List of Presbyterian Churches Live Streaming

Because of this novel coronavirus, the body of Christ is finding creative ways to stay in touch with the community virtually. Here is a list of churches that is live streaming services, Bible studies, group studies or other activities.

Keep in mind that each virtual event will look different. Remember that some congregations are just starting to use live streaming while other congregations use it year-round.

You don’t see your church on this list? please contact Kristen Schell at tech@lakemichiganpresbytery.org so that she can add you to this list!

Quick links to churches offering live streaming

Click on the church and it will jump to their section with more information.
Last updated: 3-26-2020

• Delta Presbyterian Church – Lansing: Worship message posted on Sundays via website
• Eastminister Presbyterian Church – East Lansing: Worship @ 10 am via FB. Daily prayers via FB. Virtual bible studies via Zoom.
• Fairplain Presbyterian Church – Benton Harbor: Worship @ 9:30 am via website
• First Presbyterian Church – Allegan: Worship @ 10:30 am via FB
• First Presbyterian Church – Decatur: Worship @ 10 am via FB, Daily videos via FB
• First Presbyterian Church – Diamondale: Worship @ 10am via FB
• First Presbyterian Church – Grand Haven: Worship @ 10 am via FB, Wednesday Sacred Space for Lent @ 7 pm via FB
• First Presbyterian Church – Holland: Worship @ 11 am via YouTube, story time for kids, yoga and other helpful videos via FB
• First Presbyterian Church – Holt: Worship @ 10:30 am via FB, prayers via FB, Story time with Libby @ 7 pm on Sundays
• First Presbyterian Church – Ionia: Worship @ 10 am via FB
• First Presbyterian Church – Jackson: Worship @ 10 am via FB, Midday prayer @ 12 pm via FB
• First Presbyterian Church – Jonesville: Daily meditations via FB
• First Presbyterian Church – Kalamazoo: Worship @ 10 am via YouTube
• First Presbyterian Church – Lansing: Worship @ 10 am via YouTube
• First Presbyterian Church – Muskegon: Worship @ 10 am via FB and Livestream. Fellowship time via ZOOM
• First Presbyterian Church – Niles: Worship @ 10:30 am via Radio.
• First Presbyterian Church – Paw Paw: Worship message on Sundays via website. Meditations via FB.
• First Presbyterian Church – Richland: Worship @ 9:45 am via FB, Daily morning devotions via FB. Story times for kids via FB.
• First Presbyterian Church – Schoolcraft: Worship @ 10 am via FB
• First Presbyterian Church – Stockbridge: Worship @ 10:30am via FB
• Mount Hope Presbyterian Church – Lansing: Worship @ 9:30 am via FB
• North Kent Presbyterian Church – Rockford: Worship @ 11 am via YouTube
• Pennfield Presbyterian Church – Battle Creek: Worship @ 10 am via Facebook
• Spring Lake Presbyterian Church – Spring Lake: Worship @ 9:00 am & 10:30 am via FB and Vimeo
• The Presbyterian Church – Okemos: Worship @ 11 am via FB and website
• The United Church of Big Rapids – Big Rapids: Worship @ 9:30 am via FB, YouTube, Radio
• Westminster Presbyterian Church – Grand Rapids: Worship @ 11 am via YouTube
• Westminster Presbyterian Church – Portage: Worship @ 9:30 am via Facebook
• Westminster Presbyterian Church – Jackson: Worship @ 10 am via ZOOM

List of churches

Want to know how to do live streaming?

Live streaming services options

In order to live stream, your church will need:

• video(s) source
• audio(s) source
• access to internet (has to be fast enough to handle the stream)
• laptop or desktop computer (sometimes tablet or smartphone will work)
• application to connect your church’s live recording to an online streaming platform.

You can live stream through Vimeo, YouTube, Facebook, Zoom and other third party online applications. Facebook and YouTube streaming are free. Other live streaming services has a subscription based model like Vimeo, DaCast, Boxcast, Streamspot, StreamingChurch.TV, SermonCast, or StreamingVideoProvider.

Keep in mind, when live streaming, broadcasting or recording your service, you need to comply with copyright laws even within a church context. Make sure you have the license and permission to play music on livestream too. Most songs are on OneLicense or CCLI.

Ultimate guide to live streaming services

An easy guide that gives an overall picture of what is needed and what needs to happen to livestream.

Do you want to do something super simple?

You can livestream doing something as basic as using your phone on Facebook Live. Learn how to do this here. The downside is that the video and audio quality is dependent on the smartphone and how much it picks up. You’ll want to make sure it’s plugged in so that it doesn’t die in the middle of the service!

Do you want something a little more advanced?

You can buy a software for your computer like vMix which connects your streaming content to livestreaming platform. It’s good to use if you want to be able to switch between different cameras, audio sources, show PowerPoint slides, videos, WHILE you’re livestreaming. It’s like having a production team.

Can I use Zoom to stream or host Sunday service, bible studies or other gatherings?

You can. It’s not free but it’s low cost per month. See pricing on their website. You can also contact our Office Manager, Sharon, to use the Presbytery’s zoom account to host a meeting free of charge. Email her at office@lakemichiganpresbytery.org. Keep in mind that currently, we can only host up to 100 participants at this time.

The nice thing about Zoom is that people can see each other face-to-face and interact with each other over video or phone call. Is meeting online a new thing for you? Here’s 10 tech tips for meeting online.

If you or a member of your church is not sure how to use Zoom? Use this handy guide that is in a PDF format. It has step by step instructions on how to use it.

Do you want to be able to caption your livesteam?

Ai-Media will do live captions to your livestream via YouTube, Zoom, Facebook or Livestream. It’s manually captioned by a person so it’s more likely to be 98.5% accurate. They charge by per minute.

Some of the subscription based live streaming platform has the capability to add automatic captions which means it is automatically transcribed. It’s not always very accurate but it can be enough to provide context. It depends on the sound quality, background noise, the type of voice, etc… Automatic captions tend to be free or cheaper than manual captions.

PDF Guideline on Live Streaming Services

“As the Covid-19/Coronavirus outbreak advances, congregations are struggling to respond. Some are turning to live-streaming video as a way to glorify God together, stay connected as the body of Christ, and seek the healing work of the Spirit. This may be particularly important for elderly members and those with compromised immune systems, or in regions where public gatherings are discouraged or restricted.”