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First-Sunday checklist

Five steps, about 30 minutes, and you're ready to welcome guests this weekend.

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  • 2 min read
  • Updated Nov 2026

Do these the week before your first Sunday with Steadyfaith. Each step links to the full guide if you need more detail.

Steadyfaith dashboard home showing the next service, check-in counts, attendance trend and church readiness
Your dashboard home on a Sunday morning.

The checklist

  1. Add your church details — In Settings → Church, check your church name and upload your logo and brand color. These show on the check-in form guests see. Settings & branding
  2. Get your check-in QR code — Click Share Check-In Link at the top of the dashboard and download the QR code. Print it for the entrance, or put it on the screen before service. Guest check-in
  3. Set up a greeter station — For people who'd rather not use their phone, open Attendance → Check-In Mode on a tablet or laptop. Invite a greeter from Settings → Team so they can sign in. Check-In Mode
  4. Turn on the welcome email — First-time guests get a warm welcome email after they check in. Check it's on, and read it through, under Communications → Automations. Automations
  5. Test it yourself — Scan the QR code with your own phone and check in. Make sure you show up in Attendance, and that the welcome email arrives.

On Sunday

  • Keep a few printed QR codes at the entrance and on seats or tables.
  • Mention it from the front: "Scan the code on your seat to let us know you're here."
  • Have your greeter stand near the door with the tablet for anyone who needs help.

After service

Open Attendance to see who came and People to see your first-time guests. Most churches reach out to new guests within a day or two — the welcome email does the first touch for you.

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