Are Your Church Chairs Ready for Easter? Here’s How to Find Out

Easter is one of the most celebrated events in the Christian church calendar, and activities and church services around the Holy Week often bring in large crowds. Many church attendance statistics place Easter Sunday as the most-attended Christian church service of the year, followed by Christmas Eve services.¹ Easter is also a big day for collecting church donations.

For these and many other reasons, it’s a good idea to plan Easter services, events, and decorations well in advance. It’s also important to assess an often-overlooked part of your worship space: your church chairs. Worn-out or inadequate seating can leave a negative impression on your guests and create unnecessary distractions during worship.

Here’s a quick guide on how to assess the condition of your church chairs and ensure your space is ready to welcome everyone for Easter services.

Signs Your Church Furniture Needs Attention

Not sure where to start? Here are the most common signs that your chairs may need to be repaired or replaced.

• Visible Wear and Tear: Faded or torn upholstery and scratched chair frames don’t make a good impression on church members and visitors. To make sure your church is more inviting to everyone who steps through the door, clean and repair any chairs that show signs of wear and tear. If the chairs aren’t repairable, it’s time to replace them.
• Unstable Chair Frames: Loose backrests, missing screws, and wobbly chair legs will make chairs unstable and hazardous to your guests. Some of these issues can be fixed inexpensively (such as missing screws), while other problems necessitate new chairs. If you need a few screws, chair glides, or other parts, contact our customer service team and we’ll ship them to you.
• Broken Parts: Cracked chair frames or other structural issues can compromise safety. If a frame is cracked, bent or has rough or sharp edges, the chair should be replaced. Check corners and other welded surfaces, as these areas tend to be where chair frames start to fail.
• Stained Seats or Backs: When there are noticeable stains, church chairs look run down and unsanitary. Frequent culprits include coffee, tea, candy, children’s snacks, and writing implements (pencils, markers, or pens). You can try lifting the stains with an upholstery cleaning spray and a clean cloth. If that doesn’t work, consider ordering replacement seat or back cushions from your Bertolini sales rep, or getting new chairs.
• Flat or Saggy Cushions: There are three ways to test seat cushions. Uncomfortable, flat, and disintegrating foam can cause pain and discomfort for your congregation. If a chair’s cushion doesn’t pass any of the following tests, the chair needs to be replaced.
  • When you press down firmly with your hand on a seat cushion, it should squish down partway—but not all the way.
  • When you pull your hand away, the cushion should quickly spring back to its original appearance.
  • The cushion shouldn’t look or feel lumpy. If there are lumps, then the cushion or padding has separated or broken apart, and it needs to be replaced.

When to Order Church Chairs for Easter Sunday

High-quality Bertolini church chairs are made to order at our manufacturing facility, with your specified fabric and frame colors. It will take up to 3 1/2 months for your chairs to be custom-made and delivered to your church.

This year, Easter Sunday will be April 20, 2025. The following table will show you when to order chairs for delivery by the Friday before Holy Week. Please note that this timeframe is an estimate, and that actual shipping times can vary. Talk to your Bertolini Sales Rep for up-to-date delivery information.

Order-by-Dates for Easter Delivery

*The estimated order-by-date is for delivery before Holy Week. Actual shipping times can vary. For more information, talk to your Sales Rep.

Church Chair Inspection Checklist

Use this quick list to evaluate your chairs. Making repairs early can save a lot. If you have any repair issues with your Bertolini chairs, contact our Customer Service Department.

Pro Tip: All official Bertolini Church Chairs feature a replaceable seat and backrest. Impressions Chair seats and backrests easily snap into place, while the Essential V2 Chair can be switched out by removing a few screws. Replaceable parts allow you to extend the lifespan of your chairs and save money, instead of having to replace the entire chair.

Benefits of Maintaining Your Church Chairs

• Pleasant Experience: Comfortable, well-maintained chairs create a welcoming atmosphere.
• Save Money in the Long Run: Proper care extends the life of your church chairs. Aim to tighten screws before they damage the frame.
• Reflect Your Values: A well-kept space demonstrates respect and care for your congregation.

Partner with Bertolini for Your Church Furniture Needs

At Bertolini, we understand the importance of high-quality, reliable furniture in religious settings. Whether you need replacement parts for your Impressions Chairs or a full set of new seating, we’re here to help.

Sources

1. Lifeway® Research, “Easter Remains High Attendance Day for Most Churches,” March 26, 2024. https://research.lifeway.com/2024/03/26/easter-remains-high-attendance-day-for-most-churches/