Tuesday, November 1, 2011

#ChSocM Tweetchat: November 1, 2011

#ChSocM Tweetchat
November 1, 2011

 #ChSocM Chat (11/1/11)(11/01/2011) 
9:01
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chsocm: 
Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat. Warm welcome to those joining us for the first time. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:01 chsocm
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chsocm: 
If this is your first tweetchat ever, please do not get discouraged by the pace! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:01 chsocm
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chsocm: 
God & technology willing, a transcript will be available here: http://bit.ly/pTDoAb #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:02 chsocm
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Denise205: 
@youravgpastor Mmmm! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:02 Denise205
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Anj121: 
Yea for Tuesday church and social media chat! #Chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:02 Anj121
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chsocm: 
@youravgpastor Wait. Baking spree??? I digress... #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:02 chsocm
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chsocm: 
We’ll get started in a minute with self-introductions, but as always let’s start with prayer. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:02 chsocm
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thecatholiccoup: 
@Denise205 I have tweetgrid I think one got cancelled #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:03 thecatholiccoup
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MetroMonk: 
Hello from Michigan! I'm so encouraged by this conversation. #Chsocm energizes me. #Chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:03 MetroMonk
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mnplatypus: 
Time for the weekly #chsocm tweet chat about church and social media! [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:03 mnplatypus
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chsocm: 
Almighty God, we rejoice in your abiding presence everywhere & your mercy at all times. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:03 chsocm
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rev_david: 
Me too! RT @MetroMonk: Hello from Michigan! Im so encouraged by this conversation. #Chsocm energizes me. #Chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:03 rev_david
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chsocm: 
We give thanks for every opportunity to join in conversation that’s anchored in faith. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:03 chsocm
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rev_david: 
Yes! RT @chsocm: We give thanks for every opportunity to join in conversation that’s anchored in faith. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:04 rev_david
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tijuanabecky: 
RT @rev_david: Me too! RT @MetroMonk: Hello from Michigan! Im so encouraged by this conversation. #Chsocm energizes me. #Chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:04 tijuanabecky
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chsocm: 
And on this feast of All Saints, we give thanks for those who have led the way as well as those in our midst. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:04 chsocm
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ECCSonline: 
Your church's social media is a door to millions of people on internet. Learn how at this great chat: #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:04 ECCSonline
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chsocm: 
We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:04 chsocm
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RevWeb: 
Amen and ahmen. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:04 RevWeb
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@chsocm Amen! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:04 paulsteinbrueck
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rev_david: 
Welcome @EmilySO @MicheleLKoch. Great to have you with us. Jump in anytime! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:05 rev_david
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rev_david: 
RT @chsocm: And on this feast of All Saints, we give thanks for those who have led the way as well as those in our midst. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:05 rev_david
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tijuanabecky: 
Hanging out at #chsocm and possibly #getrealchat too at the moment while listening to a message and doing other things. #multitasking [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:05 tijuanabecky
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MetroMonk: 
@chsocm Amen, Amen: "We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service." #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:05 MetroMonk
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chsocm: 
Next up: self-introductions. In addition to church affiliation, please let everyone know #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:05 chsocm
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chsocm: 
where you are on the social media learning curve! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:05 chsocm
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rev_david: 
You too! RT @paulsteinbrueck: @Denise205 @MeredithGould @rev_david @RevWeb @youravgpastor @mnplatypus Good to see you all again! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:05 rev_david
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@EmilySO @MicheleLKoch Welcome to you both! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:06 paulsteinbrueck
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@tijuanabecky Hi Becky! Always good to see you! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:06 paulsteinbrueck
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Denise205: 
And all of you! RT @paulsteinbrueck: @MeredithGould @rev_david @RevWeb @youravgpastor @mnplatypus Good to see you all again! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:06 Denise205
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chsocm: 
Moderating this chat @meredithgould, author, editorial svc & social media consultant. Getting married to @RevWeb on Sat & using --> #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:06 chsocm
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pinkpaddler: 
@pinkpaddler back for more. Christ Episcopal Church, Dover DE #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:06 pinkpaddler
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Denise205: 
@MetroMonk @tijuanabecky @rampracer Good to see you again! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:07 Denise205
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chsocm: 
We’ll assume tweets during this chat are yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:07 chsocm
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youravgpastor: 
I'm A Joe Smith, an ELCA pastor, serving in the Seattle-Tacoma-Portland megaregion--a congregation in redevelopment. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:07 youravgpastor
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chsocm: 
Kindly remember we’re here to share with & support one another. Use DM or email to pitch products/services. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:07 chsocm
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LinkingLives: 
Asorbing everything about #SM. Taking out congregation in a new direction. Our church is Episcopalian #Chsocm #Chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:07 LinkingLives
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RevWeb: 
Episcopal priest in Baltimore using fb, twitter, to build community, spread Good News. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:07 RevWeb
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tijuanabecky: 
Same to you! RT @paulsteinbrueck: @tijuanabecky Hi Becky! Always good to see you! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:07 tijuanabecky
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rev_david: 
David Hansen. #ELCA pastor, rural Texas. Teaching & encouraging clergy to use social media to proclaim the kingdom & build community #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:08 rev_david
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paulsteinbrueck: 
Founder of @OurChurch.Com, sometimes SM helper at a CMA church in Clearwater, FL. Sliding down the slippery slope of the SM curve ;) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:08 paulsteinbrueck
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MicheleLKoch: 
My tweets, but I also tweet for @springcreekumc #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:08 MicheleLKoch
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ECCSonline: 
@RevWeb Did you get snow in Baltimore? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:08 ECCSonline
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youravgpastor: 
@chsocm I keep trying to get the ELCA to pay me to be their representative spokesperson...but...crickets. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:08 youravgpastor
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ECCSonline: 
@Denise205 Another Chicagoan! Nice. Welcome. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:08 ECCSonline
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LinkingLives: 
Likewise! RT @tijuanabecky: RT @Denise205: @MetroMonk @tijuanabecky @rampracer Good to see you again! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:09 LinkingLives
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RevWeb: 
@ECCSonline Only a dusting. Didn't last. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:09 RevWeb
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rev_david: 
LOL! RT @youravgpastor: @chsocm I keep trying to get the ELCA to pay me to be their representative spokesperson...but...crickets. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:09 rev_david
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drothamel: 
Sorry I'm late, folks, but at least I was able to make it this week! #smallvictories #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:09 drothamel
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Denise205: 
@ECCSonline Good to meet you here again! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:09 Denise205
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rampracer: 
Good to see you too RT @Denise205: @MetroMonk @tijuanabecky @rampracer Good to see you again! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:09 rampracer
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MetroMonk: 
Good to tweet you again too! Y'all rock! RT @tijuanabecky: RT @Denise205: @MetroMonk @tijuanabecky @rampracer Good to see you again! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:09 MetroMonk
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RevWeb: 
@drothamel Welcome! And glad to have all those who lurk and read and pray with us. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:10 RevWeb
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MetroMonk: 
Btw, so glad to see @OccupyAdvent get so much visibility so soon. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:10 MetroMonk
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chsocm: 
Tonight we’re chatting about one area of transition to social media & possible conflict for church communicators. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:11 chsocm
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rev_david: 
I've heard there's some sort of big event saturday. Anyone know anything about that? @meredithgould @revweb :-) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:11 rev_david
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EmilySO: 
Oops forgot the hashtag - UCC by birth, PT @shepherdsvoice as Comm Dir., Lower mid level social media #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:11 EmilySO
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ECCSonline: 
Oomph, ugh, excuse me, ouch... It's getting crowded at #chsocm Ready to discuss church and social media. There's room for you. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:11 ECCSonline
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chsocm: 
@MetroMonk @Rev_David wrote a great piece about it for our blog. Will go up next week. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:11 chsocm
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pinkpaddler: 
@MetroMonk And @OccupyAdvent even getting critics already. Way to go. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:11 pinkpaddler
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OccupyAdvent: 
Just stopping by #chsocm to say thank you for the great convo that sparked #occupyadvent! [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:12 OccupyAdvent
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Anj121: 
RT @MetroMonk: Btw, so glad to see @OccupyAdvent get so much visibility so soon. #Chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:12 Anj121
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mnplatypus: 
Gah! Intros would work better if I include #chsocm I guess. Angela. ELCA. Minnesota. [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:12 mnplatypus
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chsocm: 
Get ready for topic one! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:12 chsocm
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MetroMonk: 
Awesome. Let me know if you need another piece. I'd love to help. RT @chsocm @Rev_David wrote a great piece about it for our blog. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:12 MetroMonk
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OccupyAdvent: 
We have had a few critics, but overall have been overwhelmed by the positive response to #occupyadvent. Seems we hit a nerve. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:13 OccupyAdvent
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chsocm: 
@MetroMonk Yes, let's chat after the chat! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:13 chsocm
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@chsocm Discussing conflict. That should be fun. :) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:13 paulsteinbrueck
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ECCSonline: 
RT @OccupyAdvent: Just stopping by #chsocm to say thank you for the great convo that sparked #occupyadvent! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:13 ECCSonline
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chsocm: 
Last week a tweet about newsletters being the bane of existence for clergy generated lots of response and so… #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:13 chsocm
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Denise205: 
@paulsteinbrueck No, it won't be! ;) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:14 Denise205
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chsocm: 
T1 Newsletter: bane of existence? If so, how might social media help? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:14 chsocm
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RevWeb: 
@paulsteinbrueck Yah. Like I never do THAT in my job. Conflict r us. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:14 RevWeb
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rev_david: 
RT @chsocm: T1 Newsletter: bane of existence? If so, how might social media help? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:14 rev_david
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pinkpaddler: 
We still have a B&W newsletter even though we have FB, Twitter, YouTube and a website. Geez. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:15 pinkpaddler
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bethalewis: 
@youravgpastor thanks. Always glad to listening & occasionally participate! I always learn something from the #chsocm conversation. [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:15 bethalewis
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ECCSonline: 
Are we talking about newsletters generated by clergy for parishioners, or those they receive? Sorry! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:15 ECCSonline
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MicheleLKoch: 
RT @chsocm: T1 Newsletter: bane of existence? If so, how might social media help? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:15 MicheleLKoch
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LinkingLives: 
Newsletter are not dead. They need to be revamped, tweaked and "tweeted" properly. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:15 LinkingLives
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chsocm: 
@EmilySO Wisdom gifts? Holy Spirit told me? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:16 chsocm
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Denise205: 
Are we talking about printed newsletters or e-news? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:16 Denise205
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rev_david: 
T1 - For me, so much of my cong is not online - forget ab social media. We are locked into a newsletter. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:16 rev_david
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pinkpaddler: 
@LinkingLives I agree but we're too afraid to hurt people's feelings. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:16 pinkpaddler
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chsocm: 
@Denise205 Both but the comment was about printed newsletters. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:16 chsocm
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LinkingLives: 
RT@youravgpastor:T1: Newsletter Being raised in the journalism world, the goal is always good content. Social media shares that goal #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:16 LinkingLives
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SophiaSPU: 
re: print/email newsletters: don't want to leave those out of convo who don't have access to internet if we move to only online #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:16 SophiaSPU
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MicheleLKoch: 
T1 We only do #constantcontact, but lots of folks want a longer, print version #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:17 MicheleLKoch
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tijuanabecky: 
Lots of conflict when ur church doesn't do SM..& ur young RT @paulsteinbrueck: @chsocm Discussing conflict. That should be fun. :) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:17 tijuanabecky
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chsocm: 
@EmilySO The same ones you do! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:17 chsocm
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pinkpaddler: 
@LinkingLives I worked for newspapers for 13 years, but I am over it! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:17 pinkpaddler
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mnplatypus: 
#chsocm T1 ( not that anything will actually change any time soon but) someone in the office this week mentioned a quarterly mag instead [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:17 mnplatypus
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MeredithGould: 
@MicheleLKoch The ones who want the printed version, what are their stated needs? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:17 MeredithGould
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ECCSonline: 
Frequent references in newsletter to add'l material available online gets ppl to start using social media. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:18 ECCSonline
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LinkingLives: 
@pinkpaddler Wish more people shared your attitude. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:18 LinkingLives
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mnplatypus: 
@pinkpaddler we have a color cover but BW guts #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:18 mnplatypus
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rev_david: 
T1 - For me, social media serves as a support to print newsletter. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:18 rev_david
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drothamel: 
RT @ECCSonline: Frequent references in newsletter to addl material available online gets ppl to start using social media. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:18 drothamel
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MeredithGould: 
@Denise205 Me too! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:18 MeredithGould
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RevWeb: 
T1-Quote SM info in newsletters. Intro SM to print addicts. Make newsletters newsie. Not just another column frm pastor + calendar. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:18 RevWeb
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@chsocm My church discontinued its print newsletter years ago, but today I made the case to the staff to start a weekly enewsletter. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:19 paulsteinbrueck
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LinkingLives: 
I wish we could just push newsletter to a Kindle or something like that. Make the world a better place. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:19 LinkingLives
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EmilySO: 
@youravgpastor I agree - it's making all the pieces of comm come together for the congregation. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:19 EmilySO
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Denise205: 
E-news is a great converter, and when paired with social media, the reach grows. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:19 Denise205
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drothamel: 
Depending on distribution size, printed newsletters can be cost prohibitive, and even a poor use of resources. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:19 drothamel
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MeredithGould: 
@paulsteinbrueck What will differentiate the enewsletter? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:19 MeredithGould
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bethalewis: 
T1 we're in transition time & must use a variety of media types to reach various audiences. Some want print, others twitter. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:19 bethalewis
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LinkingLives: 
Preach, Preacher!!! RT @Denise205: E-news is a great converter, and when paired with social media, the reach grows. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:19 LinkingLives
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Anj121: 
T1 Print newsletters need to be printed in color and high quality, with good pictures & content and point to online resources. #Chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:20 Anj121
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pinkpaddler: 
I still would like to help fellow parishioners get over their Fear and Ignorance of social media. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:20 pinkpaddler
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youravgpastor: 
@EmilySO I'm not sure they will come together well...so many of my folks are barely, if at all online. But I just keep trying. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:20 youravgpastor
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rev_david: 
Amen! MT @bethalewis: In transition time & must use a variety of media types to reach various audiences. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:20 rev_david
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ECCSonline: 
@youravgpastor Great point. I still read newspaper but get real news online. Don't know why...but should. True for others, I'm sure. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:20 ECCSonline
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Denise205: 
@rev_david @ECCSonline Yep. And print can effectively send people online for more info on a blog (u know I have to incl blog as sm) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:21 Denise205
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@MeredithGould E-newsletter will be short blurbs w links to more info on the website. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:21 paulsteinbrueck
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LinkingLives: 
@pinkpaddler We're introducing people to #SM currently. We'll see how the Vestry reacts in 2 weeks. yikes. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:21 LinkingLives
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thecatholiccoup: 
How will the newsletter be different from the bulletin? Most churches have their bulletins online. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:21 thecatholiccoup
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chsocm: 
RT @thecatholiccoup: How will the newsletter be different from the bulletin? Most churches have their bulletins online. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:22 chsocm
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MicheleLKoch: 
RT @LinkingLives: @pinkpaddler Were introducing people to #SM currently. Well see how the Vestry reacts in 2 weeks. yikes. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:22 MicheleLKoch
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EmilySO: 
T1 Sounds like we deal with two challenges - creating integrated content that moves from platform to platform & consistent delivery #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:22 EmilySO
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LinkingLives: 
People love to walk away with something to feel and read on paper. #SM hasn't totally replaced paper, it's still the supplement. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:22 LinkingLives
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EmilySO: 
Been battling that! RT @drothamel: If your newsletter isn't any different than your bulletin, one of them needs to go. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:23 EmilySO
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drothamel: 
@thecatholiccoup my church does both. We actually send out the bulletin each week via email, and then hand them out on Sunday. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:23 drothamel
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pinkpaddler: 
@LinkingLives I admit I still love a big fat Sunday paper. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:23 pinkpaddler
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fsantoni: 
@EmilySO Presumes a communication strategy exists... #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:23 fsantoni
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youravgpastor: 
@ECCSonline I appreciate columnists/reporters who engage socmedia audience. That is a big deal in the transition from old-new media #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:23 youravgpastor
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thecatholiccoup: 
@drothamel I was just thinking the bulletin needs to be started emailing to people #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:24 thecatholiccoup
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CharlotteElia: 
Our newsletter takes 3 weeks to get from submission deadline to mailbox. Newsletter needs to be articles; SocM should be news. #ChSocM [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:24 CharlotteElia
9:24
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youravgpastor: 
@RevWeb LOL "Committee news good for print" #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:24 youravgpastor
9:24
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EmilySO: 
Yes - which can be another challenge : ) RT @fsantoni: @EmilySO Presumes a communication strategy exists... #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:24 EmilySO
9:24
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@thecatholiccoup IMO, E-newsletter doesn't need to be much different from the bulletin. People need reminders. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:24 paulsteinbrueck
9:24
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ECCSonline: 
Mega churches, others have no bulletins. Still flood guests w/print, mostly to engage them in extra-church activities, groups. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:24 ECCSonline
9:24
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rev_david: 
Exactly! Most congregations don't have one. RT @fsantoni: @EmilySO Presumes a communication strategy exists... #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:24 rev_david
9:25
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drothamel: 
If your newsletter isn't any different than your bulletin, one of them needs to go. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:25 drothamel
9:25
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RevWeb: 
@youravgpastor Feeds egos of committee heads. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:25 RevWeb
9:25
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thecatholiccoup: 
@CharlotteElia I like that idea a newsletter with indepth articles of whats going on #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:25 thecatholiccoup
9:25
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EmilySO: 
G8T point - ours too RT @CharlotteElia: R newsletter takes 3 weeks 2 get from submission deadline 2 mailbox. #ChSocM [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:25 EmilySO
9:25
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rev_david: 
Most small to medium congregations - unless there is a passionate layperson - do not have a communications strategy. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:25 rev_david
9:25
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thecatholiccoup: 
We tried doing a youth newsletter once a semester of what the youth did during the semester #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:25 thecatholiccoup
9:26
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youravgpastor: 
@RevWeb You are seasoned at working with your system well. #wisdom #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:26 youravgpastor
9:26
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MeredithGould: 
@rev_david Most churches of all sizes don't get that church communication is a form of ministry! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:26 MeredithGould
9:26
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drothamel: 
@rev_david I've got firsthand knowledge of that. ;-) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:26 drothamel
9:26
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Denise205: 
I can't help thinking it can't be either/or. Social media not right tool for much newsletter-style content (unless housed on blog). #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:26 Denise205
9:26
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pinkpaddler: 
@thecatholiccoup Our youth don't even read their e-mail let alone a newsletter. Found that out the hard way. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:26 pinkpaddler
9:27
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rev_david: 
Too true! RT @MeredithGould: @rev_david Most churches of all sizes dont get that church communication is a form of ministry! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:27 rev_david
9:27
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MetroMonk: 
Agreed! RT @pinkpaddler: @thecatholiccoup Our youth dont even read their e-mail let alone a newsletter. Found that out the hard way. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:27 MetroMonk
9:27
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MicheleLKoch: 
T1 Hard to convince staff/leaders enews isn't supposed to reguritate the bulletin and not 2 run notices 4 wks in a row #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:27 MicheleLKoch
9:27
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youravgpastor: 
@rev_david Boo ya. @charlotteelia #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:27 youravgpastor
9:27
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EmilySO: 
ive bn wanting 2 migrate newsletter (monthly) 2 inspirational content - & keep weekly print & email 2 events & news. Change is hard #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:27 EmilySO
9:27
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thecatholiccoup: 
@rev_david well it was sent home more for the parents #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:27 thecatholiccoup
9:27
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MetroMonk: 
We'd save so much $$$ and time if we moved from a newsletter to an e-newsletter format. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:27 MetroMonk
9:28
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SophiaSPU: 
been trying to move our newsletter more to monthly magazine style format than 2/month church news/calendar events publication #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:28 SophiaSPU
9:28
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CharlotteElia: 
@thecatholiccoup It seems like the only way to keep it "current." We can't get "breaking news" out in a timely fashion. #ChSocM [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:28 CharlotteElia
9:28
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asacredrebel: 
@MeredithGould @rev_david and one that often is the worst aspect of a bodies existence #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:28 asacredrebel
9:29
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EmilySO: 
@MicheleLKoch Interesting point - I'm told I need 2 repeat bullentin news 4 weeks becuz ppl dont attend as oftn as they think. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:29 EmilySO
9:29
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paulsteinbrueck: 
RT @fsantoni: Without a com strategy: making decisions about newsletter (or not) is like picking out drapes=its about personal pref #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:29 paulsteinbrueck
9:29
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pinkpaddler: 
@fsantoni Bingo! RT Here's what most congregations' comm strategy can be boiled down to: "It was in the bulletin!" #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:29 pinkpaddler
9:29
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NormDeplume720: 
@MetroMonk our church went to PDF emailed newsletter, mailing out copies only to a handful of olders without email. Saves many $$ #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:29 NormDeplume720
9:29
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RevWeb: 
RT @ECCSonline: Amen! @rev_david Most churches of all sizes dont get that church communication is a form of ministry!>I kno a book.. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:29 RevWeb
9:29
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CharlotteElia: 
@MeredithGould @rev_david What?! Communication is a way of proclaiming the Gospel is a way of doing ministry? Crazy. #ChSocM [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:29 CharlotteElia
9:30
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fsantoni: 
Not sure what it's like everywhere, but most Cath parishes r locked into weekly print bulletins by "bulletin cartels" who pay bills #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:30 fsantoni
9:30
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MeredithGould: 
I tell pastors that everyone does, in fact, read the bulletin -- it's that the writing & design is awful. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:30 MeredithGould
9:30
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EmilySO: 
@NormDeplume720 Would love to chat with you offline about how u made the transition. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:30 EmilySO
9:30
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MeredithGould: 
@fsantoni Bulletin cartels who produce crappy products. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:30 MeredithGould
9:30
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rev_david: 
Not either/or. Various SocMed, bulletins, enews, newsletters should all work together to get news & info out. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:30 rev_david
9:31
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pinkpaddler: 
@MeredithGould RT it's that the writing & design is awful. Lots of little clip art and fancy fonts! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:31 pinkpaddler
9:31
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MicheleLKoch: 
@EmilySO I hear same thing, but keeping it fresh is equally important. I try to update the notices. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:31 MicheleLKoch
9:31
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chsocm: 
@EmilySO @NormDeplume720 Hope you have some of that convo here using --> #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:31 chsocm
9:31
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MetroMonk: 
@NormDeplume720 That's a great idea actually. Why do we assume the "1 size fits all" in the way we communicate to our congregations? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:31 MetroMonk
9:31
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RevWeb: 
eNewsletter=news announcements. Monthly newsletter=think pieces, visioning, mission. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:31 RevWeb
9:31
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EmilySO: 
@fsantoni Bulletin cartel here too - I'm not happy with quaility - but financially & contractually stuck #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:31 EmilySO
9:31
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@MeredithGould I almost never read our church's bulletin & I'm one of the elders (shhh, don't tell anyone) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:31 paulsteinbrueck
9:31
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fsantoni: 
RT @MeredithGould: I tell pastors that everyone does, in fact, read the bulletin -- its that the writing & design is awful. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:31 fsantoni
9:32
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MetroMonk: 
RT @MeredithGould: @fsantoni Bulletin cartels who produce crappy products. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:32 MetroMonk
9:32
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drothamel: 
@EmilySO wow. that stinks. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:32 drothamel
9:32
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Denise205: 
RT @rev_david: Not either/or. Various SocMed, bulletins, enews, newsletters should all work together to get news & info out. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:32 Denise205
9:32
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LinkingLives: 
Good word! thanks RT @RevWeb: eNewsletter=news announcements. Monthly newsletter=think pieces, visioning, mission. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:32 LinkingLives
9:32
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MicheleLKoch: 
RT @fsantoni: New rallying cry: #OccupyBulletin! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:32 MicheleLKoch
9:33
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MetroMonk: 
RT @fsantoni: New rallying cry: #OccupyBulletin! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:33 MetroMonk
9:33
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chsocm: 
Want to move on to topic 2? It moves in a slightly different direction. Ready? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:33 chsocm
9:33
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fsantoni: 
RT @RevWeb: eNewsletter=news announcements. Monthly newsletter=think pieces, visioning, mission. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:33 fsantoni
9:33
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NormDeplume720: 
@EmilySO I'm just layperson (who does social media not print newsletter), but it started with announcing and asking for email addys #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:33 NormDeplume720
9:33
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SophiaSPU: 
@kaymarie122 here's an example of our conference's newsletter/magazine. i write column on media/tech 4 ministry http://bit.ly/t2PsdC #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:33 SophiaSPU
9:33
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@fsantoni: New rallying cry: #OccupyBulletin! // LOL! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:33 paulsteinbrueck
9:33
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mnplatypus: 
@fsantoni sometimes I think the preferred strategy for us is 'tell them as many ways/times as possible' (despite my objections) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:33 mnplatypus
9:34
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chsocm: 
@MetroMonk Ok...thanks for providing a segue to the next topic. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:34 chsocm
9:34
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Denise205: 
@thecatholiccoup Ah, but if you write a must-read e-newsletter, you'll get read. That's key! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:34 Denise205
9:34
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paulsteinbrueck: 
RT @thecatholiccoup: the bad thing is if you send too much email they wont read anything // Yes, less is more! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:34 paulsteinbrueck
9:34
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NormDeplume720: 
@EmilySO Then started sending emails in addition to mailing until enough pl were online to offset the loss of bulk mailing savings #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:34 NormDeplume720
9:35
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drothamel: 
@thecatholiccoup there shouldn't be a need for churches to email "too much." Once a week should be more than adequate. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:35 drothamel
9:35
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chsocm: 
T2 Trolls: How do you define them? And what’s your best advice for dealing with them? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:35 chsocm
9:35
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fsantoni: 
New rallying cry: #OccupyBulletin! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:35 fsantoni
9:35
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drothamel: 
T2: Don't feed the trolls. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:35 drothamel
9:35
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NormDeplume720: 
@EmilySO Whole process took about 6 months. Also post PDF on church website. Newsletter is semi-weekly now, too #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:35 NormDeplume720
9:35
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SophiaSPU: 
@NormDeplume720 bulk mailing is such a ridiculous and time consuming process! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:35 SophiaSPU
9:36
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@fsantoni sometimes the pref strategy for us is tell them as many ways/times as poss // Yes, give ppl their choice of comm channel #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:36 paulsteinbrueck
9:36
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ECCSonline: 
Amen! @rev_david Most churches of all sizes don't get that church communication is a form of ministry! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:36 ECCSonline
9:36
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ECCSonline: 
Church mbrs are like everyone else. Ppl like to read about other ppl. Not events. Not meetings. People news! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:36 ECCSonline
9:36
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JustinWise: 
How are all my dear ministry Twitter friends doing this evening? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:36 JustinWise
9:36
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fsantoni: 
Here's what most congregations' comm strategy can be boiled down to: "It was in the bulletin!" #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:36 fsantoni
9:36
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MeredithGould: 
@JustinWise We're talking about trolls. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:36 MeredithGould
9:37
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MetroMonk: 
@JustinWise Good evening! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:37 MetroMonk
9:37
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NormDeplume720: 
@MeredithGould Thanks. I feel the "just" a lot when left out of comm. because ppl can't remember to send me the info for web & FB #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:37 NormDeplume720
9:37
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EmilySO: 
What an entrance! : ) RT @MetroMonk: @JustinWise Good evening! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:37 EmilySO
9:37
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fsantoni: 
@JustinWise on fire... #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:37 fsantoni
9:37
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@chsocm T2: Give trolls a list of all the other great churches in town. :) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:37 paulsteinbrueck
9:37
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MeredithGould: 
@JustinWise Internet and on Twitter! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:37 MeredithGould
9:38
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drothamel: 
@RevWeb No, go ahead a publish. Let them complain, just don't keep feeding their egos by engaging in pointless arguing. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:38 drothamel
9:38
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RevWeb: 
Webster's church dictionary: troll, n., one who lurks and looks to complain about everything you publish. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:38 RevWeb
9:38
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CharlotteElia: 
T2: Trolls keep coming back with aggression no matter what you do not to provoke them further or to bid them a good day. #ChSocM [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:38 CharlotteElia
9:39
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chsocm: 
T2 Anyone have a succinct definition of Internet troll for newcomers? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:39 chsocm
9:39
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pinkpaddler: 
If you mean people who love to complain and spread gossip, nothing conquers like multiple ways to deliver your message. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:39 pinkpaddler
9:39
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MetroMonk: 
@drothamel Thanks. Great description. Trolls test my patience, but leaders must lead. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:39 MetroMonk
9:39
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drothamel: 
T2: Never wrestle with a pig. You'll only end up getting dirty, and the pig enjoys it. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:39 drothamel
9:39
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thecatholiccoup: 
okay we've moved off of newsletters :) so confused lol #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:39 thecatholiccoup
9:39
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asacredrebel: 
@RevWeb that is very interesting... #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:39 asacredrebel
9:40
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ECCSonline: 
Church mbrs are like everyone else. Ppl like to read about other ppl. Not events. Not meetings. People news! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:40 ECCSonline
9:40
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drothamel: 
RT @MetroMonk: @drothamel Thanks. Great description. Trolls test my patience, but leaders must lead. // bingo. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:40 drothamel
9:40
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thecatholiccoup: 
@Anj121 exactly! I'm trying to get my mom to start a blog :) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:40 thecatholiccoup
9:40
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Denise205: 
Wikipedia says a troll is "someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community" #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:40 Denise205
9:40
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MicheleLKoch: 
T2 Trolls. Never engage in discussion. I thank them for input. Even they have good ideas sometimes. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:40 MicheleLKoch
9:40
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RevWeb: 
RT @ECCSonline: Church mbrs are like everyone else. Ppl like to read about other ppl. Not events. Not meetings. People news! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:40 RevWeb
9:41
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drothamel: 
@RevWeb I knew what you meant, but wanted to clarify in case others were confused. :-) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:41 drothamel
9:41
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fsantoni: 
@ECCSonline parish I'm working w/ is forming a "Story Team" 2 round up stories about men & women doing great things in their midst. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:41 fsantoni
9:41
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pinkpaddler: 
If you post a lot of photos of trolls and/or their grandkids that helps. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:41 pinkpaddler
9:41
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EmilySO: 
T2 - thank goodness not too many in our social media - more complaints directly to my office. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:41 EmilySO
9:42
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MicheleLKoch: 
@pinkpaddler nice! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:42 MicheleLKoch
9:42
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ECCSonline: 
Yes! RT @fsantoni: @ECCSonline parish Im working a "Story Team" 2 round up stories about men & women doing great things in midst. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:42 ECCSonline
9:42
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MetroMonk: 
Look at how Jesus dealt with his Troll (like Judas), he kept him close. Maybe there's a lesson in there. Just sayin' #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:42 MetroMonk
9:42
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EmilySO: 
@fsantoni We have a team called Shepherds Scribes - a little tricky to manage - but hopefully we'll the process smoother. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:42 EmilySO
9:43
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rev_david: 
RT @MetroMonk: Look at how Jesus dealt with his Troll (like Judas), he kept him close. Maybe theres a lesson in there. Just sayin #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:43 rev_david
9:43
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MicheleLKoch: 
RT @MetroMonk: Look at how Jesus dealt with his Troll (like Judas), he kept him close. Maybe theres a lesson in there. Just sayin #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:43 MicheleLKoch
9:43
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chsocm: 
@thecatholiccoup asks a question that fits in nicely with this convo about trolls: do you delete nasty comments on blogs? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:43 chsocm
9:43
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drothamel: 
@thecatholiccoup treat your website/blog like your house. Make house rules, and then enforce them. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:43 drothamel
9:43
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mnplatypus: 
@fsantoni would love to hear more about how your story team works #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:43 mnplatypus
9:44
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Denise205: 
Having a comments policy will help make it clear when things can be deleted. And sometimes delete is the answer to a troll. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:44 Denise205
9:44
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@thecatholiccoup Depends on the comment. IMO, delete those that are instigating, but allow for differences of opinion & criticism. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:44 paulsteinbrueck
9:44
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MetroMonk: 
PPL do love to read about other ppl. I just got inspired to make a "Church Enquirer" so ppl can read up on the latest gossip. Good? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:44 MetroMonk
9:44
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CharlotteElia: 
I hate to whine about the @Klout algorithm, but the funniest thing to me is that it now notes when my trolls aren't engaging me. #ChSocM [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:44 CharlotteElia
9:45
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drothamel: 
Having been an online community manager, I can say that most people will fall in line if you alert them to their behavior. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:45 drothamel
9:45
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MetroMonk: 
On a serious note, have PPL thought abou using Storify somehow their ChurchComm Plan? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:45 MetroMonk
9:45
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@chsocm I have never deleted a comment (other than spam) in 5+ years of blogging. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:45 paulsteinbrueck
9:45
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MeredithGould: 
@paulsteinbrueck I haven't deleted comments but I have declined to publish anonymous comments #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:45 MeredithGould
9:45
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NormDeplume720: 
@MeredithGould Our church's bulletin looks just like the ones at my childhood church. Thought the format was canon or something. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:45 NormDeplume720
9:46
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MetroMonk: 
or twitter.stories? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:46 MetroMonk
9:46
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fsantoni: 
@mnplatypus Story Team members will be folks who are connectors, know their community + leader will b "Chief Story Curator"! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:46 fsantoni
9:46
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bethalewis: 
re: @thecatholiccoup "delete blog comments?" query...not if they're on topic....lends credibility. Ads for pharmaceuticals? Delete! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:46 bethalewis
9:46
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MeredithGould: 
@NormDeplume720 Nope...it's a bulletin publishing service. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:46 MeredithGould
9:46
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drothamel: 
@MeredithGould as a general rule, I won't publish an anonymous comment. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:46 drothamel
9:47
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Anj121: 
@MetroMonk I love @storify! #Chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:47 Anj121
9:47
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@MeredithGould I've deleted lots of forum posts when ppl start accusing each other of being of the devil. Good times. LOL! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:47 paulsteinbrueck
9:47
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rev_david: 
On my blogs, if they attack me or other commentators - I delete it. I don't mind disagreement, I don't tolerate rudeness #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:47 rev_david
9:47
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drothamel: 
@MeredithGould of course, I've come up with exceptions to that general rule, but I've never had to use one. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:47 drothamel
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rev_david: 
Same goes for FB walls. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:48 rev_david
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thecatholiccoup: 
@paulsteinbrueck haha ppl on forums get nuts sometimes! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:48 thecatholiccoup
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drothamel: 
@paulsteinbrueck playing the "Devil card." Classic! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:48 drothamel
9:48
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RevWeb: 
RT @rev_david: On my blogs, if they attack me or other commentators - I delete it. I dont mind disagreement I dont tolerate rudeness #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:48 RevWeb
9:48
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@rev_david Yes, no personal attacks should be a rule of any blog/forum. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:48 paulsteinbrueck
9:48
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NormDeplume720: 
@MeredithGould Ours are done in-house. Legal paper folded in 1/2. Picture and church name on front, service inside, announc on back. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:48 NormDeplume720
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drothamel: 
Attacking ideas is okay. Attacking people is no good. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:49 drothamel
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thecatholiccoup: 
I heard a great quote once "Ppl use the internet for 2 things porn and complaining" #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:49 thecatholiccoup
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skenow: 
RT @drothamel: Attacking ideas is okay. Attacking people is no good. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:49 skenow
9:50
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chsocm: 
Topic 3 in the 10 minutes remaining... #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:50 chsocm
9:50
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ECCSonline: 
“To live is to war with trolls.” - Henrik Ibsen #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:50 ECCSonline
9:50
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chsocm: 
T3 What have you done recently to generate excitement/reduce fear about church social media? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:50 chsocm
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patriciayoung: 
Amen to that!! RT @drothamel: Attacking ideas is okay. Attacking people is no good. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:50 patriciayoung
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skenow: 
RT @chsocm: T3 What have you done recently to generate excitement/reduce fear about church social media? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:51 skenow
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drothamel: 
T3: I taught a class about FB for my congregation. I've been helping the marketing committee understand these technologies. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:51 drothamel
9:51
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chsocm: 
@kmays The saints here, greet you! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:51 chsocm
9:51
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CharlotteElia: 
I'm loving the thoughts on troll control on blogs and FB. What about Twitter? How do you navigate trolls there? #ChSocM [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:51 CharlotteElia
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paulsteinbrueck: 
RT @chsocm: T3 What have you done recently to generate excitement/reduce fear about church social media? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:51 paulsteinbrueck
9:52
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LinkingLives: 
T3 started to build awareness to writing an article in our newsletter :) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:52 LinkingLives
9:52
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MeredithGould: 
@CharlotteElia I sometimes end up blocking trolls. #ChSocM [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:52 MeredithGould
9:52
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drothamel: 
T3: I guess I could also say that I volunteered to be the Communications Director. :-) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:52 drothamel
9:52
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RevWeb: 
T3 I tell vestries claim a presence on fb/twitter/blog. It's where people are talking. Make your parish mission known there. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:52 RevWeb
9:52
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youravgpastor: 
T3 Interaction w/congregation in socmed-more individual. Giving folks small jobs. This week--asked someone to write review on Yelp. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:52 youravgpastor
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MetroMonk: 
I would too. RT @MeredithGould: @CharlotteElia I sometimes end up blocking trolls. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:52 MetroMonk
9:53
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thecatholiccoup: 
@kmays happy all saints day! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:53 thecatholiccoup
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rampracer: 
A prayerful silence sometimes helps me deal with trolls. #ChSocM [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:53 rampracer
9:53
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youravgpastor: 
@pinkpaddler I like that--thanks for sharing #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:53 youravgpastor
9:53
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MicheleLKoch: 
T3 published gr8 pics of our pastor at a battered womens shelter event - walking a mile in red heels. generated quite a buzz. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:53 MicheleLKoch
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ECCSonline: 
A3: Great question! Did a sm seminar for Woman's Auxiliary. Completely over their heads - but they loved it! Want more. LOL #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:53 ECCSonline
9:53
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bethalewis: 
T3 try reverse mentoring with youth & young adults teaching older adults how/why to try social media. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:53 bethalewis
9:53
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mnplatypus: 
#chsocm T3 I have a @table demonstration scheduled next week [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:53 mnplatypus
9:53
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EmilySO: 
T3 - Tweeting the inspirational individual personal statements of faith made by 125 confirmands this weekend. #Chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:53 EmilySO
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kmays: 
@MicheleLKoch What a great image! Pictures say >1000 words! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:53 kmays
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@pinkpaddler That's awesome! Social media & missions trips are like peanut butter and chocolate. :) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:54 paulsteinbrueck
9:54
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MeredithGould: 
@mnplatypus What's a @table demo? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:54 MeredithGould
9:54
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CVUMCpastor: 
@chsocm @thecatholiccoup #chsocm nasty because it's an alternative opinion, no. nasty because it racist, sexist or purposely offensive, yes [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:54 CVUMCpastor
9:54
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bethalewis: 
RT @EmilySO: T3 - Tweeting the inspirational individual personal statements of faith made by 125 confirmands this weekend. #Chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:54 bethalewis
9:54
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LinkingLives: 
We've been tinkering / #SM for a little bit, we're forming a plan, talking with others, tracking our local churches. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:54 LinkingLives
9:54
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thecatholiccoup: 
T3 : I went to a class and told my mom and she's trying to get involved by starting a blog #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:54 thecatholiccoup
9:55
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skenow: 
RT @EmilySO: T3 - Tweeting the inspirational individual personal statements of faith made by 125 confirmands this weekend. //awesome #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:55 skenow
9:55
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youravgpastor: 
T3 It's like building relationship in general--it takes time/trust. #chsocm I'm hoping individual interactions will inspire the collective. [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:55 youravgpastor
9:55
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RevWeb: 
T3 Suggested we post on fb/twitter if parking is crowded at Dio office on any given day. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:55 RevWeb
9:55
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MeredithGould: 
@pinkpaddler Love that! YouTube is so great for churches. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:55 MeredithGould
9:55
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pinkpaddler: 
@paulsteinbrueck Then the parents knew where there kids were every step of the way and an ETA of our return. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:55 pinkpaddler
9:56
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skenow: 
@chsocm T3 - created a video to show in church for #InternetEvangelismDay #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:56 skenow
9:56
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rampracer: 
RT @EmilySO: T3 - Tweeting the inspirational individual personal statements of faith made by 125 confirmands this weekend. #Chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:56 rampracer
9:56
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paulsteinbrueck: 
@pinkpaddler I blogged & posted to FB/Twitter/Flickr from Kenya this summer. Great way to engage ppl back home. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:56 paulsteinbrueck
9:56
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drothamel: 
RT @thecatholiccoup: I know a blog is a small step but its a step in the right direction... // actually, that's a BIG step. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:56 drothamel
9:56
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mnplatypus: 
@MeredithGould @table is a congregation specific social network, we launched ours a month ago. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:56 mnplatypus
9:57
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MetroMonk: 
@kmays @bethalewis good idea, but I feel like kids/youth, at large, don't really get intentional practice w/ #SM #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:57 MetroMonk
9:57
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Denise205: 
@thecatholiccoup Blog is actually a huge step! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:57 Denise205
9:57
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MetroMonk: 
So cool. RT @mnplatypus: @MeredithGould @table is a congregation specific social network, we launched ours a month ago. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:57 MetroMonk
9:57
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CVUMCpastor: 
@paulsteinbrueck @pinkpaddler #chsocm pictures and status keeps everyone linked together and it brings them closer [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:57 CVUMCpastor
9:57
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pinkpaddler: 
@youravgpastor T3 Yep I tried a FB discussion group and it bombed. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:57 pinkpaddler
9:57
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RevWeb: 
@youravgpastor Keep at it. The HS will send who needs to be there. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:57 RevWeb
9:57
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skenow: 
@MetroMonk Intentionality is what the adults can bring to the youth #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:57 skenow
9:58
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ECCSonline: 
As usual, a fast-paced 60 minutes. Love each of you - thanks for sharing your lives, experiences, knowledge. God bless! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:58 ECCSonline
9:58
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MeredithGould: 
@mnplatypus Do you use something like Yammer to stay in communication? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:58 MeredithGould
9:58
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youravgpastor: 
@RevWeb More wisdom. You are chock full of that. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:58 youravgpastor
9:58
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pinkpaddler: 
@paulsteinbrueck I would like to hear how you went to Kenya. I wanna go! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:58 pinkpaddler
9:58
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chsocm: 
Yipes! Coming up on the hour? Closing thoughts, anyone, before closing prayer? #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:58 chsocm
9:58
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AllOCC1: 
RT @paulsteinbrueck: @pinkpaddler I blogged & posted to FB/Twitter/Flickr from Kenya this summer. Great way to engage ppl back home. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:58 AllOCC1
9:58
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MetroMonk: 
Totally agree with that. RT @kmays: @MetroMonk But they get the reasons why social media & its potentialities. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:58 MetroMonk
9:59
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kmays: 
@Denise205 I think hashtags are severely under-utilized. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:59 kmays
9:59
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ECCSonline: 
@MeredithGould @chsocm THANK YOU! Until next week... #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:59 ECCSonline
9:59
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chsocm: 
Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:59 chsocm
9:59
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drothamel: 
@youravgpastor hey, 1 is all you need. :-) #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:59 drothamel
9:59
Twitter
paulsteinbrueck: 
@pinkpaddler Let's touch base after the chat. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:59 paulsteinbrueck
9:59
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chsocm: 
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:59 chsocm
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MetroMonk: 
Without question. I think in #hashtags. RT @kmays: @Denise205 I think hashtags are severely under-utilized. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:59 MetroMonk
9:59
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RevWeb: 
Will miss you next week. Caps game with my son. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 9:59 RevWeb
10:00
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pinkpaddler: 
@kmays @Denise205 I am trying to start a #faithde hashtag in Delaware. So far just me. Not sure how to get people there. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 10:00 pinkpaddler
10:00
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skenow: 
@kmays sometimes hashtags are over-utilized, too! #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 10:00 skenow
10:00
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chsocm: 
We’re at the hour. Thanks to all for your contributions & insights. Join us again, next Tuesday @9pm EDT. #chsocm [via Twitter]
Tuesday November 1, 2011 10:00 chsocm
 
 

2 comments:

Vida Jaugelis said...

Thanks for posting the #chsocm chat. Great way to get a feel of the conversation for those of us who missed it.

Fran said...

I agree - I never get to attend, but I am grateful to have this chance too. One day, I will show up! Thanks for all of this, it is a gift to the church and the world!