Live Stream Church Services

Live streaming your church service on your website requires three things: a streaming platform (like Facebook Live or YouTube Live), a way to get that stream onto your website, and a reliable embed solution.

With EmbedVidio, the process is straightforward:

1. Create an EmbedVidio account — Start your free 7-day trial (no credit card required)
2. Connect your streaming platform — Link your church's Facebook Page or YouTube channel using secure OAuth authentication
3. Choose a widget layout — Select from 6 responsive layouts (wall, grid, collage, slider, carousel, or single) and customize colors and sizing
4. Paste the embed code — Copy the one-time embed code and paste it into your church website. This works with WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, Weebly, and any platform that supports HTML
5. Go live as usual — Stream on Facebook or YouTube like you normally would. Your website will automatically detect the live stream and display it within seconds

The key difference between EmbedVidio and manually embedding videos is that you never need to update the code again. Every time you go live, your website picks it up automatically — no page refresh required.

No. EmbedVidio is specifically designed for church volunteers and staff who may not have a technical background. If you can copy and paste text, you can set up EmbedVidio.

The entire setup process takes under 5 minutes:

• Connecting your Facebook or YouTube account takes about 30 seconds (just click "Connect" and approve)
• Choosing a layout and customizing your widget takes 2-3 minutes
• Pasting the embed code into your website takes about 1 minute

For WordPress users, you paste the embed code into a Custom HTML block. For Squarespace, use an Embed block. For Wix, use an HTML iframe element. Each platform has a way to add custom code — and that's the only "technical" step involved.

Once the code is pasted, you're done. There's nothing to configure before each service, no code to update, and no software to install on your computer. The widget runs entirely from the embed code on your website.

When you're not actively live streaming, EmbedVidio doesn't show a blank space or error message. Instead, your widget automatically displays your most recent recorded videos from the connected platform.

This means your church website always has fresh video content. A visitor stopping by on a Tuesday afternoon can watch last Sunday's sermon. A member who missed Wednesday night Bible study can catch the recording. Your website becomes a living video library that stays current without any effort on your part.

You can also configure a custom placeholder image to display when you're not live and don't want to show previous videos. Some churches use this to display service times, a welcome message, or an upcoming event graphic.

The layouts — including wall, grid, and carousel — are designed to showcase multiple videos attractively, so your church website looks professional and engaging even between live services.

EmbedVidio supports all the major platforms churches use for live streaming:

• Facebook Live — The most popular platform for church live streaming. Connect your church's Facebook Page (not personal profiles) and your live streams will automatically appear on your website
• YouTube Live — Increasingly popular with churches for its reliability and video quality. YouTube streams are detected automatically
• Twitch — Some churches use Twitch for younger demographics. Full live detection support
• Instagram Live — For churches active on Instagram
• TikTok Live — For churches reaching younger audiences

You can connect multiple platforms simultaneously. This is useful if your church streams to both Facebook and YouTube at the same time — the widget will detect whichever platform goes live and display it. Many churches use this as a backup in case one platform has issues during a service.

Switching platforms is also seamless. If your church decides to move from Facebook Live to YouTube Live, you just connect the new account in EmbedVidio. The embed code on your website stays the same — no changes needed.

EmbedVidio offers straightforward pricing with all features included at every tier — the only difference between plans is the number of widgets:

• Standard Plan — $9/month (or $7/month billed yearly) for up to 3 widgets. This is the most popular plan for single-location churches
• Pro Plan — $23/month (or $19/month billed yearly) for up to 10 widgets. For churches with multiple campuses or ministries
• Agency Plan — $59/month (or $47/month billed yearly) for up to 25 widgets. For church networks or organizations managing multiple church websites

Every plan includes automatic live detection, all 6 layouts, all supported platforms, and full customization options. There are no hidden fees, no per-view charges, and no bandwidth limits.

We also offer a free 7-day trial with no credit card required, so you can set everything up and test it during an actual church service before committing. If it's not right for your church, simply don't continue — there's no obligation.

Compared to dedicated church streaming platforms that charge $100-300+ per month, EmbedVidio is a focused, affordable solution for churches that already stream on Facebook or YouTube and just need a reliable way to get that stream onto their website.

Yes. EmbedVidio gives you full control over how the video widget looks on your church website. Customization options include:

• 6 responsive layouts — Wall, grid, collage, slider, carousel, and single video. Each layout is designed for a different use case and visual style
• Size and spacing — Control the width, height, and spacing of your widget to fit your page layout
• Placeholder images — Upload a custom image to display when you're not live (service times, welcome graphics, or event promotions)
• Mobile responsiveness — All layouts automatically adapt to mobile screens, tablets, and desktops

The widget is designed to blend seamlessly into any church website design. Whether your website uses a light theme, dark theme, or something in between, the widget will look like a native part of your page — not a bolted-on third-party tool.

For churches with specific branding requirements, the embed code is lightweight JavaScript that renders cleanly without adding bulky iframes or conflicting stylesheets to your website.