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Before-and-after examples for announcements, events and Bible verses.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Best times to post on social media for UK churches</title><link>https://churchreach.co.uk/blog/posts/best-times-post-social-media-uk-churches/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://churchreach.co.uk/blog/posts/best-times-post-social-media-uk-churches/</guid><description>When should UK churches post on Facebook and Instagram? Practical timing guidance with honest caveats about what actually matters.</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to batch-create a month of church social media content in one afternoon</title><link>https://churchreach.co.uk/blog/posts/batch-create-church-social-media-content/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://churchreach.co.uk/blog/posts/batch-create-church-social-media-content/</guid><description>How to write, design and schedule a full month of church social media in one afternoon. 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Step-by-step guide to setting up your calendar feed and syncing events automatically.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Church photo consent and GDPR: what your social media volunteer needs to know</title><link>https://churchreach.co.uk/blog/posts/church-photo-consent-gdpr-social-media-uk/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://churchreach.co.uk/blog/posts/church-photo-consent-gdpr-social-media-uk/</guid><description>What UK GDPR means for church social media volunteers. 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