Services
Sunday morning run sheets that actually get used — free
Order of service, AI worship suggestions, Music Stand, and volunteer assignments in one place. Your worship and production teams stay on the same page.
What is church service planning?
Church service planning is how you build the order of worship — songs, scripture, sermon, prayers, and transitions — with timing and team assignments so Sunday runs smoothly. ChurchRaise includes free service planning software with AI song suggestions, templates, a song library, and an in-browser Music Stand.
For a deeper look at benefits, Music Stand, and how ChurchRaise compares to Planning Center, see our full service planning page.
What you can do with Services
Plan worship services with run sheets, AI help, and live presentation — free for churches.
Run sheet that everyone sees
One document for order of service, who's on when, and timing. Update once, everyone's aligned.
AI song & script suggestions
Add a theme or scripture and get song ideas and Draft for Me scripts — not just a blank planner.
Music Stand live view
Present lyrics, keys, and cues during the service from the browser.
Volunteer assignments in context
See who's leading worship, running slides, or greeting — right next to the order.
Reuse for recurring services
Template your typical flow. Duplicate and adjust for special services so you're not starting from zero.
Ready for bulletins
Service plan feeds into your bulletin so order of service and team are consistent everywhere.
How to create a service plan
Three quick steps — schedule, theme, then build with optional AI suggestions.
When is it?
Set the service name, date, type, and start/end times so everyone shares the same schedule.
Sermon & theme
Optionally add theme, scripture, or sermon notes so AI can suggest songs and flow.
Build & present
Add elements, assign people, and open Music Stand when it's time to go live.
Go deeper on service planning
This module overview covers the basics. The full service planning page has screenshots, benefits, and a Planning Center comparison.
Service planning (full guide)
SEO-complete overview: AI worship suggestions, Music Stand, templates, and how ChurchRaise compares to Planning Center.
Learn moreDigital bulletins
Publish the same order of service for the congregation with a live bulletin.
Learn moreCompare Planning Center
Feature-by-feature comparison for churches evaluating worship planning tools.
Learn moreFAQ
Common questions about Services
Quick answers for church staff and volunteers.
Ready to plan Sunday in one free system?
Start free. No credit card. For the full walkthrough of service planning features, visit our Service Planning page.