Ok, thanks all for the comments. I have not included a URL as there is very little to see just now, I will post again with that when I get something worthwhile done.

I like the suggestion about the Downloads module, that would be greate to distribute the newsletter with.

I have thought about a gallery too, but with all the child protection legislation currently I think I'll give it a miss to begin with anyhow.

Thanks for the pointer to the bible module too, I'll certainly take a look!

I have experimented with a few calendar modules, and don't really feel any fit well, and again this is something I will consider for the future. We do however publish a quarterly calendar, which I will be uploading as a bulleted page to the site

Thanks again, your input is welcomed, and I will post a URL when it is visit-worthy :)

Simon

I have been playing with XOOPS for 3 days, and wish to verify that I am not using it incorrectly.

I am creating a website for our church community, basically an information site for the church members, and non-members alike.

I need relatively static content, like organisation information, and periodically updated information, like church events, and newsletter.

I have installed the following modules:
news : General news items to be added when required. Usually points to articles created in the content module
content : I use this to create most of the main content, then just hard link to it from news etc (content module is not listed in the main menu)
tinycontent : Used for a specific set of pages, so it lists nicely in the main menu
contact_plus : to contact us

I also intend to install:
rssfit : to podcast audio recordings

Site will be largely the same for register/unregistered user


Does all that sound reasonable? Have I missed the point anywhere?

Any criticism welcome!

Simon