Apostolic Church Case Study

Can you live-stream a wedding with live AI translation?

Yes. When two members of the Apostolic Christian Church prepared to marry, the church used Wordly's real-time translation and live-streaming so the couple's family and friends across Haiti and beyond could join the ceremony remotely and hear the prayers, vows, and blessings in their own language, all through a simple QR code. Having already adopted Wordly so non-English-speaking members could fully engage in weekly services, the church set out to make the wedding truly extraordinary.

The Apostolic Christian Church is based in Belvidere, Illinois, a small town where nearly 28% of the population speaks a language other than English at home. With a vibrant and diverse community, including a significant Latino and Haitian population, the Church recognized the need to create an inclusive worship environment where every individual, regardless of language, could fully engage in services and church events.

“Our mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of the language they speak, feels at home in our church. By breaking down language barriers, we are opening the doors for all to hear the Word of the Lord, participate fully in worship, and find a true sense of belonging in our faith community.”

Solution: A Revolutionary AI Wedding Experience

Having already embraced Wordly to ensure non-English-speaking members could fully engage with the teachings of Jesus during weekly services, the Apostolic Christian Church sought to make the couple’s wedding truly extraordinary. They leveraged the real-time translation and live-streaming capabilities of Wordly to create a wedding experience like no other.

With a simple QR code, the couple’s family and friends across Haiti and beyond could join the ceremony remotely, hearing the prayers, views, and blessings in their native language.

The process with Wordly was seamless:

• AI-powered real-time translation allowed non-English-speaking friends and family members to hear the service in dozens of languages
• A transcription of the ceremony was provided as a cherished keepsake, preserving the sacred moment forever

Results: A Celebration Beyond Borders, Leaving a Lasting Legacy

The impact of this technology-driven solution was profound:

• 20-30 family members from Haiti and beyond participated in real-time
• An overwhelming sense of connection was felt by all attendees
• Tears of joy flowed across borders, uniting two worlds through faith, love, and technology

In the end, this was more than just a wedding, it was a testament to the power of unwavering commitment of a church to unite people across the globe with church translation technology.

“Seeing a family brought together across thousands of miles, hearing their voices celebrate love and faith as one, this is what the church is meant to do. This is why we serve.”

Can AI translation accurately handle scripture and sacred texts?

Yes. With its user-friendly interface and customizable glossary, Wordly delivers accurate translations even for difficult or unfamiliar words, like those found in sacred texts. Beyond weddings, the Apostolic Christian Church uses Wordly for live translation during weekly services, allowing non-English speakers to fully engage with the Bible's teachings alongside English-speaking worshippers. Because Wordly is low-cost, everyone can benefit, and parishioners simply scan a QR code to listen to or read the sermon in their preferred language, which eliminates the need for separate services and ensures full participation.

“By using Wordly’s real-time AI translation, we’re breaking down language barriers so everyone can worship, build relationships, and experience faith together,” says a church leader. “Inclusion and understanding are at the heart of our mission.”

Since Wordly’s introduction, the Church has seen:

• Increased participation from non-English speakers
• A deeper sense of empathy, as English speakers understand the challenges of non-English-speakers
• Stronger community engagement with a focus on including everyone in the community

One congregant shared, “I’ve been to churches where I felt disconnected because I couldn’t understand the message. Here, I hear everything in my language, and that makes me feel welcomed.”

With Wordly, the Apostolic Christian Church is not just translating words, they’re transforming language access – the way the Church members connect, fostering understanding and breaking down barriers, one person at a time.

About Apostolic Christian Church

The doctrine of the Apostolic Christian Church is rooted and grounded in the Bible, which is recognized as God-inspired and infallible. The Church believes the Bible contains all needed for doctrine and instruction in righteousness centered on the gospel message of Jesus Christ and salvation that comes through his death and resurrection. The Apostolic Christian Church Statement of Faith expresses what we believe and teach (our doctrine) based on the Bible.

About Wordly

Wordly is the pioneer and leader in live interpretation, providing a high-quality, secure, easy-to-use, and affordable live AI translation and caption solution for communicating across multiple languages. Wordly translates dozens of languages in real time, making in-person and virtual meetings and events more inclusive, accessible, and engaging.

Its SaaS platform meets enterprise-grade security and privacy standards and eliminates the need for human interpreters or special equipment. Millions of users across thousands of organizations rely on Wordly to make their events and meetings accessible to everyone.

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