How to Run a Discord Community Newsletter

A community newsletter creates a consistent touchpoint that keeps members connected to what's happening in your server.

What Is a Discord Community Newsletter?

A community newsletter is a recurring post (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) in an announcements channel summarising:

What happened in the server
Upcoming events
Member spotlights
Tips, resources, or relevant news

Newsletter Format Template

📰 [Server Name] Weekly Digest — [Date]
👋 Hey everyone! Here's what's been happening this week:
🔥 HIGHLIGHTS • [Milestone, event recap, or notable moment] • [Another highlight]
📅 UPCOMING • [Event] — [Date & time] • [Event] — [Date & time]
🌟 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT [Member name] — [Why they're featured this week]
💡 TIP OF THE WEEK [Short, useful tip related to your niche]
📢 FROM THE TEAM [Short note from staff — new changes, news, requests]
See you next week! — The [Server Name] Team

Content Ideas

Recap of last week's game night or event results
New member count update
Best meme or clip of the week
External news relevant to your niche
Staff team update (new mod, farewell to a departing mod)
Community question: "What should we do next month?"

Publishing Schedule

Weekly — Best for large, active communities (100+ daily active)
Biweekly — Good middle ground
Monthly — Fine for smaller or slower-paced communities

Consistency matters more than frequency. Post on the same day each cycle.

Automation

Use Carl-bot's scheduled messages to auto-remind whoever writes the newsletter:

Every Friday: auto-posts "Newsletter draft due by Sunday"

A well-run newsletter signals a well-run community. Include it in your Discords.ai description.