Rock Hill Church
Church Center app guide
Church Center is Rock Hill in your pocket. Start with setup, then tap the tab for what you need to do.
Get started
Setup takes about two minutes, and there is no password to remember.
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Download the app
Search Church Center in the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). It is free. Look for the Church Center App by Planning Center.
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Open it and tap Get started
Tap Get started, then Continue. The app offers to use your location to show churches near you. Allow it, or skip it and search by name.
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Find Rock Hill Church
Choose Rock Hill Church from the list, or search for it (Rancho Cucamonga, CA). Then tap Log in.
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Enter your phone number
Type your mobile number and tap Next. Prefer email? Tap Use email address instead. There is no password to create.
Use the same number or email Rock Hill already has for you, from a connect card, a form or a registration. That connects you to your profile.
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Enter the six-digit code
A code arrives by text or email. Type it in and tap Next.
No code after a few minutes? Check your spam and blocked messages, wait five minutes before asking again, or choose the email option.
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Confirm your name
Make sure your name shows on the welcome screen, then tap Log in. You stay logged in unless you are away for 90 days.
▶Watch: How to log in to Church CenterPlanning Center video, 4:29
Register for an event
Men's nights, conferences, kids events and more: sign up from your phone in a few taps.
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Find the event
Tap Sign ups (or Events) in the bottom menu and scroll to the event you want. Tap it to see the dates, place and cost before you start.
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Tap Register
If the app asks you to log in, use your phone number or email.
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Fill in each step
Each registration is a little different. You will choose who is coming, fill in their details and answer any questions. To register someone outside your household, tap Add a new person.
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Review and submit
If there is a cost, you can pay then. You will see a confirmation page and get a confirmation email. Both let you finish any forms, edit your answers or pay a remaining balance.
Can't register? The event may be closed or full. Email drew@rockhill.church and we will help.
▶Watch: Registering for a signup on Church CenterPlanning Center video, 4:48
Planning Center's guide: Register for an event
Join a group
RH Groups are where you build friendships, pray and study the Bible together.
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Open Groups
Tap Groups in the bottom menu. If you don't see it, tap More first.
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Pick a type
Scroll down and tap the kind of group you are looking for, like men's, women's, married couples or young adults.
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Narrow it down
Use the filter button at the top to narrow the list, then tap Done. Turn on Include closed and full groups if you want to see every group.
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Request to join
Tap a group to see when and where it meets. Tap Request to join and add a short note if you like. Questions first? Tap Contact to message the group's leader.
Visiting a group as a guest? Your leader can show you a QR code or send you a link so you can request to join in seconds.
▶Watch: Using the Church Center app as a group memberPlanning Center video, 4:12
Planning Center's guide: Join or leave a group
Take attendance
For group leaders. It takes about a minute, and it is how we know how your group is doing. You can start one hour before your group meets.
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Open your group
Tap your profile picture or initials at the top of the app. Scroll to Activity & involvement and tap your group.
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Tap Take attendance
Find it under Upcoming events.
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Tap each person who came
Tap every member's name who was there.
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Add visitors and notes (optional)
Tap Add member under New people to add someone new. Use the plus and minus buttons to count visitors, and tap Notes to jot down anything we should know, like a prayer need or a guest who would like a follow-up.
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Tap Submit
It is in the top right corner. That's it.
Forgot to take attendance?
Open your group, tap Events, then Actions and View past events. Find the event and tap Take attendance, or Update to fix one you already submitted. Then tap Done.
Let a co-leader or member take attendance
Open your group and tap Members, then tap the person. Turn on Can take attendance. It saves by itself.
If a request to join your group shows a "suspicious activity" or "high scam risk" banner, check who the person is before you approve them.
▶Watch: Leading your group from Church CenterPlanning Center video, 6:12
Planning Center's guide: Take or update attendance
Confirm your serving
When a team asks you to serve, a quick answer helps your leader plan. You can accept or decline from your phone.
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Open your schedule
Got a reminder to accept a serving request? Open the Church Center app and tap your profile picture or initials at the top. Your scheduled plans and serving requests are on this page.
Prefer email? The request email from Planning Center has an accept link too. The app just keeps everything in one place.
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Find the request
Scroll to the Schedule section. Look for the date and position you were asked to serve.
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Tap Accept or Decline
Tap Accept to confirm you will be there. If you can't make it, tap Decline and add a short reason so your leader knows.
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Plans changed?
You can switch an accepted spot to a decline later from your schedule. To go the other way and accept something you declined, message your team leader and ask them to put you back on.
Away for a week or two?
In your schedule, tap Actions to add blockout dates so teams don't ask you for days you can't serve. The same menu lets you email your team leader.
Finding a replacement
If your team allows it, declining lets you pick a replacement from your team. Check with that person first: choosing them confirms them for that day right away.
▶Watch: Your serving schedule in the Church Center appThreefold Solutions video, 4:55
Planning Center's guides: View your schedule in Church Center and Manage your schedule
You can do all of this without the app at welcomehome.churchcenter.com. For help, email drew@rockhill.church.