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Create and send private Slack channel messages for new Planning Center profiles
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Send slack messages for new Planning Center form submissions.
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Send private channel messages in Slack for new Planning Center form submissions
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Send channel messages in Slack for new Planning Center profiles
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Send channel messages in Slack for new list results in Planning Center
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Send direct messages in Slack for new list results in Planning Center
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Create and send private Slack channel messages for new Planning Center profiles

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Send slack messages for new Planning Center form submissions.

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Send private channel messages in Slack for new Planning Center form submissions

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Send channel messages in Slack for new Planning Center profiles

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Send channel messages in Slack for new list results in Planning Center

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Send direct messages in Slack for new list results in Planning Center

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Send direct messages in Slack for new form submissions in Planning Center
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Handle new list results in Planning Center by triggering custom actions in Slack
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How Zapier works

Zapier makes it easy to integrate Planning Center with Slack - no code necessary. See how you can get setup in minutes.

Select a trigger from Planning Center

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Planning Center, a trigger could be "New List Result."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from Slack

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with Slack, the action could be "Add Reminder."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Planning Center + Slack integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Planning Center and Slack

How do I set up the integration between Planning Center and Slack?

To set up the integration, you can use our platform to connect your Planning Center account with Slack. First, ensure you have access to both accounts and an active account on our platform. You will need to choose triggers from Planning Center, such as 'New Person Created' or 'Updated Event', and specify actions in Slack like 'Send Channel Message' or 'Create Reminder'. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the dashboard to complete the setup.

What kind of triggers can I use from Planning Center for this integration?

Available triggers from Planning Center include when a new person is created, an event is updated, a donation is received, or a form submission is completed. These triggers help automate processes by prompting specified actions in Slack.

How can I customize notifications sent to Slack through this integration?

When setting up an action that sends notifications to Slack, you can customize what information is included and how it's formatted. For instance, if your trigger involves a new event, you may choose fields like event name, date, and time to be part of your Slack message.

Is it possible to integrate multiple Planning Center accounts with one Slack workspace?

Yes, multiple Planning Center accounts can be connected to a single Slack workspace. During the setup process for each account on our platform, simply select the same Slack workspace as the action destination.

Can I restrict which team members receive notifications in Slack via this integration?

While setting up an action in our platform that sends messages to Slack, you can choose specific channels or direct messages as destinations. This way only the intended team members will receive these notifications.

Are there any limitations on how often data is synced between Planning Center and Slack?

The frequency of data sync between Planning Center and Slack through our integration depends on the plan you are subscribed to but typically involves real-time triggering where actions occur immediately upon receiving trigger data.

What should I do if I'm experiencing issues with my integration setup?

If you're facing issues with setting up or managing your integration between Planning Center and Slack, check our support guides for troubleshooting tips or contact our support team for assistance. Make sure all account permissions are correctly configured too.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

- List
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Scheduled
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- Form
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Scheduled
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- Workflow
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Scheduled
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New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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Instant
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- Include_alias
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Instant
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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Instant
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- Channel
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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Instant
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- Text
  Required
- Remind when?
  Required
- User
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap_id
Action
Write
- Channel Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Topic
  Required
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
Write
- Email
- Optimized data
Action
Search
- Full Name
  Required
- Optimized data
Action
Search

New Donation
Triggers when a donation is received.
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Scheduled
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New Profile
Triggers when a new Profile is created.
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Scheduled
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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- User Name
- Shared
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Instant
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- Search Query
  Required
- Optimized data
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Scheduled
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- Channel
  Required
- Reaction
- User
Trigger
Instant
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
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Instant
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- Channel
  Required
- Users
  Required
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
Action
Write
- Channel
  Required
- Text
  Required
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap_id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- User
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
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Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
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Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
Write
- Search Query
  Required
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- ID
  Required
- Optimized data
Action
Search
- Bot Name
- Optimized data
Action
Search

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About Planning Center

Planning Center is a church management system that helps manage people, services, donations, registrations, and more.

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About Slack

Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.