📄 SMS Terms & Conditions (Christ Church)
Effective Date: April 28, 2026
1. Program Description
By opting in to receive SMS messages from Christ Church, you agree to receive text messages related to church communications. These may include, but are not limited to:
Service reminders and schedule updates
Event announcements and registrations
Volunteer coordination and ministry updates
Weather-related closures or urgent notifications
2. Opt-In Methods
You may opt in to receive SMS messages from Christ Church through one or more of the following methods:
Submitting your phone number through a form on our website (e.g., contact form, event registration form, or designated SMS sign-up page) and providing consent
Checking an optional SMS consent box when providing your information
Texting a designated keyword (such as JOIN) to our church phone number, where applicable
By opting in, you confirm that you are the authorized user of the mobile number provided and consent to receive text messages from Christ Church.
3. Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary depending on church activities and your level of involvement, but typically you can expect 1–4 messages per week.
4. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan. Christ Church is not responsible for any charges incurred from receiving text messages.
5. Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying:
STOP to any message you receive.
After you send STOP, you will receive a confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS messages from us unless you opt in again.
6. Help Instructions
If you need assistance, reply:
HELP to any message
Or contact us directly at:
Email: info@mychristchurch.org
Phone: (231) 288-1358
7. Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. Information collected as part of the SMS program will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information, including your phone number, with third parties for marketing purposes.
https://mychristchurch.org/privacy-policy
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
9. Eligibility
By opting in, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental/guardian consent to receive messages.
10. Changes to Terms
Christ Church may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.