The booking system for churches with a clear overview

Manage halls, breakout rooms, chapels, technology, and kitchens centrally across all locations. Requests, approvals, rentals, and billing are smoothly organized. This way, you maintain control over bookings, rates, and responsibilities.

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A bright community hall is set for an event: rows of chairs are neatly arranged, and a catering cart stands ready at the side. Sunlight streams through large windows, and a simple lectern is visible on the stage. A stack of neatly folded tablecloths is prepared.
A bright community hall is set for an event: rows of chairs are neatly arranged, and a catering cart stands ready at the side. Sunlight streams through large windows, and a simple lectern is visible on the stage. A stack of neatly folded tablecloths is prepared.

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A church choir is rehearsing in the group room, their voices filling the space. Sheet music rests on chairs, and a conductor signals the cue. Water carafes stand by the window, and a clock shows it's just before the evening service. The atmosphere feels focused and welcoming.
A church choir is rehearsing in the group room, their voices filling the space. Sheet music rests on chairs, and a conductor signals the cue. Water carafes stand by the window, and a clock shows it's just before the evening service. The atmosphere feels focused and welcoming.

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A baptismal font adorned with fresh flowers stands in the gentle morning light. A candle burns calmly, with organ pipes silhouetted in the background. White ribbons adorn the pews, creating a festive and inviting atmosphere. An open hymnal is ready.

The challenge

The challenge

More Clarity, Less Coordination in the Parish

More Clarity, Less Coordination in the Parish

Without a robust space management system, information quickly scatters across Excel, emails, and notes. This wastes time and leads to uncertainties.

Without a robust space management system, information quickly scatters across Excel, emails, and notes. This wastes time and leads to uncertainties.

No clear overview of rooms and resources

Without a centralized booking calendar, double bookings occur, equipment is prepared at the wrong time, and blackout periods are overlooked. This increases the coordination effort and unsettles teams, groups, and clubs.

Complex approvals across multiple roles

Coordination between the parish office, janitorial services, and volunteers often relies on email and phone calls. Approvals take longer, responsibilities are unclear, and important information can easily be overlooked in day-to-day operations.

Features

Features that truly relieve church communities

From occupancy and multi-location management to approvals and billing: everything organized in one place, with clear rules and transparent processes.

Bring transparency to all rooms and locations

With a filterable booking page, 3D room layout, and calendar sync, you can instantly see what's available and when. Dependencies, priorities, and blackout times automatically resolve conflicts.

  • Outlook and Google synchronization

  • Location and category filters

  • Conflict checking and multiple availabilities

An empty meeting room showcases a neat circle of chairs, with a floor plan and labeled keys placed on a table. Bright daylight streams through the window, and a clock shows just before the start time. The door is open, conveying clear preparation and organization.

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A quiet parish office with a filing cabinet, stamp, and neatly labeled folders. An employee places signed forms into a folder. A small cross on the wall and a view of the churchyard provide a subtle context.

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Manage permissions, roles, and GDPR compliance effectively

Define access rights down to the resource level, organize internal groups with communities, and capture mandatory information in a structured way. Dashboards and history provide traceability for committees.

  • Roles and Permissions

  • Custom Fields and Checklists

  • Custom Deletion Deadlines

Standardize rentals, rates, and billing

Online payments, digital contracts with signature, and automated invoices make scheduling rentals predictable. Custom cancellation policies and fees provide clear rules for all parties involved.

  • Internal and external rate logic

  • Payment processing and refunds

  • Digital contracts

A reception desk in the foyer displays a labeled rental contract, a set of keys on a wooden board, and an envelope with a deposit note. In the background, the open access to the hall, a subtle hint to the house rules, and a wall clock marking the start.

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At the entrance of the community center, a volunteer warmly welcomes a group with name tags. Light streams through the glass door into the hallway, and two clearly readable door signs hang on the wall. Coats on the rack, friendly faces, and punctual arrivals set the scene.

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Ensure smooth execution on site

Check-in via QR, reminders via email, SMS, or WhatsApp, and foyer displays keep everyone updated. Custodial staff and parish office work on the go and respond quickly.

  • Check-in and check-out

  • Broadcast messages

  • Door and foyer display

Use cases

Real-world use cases: Booking calendar and rental

A multipurpose hall with neatly stacked chairs and a small stage podium looks meticulously prepared. A serving cart stands to the side, and a discreet set of house rules hangs next to the door. Warm light streams through tall windows. The room exudes order, tranquility, and availability.

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A multipurpose hall with neatly stacked chairs and a small stage podium looks meticulously prepared. A serving cart stands to the side, and a discreet set of house rules hangs next to the door. Warm light streams through tall windows. The room exudes order, tranquility, and availability.

Community Center Rental with Rates, Contract, and Online Payment

Make halls, group rooms, or chapels available online for booking requests. Input internal and external rates, cancellation terms, and house rules. Approve requests through clear workflows and automatically send contracts and invoices. This ensures standardized and transparent rentals.

A choir rehearses in the community room, a circle of chairs with music stands fills the center. A key board is visibly hung in the hallway, a list of tasks lies on a small table. The door is open, a soft murmur of voices and focused faces define the scene.

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A choir rehearses in the community room, a circle of chairs with music stands fills the center. A key board is visibly hung in the hallway, a list of tasks lies on a small table. The door is open, a soft murmur of voices and focused faces define the scene.

Internal booking planning for choir, lessons, and senior group

Plan recurring series with clear blocked times like church services. Assign key issuance and caretaker to-dos so everyone knows what to do. Staff and volunteers can see the current bookings without lengthy coordination.

A softly illuminated nave displays a decorated baptismal font and a row of benches adorned with white ribbons. On a small table, there is a form, a case with rings, and a christening gown. The scene exudes calm, anticipation, and thorough preparation.

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A softly illuminated nave displays a decorated baptismal font and a row of benches adorned with white ribbons. On a small table, there is a form, a case with rings, and a christening gown. The scene exudes calm, anticipation, and thorough preparation.

Appointment slots for weddings and baptisms with initial consultation

Offer fixed time slots for official procedures and collect necessary documents right away. Reserve the chapel, organ, and baptismal font as a package. Automatic confirmations and reminders ensure reliability for families and the team.

Integrations

Automate your workflows with integrations and apps

anny integrates seamlessly into your existing tools. Additionally, leverage our open API interface or create workflows on Make.com.

Microsoft 365 integration with anny: synchronize resources and personal calendars on both sides with Microsoft 365.
Book rooms, workplaces, and other resources directly in Outlook with anny.
Google Calendar integration with anny: sync appointments in both directions.
Google Workspace integration with anny: Automatically synchronize resources and calendars bidirectionally.
Nuki integration with anny: Automatic access granting for booked rooms through your smart lock.
dormakaba Exivo, Kaba Exos 9300 and Resivo - Integration with anny: Automated access rights for booked rooms directly in the locking system.
Salto integration with anny: Automatically transfer access rights for booked spaces to your locking system.
Microsoft 365-Integration mit anny: Ressourcen und Personenkalender beidseitig mit Microsoft 365 synchronisieren.
Microsoft 365-Integration mit anny: Ressourcen und Personenkalender beidseitig mit Microsoft 365 synchronisieren.
Tapkey integration with anny: Access permissions are automatically granted for booked rooms.
Microsoft 365-Integration mit anny: Ressourcen und Personenkalender beidseitig mit Microsoft 365 synchronisieren.
KleverKey integration with anny: Automatically create access to booked resources via KleverKey locks.
iLOQ integration with anny: Intelligent access management directly through your digital locking system.
Comydo integration with anny: Automatic access permissions for booked spaces through your locking system.
UniFi integration with anny: Flexible access options for every use case
Arivo integration with anny: book parking spaces and grant entry via license plate recognition

Industry Insights

How Digital Space Management is Transforming the Work in Church Communities

Today’s congregations have diverse uses: services, groups, concerts, rentals, and ceremonies. At the same time, many volunteers work with limited time. Digital scheduling replaces paper and spreadsheets with visible, up-to-date availability. This creates accountability and reduces phone calls. Younger audiences expect to see times online and make requests easily. In districts with multiple locations, a central view helps make priorities and blackout periods transparent. Data on utilization and demand supports decision-making in committees, such as for rates or room renovations. Mobile usage fits the daily life of the parish office and maintenance staff, and short information paths speed up changes. This means less coordination and more time for content and people.

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Pricing

Fair for every size.

You pay per resource

(e.g. parish halls, churches, or pastors)

– not per user.

Starter

$0

$0

free forever

Up to 5 resources

(e.g. parish halls, churches, or pastors)

Up to 100 bookings a month

2 services

No credit card required

Essential

$5

$5

per resource

(e.g. parish halls, churches, or pastors)

per month

Subscriptions and memberships

Communities

Calendar sync

Custom emails and reminders

Professional

$10

$10

per resource

(e.g. parish halls, churches, or pastors)

per month

3D map

Waitlist

Booking rules and quotas

Smart locks

Unlimited users and admins on every paid plan · Plus applicable taxes · 20% less when paid yearly

FAQ's

Everything you need to know

If you have any further questions, contact us.

When is anny the best booking system for my church community?

anny is especially well-suited if you coordinate multiple rooms, halls, or chapels, manage both internal groups and external rentals, and need to handle approvals. If tariffs, online payments, contracts, calendar sync, and GDPR-compliant workflows are relevant, anny brings you the greatest benefit.

When is anny the best booking system for my church community?

anny is especially well-suited if you coordinate multiple rooms, halls, or chapels, manage both internal groups and external rentals, and need to handle approvals. If tariffs, online payments, contracts, calendar sync, and GDPR-compliant workflows are relevant, anny brings you the greatest benefit.

When does a booking system become worthwhile for church communities?

Experience from communities shows: From 2 to 3 regularly used rooms, 10+ bookings per week, or as soon as external requests, contracts, and key handovers are involved. Especially when multiple parties are involved in approvals, a system helps avoid double bookings and saves time.

When does a booking system become worthwhile for church communities?

Experience from communities shows: From 2 to 3 regularly used rooms, 10+ bookings per week, or as soon as external requests, contracts, and key handovers are involved. Especially when multiple parties are involved in approvals, a system helps avoid double bookings and saves time.

How does the rental process of the community center work with rates, contracts, and payments?

Prospects select their appointment and room, provide their details, and accept the house rules. You review and approve, with rates being automatically calculated. The agreement is signed digitally, and both payment and invoicing occur smoothly. Finally, you efficiently document the inspection.

How does the rental process of the community center work with rates, contracts, and payments?

Prospects select their appointment and room, provide their details, and accept the house rules. You review and approve, with rates being automatically calculated. The agreement is signed digitally, and both payment and invoicing occur smoothly. Finally, you efficiently document the inspection.

How does the integration with Outlook and Google Calendar work?

Synchronization occurs in real-time and is bidirectional. Bookings appear in the respective calendars, and changes are automatically updated. You can link calendars and set permissions appropriately for each resource or team. Alternatively, an iCal feed is available.

How does the integration with Outlook and Google Calendar work?

Synchronization occurs in real-time and is bidirectional. Bookings appear in the respective calendars, and changes are automatically updated. You can link calendars and set permissions appropriately for each resource or team. Alternatively, an iCal feed is available.

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