Dear Gracely Community,
September was all about building stronger connections and making Gracely even easier to use. From giving members more control over their own information to helping churches communicate in new ways, this release brings features that keep your ministry running smoothly.
Let’s dive in:
New Features
- Customizable member login page
Welcome your community with a login page that reflects your church. Add your own look and feel so members immediately feel at home. - In-app chat for members and groups
Bring conversations into one place. Whether it’s small groups sharing updates or the whole church staying connected, chat is now built right into Gracely. - Family management in the church portal
Heads of households can now add and update family details themselves. It’s quicker for families and less work for admins. - Default amounts in online giving forms
Encourage generosity and make giving simple by adding preset donation amounts. Members can give with fewer clicks and more confidence. - Member directory
Help your community feel closer. Members can now view a directory of others in your church, making it easier to connect and build relationships.
Improvements
- Visitors no longer see their personal details, which keeps information more private.
- Several performance updates make Gracely feel faster and smoother.
- More advanced event recurrence options, like “the 2nd Tuesday of each month,” give you more flexibility in scheduling.
Bug Fixes
- Timezone issues for giving entries, transactions, and birthdays are now resolved.
- Recently added members now default correctly to adult status.
What’s Coming Soon
We’re building powerful tools behind the scenes, including one that could change everything:
- Advanced event and group reporting with deeper insights into attendance, participation, and engagement.
- Custom domains for church portals so your portal truly feels like yours.
- AI Assistant for admins that provides smart suggestions and faster answers inside Gracely.
- Workflow automations to save time by handling repetitive admin tasks.
- Integrations with QuickBooks, PayPal, Mailchimp, and Checkr to connect the tools you already use with your Gracely account.
- Accept fees in form submissions for added flexibility in event and ministry forms.
- More advanced recurring volunteer scheduling for each event.
Your Voice Shapes Gracely
We build these tools from your feedback. If there’s something you’d love to see, let us know and vote for your top priorities here:
Thank you for being part of the Gracely family. Every step we take is to help you lead, organize, and serve with clarity and confidence.
We’re here to help,
The Gracely Team