Transcript from the 8.30.11 church social media tweetchat.

1. Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Note Data and transcript from HashTracking.com.
#CHSOCM HashTracking.com Report
614 tweets generated 1,584,504 impressions, reaching an audience of 102,375 followers within the
past 24 hours| Generated Tues Aug 30 2011 22:09:52 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Top 10 by number of impressions Top 10 by number of tweets
1. paulsteinbrueck: 718,800 1. sm4faith: 43
2. drothamel: 209,924 2. meredithgould: 41
3. meredithgould: 153,996 3. rev_david: 41
4. iamepiscopalian: 127,466 4. chsocm: 38
5. tsudo: 119,823 5. naaho: 36
6. rev_david: 31,857 6. tsudo: 33
7. rampracer: 26,712 7. revweb: 28
8. denise205: 20,880 8. mirgray: 27
9. amyl_bishop: 17,561 9. skenow: 26
10. eccsonline: 16,160 10. drothamel: 26
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2. chsocm: Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially folks joining us for the
first time.
paulsteinbrueck: @tijuanabecky Hi Becky, good to see you again in both chats. :) #getrealchat
RevWeb: May peace be in this house and on this keyboard.
chsocm: If this is your first tweetchat ever, please do not get discouraged by the pace!
tijuanabecky: Hi @Denise205 @skenow @RyanMadanickMd @MeredithGould @AmyL_Bishop
@WiredWitness
chsocm: A transcript will be available in 2 forms by tomorrow morning here: http://t.co/74sXMbF
paulsteinbrueck: @skenow Hi Steve! You know it.
Denise205: @RevWeb That's an excellent opening prayer for our chat.
chsocm: Recommend using Tweetchat b/c it automagically adds the hashtag and you can adjust the refresh
speed.
chsocm: We’ll get started in a minute with self-introductions, but as ever, we start with prayer.
chsocm: Come, Holy Spirit, enkindle the fire of your love. Transform all that is fearful into boldness of
heart...
chsocm: Inspire your servants with wonder and awe at the mystery of your presence. Whisper discernment
in the midst of confusion:
Denise205: @ECCSonline Hello fellow Chicagoan!
mirgray: @chrisduckworth How funny. I had a worship meeting followed by too. #ELCIC
chsocm: be wisdom in time of trouble: Reverence in the fact of diversity:
chsocm: Patience with the unfolding of life & forever anoint your messengers with joy. Amen!
iamepiscopalian: Amen, amen.
cbwaddell: RT @iamepiscopalian: Bring it!
ECCSonline: @Denise205 @ECCSonline And back to you. Another gorgeous night in the Windy City!
paulsteinbrueck: Amen!
mwecker: wonder if twitter chats that start w prayers = more, less or equally likely to be fruitful. about to
find out at
rev_david: Amen! Come Holy Spirit!
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3. chsocm: Next up: self-introductions. In addition to your church affiliation, please let everyone how you’re
currently engaged with -->
chsocm: moderating this chat @MeredithGould, sociologist, author, keen on using social media to build
community
rampracer: RT : Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially folks joining us
for the first time.
chsocm: We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization
mwecker: @revweb good to be here! agree re: the tone. just makes it a diff kind of chat. hope you've been
well!
mirgray: Canadian Lutheran lay person in a small suburban 100 family size congregation. I'm trying to low
the mean age of worshippers.
chsocm: Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to
pitch products/services
paulsteinbrueck: Elder & volunteer comm team member at a CMA church in the Tampa area.
rev_david: Also Layla, #ELCA PK, keeping me amused and distracted :-)
chsocm: @mirgray Good for you...bring it down to...70?
Denise205: I work on Web content and projects for a Catholic publisher in Chicago.
tsudo: Keith Crawford, Little Rock, AR - Baptist, interactive media manager & consultant that focuses on
Chruches, @WiredWitness
rev_david: @mirgray So ... younger mean worshipers?
Denise205: @sm4faith Welcome to the chat!
fsantoni: I'm the tweeter behind @techreligious
tsudo: @rev_david Hey David good to see you again. Didn't realize you were in TX. What part?
RevWeb: @penelopepiscopl @iamepiscopalian Yay all y'all.
mwecker:intro: am not member of church, or Christian. report on faith tho. always learn something from
@MeredithGould so I come when i can!
chsocm: @fsantoni You also wrote a terrific post for our blog
ThomasABecket: I'll be listening and looking for where to jump in.
revrevwine: Christopher here... ELCA and host of #unco12
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4. Anj121: I work for a diocese supporting and encouraging parishes and leaders to use social tools.
rampracer: Blog at Wheelie catholic about faith and disability
tsudo: @fsantoni Nice to meet you, love the @techreligious tweets. Keep up the good work
paulsteinbrueck: Wow, we're full of liturgical folks tonight. :)
skenow: Steve - layperson, also the tweeter behind @christianwebres
RevWeb: @rev_david @tsudo The kingdom of ice cream and salad dressing.
MeredithGould: @paulsteinbrueck I'm lay...ity
Denise205: @ThomasABecket Didn't expect to see a deceased friend join us. Welcome.
rev_david: @revrevwine Awesome - didn't realize you were hosting - that's great
tijuanabecky: I help with social media for one place and am here to learn more about social media and the
church!
chsocm: Gee, I almost hate to break up this delightful round of self-introductions with a topic!
rev_david: @RevWeb @tsudo And BBQ!
revrevwine: @rev_david host of #unco12 not
chsocm: Normally we have 3 topics. Tonight, we’re going to focus on 1 topic and see what sub-topics
emerge.
paulsteinbrueck: @MeredithGould I meant by denomination rather than office, but that works too. :)
chsocm: Note: this won’t be the only time we’ll discuss using social media during church, so don’t feel
compelled to say everything tonight.
skenow: @drothamel front pews are still open
MeredithGould: @paulsteinbrueck Oh my multiple spirituality disorder would make your head whirl!
Denise205: @skenow @drothamel How do we determine the front pews online?
chsocm: T1 How might social media be used wisely and well during church?
penelopepiscopl: @maggidawn Yes! Join us! We're from 9-10 Tuesday nights (your time) at hashtag
#chsocm. Tonight's topic: using social media during church!?
christinaauch: distributed learning MDiv seminarian @lutherseminary (ELCA) w/ tentmaking gig in
fundraising & comms at Episcopal hs in western NC
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5. Denise205: Drumroll, please...chat topic is: RT : T1 How might social media be used wisely and well during
church?
drothamel: T1: If you have enough people in a church on twitter, a sermon hashtag could be useful.
naaho: I'm late&new. Comm consultant, getting MS in inter comm online & endorsed by @socialphonics to
coach min/non profs on social media
paulsteinbrueck: T1: I tweet & FB quotes from the message that impact me during services.
mirgray: Seeing tweeting pastors struggle with the text while writing their sermons has made me listen
more closely to the sermon on Sunday.
tsudo: I used it this past Sunday to get out the word about an urgent prayer need, but do so very rarely.
tijuanabecky: A1: Social media might be used well during church if it's being used as a Bible
(@YouVersion) or they're taking notes.
RevWeb: T1 Use it to spread Good News. Did so last Easter. Got retweeted. Unwashed SM folks got it.
skenow: RT @sm4faith: @Denise205 @skenow @drothamel anywhere you feel conspicuous and
uncomfortable is a front pew.
christinaauch: RT @denise205: @skenow @drothamel How do we determine the front pews online?
naaho: T1 great when congregants retweet quotes from sermon...for both minister & those not there.
tsudo: Obviously an online campus needs it but for me personally I need to be 100% present during
worship & sermon
rev_david: T1 - During a sermon, tweeting allows me to visualize the words - makes 'em stick in my mind.
Sort of virtual sermon notes
ECCSonline: A1: How to use #sm during church without giving impression it's ok to stay home/not be in
church?
skenow: T1 - using #socialmedia during church begs another question - is it social for those around you?
iamepiscopalian: @cdbush They could have a laptop the lectern. Have someone helping them with gear.
MeredithGould: @naaho I view it as an opt-in or out type of thing. Not a requirement
mirgray: Friend has suggested asking people to tweet their reaction to a text before he writes his sermon so
he know what cords are twanging.
AmyL_Bishop: RT @RevWeb: Easter sermon quote I tweeted was heard by 40 but read on twitter by 500.
Thats spreading Good News.
iamepiscopalian: RT @redpiano1: More like "6.5 minutes. Wrap it up, Rev!" // Ha!
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6. christinaauch: RT @mirgray: Seeing tweeting pastors struggle w/ text while writing their sermons has me
listening more closely on Sunday.
Denise205: RT @skenow: T1 - using #socialmedia during church begs another question - is it social for
those around you?
skenow: @Denise205 @skenow @sm4faith @drothamel or maybe the back pew http://t.co/Jpoy1JX
paulsteinbrueck: RT @RevWeb: Easter sermon quote I tweeted was heard by 40 but read on twitter by 500.
Thats spreading Good News.
iamepiscopalian: However. I've been places where mobile devices totally mess with the sound system, so...
Denise205: @mirgray I like the idea of using social media for the prep part of worship.
mwecker: wonder if too much social media in church ever approaches limit of crowd-sourcing sermons,
messages, rather than bible-sourcing?
chsocm: T1a: How would you respond to the criticism that it's disruptive to others during worship?
MeredithGould: RT : T1a: How would you respond to the criticism that it's disruptive to others during
worship?
revrevwine: RT @rev_david: T1 - SocMed in worship takes the walls off the church, and opens the worship
to the community & world
ECCSonline:A1: I love the idea of Tweeting sermon quotes (I do it), but why can't it wait until after?
AmyL_Bishop: RT : T1a: How would you respond to the criticism that its disruptive to others during
worship?
rampracer: RT @AmyL_Bishop: @naaho Absolutely, as with any new communication tool, you've got to
ensure that it's something your congregation wants and uses.
rev_david: If your message can't be boiled down to 140 char, your sermon needs some work - paraphrase of
@CharlotteElia
drothamel: @mwecker as long as you have a strong leader, the danger of crowd-sourcing can be avoided.
mirgray: The whispering last week was distracting to me. I think my phone has a better silent mode than
some members.
naaho: RT @AmyL_Bishop: Absolutely, as with any new communication tool, uve got to ensure that its
something your congregation wants & uses
paulsteinbrueck: T1a: I don't see how tweeting during a service would be any more disruptive than taking
notes w a pen.
sm4faith: @tsudo @rev_david We got over talking in church, selectively - it will always be selective.
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7. MeredithGould: @paulsteinbrueck Or making palm crosses during the Palm Sunday liturgy or feeding kids
Cheerios?
skenow: RT @paulsteinbrueck: T1a: I dont see how tweeting during a service would be any more
disruptive than taking notes w a pen.
drothamel: @paulsteinbrueck I'm with you on that one.
tsudo: that's the question I wrestle with, would my phone cause enough distraction to make someone miss
the gospel?
iamepiscopalian: The clergy should announce that folks will be tweeting in the pews, so that others won't
freak out.
MeredithGould: RT @iamepiscopalian: The clergy should announce that folks will be tweeting in the pews,
so that others won't freak out.
RevWeb: T1a @rev_david started my list. How bout the sound of the perforated check being torn from the
checkbook.
Denise205: I'm behind the idea of using it for prep or discussion after, but it's not something that would
help me focus during. Not my style
drothamel: @mwecker possibly, but resisting the temptation of public approval is one thing that make a
strong leader.
rampracer: RT @rev_david: @tsudo For me, it has opened my eyes as a preacher that not everyone listens /
engages in the same way.
Denise205: There, I said it. During a church-social media chat.
mirgray: What about "How did you see God at work in the world this week?" tweets as a centering
reflection at start?
skenow: T1a - the context is important. What if that was the norm and not the exception?
drothamel: When I'm speaking to a group, if they are more concerned with their phones then what I'm
saying, that's MY fault, not theirs.
iamepiscopalian: RT @mirgray: What about "How did you see God at work in the world this week?" tweets
as a centering reflection at start? // Nice.
mwecker: do any churches have particular pews/sections for folks wanting to live tweet to avoid
distractions for those who don't?
tsudo: @paulsteinbrueck I'm not sure, the light of the screen does bring attention, but of course I already
use youversion on my iPad
chsocm: RT @mwecker: do any churches have particular pews/sections for folks wanting to live tweet to
avoid distractions for those who dont?
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8. ECCSonline: @drothamel Good point. Agree completely!
revrevwine: MT @drothamel: When speaking to a group, if they are more concerned w/their phones then
what Im saying, thats MY fault, not theirs.
naaho: RT @mirgray: What about "How did you see God at work in the world this week?" tweets as a
centering reflection at start?
drothamel:@iamepiscopalian I did. I agree with that. It works other-way around, too, sometimes.
mirgray: I think tech in the pews is something we'll have to get used to. My next bible is likely an IPad (with
multiple versions loaded).
RevWeb: @mwecker Have not heard of a tweeting room but that could either make sense or ghetto-ize SM.
MeredithGould: Not the same but I ask if folks find people w/hearing aids, ASL translators, assistance
animals or wheelchairs disruptive
paulsteinbrueck: @mwecker Kind of like the tech version of the smoking section? :)
SoulMunchies: Late, but here! Hi ya'll
tsudo: @mwecker This pew reserved for tweeting. Ha. That makes me smile.
revrevwine: T1a I think that mobile devices are becoming such a part of life that soon it wil be the norm &
not a distraction
ECCSonline: @iamepiscopalian Yes, indeed. Buzzing, clicking caused by audio devices definitely picked up
on some sound systems. #distracting
RevDow: Not many on Twitter in my congregation. We did have a lot of fun on Facebook during breakfast
after Easter worship.
sm4faith: At professional conferences, ppl tweet, take photos of slides, get it all out to friends. Creates buzz.
Disruption is minimal.
tijuanabecky: @mwecker Maybe we should have those who don't want to be distracted sit in one
section..just a thought.
Denise205: @MeredithGould I'm a mix of learning styles. But I like to keep my digital out of church. Same
reason I disconnect during vacation.
tsudo: @iamepiscopalian yes, as a sound guy we don't have any issues with it. Frequency spectrum should
have solved most of that
rev_david: It is not, for me, an issue of with my listeners, but an issue with me as preacher (1/2)
drothamel: @mwecker well, at my church, the "twitter pew" is whichever pew my family is sitting in, LOL.
tsudo: @naaho I'm a big supporter of location based social networking for churches
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9. skenow: @penelopepiscopl @cdbush @stbarts01 "for those of you who don't want to be disturbed by all
the tweeting, watch from the web"
MeredithGould: @naaho Hey, I spent years in a choir loft and congregants/parishioners do NOT want to
know what goes on during liturgy up there!!
drothamel: @MeredithGould whoa! I smell a T2 brewing, LOL.
sm4faith: We don't have choir lofts here! We do have more techie and less techie services and
congregations.
paulsteinbrueck: @MeredithGould Crazy-___ is that a theological term?
chsocm: T1b How would you respond to the criticism that it's disrespectful or diminishes reverence?
MeredithGould: RT : T1b How would you respond to the criticism that it's disrespectful or diminishes
reverence?
rev_david: @tsudo That's what it's all about :-) We're learning together
sm4faith: Well I think you just have a wired service and an unplugged one if you decide #SM in worship is
missional for you.
skenow: RT : T1b How would you respond to the criticism that its disrespectful or diminishes reverence?
rev_david: T1b - I would start by asking what is meant by reverence?
Wagstv: RT @iamepiscopalian: The clergy should announce that folks will be tweeting in the pews, so that
others won't freak out.
SoulMunchies: @klamach I think that's how I feel too. I also think there are times when we should focus on
the community we are with f2f.
sm4faith: It will diminish reverence for some - it must be one choice among many.
mwecker: wonder if @kateshellnutt = on twitter atm. she live tweeted sermon @lakewoodch couple days
ago b4 interviewing @joelosteen...
tsudo: I resisted personally using @Evernote & @youversion & gradually that became ok. I suspect worship
tweeting will be similar
rev_david: @penelopepiscopl @SoulMunchies @klamach Yes, but how often in church are we f2f, and how
often are we face-to-back of the head?
naaho: T1b - definitely about education - hold a few workshops/meetings about social media...they have to
be exposed to it 2
tsudo: this last wed 3 of 4 ppl on my pew were using bible on iPhone, 2 of them over 60
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10. RevWeb: T1b Reverence? or lighting a lamp for all the world to see. I'll light the lamp.
SoulMunchies: T1b I think it in large part depends on the community that is worshipping together. For
some, it will be disrespectful/irreverant.
SoulMunchies: For others, it will be a welcome inclusion to the worship service. We have to balance the
community's need with our own strengths
mirgray: MT @rev_david: @penelopepiscopl @SoulMunchies @klamach How often in church are we f2f, &
how often are we face-to-back of the head?
Denise205: MT @SoulMunchies @klamach That's how I feel too. I think there are times when we should
focus on the community we are with f2f.
naaho: Sorry for the tweets, friends. joining in hour long tweetchat ab social media & the church. Follow
along at or i'll send script tom.
sm4faith: If ur demographic tweet eachother even when f2f, crowdsource thru txt, express joy thru txt, it
has 2b part of worship sometimes.
skenow: I wonder about the 1st time visitor - how will they know what to do if everyone is staring at their
phone?
rampracer: T1 for some technology is the only way they are able to communicate.
sm4faith: MT @SoulMunchies: ... a welcome inclusion to the worship service. We have to balance the
communitys need with our own strengths
naaho: @tsudo @revrevwine @naaho I've seen them used in place of bulletin/announcements too. good for
u!
MeredithGould: RT @rampracer: T1 for some technology is the only way they are able to communicate.
AmyL_Bishop: RT @RevWeb For centuries the organ was banned in church. Now, not so much. SM is
exponential way of sharing Good News.
paulsteinbrueck: @skenow Churches should probably announce what they consider appropriate use of cell
phones during services.
rev_david: @klamach @penelopepiscopl @soulmunchies Peace is that way where I am too. Rest of the
service, we're looking at the back of heads
mirgray: I think okay much of the time for most with some sense of discipline, self-awareness and respect
for others. Like many other things.
MeredithGould: @RevWeb Right, you LOVE walking into the studio audience when you preach it!
revrevwine: T1b SM enables worshipers to be collaborative - sharing individual experiences within a
corporate one & w/those outside the walls
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11. rev_david: @RevWeb Thanks - I do it because it engages people in a way that works for them
RevWeb: @paulsteinbrueck @skenow You bet. No cell fones unless tweeting the Gospel, or a hymn, or a
prayer.
skenow: @naaho @skenow maybe a QR code as they walk in
drothamel: @rev_david I've never been in a pulpit, but I hate speaking from behind a podium. It
disconnects the message from the audience.
iamepiscopalian: RT @revrevwine: SM enables worshipers to be collaborative - sharing individual
experiences within a co… (cont) http://t.co/SIkifEq
paulsteinbrueck: @rev_david: Who do I listen to? // Umm, God? ;)
naaho: @skenow or they may decide they are not in the right place for them? I could see it frightening some
away if all were doing it.
colinscameron: RT @mirgray: I don't think the risk too much technology in the pew but too few techies in
the pew.
sm4faith: RT @mirgray: I dont think the risk too much technology in the pew but too few techies in the
pew.
skenow: @naaho @skenow worship schedule - 8am Traditional, 9am Contemporary, 10am Digital
drothamel: @RevWeb of that, I have no doubt.
naaho: @tijuanabecky @revweb @paulsteinbrueck @skenow but isn't that too controlling. u can't say "no
daydreaming" but ppl will do it.
mirgray: With changes in education & workforce people expect engagement with leaders and teachers
while learning, not lectures.
MeredithGould: Always amazed at how these convos get either/or instead of both/and
rev_david: @drothamel @rev_david I preach in a number of diff ways, hoping to reach people who listen in
diff ways
SoulMunchies: I was just thinking a combo would be nice // RT @MeredithGould: Always amazed at how
these convos get either/or instead of both/and
drothamel: @ECCSonline I check-in at my church every Sunday on 4sq, G+, and FB. I'm the only one, for
now, but I can hope. . .
paulsteinbrueck: @RevWeb I don't know that every church needs to have the same "policy" but every
church should probably have one.
rev_david: Been interesting teaching about #ChSocM. If ppl *don't* have their phones out while I'm talking,
I'm doing it wrong
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12. skenow: @ECCSonline I check in on Facebook every week - and tag several people
tijuanabecky: True @naaho but if they are complaining and don't want to be distracted we could make a
section for them.
AmyL_Bishop: Exactly! Know your members' media usage! RT @mirgray: I don't think the risk too much
technology but too few techies in the pew.
rugger_lav: RT @MeredithGould: Always amazed at how these convos get either/or instead of both/and
skenow: RT @rev_david: Been interesting teaching about #chsocm. If ppl *dont* have their phones out
while Im talking, Im doing it wrong
drothamel: @paulsteinbrueck hey, wait, weren't you against policies last week? ;-)
rev_david: Every church, every community has diff norms. But we also need recognize that every person in
that cong learns/hears in a diff way
colinscameron: When I was in seminary a woman in the congregation would balance her checkbook during
the sermon ... I'd prefer someone was tweeting
ECCSonline:@mwecker I just read something on Twitter about churches & Foursquare. @MerGould was
that from you?
chsocm: T1c How would you respond to the concern that people are "just goofing off/around" with their
smart phones?
naaho: @colinscameron lol. wow. that's bad.
mirgray: @MeredithGould Was thinking we were trending to both / and.
ECCSonline: RT @mwecker I read something on Twitter about churches & Foursquare. @MeredithGould
was that from you?
tsudo: @ECCSonline 4sq & Gowalla can be great. Get 5 or 6 to check in & its easy to trend on Sun morn
(giving away my secrets)
RevWeb: 11 yrs ago I asked my Bay Area congregation if God was digital or analog. I hope they answered
both.
colinscameron: @naaho the worst part was that it was the priest's mother
drothamel: T1c: not much you can do about that. People will always have different perspectives until they
change their experiences.
rev_david: @SoulMunchies Hey -- btw -- I may be coming to SES to do my thing sometime
tsudo: @mwecker yes absolutely, I watch checking stats closely & find visitors & leave tips. An essential
piece to digital presence.
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13. mirgray: How many times have we preached only to the ears? Tweeting engages another mode.
SoulMunchies: T1c people do a lot of things during worship that can't be considered worship ... but it's
their loss if they miss the opp.
paulsteinbrueck: @drothamel :) I am against social media policies. I'm OK w suggesting appropriate use of
cells during services.
SoulMunchies: @rev_david OOOOOH - if you do, please let me know - would love to see you!
iamepiscopalian: RT @mirgray: How many times have we preached only to the ears? Tweeting engages
another mode.
rev_david: T1c - "And sometimes, during a sermon, even I am thinking about the next thing in the liturgy,
and not what God is saying to us"
naaho: @tsudo @skenow I thot I saw that FB was doing away with place. mistaken?
chsocm: @paulsteinbrueck We're going to zoom in on social media policies soon!
sm4faith: That same user voice on likely consequences can be valued in worship
MeredithGould: @sm4faith I'm not sure what that means...explain?
SheRevSEA: @rev_david Both. No one is happy all of the time in worship. Sometimes it's abt discomfort so
others can worship their way too.
tsudo: @naaho they are killing checkins but places still there for now, I expect them to be revived later w/
local deals. We'll see
mirgray: @sm4faith Yes, more talking in church might be a way to get engagement w/o the tech.
sm4faith: @MeredithGould #SM users can tell you whether they will use it productively or not.
chsocm: Shall we assume that in this instance "tweeting" also refers to "texting"?
SoulMunchies: RT @rev_david The mistake is to assume that there is a one-size-fits all way to
worship/listen - whether is tweeting or not tweeting
mwecker: listening to vibrant chat on ways social media being used in church, wonder if it's used nearly as
much in mosque, synagogue etc
RevWeb: T1c - I think we need to discourage judgmental behavior during church rather than SM practices.
tsudo: @ThomasABecket Hymn 226 please & don't rush it like you usually do. (and turn down the drums)
;)
naaho: RT @RevWeb: T1c - I think we need to discourage judgmental behavior during church rather than
SM practices.
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14. rev_david: Amen!! // RT @RevWeb: T1c - I think we need to discourage judgmental behavior during church
rather than SM practices.
tijuanabecky: If they have Twitter --> (ours doesn't yet) RT @thomasabecket: Perhaps the music director
could take requests via Twitter?
paulsteinbrueck: RT @rev_david The mistake is to assume that there is a one-size-fits all way to
worship/listen - whether is tweeting or not tweeting
revrevwine: what some consider a distraction is a way of life for all future generations
klamach: anyone record and post their services on their web sites? I am sure I am breaking some rule
asking ;-)
klamach: RT @naaho: RT @RevWeb: T1c - I think we need to discourage judgmental behavior during
church rather than SM practices.
naaho: I do see textg as diff than tweetg. but i've used textg to comment on sermon thots to neighbor so
won't distract others w/whispers
drothamel: RT @revrevwine: what some consider a distraction is a way of life for all future generations
sm4faith: @klamach We have some sites with sermons in FB notes, sermons streaming, etc.
ThomasABecket: RT @tsudo: Hymn 226 please & don't rush it like you usually do. (and turn down the
drums) ;) // Exactly.
tsudo: @skenow the change implementation via mobile app is still fuzzy, waiting for app update to be sure
iamepiscopalian: RT @ECCSonline: Maybe content is the answer. If it's the Gospel, seems to me 'anything
goes'. Get the word out!
sm4faith: @tsudo @skenow Yes, privacy changes rolling out now in FB to allow general location disclosure
with each status update.
tsudo: @RevWeb much like worship style preferences a mature Christian needs to be mindful it isn't about
me #PreachingToMyself
naaho: @klamach we're exploring it - by iphone to itunes. but having ppl tweet & using Twubs (or similar)
wld give u "record" 2
yoboseiyo: @ThomasABecket @tsudo wait, your organ has drums?! mine doesn't. :/
rev_david: RT @tsudo: @RevWeb much like worship style preferences a mature Christian needs to be
mindful it isnt about me #PreachingToMyself
sm4faith: @skenow I have turned off location.
chsocm: As we come up on the hour, T1d: what could you do right now to diffuse some of the passionate
positioning that seems to emerge?
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15. SoulMunchies: RT @tsudo: @RevWeb much like worship style preferences a mature Christian needs to be
mindful it isnt about me #PreachingToMyself
naaho: unpack that please
sm4faith: @Denise205 You can be sick of it on a post by post basis now if you wish!
SoulMunchies: T1d: I think the only think to do is educate and dialogue about why incorporating SM is
important
drothamel: explicate that one for us. . .
AmyL_Bishop: RT @SoulMunchies: T1d: I think the only think to do is educate and dialogue about why
incorporating SM is important
chsocm: @drothamel How to reduce the intense charge around discussion re: using social media in church
revrevwine: @sherrirene1 has had success just being available in the narthex with her laptop on Sun morn
and helping anyone with SM
rev_david: "Attentive" and "Reverent" seem to be the issues - dialogue about what people really mean by
those terms
drothamel: ahhh, ok. Thanks.
tsudo: @klamach yes, we publish audio via podcast & soon integrated with text transcription on our blog
mirgray: Like lather, rinse repeat, we need to envision, discussion and revise continually.
MeredithGould: RT @mirgray: Like lather, rinse repeat, we need to envision, discussion and revise
continually.
naaho: T1d - educate, educate, educate - this is not a fad, it's not going away, we need 2 talk ab the shift &
bring others in
drothamel: T1d: Educate as much as possible, share as much as possible, do both with as much grace as
possible.
rampracer: RT @tsudo: @klamach yes, we publish audio via podcast & soon integrated with text
transcription on our blog
tsudo: remind us that we are all different w/ different expectations.
sm4faith: @skenow the co-existence is an issue. M-Learning establishments tend to be all or nothing.
chsocm: Such a great chat tonight, folks! Lots to contemplate.
naaho: RT @drothamel: T1d: Educate as much as possible, share as much as possible, do both with as much
grace as possible.
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16. revrevwine: so heling individuals learn the tools and connect with others goes along way to taking the
mystery out of SM (2/2)
paulsteinbrueck: T1d: There definitely has to be dialogue so ppl can understand different points of view on
social media.
edkay77: RT @rev_david : T1d: Educate about how people learn. Educate about social media
skenow: @sm4faith "M-Learning"? explain
chsocm: Remember, the transcript will be available on our site by tomorrow morning.
tsudo: @rev_david well put, I'll use those as talking points. Good way to frame the issue (add purpose &
potential)
sm4faith: Try it at a youth service first, with in-built evaluation.
chsocm: Please join us in our closing prayer, taken from Compline:
Ms_Confucious: RT @AmyL_Bishop: RT @RevWeb: Easter sermon quote I tweeted was heard by 40 but
read on twitter by 500. Thats spreading Good News.
sm4faith: @skenow Mobile learning - there debate is 2-3 years ahead. Good search term.
naaho: excellent, fast-paced dialogue! Thanks for creating this ! What about a check-in for this chat? :)
chsocm: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels
charge over those who sleep.
ECCSonline: A1d: Is this another time God calls us out of our comfort zone? Time for more prayer. "Show us
the way"
skenow: What we can learn about #socialmedia from nuns - http://t.co/R3BZHRc
Ms_Confucious: RT @penelopepiscopl: Visit the blog for transcript: http://t.co/HBBVvkw
RevWeb: And all for your love's sake. Amen.
rampracer: RT @penelopepiscopl: Visit the blog for transcript: http://t.co/HBBVvkw
ECCSonline: Amen! RT : Keep watch, Lord, with those who work, watch, or weep this night & give your
angels charge over those who sleep.
naaho: RT : Remember, the transcript will be available on our site by tomorrow morning.
AmyL_Bishop: Amen. RT Keep watch, Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your
angels charge over those who sleep.
paulsteinbrueck: Thank you all for another fun and interesting chat.
chsocm: #PBWY
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