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RTSDA iOS App
The official iOS app for the Rockville-Tolland Seventh-day Adventist Church. This app provides easy access to church services, media content, and information.
Features
- Live Streaming: Watch church services live through OwnCast integration
- Video Library: Access archived sermons and special programs via Jellyfin
- Digital Bulletin:
- View weekly church bulletins with enhanced formatting
- Interactive hymn links that open in the Adventist Hymnal app
- Bible verse links that open in YouVersion Bible app
- PDF download option for offline viewing
- Responsive reading support
- Events & Calendar: Stay updated with church announcements and upcoming events
- Contact Form: Direct communication with church staff
- Church Information: Access church beliefs, contact information, and more
- Home Feed: Unified view of latest bulletins, events, and media content
Architecture
Version 2.0 - Major Rewrite
This version represents a complete architectural overhaul with significant improvements:
- Unified Data Layer: All networking consolidated into a single
ChurchServicepowered by the church_core Rust library - Performance Improvements: 60% code reduction with optimized Rust-based networking
- Consistent API: Same backend used across website, iOS app, and Beacon platform
- Enhanced UI: Completely redesigned interface with improved navigation and user experience
- Better Error Handling: Robust error management with user-friendly messaging
Technical Stack
- Frontend: SwiftUI with iOS 17.0+ features
- Backend Integration: church_core Rust library via UniFFI bindings
- Networking: Optimized Rust reqwest with built-in caching
- Media Integration:
- Jellyfin for video content
- OwnCast for live streaming
- External app integration (YouVersion Bible, Adventist Hymnal)
Building the App
Prerequisites
- Xcode 15.0 or later
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Swift 5.9 or later
Setup
- Clone the repository:
git clone ssh://rockvilleav@git.rockvilletollandsda.church:10443/RTSDA/RTSDA-iOS.git - Open
RTSDA.xcodeprojin Xcode - Ensure the church_core framework is properly linked
- Build and run the project
Dependencies
The app includes the following bundled dependencies:
- ChurchCore.xcframework: Rust-based networking library
- UniFFI Bindings: Swift bindings for church_core functionality
Version History
Version 2.0 (Current)
Major Release - Complete Rewrite
- 🚀 Unified ChurchService: Replaced 4 separate networking services with single optimized service
- ⚡ 60% Code Reduction: Eliminated duplicate networking code for better maintainability
- 🎨 UI/UX Overhaul: Completely redesigned interface with improved navigation
- 📱 Enhanced Views: New MainAppView, HomeFeedView, and improved detail views
- 🔄 Better State Management: Improved data flow and error handling
- 📖 Responsive Reading: Added support for call-and-response bulletin sections
- 🏗️ Rust Backend: Leveraging church_core library for consistent, performant API calls
- 📊 Improved Performance: Faster data loading and better memory management
- 🔗 Unified Platform: Same backend as website and Beacon for data consistency
Version 1.2.1
- Improved Bible verse formatting in splash screen
- Enhanced bulletin view formatting
- Better text processing and presentation
Version 1.2
- Added Digital Bulletin system
- Interactive hymn and Bible verse links
- PDF download functionality
- Updated to iOS 17.0 minimum
Version 1.1
- Initial release
- Basic live streaming and media library
- Church information and beliefs reference
License
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.
Important Note: While the app code is GPL v3, the church content (sermons, bulletins, media) remains copyrighted by the Rockville-Tolland Seventh-day Adventist Church. See LICENSE file for full details.
Contact
For any inquiries about the app, please contact the Rockville-Tolland SDA Church IT department.