursday bulletin, event invitation, and note of thanks adds up to something greater &mdash; a living network of care that continues to grow. 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