Anniversaries are a big deal for anyone, and churches are no exception... but if you have to come up with inspirational church anniversary messages, it may feel like a lot.
Churches are the cornerstones of many towns and cities. Charitable works, free meals for the community and so much more. Writing a speech for the big day can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re the pastor speaking to the congregation or part of the congregation asked to say a few words to the pastor on his or her anniversary, coming up with something to say can feel like a big ask. But it doesn’t have to! We’ve come up with 56 church anniversary quotes you can use.
So, feel the warmth of His light and celebrate with the congregation through these inspirational church anniversary messages and Bible verses.
• Pastor Anniversary Messages
Church Anniversary Messages
Inspirational Church Anniversary Messages
Church Anniversary Quotes: Bible Verses & Scripture
Pastor Anniversary Messages
Milestones are important, especially for your church. After all, it’s about the collective entity, the community built by the people of your congregation. Celebrate with these inspirational church anniversary messages that congratulate your pastor for his or her years of service. These church anniversary quotes can be used as is or as a springboard to a larger speech.
#1. Only a few individuals love our Lord as much as you do. Your passion is evident, and everyone can attest to you spreading His word here on Earth. You are the best pastor to our community. Happy anniversary, we love you.
#2. Thank you for the years that you've spent leading our church. Congratulations on your anniversary and we thank you for choosing to teach us by the graces of God.
#3. Congratulations on your anniversary. We are blessed to have you. God has truly blessed us with such an amazing pastor. May God grant you grace and strength to continue the good work that you have started. Thank you for being a man of God, pastor.
#4. Your commitment to do God's will is honorable. Thank you for being a role model to so many in our church. I am one of the fruits of your labor and will forever be grateful for your humble service.
#5. We celebrate you, pastor, for upholding the immaculate teachings of Christ. You uphold the Kingdom's standards and are an exceptional pastor. Happy anniversary.
#6. I will treasure having such a pastor as you all the days of my life. You have made enormous changes in the church in just a few years. We celebrate you today and all days. Happy anniversary to our favorite shepherd.
#7. You are a highly honored pastor. Thank you for your labor of love that is not unnoticed. I look forward to many more years of service learning from you.
#8. Thank you for teaching us the Lord's way. The years that we have spent together have been amazing. You have sacrificed a lot to invest so much in your community. Congratulations on your success and happy anniversary!
#9. You have given us something that is worth celebrating. Thank you for your wonderful service, we love you. Happy anniversary and may God continue to bless you with many great years ahead.
#10. Congratulations on your [number of years] anniversary. We are so blessed to have you as our pastor. You are an example of the way, the truth and the light here on Earth and we thank you for your discipline and teaching.
#12. Happy anniversary, dear pastor. Thank you for serving us for [number of years.] We honor your prayers, diligence and commitment to our church and attribute much of our church's growth to you. We celebrate you and pray for your continued grace.
#13. Thank you for leading our church on a victorious journey. Our congregation has undergone major transformations since you've been here, and we greatly appreciate you. We could not have asked for a better pastor. Happy anniversary.
#14. It has been an amazing [number of years] with you, pastor. We appreciate your commitment to us and your labor of love. May God bless you and your family with all the best. Thank you for being an amazing pastor, we love you.
#15. Thank you for your church teachings and for guiding our church. Your self-discipline is the reason we participate with such enthusiasm in the church. Having you as our pastor is truly a blessing and we hope to have many more hope-filled years with you by our side.
#16. Congratulations on your anniversary, pastor. Your positive contributions to the community and our church have inspired positive change. You are worthy of honor and deserve the greatest celebrations. Cheers to many more years of carrying out the Lord's work.
#17. Happy anniversary to you, pastor. Thank you for these beautiful [number of years]. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to know you. May your shining light never falter and may God bless you all the days of your life.
#18. You are God's anointed vessel, pastor, and we are the result of your labor of love in word and doctrine. Thank you for being such a wonderful pastor. We love you, happy anniversary.
#19. Congratulations on your [number of years] anniversary sir. God has used his good graces to send you to our church. Thank you for yielding to the Lord and for serving his purpose. May the Lord keep honoring you and grant you great grace for all that you do. We love you.
#20. It has been another 365 days of God's faithfulness and your humble service. Thank you for all that you do. We are grateful for it all and your willingness to carry out the Lord's word. May He reward you with all your heart's desires.
Church Anniversary Messages
Coming up with the perfect church anniversary message to commemorate an important date can be tough for anyone. The perfect words for the moment often take hours to arrive upon, and church leaders have few hours to spare. Get your inspirational church anniversary messages rolling with the text below. These church anniversary quotes can be used as is or as a starting point to a larger message celebrating your big event.
#21. What a joy today is as we gather here to celebrate the anniversary the Lord has prepared for us. Let us quote Ephesians 3:20... ‘Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.’
#23. Let us take this precious moment to thank our Father in Heaven for the grace that he has given to the church as we celebrate this important occasion in the church calendar. Through tremendous faith in God, we have been given this glorious day to celebrate.
#24. Our Lord has gathered us here today to remind us of his good graces. Through the grace of God, we are able to celebrate this glorious day of many blessings upon our church. He has promised that he will never forsake us and as long as God is by our side, we will have a bright future.
#25. Let us wish our church the best of wishes as we celebrate its [number of years] anniversary. We thank our Heavenly Father that he has allowed us to make it this far. He has led us in the direction of righteousness since our beginnings. Let us pray for spiritual growth and continued prosperity, as well as the continuation of his goodness to bless our future as a community.
#26. Congratulations on attaining [number of years] of service to the body of Christ. Let us pray that God continues to bless us with many more years of abundance. May God strengthen us and give us the courage to always stand with him.
#27. May we thank God for promising that he will bring our services to fruition. He started this work, and we were the working hands that have continued it. May we always trust that he will bring our church to higher heights and bless us with many more anniversary celebrations to come. We will keep praying and inviting new people to join our church of God.
#28. Big congratulations to the church and a happy anniversary. May God continue to work in mysterious ways and use his mighty works to draw souls to the kingdom of God. May he always uplift our leaders in grace, wisdom and knowledge.
#29. We celebrate this day in the church with joy in our hearts. God sought to observe this glorious day and we are ever thankful to him for allowing our church to thrive.
#30. May this new anniversary come with the blessings of a new season that is spiritually uplifting for the church and all its members.
Inspirational Church Anniversary Messages
The goal of any church anniversary message is to inspire. You need to help your members understand the importance of the milestone. After all, running your church through the years took a collective effort they should all be proud of. Celebrate with these inspirational church messages below. They can be used as direct church anniversary quotes or changed to fit your church. You can also use them as the basis for a larger speech commemorating the event. You can also use them in your church bulletins and other printed material.
#31. May our church be like a tree and always watered by Our Father in heaven. May our branches grow to be abundant with fruit and prosperous in its tidings. As new seasons come and go, may God continue to bless our congregation with fruition and abundance. Happy anniversary.
#32. May the righteousness of God be present in our church as we welcome this anniversary year. May we live exemplary lives that continue to draw people to the church.
#33. As we begin a new chapter in our church, may our lives depict Christ's nature and His glory. Let us pray to be beneficiaries of God's divine grace and a manifestation of his wants.
#34. May the body of Christ be present in this church and grow with the glory of the Father and flourish with the gifts that he has given us. We can carry out his deeds through his will alone. Happy anniversary.
#35. The new milestone reached today at this church is amazing. Let us celebrate this feat as a church as we achieve yet another fortunate anniversary. May God in his infinite mercies show us more blessings in the years to come.
#36. I am filled with excitement and overflowing with the joy of the Holy Spirit today as we celebrate this special occasion. God has built His church to magnify His glory and we are the fruit of His labor. May he continue to use our church to fulfill His glory. Happy anniversary to the church of God.
#37. Let us sing and praise Him in this joyous occasion, worshipping God in spirit and truth. This church has transformed our lives and will continue to do so as we enter a new season. May this anniversary represent a new and fresh beginning for our church.
#38. Happy anniversary to our church. May we ask and be given; may we knock and the doors to salvation will be opened. We promise to continue to bask in the love of Jesus because it binds us together.
#39. May our love for the Lord be strengthened among us as it was in the days of the Apostles. May our church continue to radiate the love of Jesus Christ to the world and attract lost souls to the word of God. Happy anniversary to our beloved church.
#40. The blessings of the Holy Trinity are among this church. We promise to serve him always in spirit and truth. May we carry out His grace and the free will that He has given us and combat the powers of darkness. Happy anniversary to God's church.
Church Anniversary Quotes: Bible Verses & Scripture
The best sources of inspiration for your big events come from the Bible. But where do you start? The King James Version of the Bible has 783,137 words to scan through. Even though pastors have read the text countless times, recalling the right verse for the situation can be difficult. That’s why we did it for you with the objective of finding passages that would serve as great church anniversary quotes. These inspirational church anniversary messages will work great for church bulletins celebrating your congregation’s big day. They are also great quotes to include in greetings to the congregation or within your sermon.
#41. Psalm 150:1-6
Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him with trumpet sounds; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud crashing cymbals!
But we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise.
#43. 1 Peter 5:2
Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly.
#44. 1 John 5:1-21
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world- our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
#45. Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places.
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
#47. Psalm 92:1-15
A Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath. It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night, to the music of the lute and the harp to the melody of the lyre. For you, O Lord, have made me glad by your work; at the works of your hands I sing for joy. How great are your works, O Lord! Your thoughts are very deep.
#48. Romans 5:1-2
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
#49. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him-a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. Your faithfulness endures to all generations: you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
#51. Ruth 1:16-17
But Ruth said, "Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you."
And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
#53. Colossians 4:2-4
#54. Psalm 118: 1-29
Oh give thank to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever! Let Israel say, "Hist steadfast love endures forever." Let the house of Aaron say, "His steadfast love endures forever." Let those who fear the Lord say, "His steadfast love endures forever." Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.
#55. 1 John 2:27
But the anointing that you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie- just as it has taught you, abide in him.
#56. Luke 5:26
And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, "We have seen extraordinary things today."
Now that you have 56 inspirational church anniversary messages, you can get started on the preparation for your church’s celebrations. Whether it’s the church anniversary quotes or messages that you were looking for, we hope we’ve provided you with the material you need to lead your congregation in celebration. Best of luck to you with your church anniversary and congratulations on your ministry’s big day!
Anniversary Love Poems
Free anniversary love poems, wishes, messages, verses. Original, high quality anniversary poetry to touch the heart of your beloved.
Every Year
Every year that I'm with you
Has been better than before;
It's hard for me to even think
How I could love you more.
Every year you've graced my life
Has been full of happiness;
I love your caring face, your voice,
Your tender, sweet caress.
Every year when this day comes,
I'm filled with love and pleasure;
Happy Anniversary, Love,
My joy, my delight, my treasure.
By Joanna Fuchs
This anniversary message speaks to years and years of love.
More Time, More Love
Our (number of years) anniversary, Love,
Brings feelings of delight,
Thoughts of pleasure that you give me
Every day and every night.
I’m grateful for each day and hour;
I thank the Lord above
For giving me the precious gift:
Of your deep, enduring love.
As our lives go on and on,
One thing is always true:
To the very end, I’ll always wish
For more time, more love with you.
By Joanna Fuchs
This romantic anniversary poem wishes for more time together.
If I Could Go Back In Time
If I could go back in time today,
Way before we met,
I'd search and find you right away
To form our loving duet.
Far, far back, I'd go for you,
To marry you much sooner;
We'd tie the knot, and you would be
My amorous honeymooner.
I love our anniversary now;
I'm happier every year;
I just wish there'd been more time
For me to love you, Dear.
By Joanna Fuchs
This anniversary love poem tells of constant, consistent love through the years.
Our Love Still Grows
Our anniversary means a lot,
Much more than any another day;
I celebrate my love for you,
And cherish you in every way.
Through passing time, our love still grows,
A caring relationship to explore;
Our life together gets better and better,
And I keep on loving you more and more.
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
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Here's an anniversary love poem from husband to wife.
Happy Feelings Anniversary
It seems I've loved you all my life,
My sweet, adorable, lovable wife.
You create happy feelings deep down in my soul,
Like eating wonderful treats from a limitless bowl.
It's really amazing, just being with you
We're lovers and partners in all that we do.
Your love warms my heart like the rays of the sun;
Happy anniversary to my own special one.
By Joanna Fuchs
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Here's an anniversary love poem describing a long-term relationship that is not only still happy, but keeps getting better and better.
Each Year I Fall In Love Again With You
When I first met you all those years ago,
I fell in love so fast, I knew right then,
You were the one and only one for me;
I'd never have to look for love again.
Each anniversary finds us happier;
You are my light--my moon, my star, my sun.
You show me what real love is all about,
You fill my life with pleasure, joy and fun.
As time goes by, our love grows stronger still.
You're the most amazing (man/woman) I ever knew.
I prize our anniversaries because
Each year I fall in love again with you.
By Joanna Fuchs
You can customize our anniversary love poems to your personal taste. In the following anniversary love message, if you don’t want to mention "tears," substitute another word, like "fun," for example. If you don't want to use "ecstasy," you might use "security" or "serenity." Customize it to make this anniversary poem your own!
Deeply, Madly
Our wedding anniversary brings to mind
The happiness and joy you’ve brought to me,
Sweet memories--the laughter and the tears,
Devoted love you give abundantly.
The place I want to be is close to you;
There’s ecstasy and peace in your embrace.
I know that I can cope with what life brings,
As long as I wake up to see your face.
You’re all I ever wanted, and much more.
I look at you and I still get a thrill.
Our marriage is the best thing in my life;
I love you deeply, madly, and I always will.
By Joanna Fuchs
Anniversary love poems sometimes use metaphors and words that appeal to the five senses. This anniversary love note is like that.
The Lake
The beauty of the lake is always changing,
With the light, the weather and the season.
Yet each change holds a splendor all its own,
Each viewing precious for its own reason.
In sunshine, golden stars dance across the water.
Moonlight shines a beacon in the peaceful night.
The wind causes whitecaps to erupt and roll,
While calm brings assorted reflections of light.
The water has a new costume each day,
Perhaps gray or green, aqua or blue.
Though each view is different, the lake is the lake,
Lovely in its every color, mood and hue.
My thoughts of the lake remind me of you,
My wonderful, loving partner in life.
Through sunny days and stormy times,
We've stayed together as husband and wife.
Your love is my beacon, my star and my light;
All your colors and moods are precious to me.
You make every day an enchanting delight,
And I'll love you for all eternity.
Happy anniversary, sweetheart.
With you at my side, every experience is beautiful!
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
This anniversary love poem shows strong, solid love that is also passionate. It's also a marriage love poem.
Anniversary Love Sonnet
You’ve always been the one I counted on,
Through joy and sorrow, laughter, and some tears;
You keep me grounded; you’re my steady rock;
You’re there for me through days and months and years.
Your sweet devotion never, ever fails,
No matter what I say or what I do.
Sometimes I wonder what I ever did
To deserve someone as wonderful as you.
I love you with a love I can’t control;
I always want to be right by your side.
I want to touch you, kiss you and much more;
My passion for you cannot be denied.
Together we are satisfied and blessed;
Our marriage is the very, very best.
By Joanna Fuchs
This anniversary love poem, in free verse, says that true love lasts.
So Much Time, So Much Love
So much time has passed, my love,
since we met and married,
so much love each hour, day and minute.
Passion, yes, and also
tender looks, casual caresses, fond words
filling my memories with pleasure forever.
With you, sweetheart, every year,
every anniversary, is the best one yet.
By Joanna Fuchs
I wish every marriage could be as loving as the one this anniversary love poem describes. Karl wrote this for Joanna.
Everything Dear to Me
When I look up and see you, my love,
My whole world is filled with pleasure.
Through all the years we've shared, my love,
You've been my greatest treasure.
The sun shines brighter when you're near;
The air seems fresher too.
Everything that's dear to me,
Seems perfect, because of you.
The years go by, it's anniversary time,
My love for you keeps growing.
The pleasure it brings to be by your side,
Holding hands, makes me feel like I'm glowing.
So my love, on this special day,
Please believe what goes on in my heart.
Know that it's true; I really love you!
And I've loved you this way from the start.
By Karl Fuchs
Anniversary love poems sometimes reveal things about the couple they are written for. This anniversary love message, which is also a marriage love poem, is probably for a couple who has been together quite awhile.
So Many Pleasures
When I was young, I couldn’t think
What it would be like to be older.
How could I know it would bring such joy
Just to cuddle my head on your shoulder.
So many things bring happiness now,
Like a rub on the back or a smile,
And my feelings for you are stronger today
Than they were when you walked down the aisle.
When I was young, my fondest wish
Was a marriage that could be this good.
Where we’d work through pain to laugh again
As loving partners should.
As the days drift by we’re settling in,
To a life that’s rich and rewarding.
Just sharing with you is a dream come true;
You’re a pleasure well worth hoarding!
I’m happy with you; to me you just shine,
And I’m blessed and thankful that you are mine.
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
Anniversary love poems do not always rhyme. Here's an anniversary love message that is a prose poem (nonrhyming), suitable for a wedding anniversary poem or a marriage poem. Note that you can change the title. If you don't like the phrase, "Dear One," use something you do like.
Dear One
Dear one...that's what you are to me.
Years ago when we met, I fell in love with you.
Nothing has changed;
On every anniversary, I realize
I love you still...more than ever.
When you're not near me, I feel an emptiness
that I can't seem to fill.
When you are near, I feel complete.
I cherish your love and companionship
and always hope to please you.
I always wish for your happiness,
for I love to see the sparkle in your eyes.
I never imagined that someone could be
as important as you are to me.
Please stay near
and love me as I love you.
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
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Anniversary love poems can also be used as marriage love poems. This anniversary love verse can be used that way...
As Time Goes By
We are older now but better by far
Who knows how good it can be
Our love still grows like a plant in the sun
Or a wave rising up from the sea.
We laughed before, but we laugh more now.
Life is more fun so it seems.
Days are sunnier, the moon shines brighter;
Our life is the stuff of dreams.
We shared in the past, but today we share more.
There’s a warmth that keeps growing inside.
We loved when we met; it was powerful then,
Yet now our love’s strong as the tide.
You’re the best, dearest thing to come into my life,
Like an angel from out of the sky.
And I know one thing sure: You’ll be dearer still,
As time goes by.
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
We try to write anniversary love poems that can be used in a number of different ways. This anniversary greeting could be a general anniversary love poem or a free 50th wedding anniversary love poem or a 25th anniversary love poem, or you can insert whatever number of years you want. You can also substitute your own preferred endearment for the word "dear" in the first line of this anniversary love poem. Or, it could be a marriage love poem.
Perfect Partner
All those years ago, my dear,
You made my world complete;
You became my perfect partner in life,
And you've been a world-class treat!
We've loved and worked and made a home
That fills me with pleasure and pride,
And it's all because of the wonderful one
Who has lived through the years by my side.
Thank you my treasured and cherished love;
You've made my dreams come true.
Your loving and caring have made our marriage
A blissful adventure for two!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
This anniversary love poem could also serve as a marriage poem. It's marriage love poetry that says you're perfect for each other!
Perfect Pairing
Dear one, for me we are the perfect pairing;
Every thought of you is filled with all my caring.
You’re the real live answer to my fondest dreaming,
A perfect partner for a perfect teaming.
Each year I realize that it’s all true;
I have the one I searched for, and it's you.
I’m lucky that I have you as my mate;
It's our anniversary; time to celebrate!
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
Here's an anniversary love poem with a lighter tone.
Perfect Mate
After many years of trying
To be the perfect mate,
You've still keep up the effort,
And that's why you're so great.
My love for you keeps growing,
With each year that goes past;
The enjoyable times I spend with you
Are really quite a blast!
By Joanna Fuchs
(and Karl)
This anniversary love poem in free verse fixes on the stability of married love.
Unchangeable
Time moves on. Seasons change.
Sometimes it's hot, sometimes it's not;
The wind blows hard and then there's calm.
All around us is instability, chaos.
Yet, always, I have a feeling in my heart
That only gets stronger through the years.
You are my love.
It's great sharing life with you.
Happy Anniversary!
By Karl and Joanna Fuchs
Some marriages keep their thrills for a long time, maybe forever, as this anniversary love poem implies.
Fulfilling Marriage
As the years go by, and they just fly,
I give thanks to the Lord above
For you, my adorable, wonderful wife;
Our anniversary fills me with love.
Each day by your side is a blessing.
Each year is worth more than gold.
Your hugs and kisses are thrilling;
They still warm me when I am cold.
I think of you day and night.
I try to please you, as you please me.
Our marriage is so fulfilling, so right;
I’ll love you eternally.
By Joanna and Karl Fuchs
Those who are married and still deeply in love, even after a long time together, will understand this anniversary love poem in free verse, in the form of an anniversary prayer.
An Anniversary Prayer for My Love
Dear Lord, I thank you
from the deep center of my soul
for the amazing, wonderful husband/wife
You have given me.
This gift from You blesses me
with joy, peace and fulfillment,
every minute, every hour, every day.
Lord, please keep him/her safe, blessed,
and let us be together eternally.
By Joanna Fuchs
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