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While European churches may be world-famous for their historical value and architecture, the ones in America are known for their notoriously clever and hilariously funny church signs.

Much like a store might write up a cheeky message on their sidewalk A-frame to entice people walking by to come inside, churches use humorous church welcome signs to try and draw potential faithful in to fill their pews - or, now and then, just to put a smile on someone's face who might need it. The trendier the creative church sayings, the more likely they are to appeal to young audiences.

Speaking of trends, one of the latest ones happens to be posting pictures of sinfully funny church signs. Though we don't necessarily agree with everything they say, we give them major points for creativity. Check out the best of the ridiculously funny church signs, and see which ones deserve the most 'praise.'

#1

Two Dads

Church sign - ‘Jesus had two dads & turned out fine’

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Daria B
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

2 dads and a mother, to be precise.

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    #2

    Terms & Conditions

    Church sign - ‘Adam & Eve the first people to not read the apple terms & conditions’

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    Harper-May
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest we have all failed to read terms and conditions

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    #3

    Details Inside

    Church sign - ‘Too hot to keep changing sign sin bad Jesus good details inside’

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    What is a Good Saying to Put on a Church Sign?

    The church signs that you see in front of every church are also known as pylon signs or lightbox signs. Their primary purpose is to inform the congregation or possible new church-goers of the activities that are offered by the church or to invite people to join it. 

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    Since nowadays you have to stand out from the crowd to be noticed even if you’re a church, those lightbox signs, or rather the church signs sayings have become more entertaining and engaging than ever. 

    That said, there still are some unspoken rules to church welcome signs, and if you ever wondered what a good church sign should say, here are a couple of ideas:

    Inspirational Quote. A good motivating and inspiring quote is always a good saying to put on a church sign!

    A Lighthearted Joke. Sharing a smile or a laugh is always a pleasant experience, and it reveals the friendly demeanor of a church. 

    A Tasteful Pun. Oh yes, even churches aren’t immune to the power wielded by cool puns! A well-chosen one-liners church signs can be a powerful tool to invite people in.    

    A Bible Quote. A meaningful quote from the Bible reflecting on current events is a sure path to the congregation's hearts. 

    A Creative Church Sign. Mix all of the above or use none of the above and come up with something unexpected and eye-catching!

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    Of course, chances are slim that you’ll use these pointers to actually create funny church signs, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be curious about it. And, if you see a church that has a sign reflecting on these pointers, you’ll know they have a good sense of humor and a welcoming touch. 

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    #4

    Tables Not Fences

    Centre for peace sign - ‘If you are more fortunate than others, build a longer table not a taller fence.’

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    Jennifer .S
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was at a women's christian conference a few months ago, and the theme of the first talk was 'Towers or Tables' and it was really inspiring. It follows the same concept about how if you confine yourself away from others, you can only build up, and that to make your tower bigger you have to build a whole new floor, but to make a table bigger you add a chair. I loved it.

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    #5

    Christian Oxymoron

    Church sign - ‘A gay Christian is not an oxymoron a hateful Christian most certainly is’

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    Lara B.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This partly restores my faith in christianity.

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    #6

    Praying And Listening

    Church sign - ‘We are praying and listening to the scientists’

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    athornedrose
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YES! You can do both! it's not a contradiction!

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    What Should a Church Sign Say? 


    Looking at these ridiculously funny church signs, you might be starting to wonder whether it’s really what a lightbox in front of such an institution should be saying. While these creative signs are undoubtedly funny, ideally, they should be informational and send the overall message the church wants to communicate. So, a good church sign might consist of this information: 

    1. Service Information. A sign disclosing the times of services. 
    2. Inspirational messages. An inspirational quote to strengthen your faith. 
    3. Upcoming Events. Every church holds public events, and a pylon sign is the perfect place to communicate about them. 
    4. Community Outreach. A creative church sign inviting people to volunteer for good causes. 
    5. Seasonal Messages. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas or a Happy Easter!
    6. Encouragement. An encouraging message might just make someone’s day a bit better. 
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    That said, these pointers aren’t rules governed by law; not at all! And every church has a right to choose the sayings they put on their lightboxes - be it a scripture quote, a warm welcome message, or funny church signs to give you a smile! And if you feel a soft spot for these awesome Christian memes from church welcome signs, keep on scrolling through our collection.

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    #7

    Enough Already

    Church sign - ‘If you are praying for snow please stop’

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    Ivy D
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHO PRAYED FOR A PLAGUE GODAMMIT

    Mark Daniel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Overly zealous devotees can create problems. Need Equilibrium.

    Jim McCann
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First time God listened to a prayer then.

    Pattie Kelly
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God didn't hand out shovels only a strong back bone.

    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only that would help

    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why you got downvoted. Prayer and random chance have the same success rates.

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    MagicalUnicorn
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    8 years ago

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    somebody should stop praying for sun right now

    Etienne Pisano
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    8 years ago

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    Perhaps it would be useful to follow a precise calendar. Do We Need old Farmers Help? Ahahahahaha

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    #8

    Anticipated Traffic

    Church sign - ‘The fact that there's a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers’

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    Cat Meow
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Getting my food and drinks ready, because I'mma be stuck in a huge traffic jam.

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    #9

    It's Hot In Hell

    Baptist church sign - ‘Whoever stole our AC units keep one it is hot where youre going’

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Churches with A/C...for a European this is unimaginable...

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    #10

    The Best Version Of Yourself

    Wesley Chapel sign - ‘Be the kind of person your pet thinks you are’

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    #11

    Texting While Driving

    Church sign - ‘Honk if you love Jesus text while driving if you want to meet him’

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    Master Markus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please don't be an a*****e and honk at signs. The horn is there for getting other people's attention.

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    #12

    The Preferences Of God

    Church sign - ‘God prefers kind atheists over hateful Christians’

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    Krystine Patterson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best.Sign.Ever. Someone should make this into a sign and wave it in front of the vile Westboro Baptist Church members.

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    #13

    Love Everyone

    Walnut Grove Baptist Church sign - ‘Just love everyone I'll sort'em out later’ — God

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    #14

    Christian Puns

    Sign - ‘CATCH UP WITH JESUS lettuce praise & relish him ‘Cuz He loves me from my head to-ma-toes’

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    #17

    Christian Puns

    Sign - ‘With all this rain we need an ark. Fear not! (Wait for it...) We Noah guy!’

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    Lara B.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    :D This one is amazing :D Made me laugh out loud!

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    #18

    Smoking Hot

    Church sign - ‘Cremation is your last chance for a smoking hot body’

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    #20

    Dad Joke Marquee

    Baptist Church sign - ‘A sheep, a snake & a drum fall off of a cliff Baa-Dum-Tsss, Sunday 10 am’

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    Neeraj Jha
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Respectively, it should have been: A sheep, a drum, and a snake. #BaaDumTss

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    #21

    Dissing The President

    Hampton United Methodist Church sign - ‘A perv, a con artist, and a f*****t walk into a bar. Bartender says, ‘What'll it be, Mr. president-elect?’

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    Ben Smith
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks photoshopped. A church wouldn't put up a sign like that.

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    #22

    Once A Year

    McCormick Chapel Church sign - ‘Easter comes once a year how often do you’

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I doubt they thought about the double meaning...

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    #23

    Undocumented Refugee

    Church sign - ‘Jesus was an undocumented refuge’

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    earringnut
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    can we just take a minute to talk about how there is a liberal baptist church?

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    #24

    Recipe For Holy Water

    Church sign - ‘How do we make holy water? We boil the hell out of it!’

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    #25

    Noah The Brave

    Sign - ‘Noah was a brave man 2 sail n a wood boat with 2 termites’

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    #26

    God's Creations

    Church sign - ‘God didn't create anything without a purpose. But mosquitoes come pretty close.’

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    Leni
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heard they recently released mosquitos of a specific breed that would spread infertility amongst its kind as a way of disease control.

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    #27

    Teenager Bible Version

    Sign - “Genesis 1:3, teenager version ‘And god said, let there be light. And it was lit.’”

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    #28

    Hot As Hell

    Baptist Church sign - ‘Not, it's not hot as hell’

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    #29

    Satan Called

    Zion Lutheran Church sign - ‘Satan called he wants his weather back’

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    #30

    Jesus Is Watching

    Yellow sign - ‘Jesus is watching but the police have radar’

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    Daniel Popescu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if you start laughing and have an accident?

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    #31

    The Missing Part

    Sign - ‘Whats missing from ch ch u r’

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    #32

    Aim For Perfection

    Sign at church bathroom - ‘Finally brothers, Aim for perfection... And the God of love and peace will be with you.’

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    Marzo Florida
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to meet the pastor of this church 😀

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    #34

    Live Fully

    Church sign - ‘Live so fully that westboro baptist church will picket your funeral’

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    #35

    Having Trouble Sleeping?

    Creek Baptist Church sign - ‘Having trouble sleeping? Try one of our sermons’

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    #36

    Disturbing Lack Of Faith

    Living proof church sign - ‘I find your lack of faith disturbing - Darth Vader’

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    Cat Meow
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something tells me, Darth Vader would not go to church though

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    #38

    A Sign From God

    Sign - ‘God gave us mouths that close and ears that don’t. That may tell us something.’

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    Vlad Horobet
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That when you get into the pool the water gets into our ears.

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    #39

    Proper Last Name

    Faith Chapel sign - ‘God's last name isn't ‘D**n’!’

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    Rebekah
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pastor Butch Race... I love this fact.

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    #40

    Don't You Dare

    Church of The Valley sign - ‘Don't make me come down there — God’

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    Pat
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better hope He doesn't come in your lifetime. With your attitude You won't like where you go.

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    #41

    Google Doesn't Know It All

    Hillcrest Baptist Church sign - ‘There are some questions that cant be answered by google’

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    Hans
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which? I need to google this...

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    #42

    Stable Management

    Full Gospel Church sign - ‘Under the same management for 2000 years!’

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    #43

    Come As You Are

    Church of Christ sign - ‘Come as you are you can change inside’

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    Pat
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wrong type of change. Attitude not clothes. You can come in your shorts and jeans or your Sunday best at my church as long as you come.

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    #47

    More Than A Like

    Sign with emoji thumbs up with Christian stigma in it and written below ‘Jesus more than likes you‘

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    #48

    Makes You Weak

    Church sign - ‘7 days W’O prayer makes one weak’

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    #49

    Blah Blah Blah

    Church sign - ‘Blah blah blah just go to church’

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    #50

    Friend Request

    Church sign - ‘You have one new friend request from Jesus, Confirm / Ignore’

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    SarahofBorg
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sorry but we don't have any mutual friends

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