Community Corner

Post Vacation Bible Schools, Church Happenings on Patch

Did you know that community members and church leaders can use West Cobb Patch to get the word out on what's happening, as well as blog on the topics of their choice? Here's how.

Are you a pastor, church leader or parishioner looking to spread the news about what’s going on in your church, such as Vacation Bible School or that summer picnic? Are you a community member interested in writing about religious issues in Cobb or our nation—or any topic of your choice?

Patch is ready to help.

Here are two ways you, your church or other religious group can get the most out of West Cobb Patch:

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1. Start a blog about your church, religion, local issues and other topics.

Pastors, you can post previews of your sermons or share them for those who couldn’t make it to church. Or perhaps you want to give your perspective on an issue in Cobb, in our state or nation. Community members, you too can blog on our site. Whatever topic is on your mind, you’re welcome to write about it.

Find out what's happening in West Cobbwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Clicking this link will navigate you to the Blog Central page where you can learn all about blogging on Patch. Blogs with photos can be included on West Cobb Patch’s homepage and are featured in Patch’s daily newsletter

2. Place events, such as revivals, concerts, etc., on our calendar.

Want to invite the community to a gospel concert, revival, fundraiser, Vacation Bible School or other happening? That's where event listings come in. Navigate to the Events page and click “Add an Event” on the right side of the page. Tell us all the details about your upcoming event, then click “post my event” at the bottom of the page. If you include a photo, your event may appear on West Cobb Patch’s front page.

Readers will see your event listing when they search the calendar, and your listing will appear in the daily newsletter on the day it’s happening.

See more ways you can utilize Patch by checking out our “Patch 101” series.

Got any questions about these or other aspects of Patch? Just send an email to Community Editor Jon Gargis at jon.gargis@patch.com.

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