Merch for Your Church: Uplift & Inspire with Customization

Churches are often looking for new and exciting ways to engage their community, encourage fellowship, and elevate outreach efforts. Creating custom apparel and other merch is one way to do that! Whether you’re aiming to start conversations, raise awareness about your beliefs, or encourage new members to join, customized merch is a great way to show what you care about.

Here are some starting points to spark some ideas for your own group:

1. Ol’ Reliable: The Custom T-Shirt

Classic, versatile, and timeless, this one’s a popular choice for clear reasons. Custom tees are a great way to create a sense of unity in a youth group, mission trip, or other clubs. Looking around at everyone wearing the same thing as you is a nice way to get a visual reminder of how much you really have in common with those in your group.

Customization Ideas:

• Faith-based graphics: minimalism is in. Think simple but evocative imagery like doves, the ichthys fish symbol, or your group’s logo. Don’t have a logo? Our designers can make something custom for you!
• Touching typography: Short quotes from scripture, inspirational quotes, or song lyrics can add a meaningful feeling to your design.
• Make Events Memorable: Consider what special events your church is already doing that could be commemorated with a custom t shirt your members can wear and remember fondly for years to come.

2. The Practical, Eco-Friendly Choice: Tote Bags

Ever since the laws around plastic bags have changed in Colorado, tote bags have become a necessity. These are perfect for carrying books and notebooks for any book club! When your members use these for practical reasons like carrying groceries, they’ll also be exposing your design and your message to a wider audience, which is great for increasing your outreach in your community.

Customization Ideas:

• Quotes that make them look twice: Think funny puns or short punchy quotes that draw attention. For example, “I put the ‘stud’ in Bible Study.” Being memorable will make your members more likely to use your merch, and will get more of a response from other audiences who see it as well.
• Get specific: make the most of the fact that you’re customizing this piece and really make it fit your group specifically. Think about the fonts, colors, and imagery you’re using, and match them to the group that will be using them. Not sure what would fit your group? Our designers can assist you with making creative decisions that serve you best!

3. Get Comfortable and Cozy

Associating your group with warm and fuzzy feelings is easy when you choose merch like soft blankets, scarves, gloves, and socks. These are perfect for any outdoor events, and sure to get plenty of use in the Colorado climate. A comforting yet practical item is a great way to show church members you care about them.

Customization Ideas:

• Consider Material Limitations: when you choose something like a faux fur blanket, understand that the materials of merch are an important consideration in deciding what form of customization is best for your project. You may fare better with embroidery over screen printing for example, or a simple icon rather than a lengthy quote.
• Don’t Forget Christmas! It’s a perfect time to show church members your love and appreciation. But remember: Order ahead of time to make sure you get it by the date you need it! The sooner you order the better, but you should definitely plan at least a few weeks in advance to allow for time to design and produce your merch.

Hopefully these ideas have ignited your sense of creativity and inspired some thoughts about designs for your own group. Creating custom church merch is an excellent way to foster a sense of community among your members and spread the word about your church in your area. Get in touch with our team to discover more ways to inspire your members today!