Updated October 2026.
Whether it’s a potluck, a men’s breakfast, a retreat or Vacation Bible School, the hard part is the headcount. Clipboard sign-up sheets only reach people who were there that Sunday. Online forms and event apps leave out members who don’t use them, often the same members who’d most like to come. Phone trees eat up volunteers’ evenings.
Why text works for congregations
- Nearly everyone texts, including members who never open emails or forms.
- There’s nothing to learn. No app, no account, no link.
- Families answer once. “Yes, 5” covers the whole household.
- Reminders actually get read, and members can reply right away.
How churches use Replied
- Each event gets its own RSVP number. Put it in the bulletin, on the screen, in the newsletter or on a flyer: “Text your RSVP to (number).”
- Or send the invitation by text to your member list, one number per household.
- Members reply by text. Replied counts yeses, headcount and up to three meal choices.
- Remind and update with one click: nudge anyone who hasn’t answered, and text everyone attending if the time or room changes.
- Close RSVPs when you’re full, and anyone texting after that is told the event is at capacity.
- Export the list for the kitchen team, name tags or check-in.
“This app has simplified our church event sign-ups tremendously. It’s simple, reliable, and easy enough for our entire congregation to use without any tech hurdles. We use it for all of our events now.”
Jeff, church events
Event ideas
- Fellowship dinners and potlucks (with meal or dish counts)
- Retreats, camps and VBS
- Volunteer days and serving teams
- Christmas and Easter events with limited seating
- Small group and Bible study gatherings
- Weddings and memorials held at the church
Pricing for churches
For one event, Replied is a one-time price by household, starting at $14.99 for 25 households. Churches with events every month can use the Recurring plan from $7.99 a month, which covers unlimited events from a monthly pool of RSVPs, and each event still gets its own number.
Frequently asked questions
Do members need a smartphone?
No. Any phone that can send a text message works.
Can we use it for events with limited space?
Yes. You can cap seats per household and turn off RSVPs once you’re full.
Will members get texts from other events or advertisers?
No. Texts only go out for your event, and Replied never sells guest data.
Set up your church event → or text 585-676-4530 to try a demo RSVP first.