SMS Text Message Opt-In

Option 1: Online Consent Form

Provide your phone number and consent to receive SMS messages from Parish Center.

Mobile Phone Number *

By checking this box, I agree to receive SMS text messages from Parish Center including parish community communications, event notifications, group updates, and ministry announcements. This is a promotional/informational SMS program — not a transactional one. Message frequency may vary. Standard Message and Data Rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time. Reply HELP for help. We will not share or sell mobile information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Consent is not a condition of purchase or use of Parish Center.

Subscribe to SMS Messages

Option 2: Text-to-Join (Keyword Opt-In)

Text a parish keyword to our number to join your parish's SMS list. This is a standard text-to-join flow and is the easiest way to subscribe without using the form above.

What happens next

1. Immediate confirmation reply. Parish Center sends you a reply text confirming your subscription. The auto-response reads:

   Parish Center: Thanks for subscribing! Reply HELP for help. Msg frequency varies. Msg&Data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Reply STOP to opt out.

2. Your phone number is added to the parish's opted-in list. You'll begin receiving messages from that parish — typically parish-wide announcements, event reminders, and ministry-specific updates you've subscribed to.
3. You can opt out at any time. Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe immediately. You'll receive one final confirmation that your number has been removed:

   Parish Center: You are unsubscribed and will receive no further messages.

   Reply START to re-subscribe later.
4. Need help? Reply HELP to any message for the help auto-response:

   Parish Center: For help, visit parishcenter.net or email support@parishcenter.net. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. Msg&Data rates may apply.

Carrier compliance note: By texting JOIN, you consent to receive recurring SMS messages from Parish Center. This is a promotional/informational SMS program. Message frequency varies. Standard Msg&Data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel. Reply HELP for help. Mobile information will not be shared with or sold to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of using Parish Center.

Option 3: In-App Opt-In

Enable SMS notifications in your Parish Center account settings. When you register or update your communication preferences in the Parish Center application, you can opt in to SMS messages. The in-app opt-in includes a phone number field, an SMS opt-in checkbox (unchecked by default), and the full consent disclosure with brand name, message types, frequency, data rates, and STOP/HELP instructions.