Parish is a versatile WordPress theme specifically designed for religious organizations, charities, and nonprofit communities. This comprehensive solution combines elegant design with powerful functionality to help churches, mosques, synagogues, and spiritual centers establish a professional online presence.
Comprehensive Features for Faith-Based Organizations
The Parish theme offers an extensive set of tools tailored for religious institutions:
- Multi-faith compatibility – Works equally well for Christian churches, Islamic centers, Jewish synagogues, Hindu temples, and Buddhist communities
- Donation management – Integrated with the Give plugin for seamless fundraising and tithing collection
- Event coordination – Full compatibility with The Events Calendar for service schedules, Bible studies, and community gatherings
- E-commerce capabilities – WooCommerce integration for selling religious books, merchandise, or event tickets
Advanced Design Customization
Parish provides exceptional flexibility in website design:
Layout Options
- 100% responsive design that adapts perfectly to all devices
- Choice between boxed and fullwidth page layouts
- Customizable header and footer designs using Elementor
- Multiple blog styles with 20+ post animations
Visual Elements
- Retina-ready graphics for crystal clear displays
- Fontello and image icons for visual appeal
- Google Fonts integration for typography customization
- Revolution Slider and Swiper Slider included
Technical Specifications
The theme is built with modern web standards and includes:
- HTML5 and CSS3 coding for optimal performance
- Cross-browser compatibility (Firefox, Safari, Chrome, IE11+)
- WordPress 4.0+ compatibility (tested up to WP 6.8)
- 750+ Customizer options for granular control
- Optimized code for fast loading speeds
Plugin Compatibility
Parish works seamlessly with essential WordPress plugins:
- Elementor – Drag-and-drop page builder for easy customization
- WPML – Create multilingual websites for diverse congregations
- MailChimp for WP – Build and manage your email list
- Contact Form 7 – Create custom contact forms
- Smash Balloon Instagram Feed – Display social media content
Recent Updates and Improvements
The theme receives regular updates with new features and enhancements:
Version 1.5 (June 2025)
- CSS/PHP fixes for WordPress 6.8 compatibility
- Improved shortcodes and widget layouts
Version 1.4 (January 2025)
- Enhanced sticky sidebar functionality
- Improved video embedding for Vimeo content
- Fixed issues with fullwidth page layouts
Version 1.3 (December 2024)
- Added 404 redirect options
- Improved mobile typography settings
- Enhanced AI integration for content generation
- Multiple Elementor compatibility improvements
Support and Documentation
Parish comes with comprehensive support resources:
- Detailed documentation with setup guides
- Video tutorials for visual learners
- Professional technical support team
- Regular theme updates with new features
- Full site package available for quick setup
Whether you’re establishing an online presence for your church, managing a religious nonprofit, or creating a community hub for your faith group, Parish provides all the tools needed to build a professional, functional website that serves your congregation’s needs.
