Every year, churches throughout the UK host film or television screen events. Be it a major sporting event, such as a World Cup or the Olympics, a Royal wedding, the Remembrance Sunday service, New Year’s Eve, or a church film night, bringing together your community to inspire, celebrate or reflect, presents a unique opportunity for […]

“Can we show videos from video-sharing websites in our church?” is one of our most frequently asked questions. And no wonder. Video-sharing platforms offer a treasure trove of content for almost every conceivable situation. However, as the sheer volume of content and the number of channels increases, understanding if and when you can show this […]

Wedding and funeral services often include a variety of copyrighted content. The good news is, with a little planning, copyright needn’t be a concern. The information in this article covers the common elements of a wedding or funeral service where copyright needs to be considered. If in doubt, CCLI always recommends you contact us for […]

Chances are you have listened to a sermon on the internet, or viewed a church worship video made available through a website. Perhaps you’re considering making your church sermons available online as downloadable podcasts, or your whole church service as a live stream? As churches increasingly embrace the potential of the internet and social media, […]

The Church Video Licence (CVL) from CCLI covers most major film studios and distributors including 20th Century, Disney, Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount, Pixar and Universal. However, CCLI appreciates that determining whether a particular film is covered isn’t always easy. This article will look at the best way to confirm that the film you wish to show […]