Free email services for churches

Here are some free email services that churches can use:

  1. Gmail: Google offers a free email service with a custom domain name (e.g., [yourchurchname]@gmail.com). You can create a Google account and set up a custom domain name for your church.
  2. Microsoft Outlook: Microsoft offers a free email service with a custom domain name (e.g., [yourchurchname]@outlook.com). You can create a Microsoft account and set up a custom domain name for your church.
  3. ProtonMail: ProtonMail is a free, open-source email service that offers end-to-end encryption and a custom domain name (e.g., [yourchurchname]@protonmail.com).
  4. Mailfence: Mailfence is a free email service that offers a custom domain name (e.g., [yourchurchname]@mailfence.com) and end-to-end encryption.
  5. Zoho Mail: Zoho Mail is a free email service that offers a custom domain name (e.g., [yourchurchname]@zoho.com) and a range of features, including calendar and contact management.
  6. FastMail: FastMail is a free email service that offers a custom domain name (e.g., [yourchurchname]@fastmail.com) and a range of features, including calendar and contact management.
  7. Yandex Mail: Yandex Mail is a free email service that offers a custom domain name (e.g., [yourchurchname]@yandex.com) and a range of features, including calendar and contact management.
  8. GMX Mail: GMX Mail is a free email service that offers a custom domain name (e.g., [yourchurchname]@gmx.com) and a range of features, including calendar and contact management.

Before choosing a free email service, consider the following factors:

  1. Custom domain name: Can you set up a custom domain name (e.g., [yourchurchname]@yourchurchemail.com) or will you have to use a generic email address (e.g., [yourchurchname]@gmail.com)?
  2. Storage space: How much storage space is available for your email account?
  3. Security: Does the email service offer end-to-end encryption and other security features to protect your church's data?
  4. Spam filtering: Does the email service have effective spam filtering to prevent unwanted emails from reaching your inbox?
  5. Customer support: Is the email service provider available to help you with any issues or questions you may have?
  6. Integration: Can the email service integrate with other church software or tools, such as a church management system or online giving platform?

Remember to always review the terms of service and privacy policy of any free email service before signing up.