It’s officially spring—time for gentle breezes, fresh flowers, and a product update video! 🌻
Watch the video for an overview of everything new to come to Planning Center in the last two months, then check out the original blog posts for more details!
![Messaging in People](https://planningcenterassets.s3.amazonaws.com/blog_images/2021/04-20-spring-update/people-message.png)
You can now buy credits to send text messages to lists of people, just like you do from email! Emoji usage encouraged. 🙃
![Background Checks](https://planningcenterassets.s3.amazonaws.com/blog_images/2021/04-20-spring-update/background-checks.png)
The new dashboard surfaces expiring background checks and includes new filtering options so you can stay up to date.
![Services Widget](https://planningcenterassets.s3.amazonaws.com/blog_images/2021/04-20-spring-update/widget.png)
The new widgets are a quick and easy way to see important information about scheduling, setlists, and more at a glance.
![Event Calendar](https://planningcenterassets.s3.amazonaws.com/blog_images/2021/04-20-spring-update/event-calendar.png)
You can subscribe to a feed of select events and any changes you make in Groups will automatically update in Calendar!
![Mange Groups](https://planningcenterassets.s3.amazonaws.com/blog_images/2021/04-20-spring-update/group-location.png)
Group leaders can add, edit, and cancel events; receive attendance alerts; and coordinate RSVPs without leaving Church Center.