Scheduled prayer reminders and service alerts

Purpose

1.1. Automate scheduled prayer and service reminders to foster regular attendance and unity within the Abbey community.
1.2. Push alerts for daily, weekly, and special event services across channels to maximize outreach and engagement.
1.3. Personalize notifications based on user preferences (e.g., prayer type, reminder timing, communication method).
1.4. Log sent notifications and confirmations for reporting and compliance purposes.
1.5. Reduce manual workload on staff, enabling focus on spiritual leadership and community service.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Predefined schedule (e.g., daily, specific weekdays, holidays, events).
2.2. Manual override for urgent communications or special events.
2.3. Enrollment or opt-in by community members for specific prayer cycles or event reminders.
2.4. Integration with Abbey calendar apps or liturgical planning tools.
2.5. Event edits or new service additions in central scheduling system automatically generate alerts.

Platform Variants

3.1. Twilio SMS
• Feature: Programmable SMS API.
• Setting: Configure scheduled messages to member contact numbers; sample — `POST /Messages` with `ScheduleType=Fixed`.
3.2. SendGrid
• Feature: Email API, Marketing Campaigns.
• Setting: Automated transactional or marketing email triggers on schedule; sample — `POST /mail/send` with dynamic template data.
3.3. WhatsApp Business API
• Feature: Programmatic messaging.
• Setting: Set scheduled prayer reminders via `/messages`; sample: `POST` with message template.
3.4. Mailchimp
• Feature: Email Automation, RSS-to-email.
• Setting: Build workflow using Auto-Send; sample: configure “Recurring Campaigns” with Abbey calendar feed.
3.5. Slack
• Feature: Scheduled Messages API, Workflow Builder.
• Setting: Automate recurring notifications to channels or direct messages using `/chat.scheduleMessage`.
3.6. Microsoft Teams
• Feature: Scheduled messages bot or webhook.
• Setting: Push alerts using `POST` to channel webhook; sample: card notification configured for service reminders.
3.7. Google Calendar
• Feature: Event Reminders API.
• Setting: Scheduled event; use `reminders.overrides` for custom push notifications.
3.8. Zoom
• Feature: Webinar/Meeting reminders via API.
• Setting: Pre-webinar automated notifications; sample: `POST /users/{userId}/meetings` with reminder options.
3.9. Facebook Messenger API
• Feature: Messenger Bots with scheduled templates.
• Setting: Automation via `messages.send` endpoint scheduled per event.
3.10. Telegram Bot API
• Feature: Scheduled message delivery.
• Setting: Use bot to send `sendMessage` with trigger via Cron/TimeNode.
3.11. Viber Business Messages
• Feature: Automated notification API.
• Setting: Send scheduled notifications using `POST /pa/send_message`.
3.12. HubSpot
• Feature: Workflows/Sequences.
• Setting: Automated email/SMS based on contact properties or scheduled workflow.
3.13. Adobe Marketo
• Feature: Scheduled Campaigns.
• Setting: Batch campaign with recurring triggers linked to Abbey’s service calendar.
3.14. Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• Feature: Journey Builder, MobileConnect.
• Setting: Schedule reminder journeys (Email/SMS/Push) for member segments.
3.15. Pushover
• Feature: Push Notification API.
• Setting: Schedule `POST /messages` for device-based reminders.
3.16. Pushbullet
• Feature: Push Notifications.
• Setting: Automated push via `POST /pushes` API for app or browser subscribers.
3.17. Discord
• Feature: Scheduled message bots.
• Setting: Use bot to push reminders via `/messages` with time-based trigger.
3.18. ActiveCampaign
• Feature: Automations builder for time-based sends.
• Setting: Scheduled campaigns based on custom service tags.
3.19. Zoho CRM
• Feature: Workflow Rules.
• Setting: Auto-email or SMS reminders using scheduled workflows.
3.20. Intercom
• Feature: Outbound Messages API.
• Setting: Set up scheduled messages to targeted segments in chat or in-app.
3.21. OneSignal
• Feature: Scheduled push notifications.
• Setting: Use `POST /notifications` with `send_after` parameter for event-based reminders.
3.22. Airship (Urban Airship)
• Feature: Segmented, scheduled push messaging.
• Setting: Schedule with their Journeys/Automations API for multi-channel push to app users.

Benefits

4.1. Maximizes attendance by timely reminders across preferred channels.
4.2. Enhances sense of community and participation in worship cycles.
4.3. Saves time for Abbey staff and ensures consistent communication.
4.4. Centralized tracking and audit trail for all sent notifications.
4.5. Personalizes engagement, increasing spiritual connection and loyalty.