Client overview

St Mary’s is a church in the heart of the Lake District, learning to follow Jesus and become more fully alive. Their life together is shaped by God’s presence through worship, community, and dependent prayer. Sunday mornings include two services, with a range of gatherings throughout the week, alongside a growing number of small groups, Alpha courses, and shared community meals. Following a recent rebrand, their church had created a strong & stylish foundation for us to build out their new website.

The need

Our brief was to create a fully functional website for St Mary’s from the ground up - something simple, welcoming, and reflective of who they are as a church.

Having recently completed a thoughtful rebrand, they came to us with a strong visual identity, including fonts, colours, and logo variations. This gave us a clear direction and style to build from.

Because community and connection sit at the heart of St Mary’s, we prioritised clarity and ease of use, ensuring the site works well for existing members while also helping newcomers quickly feel informed, welcomed, and connected.

What we did

We began with an in-depth questionnaire to understand St Mary’s goals, audience, and requirements, along with a consultancy call to clarify the brief and guide the project. Together, we established a clear sitemap including Homepage, Sundays, What’s On, Prayer, About, Giving, Where to Find Us, Safeguarding, and Job Opportunities, and used their new copy to create consistent, engaging layouts.

In the design phase, we developed a UX/UI system aligned with their rebrand, using established fonts, colours, and logo variations. The focus was on communicating who they are, what they do, and how people can get involved. This was achieved through large, inviting typography, abundant imagery, and soft, rounded edges to create a warm, accessible experience.

To address the lack of high-quality photography, we briefed a freelance photographer and videographer to capture authentic content, which elevated the site’s visual impact. In development, we delivered a fully custom build with tailored coding, RSS integration, and bespoke event pages, creating a central hub for connection, communication, and community life.

Deliverables

• Discovery & Project Consultancy

• Sitemap Planning & UX/UI Design

• Custom Website Build & Coding

• Photography & Videography Sourcing

• Bespoke Event Page Creation