How to Update Church Service Times on Google

If your church service times change, you want people to see the correct times when they search on Google. The best way to update service times is to make sure your church’s information is accurate and current on Google Business Profile. When you update the hours there, it helps visitors find the right time to come, especially if your office is only open some days or your volunteers update the website once a month.

Why Updating Google Service Times Matters

When someone new looks for your church in Tucson, they often check Google first. If your service times on Google are wrong or missing, they might pick a different church or show up when the doors are closed. That’s lost chances for connection right there.

Since many people use their phones to search while driving across town or on breaks, having the correct times makes it easier for them to decide to visit. You don’t want your information out of date, especially during seasons when schedules change, like summer or the return of snowbirds.

How to Find Your Google Business Profile

First, you need to have your church’s profile on Google. If you haven’t claimed it, you can ask your office manager or someone who handles Facebook or your website to claim it.

• Search for your church name on Google Maps or Google Search.
• Look for a box on the right (desktop) or top (mobile) that shows your address, hours, and service times.
• If you don’t see your hours or service times listed, that means the profile isn’t complete or claimed.

Once you have access, you can log in to Google Business Profile Manager to make updates. Someone on your team might already have the login to check if you’re unsure.

Updating Service Times on Google

Google makes it pretty straightforward to update hours, but "service times" sometimes need to be edited in the special "Posts" section or the general hours section, depending on how you set it up.

Changing Regular Hours

• Sign in to your Google Business Profile Manager.
• Select "Info" from the menu.
• Find the "Hours" section and click the pencil icon.
• Adjust hours to match your service times or special event schedules.
• Save your changes.

Adding Special Service Times or Events

If you have specific times for Sunday service, Bible study, or holiday services, you can post those in Google Posts so visitors see them right away.

• Select "Posts" in your profile manager.
• Click "Add Update" or "Add Event."
• Write a clear description of the service time and date.
• Add any images or details that help visitors.
• Publish the post. It will show for about seven days.

Common Issues That Keep Times From Being Correct

Sometimes you fix the times, but Google doesn’t show the changes right away or the old times still stick.

• Cache delays: Google can take a day or two to show updates.
• Multiple profiles: If there’s more than one listing for your church, check every one.
• Wrong category or description: Make sure your church is listed as a place of worship, so Google shows service times distinctly.

If you notice your church name or address is wrong, get that corrected first. Accurate basic info helps Google show hours clearly.

What to check today

• Search your church name on Google and note the service times listed.
• Call your church phone number and see if the voicemail mentions correct service times.
• Check your Google Business Profile if you have access, and look at the hours listed.
• Ask a volunteer or office staff if they know who manages your Google listing.
• Look on your church website to confirm the service times match what’s on Google.

One way to avoid missed visitors

When your office is only open a few days or volunteers switch, it’s easy for service times to get out of sync on Google. A phone assistant who answers calls when no one’s in the office can help keep visitors informed and even save you from missed calls about times.

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)

Keeping your service times up to date online directly serves your church’s mission by welcoming visitors and members alike to worship on time.

Need a simple way to check your church’s online info? Call me at (520) 331-0035 or grab the free checklist to see what you can fix in minutes.