Copyright Licences
Licences for Churches
Keeping Churches Covered
The heightened accessibility offered by the internet, coupled with major advances in technology, means that churches now have access to a vast range of music, video and creative works for use in their services and activities. But the issues related to copyright are complicated, and legal compliance can be confusing. CCLI is here to make it simple. Our licences are tailored for the differing needs of churches and are designed to enable the fair and legal use of creative works while saving valuable administrative time, effort and expense.
Church Copyright Licence
Protect your church. The CCLI® Church Copyright Licence™ permits churches to project or print out the words and music to the world’s great worship songs and hymns. Further, the licence permits the creation of custom musical arrangements where no published version exists. Available as an annual or 14 day event licence for both churches and mobile/itinerant workers, the Church Copyright Licence is a simple alternative to seeking direct permission from each copyright owner. It is the trusted solution and presently covers more than 250,000 churches and Christian ministries worldwide.
Full details: Church Copyright Licence Terms of Agreement.
Project and Print Lyrics
Project song lyrics or reproduce them in custom song and service sheets for congregational singing
Access Lyrics - NEW!
Easily access more than 200,000 song lyrics through SongSelect
Pricing: Church Copyright Licence
The Church Copyright Licence is offered as an Annual Licence, renewed each year, or a one-time Adult or Youth Event Licence.
Mobile/Itinerant workers:
Your licence size category is determined by the average number of people attending the largest service visited.
CCLI serves every part of the Body of Christ. I remember when it was almost impossible to legally print out and project all the song lyrics to the songs we were singing. Obtaining permission from every publisher was a daunting task. CCLI has made it so easy to comply with copyright laws by simplifying the process in so many ways. They have allowed me to focus more on the heart of ministry and less on the maze of administration. I am truly grateful for their vision and integrity.
Church Video Licence
Unlock the power of film. The Church Video Licence™ provides the legal cover required to publicly show film scenes during services, and full-length films during outreach and social activities. The Church Video Licence covers a vast range of films and most of the major studios, including: Dreamworks, Focus, Miramax, Paramount, United International Pictures and Universal.
Learn more: Church Video Licence Manual
Illustrate Your Teaching
Underscore key sermon points or bring children’s teaching to life with relevant and dynamic film scenes
Use Film for Mission
Inspire Gospel conversations by using films in socials, outreach events or during childrens' and youth clubs
Pricing: Church Video Licence
The Church Video Licence is offered as an Annual Licence, renewed each year.
To report to CCLI which songs were in the church meetings, is a great tool for churches who wants to help us songwriters get our share of the cake.
Have we covered the songs you love?
With more than 300,000 songs available from more than 3,000 publishers, you can rest assured that the songs you love are covered. Use SongSelect to find the legal songs that fit your need.
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