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The Settings module is where you customize AdoraPlan to match your church’s identity and workflow. Configure branding, adjust program defaults, set presentation fonts and transitions, configure print layouts, and manage catalogs (activity types, team roles, genres, seasons).
Settings Branding tab showing theme preset cards with color previews

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Quick Start

  1. Navigate to Settings in the sidebar.
  2. Open the Branding tab and choose a theme preset.
  3. Click Save. Your entire interface updates to reflect the new theme.

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How-to Guide

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Configure Branding

1

Open Branding

Go to Settings > Branding.
2

Choose a Theme

Choose a Theme Preset from the available options (Warm Indigo, Coffee, Nature, etc.), or customize individual colors.
3

Upload a Logo

Optionally upload a Logo for your church — displayed in the sidebar and print layouts.
4

Save

Click Save.

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Adjust Program Defaults

  1. Go to Settings > Programs.
  2. Set the Default Duration for new activities (e.g., 5 minutes).
  3. Configure default Service Time suggestions.
  4. Click Save.

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Set Presentation Fonts and Transitions

1

Open Presentation Settings

Go to Settings > Presentation.
2

Configure Appearance

Choose a Font Family and Font Size for projected lyrics. Select a Transition Effect (fade, slide). Set the Background (solid color, gradient, or image).
3

Save

Click Save. Changes apply to all future presentation sessions.
Presentation settings with font, transition, and background options

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Configure Karaoke Settings

1

Open Karaoke Settings

Go to Settings > Karaoke.
2

Typography

Adjust the Font Size (24–72 px) and choose a Font Family (sans-serif, serif, or monospace).
3

Colors & Highlight

Set the Background Color, Text Color, and Highlight Color using preset swatches or a custom color picker. Choose a Highlight Mode:
  • Sweep — A gradient fill that sweeps across the active line from left to right.
  • Glow — A soft text-shadow glow on the active line.
  • Underline — An animated bar that grows beneath the active line.
4

Display Options

Toggle visibility of: Song Title, Section Labels (Verse, Chorus, etc.), Author Credit, and the Progress Bar.
5

Line Opacity

Use the Past Lines and Future Lines opacity sliders to control how much surrounding lyrics are dimmed.
6

Save

Click Save. Use the live preview at the top of the panel to verify your choices before saving.
Karaoke settings panel with typography, color presets, highlight mode selector, and live preview

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Configure Print Layout

  1. Go to Settings > Print.
  2. Choose the Paper Size (A4 or Letter).
  3. Toggle which sections to include: song lyrics, activity descriptions, roster assignments, notes.
  4. Set Header/Footer content (church name, date, page numbers).
  5. Click Save.

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Manage Catalogs

1

Open Catalogs

Go to Settings > Catalogs.
2

Manage Each Catalog Type

  • Activity Types — Types of activities in programs (Welcome, Sermon, Offering). Set emoji icons, default durations, and custom field schemas.
  • Team Roles — Volunteer roles (Worship Leader, Pianist, Sound Tech). These populate template roles and qualification options.
  • Genres — Song genre classifications (Traditional Hymn, Contemporary, Gospel).
  • Seasons — Liturgical seasons (Advent, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time).
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Add, Edit, or Deactivate

Add, edit, reorder, or deactivate catalog entries as needed.
Catalogs management page showing Activity Types with emoji, label, and duration fields

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Manage Community Moderation

The Community Moderation tab is visible to admins and moderators only.
1

Open Community Moderation

Go to Settings > Community Moderation.
2

Review Submissions

Pending community template submissions appear in a queue. Click a template to preview its service order structure.
3

Approve or Reject

Click Approve to make the template available to all churches, or Reject with a reason. The submitter can see the rejection reason.
4

Filter by Status

Use the Pending / Approved / Rejected tabs to filter the list.
Provide clear rejection reasons — the submitter sees your feedback and can revise and resubmit.

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Pro-Tips

Customize activity types to match your church’s specific service structure — rename “Sermon” to “Message” or “Homily” if that is your tradition.
Add custom field schemas to activity types for structured data capture (e.g., a “Scripture Reference” field on the “Bible Reading” activity type).
Review team roles quarterly — deactivate roles no longer needed and add new ones as your ministry grows.

Organization

Team roles catalog feeds service template roles

Programs

Activity types and program defaults

Presentation

Presentation font and transition settings

Hymns & Songs

Genre and season catalogs