Realm
Don’t have a Realm account?
No worries! If you’re unsure whether you have a profile or haven’t created one yet, simply fill out the form below to get started.
Need assistance with your Realm account?
If you have a Realm account and need help, simply fill out the form below, and Michelle will get back to you as soon as possible to assist you.
Let’s Connect!
Stay connected and engaged with your church community by downloading the Realm App, “Realm Connect – For Our Church.” Sign in with your email and password to get started.
With Realm Connect, you can:
- Stay Updated – Keep up with the latest news, posts, photos, and events for your group and our church
- Engage – Post messages and comment on posts within your group
- Access Files – Easily find and share files with your group
- Send Messages – Start a conversation by messaging your entire group or select individuals
- View Participants – See names and profiles of the people you’re connected with
- Manage Notifications – Customize your notification and email preferences to suit your needs
Download Realm Connect today and stay in touch with your church family!
Help & Tips for Using Realm
Newsfeed
Stay up to date with recent posts from all your groups in one place. The newsfeed ensures you’re always in the loop on what’s happening.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- After signing into your Realm account, you will be on the main news page
- From here, you will see posts from all the groups you are a part of within the church
- You can also create a post, at the top of the newsfeed page you will click on the pencil at the top (if you hover over it, it says start a post)
- Select the group you want to create the post in and click next
- Create a title and body of the post and then click post
Realm Notification Settings
Customize how you receive messages to suit your preferences. Our helpful video guides you through the settings, so you never miss important updates.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Click on name
- Click on Connect under the notifications heading
- From here, you can click into each of the groups and either check or uncheck which notifications to receive.
Keep Your Contact Info Updated
Easily update your contact details whenever they change, keeping your information current and accurate.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1. Click on your name
2. Click on connect under my profile views
3. From here, you can update contact information (mobile #, address, DOB)
Serving Assignments
Effortlessly manage your schedule and serving assignments through Realm, so you can stay organized and on top of your commitments.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1. From the main page, click on the serving tab
2. From here, you can see your serving profile where you can select days which days you are available and select dates that you are unavailable
3. (optional) you can also add skills or interests on this page
4. You will see your assignments for when you are scheduled to serve (if you click on see all assignments you will be able to see accepted assignments as well as declined)
5. And lastly, you’ll be able to see Your Teams that you are part of (if you click on the team you can see more info on that specific team, for instance: news, volunteers, info about the team)
Manage Giving
Set up one-time or recurring gifts, track your donations, and access your giving statement, all in one place.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1. Click on your name
2. Click on connect under my profile views
3. From here, you can update contact information (mobile #, address, DOB)
Communicate With Your Group
Use Realm’s built-in communication tools to connect with group members quickly and efficiently.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1. From the main menu, click on communications
2. If you click on inbox, you will see reminders, updates, and assignment requests for the group(s) you are a part of
3. If you click on the chat tab, you can either start a chat with your group(s) or respond to it if it was already created or
4. You have the option to post on the newsfeed to communicate with your group. To do this, you’ll want to click on the News tab
5. Click on the pencil at the top (if you hover over it, it says start a post)
6. You will then need to select which group to create the post in
7. Create your title and the body of your post (either select or deselect allow comments and or send notifications, it’s defaulted for both)
8. Click on post
Realm Mobile App
Download the mobile app to take Realm with you on the go, making it easy to access all features right from your phone.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1. Go to the app store on your mobile device (phone)
2. Search for Realm Connect – For Our Church by typing it in the search bar. Start typing and it will populate…
3. It will ask for you to sign in using your email address and password
(You will have to have received an invite from Realm directly to sign in to your profile).
Updating Your Profile
Your unique church profile is an essential tool for staying connected. It helps you join a small group, track your giving, update your contact details, manage family information, and adjust notification preferences.
By keeping your profile current, you ensure our staff, group leaders, and the entire
church community can communicate with you effectively.
Your Profile Includes:
- Contact Information (e.g., name, address, email, phone)
- Photo
- Family Members
- Personal Information (e.g., marital status, birthday**)
- Connected Social Media Accounts
You have the ability to control what information is visible online by adjusting your account privacy settings.
**Note: When entering your birthday, please provide the full date. Your age and year will not be displayed in the church directory.
Stay Connected with Your Groups
At the heart of our church are the relationships we build through groups and classes. Now, staying connected with those you share life with is easier than ever. Keep up with upcoming meetings, coordinate who’s bringing what, and stay updated on what’s happening in each other’s lives—all week long. We’re here to help you stay connected and engaged in meaningful ways.
Your Privacy Matters
We believe your information is yours to control.
You have full control over who sees your contact and personal details. Your contact information will never be publicly available or searchable on the internet. Any information you choose to share with your church family is securely protected behind a login.
Only authorized staff have access to your profile information, and you and specific authorized staff members can update your details. In some cases, group leaders may be able to update your contact information if you have made it visible to them.
For your safety, the sharing of contact and personal information for children under 18 is restricted. Parents have the ability to decide whether or not to display their child’s name in the church directory.
Children under the age of 13 cannot sign in or participate.
CONTACT
If you are new to Black Rock Church, or
have any questions, contact:
