Help us create a new pair of banners to hang at the front of our church.
We are inviting any young person aged 11–18 to submit designs for two new banners that will help make our church a welcoming and inspiring place of worship. The winning design will be professionally printed at full size and displayed prominently at the front of the church. Runner-up entries may also be printed at a smaller scale and displayed around the church.
Design two matching banners, each measuring 60cm x 145cm:
Banner 1 Text: “Come, Holy Spirit”
Banner 2 Text: “You are welcome here”
We would love to see your creativity. We are looking for designs that are contemporary, welcoming, and visually engaging. They do not need to feel traditionally “churchy”, but they should be appropriate for a space of worship and reflect the themes of welcome, faith, and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
You might want to use Christian symbols such as a dove, cross, flame or light.
Please bear in mind the existing colours within the church. Our parish colour is navy blue, and the seating is burgundy red, so designs that complement the space are encouraged.
The Church is open daily and you are welcome to come and see the space where the banners will be hung.
Who Can Enter?
The competition is open to any young person aged 11–18 years on the closing date of the competition.
Submission Requirements
- Any artistic medium may be used, including painting, drawing, photography, graphic design, or mixed media. You might wish to use Canva or other design software. You can photo your original artwork and incorporate it using this software.
- The final submission must be provided as a high-resolution digital file suitable for large-format canvas printing.
- Entries must consist of both banners as a coordinated pair.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be assessed on:
- Creativity
- Accuracy to the brief
- Suitability for the worship space
Prize
- Entry is free.
- The winning designer will receive £50 One4All gift voucher.
- The winning design will be professionally printed and displayed in the church.
Copyright
By entering the competition, participants and their parent/guardian agree that all submitted artwork becomes the property of St Peter’s Church. The church will have full ownership and rights to reproduce, display, and use any artwork submitted.
How to Enter
Please email: A completed entry form & a high-resolution digital copy of your design to office@stpeterschertsey.org.uk
Important Dates
Closing Date for Entries:
31 August 2026
Banner Commissioning:
18 October 2026 during Sunday services 9am &10.30am.
Display of Competition Entries:
18–25 October 2026
We hope this will be a way of celebrating the creativity and talents of the young people in our community.
