How to sign “Churches” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Churches” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Shape your dominant hand into a C, with the thumb and fingers curved toward each other.
- Close your non-dominant hand into a fist, with the thumb resting along the front of the fingers.
- Rest the thumb of your C hand on the back of the fist, just behind the knuckles.
- Tap the thumb up and down against the back of the fist, once or twice, in a straight vertical motion.
- Keep the movement up and down only — never circle the thumb around.
- Hold the fist steady in front of your chest and keep your face calm and neutral while signing.
Practice tip
Plural of “Church” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.
Fingerspell “Churches”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.