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DIY Church Pew Refinishing vs. Professional Church Pew Refinishing

Refinishing old, worn church pews is an exceptional way to update your sanctuary while preserving your church's history. DIY refinishing is an option for skilled craftspeople, but many churches rely ...
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Different Types of Church Pews

Pews have been standard features of almost every church for centuries, but that wasn't always the case. Before the 14th century, churchgoers stood or moved around the building during church ...
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Church Chairs vs. Church Pews

Many churches are replacing their traditional pews with chairs for a more modern and mobile option. However, we highly recommend keeping your pews instead of swapping them out with chairs. ...
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The Challenges of a Growing Church — and How to Overcome Them

Growing your church means that more community members are connecting with you and welcoming your messages. You see more friendly faces and forge beautiful connections with those looking to find ...
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How to Increase On-Campus Chapel Attendance

For many universities, chapel services are an integral part of the college experience. Students spend dozens of hours every week in class, doing homework and studying for their next exam. ...
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Church Pew Cushion Maintenance Tips

Holidays, special events and regular worship services bring people from near and far into your church building. Your pews are some of the first things they'll notice. Your guests spend ...
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Cost of Refinishing Pews vs. Buying New

Church furniture is important to the worship experience. Pastors and priests stand at their pulpit. Tables throughout the sanctuary hold various sacred items used during services. And of course, church ...
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Refinishing Demand is Increasing

Many churches who have not had their pews refinished with modern refinishing materials have suffered severe finish damage due to Covid-19 sanitization practices. The Keck Group realizes that most churches ...
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How to Clean Old Wooden Church Pews

Old wooden church pews are a valuable asset to a church sanctuary and provide effective communal seating for a tight-knit congregation. If you're responsible for cleaning the wooden church pews, ...
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How to Update Your Church Sanctuary While Preserving History

If you're wondering whether it's time to update your church sanctuary, the answer is likely yes. As one blogger for Christianity Today points out, churches renovate their building every 30 years on average — a ...
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Now is a Great Time to Refinish Church Pews!

Fortunately, in these surreal times, churches are beginning to realize it may be a good time to have their pews refinished!  Since they are closed down, when is a better time.  ...
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BIG NEWS – Trinity Church Restoration Complete

Trinity Church Wall Street is an active Episcopal Parish that has been an integral part of New York’s history for more than three hundred years. The church has not undergone ...
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