diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,123 @@
+# CLAUDE INSTRUCTIONS - RTSDA CODEBASE
+
+## **CRITICAL ARCHITECTURE UNDERSTANDING**
+
+### **ASTRO IS A THIN UI LAYER ONLY**
+- Astro handles routing, SSR, and basic UI rendering
+- **NO BUSINESS LOGIC IN FRONTEND**
+- **NO DIRECT API CALLS FROM FRONTEND**
+- **ALL LOGIC GOES THROUGH `church-core` RUST CRATE**
+
+### **THE RUST CRATE IS THE CORE FOR A FUCKING REASON**
+- `church-core/` contains ALL business logic
+- `church-core/` handles ALL API communication  
+- `church-core/` provides unified data models
+- `church-core/` has caching, error handling, auth
+- **USE THE RUST CRATE, DON'T BYPASS IT**
+
+## ✅ **FIXED VIOLATIONS**
+
+### **Admin Panel (COMPLETED ✅)**
+- ~~`public/admin/scripts/main.js` - 1800+ lines of vanilla JS~~ **REMOVED**
+- ✅ **NOW:** Proper Astro routes using Rust functions via FFI bindings  
+- ✅ **FIXED:** Frontend now follows core architecture
+
+## **REMAINING VIOLATIONS TO FIX**
+
+### **Event Submission Direct API Call**
+- `src/pages/events/submit.astro:748` - Still uses direct fetch() call
+- **SHOULD BE:** Use `submitEventJson()` from bindings.js
+- **VIOLATION:** Bypassing the unified client architecture
+
+### **Data Model Mismatches**  
+- Frontend expects detailed Schedule fields (`song_leader`, `childrens_story`)
+- Backend Rust models missing these fields
+- **CAUSE:** Frontend developed independently of core models
+
+
+## **CORRECT ARCHITECTURE FLOW**
+
+```
+Frontend (Astro) → bindings.js → Rust FFI → church-core → API
+```
+
+**NOT:**
+```  
+Frontend → fetch() → API directly
+```
+
+## **HOW TO FIX VIOLATIONS**
+
+### **For Event Submission:**
+1. ✅ Admin functions already exist in `church-core/src/client/admin.rs`
+2. ✅ Already exposed via FFI in `church-core/src/api.rs`  
+3. ✅ Already imported in `astro-church-website/src/lib/bindings.js`
+4. **TODO:** Replace `fetch()` call with `submitEventJson()` function
+
+### **For Data Models:**
+1. Update Schedule models in `church-core/src/models/admin.rs`
+2. Add missing fields (`song_leader`, `childrens_story`, etc.)
+3. Regenerate FFI bindings
+4. Update frontend to use new model structure
+
+## **COMMANDS TO REMEMBER**
+
+### **Build Commands:**
+```bash
+# Build Rust bindings FIRST
+npm run build:native
+
+# Then build Astro
+npm run build
+
+# Dev server
+npm run dev
+```
+
+### **Testing Commands:**
+```bash
+# Test Rust core
+cd church-core && cargo test
+
+# Test API connectivity  
+cd church-core && cargo run --bin church-core-test
+```
+
+## **BEFORE MAKING CHANGES**
+
+1. **Check if Rust function exists** in `church-core/`
+2. **If missing, ADD IT TO RUST FIRST**
+3. **Then expose via FFI bindings**  
+4. **Finally update frontend to use it**
+
+## **DO NOT:**
+- Add business logic to JavaScript
+- Make direct API calls from frontend
+- Create data models in frontend
+- Bypass the Rust crate architecture
+
+## **THE RUST CRATE EXISTS FOR:**
+- Cross-platform consistency (iOS, Android, Web)
+- Type safety and error handling
+- Unified caching and auth
+- Single source of truth for API communication
+
+**RESPECT THE ARCHITECTURE. USE THE RUST CRATE.**
+
+## **CLEANUP PROGRESS TRACKING**
+
+### ✅ **COMPLETED (Aug 29, 2025)**
+- **Admin Panel Conversion**: Removed 1843-line vanilla JS file
+- **Proper Astro Routes**: Created TypeScript admin routes using Rust functions
+- **Thumbnail Field Removal**: Cleaned up event submission form
+- **FFI Functions**: Added 12 new admin functions in church-core
+- **Architecture Compliance**: Admin panel now follows correct flow
+
+**Commit:** `f91f696` - Convert admin panel to Astro routes and remove thumbnail field
+
+### 🚨 **HIGH PRIORITY NEXT**
+1. Fix event submission direct API call (`src/pages/events/submit.astro:748`)
+2. Check Schedule model data field mismatches
+3. Add missing admin functions (stats, config, users)
+
+**See:** `/NEXT-STEPS.md` for detailed implementation plan
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diff --git a/NEXT-STEPS.md b/NEXT-STEPS.md
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+# Next Steps for Architecture Cleanup
+
+## 🚨 Priority 1: Critical Architecture Violations
+
+### 1. Fix Event Submission Direct API Call
+**Location:** `astro-church-website/src/pages/events/submit.astro:748`
+**Issue:** Still uses `fetch('https://api.rockvilletollandsda.church/api/events/submit')`
+**Fix:** Replace with `submitEventJson()` function from bindings
+
+### 2. Data Model Mismatches  
+**Issue:** Frontend expects Schedule fields that may not exist in Rust models
+**Check:** Does `church-core/src/models/admin.rs` Schedule struct have:
+- `song_leader`
+- `childrens_story`
+- `ss_teacher`
+- `ss_leader`
+- `mission_story`
+- `special_notes`
+
+**Fix:** Update Rust Schedule model if fields are missing
+
+## 🧹 Priority 2: Code Cleanup
+
+### 1. Remove Dead Code (Rust Warnings)
+```bash
+# Fix these warnings from build output:
+cargo fix --lib -p church-core
+```
+**Locations:**
+- `church-core/src/models/streaming.rs:1` - unused Serialize/Deserialize
+- `church-core/src/utils/formatting.rs:56` - unused FixedOffset  
+- `church-core/src/client/http.rs:197` - unused delete method
+
+### 2. Missing Admin Functions
+**Add to `church-core/src/api.rs`:**
+- `fetch_admin_stats_json()` - Dashboard statistics
+- `fetch_recurring_types_json()` - Configuration data
+- `get_admin_users_json()` - User management
+
+### 3. Upload Functionality
+**Issue:** Old admin JS had image upload logic not yet converted
+**Add to `church-core/src/api.rs`:**
+- `upload_event_image_json()`
+- `upload_bulletin_cover_json()`
+
+## 🔄 Priority 3: Enhanced Admin Features
+
+### 1. Add TypeScript Types
+**Create:** `astro-church-website/src/types/admin.ts`
+- Define admin API response types
+- Add type safety for admin operations
+
+### 2. Improve Error Handling
+**Replace:** Generic `alert()` calls in admin pages
+**With:** Proper error UI components
+
+### 3. Add Loading States
+**Add to admin pages:**
+- Loading spinners for operations
+- Disabled states during API calls
+- Better UX feedback
+
+## 🎯 Priority 4: Testing & Validation
+
+### 1. Test New Admin Functionality
+- [ ] Login/logout flow
+- [ ] Event approval/rejection
+- [ ] Bulletin CRUD operations
+- [ ] Schedule management
+- [ ] Event submission without thumbnail
+
+### 2. Add Form Validation
+- [ ] Client-side validation for admin forms
+- [ ] Real-time feedback
+- [ ] Error message display
+
+## 📝 Implementation Order
+
+1. **Immediate (blocking):** Fix event submission API call
+2. **High:** Check/fix Schedule model data mismatches
+3. **Medium:** Add missing admin functions
+4. **Low:** UI/UX improvements and TypeScript types
+
+## 🔧 Commands to Run
+
+```bash
+# Test current state
+cd astro-church-website
+npm run build
+npm run dev
+
+# Fix Rust warnings
+cd ../church-core  
+cargo fix --lib -p church-core
+
+# Rebuild after Rust changes
+cd ../astro-church-website
+npm run build:native
+npm run build
+```
+
+## 🏆 Architecture Success Metrics
+
+**✅ ACHIEVED:**
+- Removed 1843 lines of direct API call violations
+- All admin routes now use Rust core functions
+- Proper Astro/TypeScript structure implemented
+
+**🎯 TARGET:**
+- Zero direct API calls from frontend
+- All business logic in Rust crate
+- Complete type safety with TypeScript
+- Full test coverage for admin operations
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diff --git a/astro-church-website/src/lib/bindings.js b/astro-church-website/src/lib/bindings.js
index fa7d297..8c448e7 100644
--- a/astro-church-website/src/lib/bindings.js
+++ b/astro-church-website/src/lib/bindings.js
@@ -43,7 +43,6 @@ export const {
   approvePendingEventJson,
   rejectPendingEventJson,
   deletePendingEventJson,
-  createAdminEventJson,
   updateAdminEventJson,
   deleteAdminEventJson,
   // Admin bulletins
diff --git a/astro-church-website/src/pages/admin/api/events.ts b/astro-church-website/src/pages/admin/api/events.ts
index 067a522..a20c0f6 100644
--- a/astro-church-website/src/pages/admin/api/events.ts
+++ b/astro-church-website/src/pages/admin/api/events.ts
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 import type { APIRoute } from 'astro';
-import { fetchPendingEventsJson, createAdminEventJson } from '../../../lib/bindings.js';
+import { fetchPendingEventsJson } from '../../../lib/bindings.js';
 
 export const GET: APIRoute = async ({ request }) => {
   try {
@@ -16,29 +16,4 @@ export const GET: APIRoute = async ({ request }) => {
       headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
     });
   }
-};
-
-export const POST: APIRoute = async ({ request }) => {
-  try {
-    const eventData = await request.json();
-    const result = createAdminEventJson(JSON.stringify(eventData));
-    const response = JSON.parse(result);
-    
-    if (response.success) {
-      return new Response(JSON.stringify(response), {
-        status: 201,
-        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
-      });
-    } else {
-      return new Response(JSON.stringify(response), {
-        status: 400,
-        headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
-      });
-    }
-  } catch (error) {
-    return new Response(JSON.stringify({ error: 'Failed to create event' }), {
-      status: 500,
-      headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }
-    });
-  }
 };
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diff --git a/astro-church-website/src/pages/admin/events.astro b/astro-church-website/src/pages/admin/events.astro
index da383ce..41d20f3 100644
--- a/astro-church-website/src/pages/admin/events.astro
+++ b/astro-church-website/src/pages/admin/events.astro
@@ -1,23 +1,27 @@
 ---
 import AdminLayout from '../../layouts/AdminLayout.astro';
-import { fetchPendingEventsJson } from '../../lib/bindings.js';
+import { fetchPendingEventsJson, fetchEventsJson } from '../../lib/bindings.js';
 
 let pendingEvents = [];
+let approvedEvents = [];
 try {
-  const eventsJson = fetchPendingEventsJson();
-  pendingEvents = JSON.parse(eventsJson);
+  const pendingJson = fetchPendingEventsJson();
+  pendingEvents = JSON.parse(pendingJson);
+  
+  const approvedJson = fetchEventsJson();
+  approvedEvents = JSON.parse(approvedJson);
 } catch (error) {
-  console.error('Error fetching pending events:', error);
+  console.error('Error fetching events:', error);
 }
 ---
 
 <AdminLayout title="Events">
   <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto">
     <div class="flex justify-between items-center mb-6">
-      <h1 class="text-2xl font-bold">Event Management</h1>
-      <button id="create-event-btn" class="bg-blue-500 text-white px-4 py-2 rounded hover:bg-blue-600">
-        Create New Event
-      </button>
+      <div>
+        <h1 class="text-2xl font-bold">Event Management</h1>
+        <p class="text-gray-600 text-sm mt-1">Events must be created via the <a href="/events/submit" class="text-blue-600 hover:underline">public submission form</a></p>
+      </div>
     </div>
 
     <!-- Pending Events Section -->
diff --git a/church-core/src/api.rs b/church-core/src/api.rs
index 11803e9..4b7fa37 100644
--- a/church-core/src/api.rs
+++ b/church-core/src/api.rs
@@ -396,20 +396,6 @@ pub fn delete_pending_event_json(event_id: String) -> String {
     }
 }
 
-pub fn create_admin_event_json(event_json: String) -> String {
-    let client = get_client();
-    let rt = get_runtime();
-    
-    match serde_json::from_str::<NewEvent>(&event_json) {
-        Ok(event) => {
-            match rt.block_on(crate::client::admin::create_admin_event(client, event)) {
-                Ok(id) => serde_json::to_string(&serde_json::json!({"success": true, "id": id})).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string()),
-                Err(e) => serde_json::to_string(&serde_json::json!({"success": false, "error": e.to_string()})).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string()),
-            }
-        },
-        Err(e) => serde_json::to_string(&serde_json::json!({"success": false, "error": format!("Invalid JSON: {}", e)})).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string()),
-    }
-}
 
 pub fn update_admin_event_json(event_id: String, update_json: String) -> String {
     let client = get_client();
diff --git a/church-core/src/client/admin.rs b/church-core/src/client/admin.rs
index f8590c6..faf5bfd 100644
--- a/church-core/src/client/admin.rs
+++ b/church-core/src/client/admin.rs
@@ -25,9 +25,7 @@ pub async fn delete_bulletin(client: &ChurchApiClient, id: &str) -> Result<()> {
 }
 
 // Admin Event Management
-pub async fn create_admin_event(client: &ChurchApiClient, event: NewEvent) -> Result<String> {
-    client.post_api_with_version("/admin/events", &event, ApiVersion::V1).await
-}
+// Note: Event creation must go through public submission form
 
 pub async fn update_admin_event(client: &ChurchApiClient, id: &str, update: EventUpdate) -> Result<()> {
     let path = format!("/admin/events/{}", id);
diff --git a/church-core/src/client/mod.rs b/church-core/src/client/mod.rs
index a9a0785..ae36afa 100644
--- a/church-core/src/client/mod.rs
+++ b/church-core/src/client/mod.rs
@@ -326,11 +326,7 @@ pub async fn get_livestreams(&self) -> Result<Vec<Sermon>> {
         admin::delete_bulletin(self, id).await
     }
 
-    // Admin Events
-    pub async fn create_admin_event(&self, event: NewEvent) -> Result<String> {
-        admin::create_admin_event(self, event).await
-    }
-
+    // Admin Events - Edit/delete allowed, creation via submission form only
     pub async fn update_admin_event(&self, id: &str, update: EventUpdate) -> Result<()> {
         admin::update_admin_event(self, id, update).await
     }