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Chursy
Chursy is a WordPress theme by ovatheme built for churches, religious organizations, charities, NGOs and donation portals. It gives you a responsive site with pages for sermons, events, news and online giving, all editable visually in Elementor.
- Version
- 1.1.2
- Released
- May 15, 2026
- Developer
- ovatheme
- Type
- WordPress theme
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in Chursy 1.1.2
Version 1.1.2 · May 15, 2026
Latest
- ImprovedUpdate theme to version 1.1.2.
- ImprovedUpdate FullEvents - Ovatheme Events plugin version 1.0.3.
- ImprovedUpdate Ovatheme Sermons plugin version 1.0.2.
- ImprovedUpdate OvaTheme Framework plugin version 1.0.3.
What it does
Faith groups and nonprofits often need a site that does several jobs at once: sharing sermons, announcing events, posting news and collecting donations. This theme brings those pieces together in one design made for religious and charitable organizations. The layout is responsive, so pages adapt to desktops, tablets and phones, and retina ready graphics keep visuals sharp on high resolution screens. Multiple header styles let you pick a look that fits your organization's identity.
Editing happens through Elementor with live, front-end changes, so staff and volunteers without coding knowledge can update news or post upcoming events and see the result right away. For fundraising, the theme includes donation and campaign templates and works with WooCommerce if you want to sell merchandise. It is also WPML compatible for multilingual sites, and it includes a way for visitors to submit issue reports or prayer requests through the website.
Best for
- Churches sharing sermons, events and news
- Charities and NGOs collecting online donations
- Religious organizations serving multilingual communities
Features
Live Elementor editing
Customize pages on the front end with Elementor and see changes instantly, which makes layout and content updates possible without writing code.
Donation and fundraiser tools
Built-in tools and templates support online giving and fundraising campaigns, suited to churches, charity foundations and donation portals.
News and event updates
Publish news articles, upcoming events and announcements quickly, so your congregation or community always knows what is happening next.
Issue and prayer requests
Visitors can report issues or send prayer requests directly through the website, giving your community a simple way to reach you.
WooCommerce compatibility
Set up an online store with WooCommerce to sell merchandise or run fundraising sales alongside your regular church or charity pages.
WPML multilingual support
The theme is compatible with WPML, so you can publish your content in multiple languages for a wider or international audience.
Multiple header styles
Choose from several header layouts to set the tone of your site and match the look of your organization.
Responsive, retina ready design
Pages adapt to any screen size, and retina ready graphics stay crisp on high resolution displays for a clean, professional appearance.
Chursy older versions
- 1.0.0Oct 12, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about Chursy
Can I edit the site without knowing how to code?
Yes. The theme works with Elementor for live, front-end editing, so you can change layouts, update news and announce events while seeing the results instantly. It is designed for people without coding knowledge.
Does it handle online donations?
It includes built-in donation and fundraiser tools and templates for online giving and campaigns. You can also use WooCommerce compatibility to set up a store for fundraising sales or merchandise.
Can I run my church website in more than one language?
Yes. The theme is WPML compatible, which lets you offer your content in multiple languages. This is useful for congregations or organizations that serve communities speaking different languages.
Is it only for churches?
No. Along with churches and religious organizations, it is aimed at charities, NGOs and donation portals. Any group that needs news, events, fundraising and community requests on one site can use it.
Is Chursy free?
The code of Chursy is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of Chursy is this?
Version 1.1.2, released May 15, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update Chursy?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of Chursy automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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