Search for and list people in Planning Center People (PCO).

Supports filtering by name, status, and more. Returns person records with attributes.

Args:

• query (string, optional): Search by name (partial match on first or last name)

• where_first_name (string, optional): Filter by exact first name

• where_last_name (string, optional): Filter by exact last name

• where_status (string, optional): Filter by membership status (e.g. 'active', 'inactive')

• where_gender (string, optional): Filter by gender (e.g. 'M', 'F')

• where_child (boolean, optional): Filter to only children (true) or adults (false)

• include_emails (boolean, optional): Include email addresses in response

• include_phone_numbers (boolean, optional): Include phone numbers in response

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of people with name, status, gender, birthdate, created/updated dates. Error: Returns "Error: ..." message if the request fails.

Get detailed information about a single person by their PCO ID.

Args:

• id (string): The PCO person ID

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: Full person record including all attributes (name, gender, status, birthdate, etc.). Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the ID is invalid.

Create a new person record in Planning Center People.

Args:

• first_name (string, required): First name

• last_name (string, required): Last name

• middle_name (string, optional): Middle name

• birthdate (string, optional): Birthdate in YYYY-MM-DD format

• gender (string, optional): Gender ('M' or 'F')

• status (string, optional): Status ('active' or 'inactive', default: 'active')

• child (boolean, optional): Whether this is a child record

• medical_notes (string, optional): Medical notes

Returns: The newly created person record with its assigned ID. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if validation fails.

Update an existing person record in Planning Center People.

Only the fields you provide will be updated (sparse update / PATCH semantics).

Args:

• id (string): PCO person ID to update

• first_name (string, optional): Updated first name

• last_name (string, optional): Updated last name

• middle_name (string, optional): Updated middle name

• birthdate (string, optional): Updated birthdate in YYYY-MM-DD format

• gender (string, optional): Updated gender ('M' or 'F')

• status (string, optional): Updated status ('active' or 'inactive')

• medical_notes (string, optional): Updated medical notes

Returns: Confirmation and the updated person record. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the ID is invalid.

Get all email addresses for a specific person in PCO.

Args:

• person_id (string): The PCO person ID

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of email addresses with location and primary status. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the person ID is invalid.

Get all phone numbers for a specific person in PCO.

Args:

• person_id (string): The PCO person ID

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of phone numbers with carrier, location, and primary status. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the person ID is invalid.

List households in Planning Center People.

Args:

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of households with name, member count, and primary contact. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

List smart lists (saved filters) in Planning Center People.

Args:

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of PCO Lists with name, description, status, and total count. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

List all service types in Planning Center Services.

Service types represent different worship services (e.g., "Sunday Morning", "Wednesday Night").

Args:

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of service types with name, frequency, and creation date. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

List plans for a specific service type in Planning Center Services.

Args:

• service_type_id (string): The service type ID (get this from pco_list_service_types)

• filter (string, optional): Filter plans — 'future' (upcoming), 'past', 'no_dates', or 'undated'

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of plans with title, dates, people count, and items count. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if service_type_id is invalid.

Get detailed information about a specific plan in Planning Center Services.

Args:

• service_type_id (string): The service type ID

• plan_id (string): The plan ID

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: Full plan details including title, dates, team assignments, items, and notes count. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if IDs are invalid.

List songs in the Planning Center Services song library.

Args:

• query (string, optional): Search songs by title

• hidden (boolean, optional): Filter by hidden status (true = hidden, false = visible only)

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of songs with title, author, CCLI number, and last scheduled date. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

List teams for a specific service type in Planning Center Services.

Args:

• service_type_id (string): The service type ID (get this from pco_list_service_types)

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of teams with name, schedule type, and whether it's a rehearsal team. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if service_type_id is invalid.

List sermon/service series in Planning Center Services.

Args:

• service_type_id (string): The service type ID (get this from pco_list_service_types)

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of series with title, artwork, and plan count. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if service_type_id is invalid.

List donations in Planning Center Giving.

Args:

• where_received_after (string, optional): Filter donations received after this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

• where_received_before (string, optional): Filter donations received before this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

• where_payment_method (string, optional): Filter by payment method (e.g., 'card', 'check', 'cash')

• where_payment_status (string, optional): Filter by status (e.g., 'succeeded', 'pending', 'failed')

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of donations with amount, payment method, date, and status. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

Get detailed information about a specific donation by ID.

Args:

• id (string): The donation ID

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: Full donation record including amount, payment details, fund designations, and dates. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the ID is invalid.

List giving funds in Planning Center Giving.

Args:

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of funds with name, ledger code, description, visibility, and default status. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

List donation batches in Planning Center Giving.

Args:

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of batches with description, status, total, and commit date. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

List groups in Planning Center Groups.

Args:

• query (string, optional): Search groups by name

• where_group_type_id (string, optional): Filter by group type ID

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of groups with name, description, location, schedule, and member count. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

Get detailed information about a specific group by its ID.

Args:

• id (string): The group ID

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: Full group record including name, description, location, schedule, member count, and Church Center URL. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the ID is invalid.

List members of a specific group in Planning Center Groups.

Args:

• group_id (string): The group ID (get this from pco_list_groups)

• filter (string, optional): Filter members — 'leader' for leaders only, 'member' for regular members

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of group members with their name, role, and join date. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the group ID is invalid.

List group types in Planning Center Groups.

Group types categorize groups (e.g., "Small Groups", "Bible Studies", "Recovery").

Args:

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of group types with name and group count. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

List events in Planning Center Calendar.

Args:

• filter (string, optional): Filter events — 'approved', 'pending', 'rejected', 'future', 'past'

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of events with name, approval status, description, and visibility. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

Get detailed information about a specific calendar event.

Args:

• id (string): The event ID

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: Full event record with name, approval status, description, visibility, and registration info. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the ID is invalid.

List specific instances (occurrences) of a calendar event.

Args:

• event_id (string): The calendar event ID (get this from pco_list_calendar_events)

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of event instances with start/end times and location. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the event ID is invalid.

List facility resources (rooms, equipment) in Planning Center Calendar.

Args:

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of resources with name, kind, description, and quantity. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

List check-in records in Planning Center Check-Ins.

Args:

• where_created_after (string, optional): Filter check-ins created after this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

• where_created_before (string, optional): Filter check-ins created before this date (YYYY-MM-DD)

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of check-in records with name, security code, kind, and timestamps. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

List events (attendance tracking sessions) in Planning Center Check-Ins.

Args:

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of check-in events with name, frequency, and enable settings. Error: Returns "Error: ..." if the request fails.

List locations (rooms) for a check-in event in Planning Center Check-Ins.

Args:

• event_id (string): The check-in event ID (get this from pco_list_checkin_events)

• limit (number): Max results (1-100, default 25)

• offset (number): Pagination offset (default 0)

• response_format ('markdown' | 'json'): Output format (default: 'markdown')

Returns: List of locations with name, capacity, and check-in count. Error: Returns "Error: Resource not found" if the event ID is invalid.