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Volunteer scheduling has changed a lot over the years.

In 2026, parish schedules have to account for changing Mass times, merged communities, family travel, seasonal availability, and volunteers who need flexibility without confusion. What worked ten years ago often doesn’t work anymore.

We put together a practical, comprehensive, and free guide to modern church volunteer scheduling — including communication, burnout prevention, scheduling rhythms, substitutions, seasonal planning, and more.

The Complete Guide to Scheduling Church Volunteers in 2026 | Blog | Ministry Scheduler Pro Learn how to schedule church volunteers in 2026 with less stress. Practical tips for parish leaders on communication, flexibility, and liturgical planning.

This week, athletes from around the world are competing in the Special Olympics.

The official Special Olympics Athlete Oath, written by founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver before the first International Special Olympics Games in Chicago in 1968, is still just as powerful today:
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”

To the athletes competing this week — and to every volunteer, coach, family member, and supporter cheering them on — we celebrate you. 🏅

100% volunteer attendance.
That's what churches experience with MSP.

When volunteers feel ownership over their schedule, they show up. That's the whole idea behind MSP. Thank you, Sacred Heart Saint Patrick's Parish!

As summer begins, may these longer days be filled with joy and light. Wishing all our parish communities a beautiful season ahead.

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and father-figures who set an example of service to others.

The dads who serve as ushers, run sound, coach the youth group, or simply show up week after week — you are teaching something that lasts.

Today the Church also celebrates the Feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, patron of youth, who dedicated his short life entirely to serving others. His words are a fitting prayer for any father:
"In the twilight of our life, we shall be judged according to love."

May your day be full of rest, gratitude, and the people you love most.

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚

Today we honor freedom and the strength of community — and the countless people across generations who have shown up, served, and kept faith with one another.

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
— Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Thank you to every community in our MSP family for the service you pour into the world.

🧺☀️ Happy International Picnic Day! 🌭🍉

Does your church host an annual picnic?

From cake walks to sack races and dunk tanks — we know volunteers make it all happen. Someone is setting up the folding tables at 7am. Someone is running the kids’ games for three hours straight. Someone is doing the dishes at the end of the night. 🎟️🎪

Share your favorite parish picnic tradition in the comments — and tag someone who deserves a shoutout for making it happen! 💙

We'd love to hear from our MSP community:

What's your favorite MSP feature that helps you stay organized?

Whether it's sub requests, auto-scheduling, mobile access, or something else entirely — drop it in the comments. We're always glad to hear what's making a difference for your ministry.

June is peak sea turtle nesting season — and it's giving us an excuse to share one of our favorite memories from a past team retreat.

The Rotunda team had the incredible experience of helping release sea turtle hatchlings safely into the ocean with Vivemar.com

Happy turtle season. Go little guys.

Pro Tip from MSP!

Building your summer schedule doesn't have to mean chasing down who's on vacation.

With MSP, your volunteers can enter their own Can’t Serve Dates before the schedule is built. That means no spreadsheets of unavailable weekends, no back-and-forth emails, and far fewer scheduling surprises.
The schedule works around people’s real summer availability.
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