Anniversary Programs (Church Essentials)
Custom Anniversary Programs
- Church and pastor anniversary souvenir booklets
- 8.5" x 11" or 5.5" x 8.5", 8 to 40 pages
- 100# Gloss pages with an 80# Gloss Cover
- Full color on every page, stapled and trimmed
- 25 to 1,000 copies, next-day available
- Free UPS Ground on orders of $49 or more
Church Anniversary Programs and Souvenir Booklets Worthy of Your Milestone
A church anniversary is a chance to look back on God's faithfulness and look ahead together. Flyover Print prints church and pastor anniversary programs and souvenir booklets in full color on every page, from an 8-page program to a 40-page keepsake with your history, photos, greetings and ads. Choose letter (8.5" x 11") or half-letter (5.5" x 8.5") size, order 25 to 1,000 copies, and we print, staple and trim every booklet in-house in Highland, Indiana.
What goes in a church anniversary souvenir booklet?
Every church does it a little differently, but most anniversary programs and souvenir booklets include some or all of these pages:
- Cover: the anniversary theme, scripture, church name and dates.
- Order of service: the program for the anniversary worship service or banquet.
- Pastor's message: a welcome letter from the pastor, and for a pastoral anniversary, a word from the church.
- Church history and timeline: how the church began, key moments and past pastors.
- Pastor and first family bio: photos and a short biography.
- Ministry pages: a page or two for each ministry, with photos.
- Greetings and ads: greetings from sister churches, members and local businesses, plus patron listings.
- Acknowledgments: thank you to the anniversary committee, volunteers and sponsors.
How many pages should your booklet be?
| Pages | Typical content |
|---|---|
| 8 to 12 | Program only: cover, order of service, pastor's message and acknowledgments |
| 16 to 24 | Program plus church history, timeline, bios and photo pages |
| 28 to 40 | A full souvenir book with greetings, ministry pages and ad pages |
Page counts go up in steps of 4, and the cover counts as 4 pages. If you are selling ads, plan the ad pages first, since they often decide the final page count.
Planning ads and greetings
Many churches help cover the cost of a souvenir booklet with ads and greetings from members, families and local businesses. Common sizes are a full page, a half page, a quarter page and a patron or donor line. Set your ad deadline a few weeks before the celebration so there is time to lay out the pages, review the proof and print.
For every milestone
- Church anniversaries: 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 100th celebrations and every year in between.
- Pastor and pastoral anniversaries: honor your pastor and first family.
- Homecoming and founders days: a keepsake for members and returning families.
- Building dedications and mortgage burnings: tell the story of the journey.
Make it a complete set with matching invite cards and offering envelopes for the celebration.
Paper and size
Our standard anniversary booklet uses 100# Gloss Text inside, which makes photos look rich, with an 80# Gloss Cover for a sturdier keepsake feel. You can switch to 70# Uncoated Text inside, a 14PT Uncoated Cardstock cover, or a self cover to lower the cost. Letter size (8.5" x 11") gives the most room for photos and ads; half-letter (5.5" x 8.5") is a classic program size that is easy to hold during service.
How ordering works
- Choose your options: size and page count, paper, cover, quantity and production time. The price updates as you go.
- Send your design: upload one PDF of single pages in reading order (8.75" x 11.25" or 5.75" x 8.75" with bleed), or choose "Yes, Please Contact Me" under Need Design Help and our art team will reach out to build it with you.
- Approve your proof: you will see a free online proof at checkout.
- We check it and print it: a real person checks your file for size, resolution and print setup, then we print, staple, fold and trim every booklet.
- You get your booklets: shipped by UPS Ground, or pick them up free in Highland, IN.
Printed in-house, never outsourced
Flyover Print has been family-owned since 1957, with three generations of printing experience. We print every order on our own equipment in Highland, Indiana, a real person checks every file before it prints, and every church order is prayed over. Call us at 219.595.0902 and talk to the people who print your job.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 8.5" x 11" or 5.5" x 8.5" (portrait, stapled on the left) |
| Pages | 8 to 40 pages in steps of 4, cover included |
| Binding | Saddle stitched (2 staples), folded and trimmed on three sides |
| Paper | 100# Gloss Text inside (standard) or 70# Uncoated Text |
| Cover | 80# Gloss Cover (standard), 14PT Uncoated Cardstock, or self cover |
| Printing | Full color on every page |
| Quantity | 25 to 1,000 booklets |
| File setup | One PDF of single pages in reading order, 8.75" x 11.25" or 5.75" x 8.75" with bleed |
| Proofs | Free online proof at checkout, plus a real person checks every file for size, resolution and print setup |
| Production | 5 business days, 3 business days or next business day (next day up to 250 booklets; orders after 10 AM Central start the next business day) |
| Shipping | UPS Ground anywhere in the U.S., free on orders of $49 or more. 2nd Day Air and Next Day Air upgrades available. Free local pickup in Highland, IN |
Frequently asked questions
What goes in a church anniversary souvenir booklet?
Most include a cover with the theme and scripture, the order of service, a pastor's message, the church history and timeline, the pastor and first family bio, ministry pages, photos, greetings and ads, and acknowledgments.
How do we make a program for a church anniversary?
Start with your theme and scripture, gather the order of service and a welcome letter, collect photos and history, then lay out the pages in reading order and save them as one PDF. If you would rather we build it, choose "Yes, Please Contact Me" under Need Design Help when you order.
How many pages should our souvenir booklet be?
A program-only booklet is usually 8 to 12 pages. Adding history, bios and photos usually lands at 16 to 24 pages, and a full souvenir book with greetings and ads often runs 28 to 40 pages. Page counts go up in steps of 4, and the cover counts as 4 pages.
How do we handle ads and greetings?
Most churches offer full, half and quarter page ads plus patron lines, collect them by a set deadline, and lay them out in the back of the booklet. Plan the ad pages early, since they often decide the final page count.
How many copies should we order?
A good starting point is one per household or family expected at the celebration, plus extras for guests, visiting churches and keepsakes. You can order from 25 to 1,000 copies, and the price per booklet goes down as the quantity goes up.
How far ahead should we order?
Give yourself time for layout, proofing and printing. Once your file is ready, choose 5-day, 3-day or next-day production. Production time does not include shipping, so add UPS transit time or pick up free in Highland, Indiana.
Can you design our anniversary booklet?
Yes. Upload your own print-ready PDF, or choose "Yes, Please Contact Me" under Need Design Help and our team will design it with the photos, history and wording you send. We will quote any design work before we start, and nothing extra is charged for design at checkout.
Do you check our file?
Yes. You approve a free online proof at checkout, then a real person checks your file for size, resolution and print setup before it prints. We do not proofread your text, so please check names, dates and spelling on your proof.
Can you print a pastor anniversary program too?
Yes. Pastor and pastoral anniversary programs use the same sizes, papers and page counts, from a simple 8-page program to a full souvenir booklet.
Do you charge for shipping?
Shipping is charged at UPS rates, and UPS Ground is free on orders of $49 or more anywhere in the U.S. Need it sooner? 2nd Day Air and Next Day Air upgrades are available. Local pickup at our Highland, Indiana shop is always free.
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Templates
To start, select the product size, preview the design guidelines, download the guidelines for reference, and proceed with the customization options.
