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# Chat rooms have stronger admin controls

> Admins can now manage room behavior with moderation, read states, mentions, reactions, and notification preferences.

# Chat rooms have stronger admin controls

*June 11, 2026*

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Chat rooms now include stronger controls for keeping conversations organized, safe, and easier to follow.

## What's New

* Admins can delete inappropriate messages.
* Admins can pin or unpin important messages.
* Rooms can be locked when posting should pause.
* Members can be muted or restricted from posting when needed.
* Mentions help people call attention to specific members in group chats.
* Message reactions let members respond quickly with lightweight faith-community reactions.
* Read receipts and unread dividers make it clearer where a member left off.
* Per-room notification preferences let members mute conversations for a set time or turn off alerts for a room.

## Why This Matters

Church teams can keep group conversations healthier without losing the quick, friendly rhythm of chat.