Text Message Sign-Up

Church texts from (256) 646-3805

Last updated: September 2026

Cross Creek Community Church sends a small number of texts (Cross Creek Community Church Texts) from the church number (256) 646-3805. We only text people who sign up in one of the two ways below. We never buy lists or get numbers from anyone else.

Who gets texts

Visitors who sign up get a welcome text and occasional follow-up, such as service times, an invitation to come back, and how to reach the church office.
Deacons who serve in the building lockup rotation and sign up get reminders of their lockup week.

Way 1: Paper sign-up card

At a Sunday or Wednesday service, a visitor (or a deacon joining the lockup rotation) is offered the printed Connect Card & Text Sign-Up card.
The person writes their name and mobile number.
Next to the text consent box, the card prints the full consent wording (below). The box is unchecked. The person checks it only if they want texts, then signs and dates the card.
The person hands the card to a deacon or leaves it at the Connect table.
A deacon or church administrator writes their initials and the date in the "For church use" box and marks whether the consent box was checked.
Only if the box is checked, the deacon enters the name and number in the church's Deacon tools. The first text the person receives confirms the sign-up and explains how to stop (see sample messages below).
Deacons keep the signed card on file at the church for at least 4 years as the record of consent.

Exact consent wording printed next to the unchecked box:

The card also says: "Texts come from the church number (256) 646-3805. Leaving the box unchecked is fine; we will not text you. Prefer to sign up by text? Text JOIN to (256) 646-3805 (same program and terms as above)."

Way 2: Text JOIN to (256) 646-3805

The keyword is advertised on the sign-up card, in the church bulletin, and on a sign in the church lobby. Each one prints the full disclosure below.
The person texts JOIN to (256) 646-3805.
They immediately get this confirmation reply:

Automatic reply to JOIN (also sent if someone replies START to re-subscribe)Cross Creek Community Church: Thanks! You're signed up for church texts (visitor welcome & follow-up; deacon schedule reminders for deacons). Up to 4 msgs/month. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out.

Exact disclosure printed on the bulletin and lobby sign:

Sample messages

Welcome text a visitor receives first (confirms sign-up)Cross Creek Community Church: Hi {Name}, thank you for visiting us! You're signed up for church texts (visitor welcome & follow-up). Sunday School 9 AM, Worship 10 AM, Wed Bible Study 6:30 PM. Questions? Call 256-492-6900. Up to 4 msgs/month. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out.

Visitor follow-upCross Creek Community Church: Hi {Name}, we enjoyed having you with us. If you have a prayer request or any questions, please call the church office at 256-492-6900. We hope to see you Sunday! Reply STOP to opt out.

Confirmation a deacon receives when addedCross Creek Community Church: You're signed up for deacon lockup rotation reminders. Up to 4 msgs/month. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out.

Deacon reminder (sent before your assigned lockup week)Cross Creek Community Church: {name}, your deacon week starts Sunday, {date}. Please lock up and reach out to any new visitors. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. Reply HELP for help.

Reply to HELPCross Creek Community Church: For help, call 256-492-6900 or email info@crosscreekcc.net. Up to 4 msgs/month. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out.

Reply to STOPCross Creek Community Church: You are unsubscribed and will receive no more texts from us. Reply START to resubscribe. Questions: 256-492-6900.

How often, cost, and stopping

Message frequency varies, up to 4 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply.

To stop texts, reply STOP at any time. You will get one message confirming you are unsubscribed, and then no more texts. To start again, reply START. For help, reply HELP, call 256-492-6900, or email info@crosscreekcc.net.

How we keep sign-up records

Deacons keep signed cards on file at the church for at least 4 years. JOIN sign-ups are recorded with the phone number and the date and time of the JOIN text. The Deacon tools record each person's name (if known), number, how they signed up, and the date, and only approved church leaders can sign in. When someone replies STOP, they are removed and are not texted again unless they reply START or JOIN, or sign a new card. We never sell or share mobile numbers or sign-up records; see our Privacy Policy.