Create, edit and delete absence
This article explains how to create and manage absences in ChurchDesk. We will guide you through the required permissions and the steps to record time off in the calendar.
Access for editing and viewing absences
- You must be a member of a group to create absences. You can then enter your own absences.
- If you have access to ‘View all absences in my groups’, you can view the absences in the groups of which you are a member.
- If you have access to ‘View and manage absences in my groups’, you can create, edit and remove absences for all users in your own groups. You can also change the absence type.
Create absence
Create absences in the calendar by clicking on the blue ‘Create’ button at the top left and then selecting ‘Absence’
Information on absences
Mandatory information
- User: Select the absent user
- Date: Provide the date and time for which the absence applies. You can also create repeating absences
- Type: What is the reason for the absence? For example, courses, holidays, etc.
- Group: Select the group to which the absence applies
Additional information
- Substitute: Who will be filling in for you?
- Comments: Write a comment, fx. information that is relevant for the substitute
Edit and delete absences
Like all other calendar events, absences can be edited and deleted. Click on the event and then select the rubbish bin.
Keywords: absence, absences, holidays, calendar, group, authorisations, time recording, user
Updated on: 11/06/2025
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