A React Native mobile application built with Expo for Seventh-day Adventist church community features.
For latest production build, you may install app directly from browser
https://codesammich.github.io/sda-church-app/
on Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android).
Guiding our design philosophy in decreasing order of priority.
The app must be cost-effective, preferably free to maintain, and support both iOS and Android. We prioritize the Progressive Web App (PWA) workflow to ensure long-term viability, zero distribution fees, and instant updates without the gatekeeping or technical debt of traditional App Stores.
"For which of you, wanting to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?" — Luke 14:28
We proactively mitigate privacy and legal risks (e.g., CCPA, GDPR), even if the tradeoff results in fewer functional features. Protecting the congregation is a non-negotiable constraint; our volunteers should not be exposed to complex data liabilities or external legal vulnerabilities.
"Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves." — Matthew 10:16
We prioritize total anonymity, treating the digital experience as a secure refuge. While we use aggregate data to help leadership make Informed Decisions about community needs, we strictly reject the collection or storage of Personally Identifiable Information (PII). A church is a "third space" and a final refuge; our technology must be a shade from the heat, not a source of surveillance.
"For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat." — Isaiah 25:4
Every feature must serve the goal of promoting in-person fellowship. Digital tools—such as event sign-ups or notifications—are high-value only if they make it easier for a member to show up to a physical gathering. We facilitate connection without requiring or compromising Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
"And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another..." — Hebrews 10:24-25
We use simple design philosophies to ensure elderly and non-technical stakeholders can navigate with ease. If a feature is too complex for a casual user to understand in seconds, it must be simplified or removed.
"...You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children." — Matthew 11:25
Centralization lowers barriers for daily devotion. By unifying the Bible, hymnal, and community updates into one frictionless interface, we support the spiritual growth of seekers and long-time members alike.
"But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night." — Psalm 1:2
The app is a Digital Home that protects users from "doomscrolling" and external algorithms. While we leverage infrastructure like YouTube or Spotify, the user experience remains internal to maintain spiritual focus.
"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things." — Philippians 4:8
The source code in this repository is licensed under an open-source license, but this software license does not grant any rights or permissions to use the proprietary branding, registered trademarks, or official logos contained within the project.
Unauthorized use of the Seventh-day Adventist® (SDA) Church symbol and related branding is strictly prohibited.
Please refer to the Full Branding Policy for detailed usage permissions and restrictions.