As we close out 2025, it’s a great time to look back at some of the trends we’ve seen in signage requests from churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious facilities. From sanctuaries to fellowship halls, classrooms, and administrative spaces, congregations are finding new ways to make their interior church signage both functional and welcoming.
1. Incorporating Faith-Based Branding and Symbols
Many congregations are integrating their logos, symbols, or unique artwork into interior signage. This reinforces identity, creates cohesive spaces, and adds a personal touch to church wayfinding, room signs, and amenity signage. INTERSIGN offers custom sign design solutions to incorporate faith-based elements seamlessly into your signage.
A Midtown 4-Line Directional Sign (MID-D611) mounted in a modern hallway, listing Elevators, Lobby, Restrooms, and Worship Center with right-facing arrows. The sign features a Marine Blue (65) faceplate with Silver (54) accents for clear, ADA-aligned wayfinding. A matching Midtown “Preschool” plaque and a “132” room number sign are visible further down the corridor, illustrating a cohesive interior signage system.
2. Church Wayfinding That Feels Warm and Inviting
Clear, intuitive wayfinding and directional signs for churches remain a priority, but religious facilities are moving away from sterile, purely functional signs. Thoughtful placement and clear messaging help visitors navigate spaces easily while feeling welcomed and at ease. Prioritizing easy navigation is crucial for reducing first-time visitor anxiety, ensuring guests can confidently find nurseries, worship spaces, and meeting rooms.
A Borderline Room Number Sign (BDL-RN83) displaying “202,” mounted on a neutral interior wall beside a modern wall sconce. The sign features a White Elm (W14) faceplate layered over Marine Blue (65) backers, highlighting a clean, contemporary wood-grain aesthetic.
3. Natural Materials and Calming Color Palettes
Natural materials like wood finishes, soft neutrals, and gentle accent colors are trending for a reason—they help create serene, contemplative environments. The right finishes and colors make spaces feel intentional and inviting, whether in a sanctuary, classroom, or fellowship hall.
4. High-Contrast and ADA-Compliant Accessibility
Ensuring all members and visitors can read signs clearly remains critical. To support older adults, children, and individuals with visual challenges, facilities are focusing on high-contrast text and appropriate font sizes.
To ensure full ADA compliance, signs must feature a non-glare, matte finish and provide a minimum 70% contrast ratio between text and background. Adhering to these specifications is essential for creating inclusive spaces and meeting federal accessibility guidelines.
5. Highlighting Key Spaces and Ministries with Room Signs
Signage is increasingly being used to emphasize important areas such as the main sanctuary, pastor’s office, fellowship halls, and ministry spaces. Beyond simple room numbers, facilities are designing room signs that convey the purpose of the space, especially for high-traffic areas like children’s ministry or a food pantry. This helps visitors find their destination while simultaneously communicating the scope and mission of the congregation’s outreach and activities. By giving key spaces clear, distinct signage, churches make it easier for new guests to get involved and feel oriented.
6. Church Evacuation Plans and Safety Signage
Churches and religious facilities—which often host large crowds for services, events, and school programs—are now prioritizing safety signage that goes beyond basic exits. Churches are requesting more signage that directs people safely in urgent situations. This includes church evacuation plans and wayfinding to designated assembly areas, area of refuge, and fire equipment. INTERSIGN designs signs that are unobtrusive yet highly visible, helping facilities stay prepared while maintaining a welcoming environment.
7. Dynamic Message Holders and Events Signs
Churches are vibrant hubs of activities, outreach, and community events. Increasingly, congregations are adding message holders, today’s events signs, and display boards that highlight upcoming events, programs, or gatherings. These dynamic displays help keep members informed and engaged while maintaining a cohesive look throughout the facility.
A custom 3D room number sign featuring raised “328” numerals and braille, displayed on a rounded plaque suspended from a matte black hanging mount. The sign combines a White (02) faceplate with Spanish Leather (17) sides and Black (S37) tactile lettering, creating a warm, modern hospitality aesthetic beside a dark wood door and indoor greenery.
8. Dimensional and 3D Signage
Dimensional and 3D printed signage continues to grow in popularity, offering churches unique ways to add depth and visual impact. Featuring raised letters or projecting profiles, these signs create depth and shadow, making them easier to spot from a distance and at oblique angles. This enhanced visibility improves wayfinding clarity, helping members navigate visually busy lobbies and corridors with greater speed and ease. These solutions allow faith communities to incorporate custom elements in church lobbies, classroom signs for religious education, nursery signage, and administrative areas—enhancing both style and functionality. INTERSIGN’s 3D solutions allow religious facilities to create striking, functional signage that draws attention while remaining easy to read.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The trends of 2025 reflect a deeper commitment to the visitor experience. In 2026, signage in religious facilities will continue to balance function, aesthetics, and inspiration. Expect more custom designs that reflect each congregation’s identity, dimensional elements that enhance visual interest, and materials that support a warm, inclusive, and spiritually uplifting environment.
At INTERSIGN, we specialize in helping churches and religious facilities create signage that is clear, welcoming, and reflective of their mission. Whether you’re updating wayfinding, classrooms, fellowship areas, or sanctuary spaces, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
See the difference our signage makes. Contact INTERSIGN today!
About Dyta
Dyta Kodirun, a national account manager at Intersign, brings a unique perspective to the signage industry. Since 2013, she’s witnessed the meticulous process behind each handcrafted sign, from design to installation.
Her love for detail shines through, not only in her work but also in her hobbies – putting together puzzles and exploring nature with her canine companions.
