Church Social Media Chat: Do Your Social Media Accounts Represent You Well?

Giving thanks! Being grateful! 
And how do you come across via social media?

#ChSocM Tweetchat (11/26/13)

(11/26/2013)

  

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8:52	AZ Rork@azrork So...my internet just died. It's back, but let's hope that doesn't happen again during #chsocm. Tuesday November 26, 2013 8:52 azrork

8:55	AZ Rork@azrork Here's your 5 minute warning. The #ChSocM folks will be gathering around the Thanksgiving table and gabbing. Join us! Tuesday November 26, 2013 8:55 azrork

8:57	AZ Rork@azrork @bfelice Tonight's chat is all about gratitude. So we're grateful you're going home too! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 8:57 azrork

8:57	AZ Rork@azrork I always make tea just before #ChSocM, which is silly since I never have time to drink it. Tuesday November 26, 2013 8:57 azrork

8:59	AZ Rork@azrork One minute, everybody! Time to gather around the table. The turkey smells incredible! #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 8:59 azrork

9:00	AZ Rork@azrork Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat, especially those joining for the first time. Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:00 azrork

9:00	AZ Rork@azrork If this is your first tweetchat, do not be discouraged by the pace! A transcript will be available here: bit.ly/pTDoAb #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:00 azrork

9:01	AZ Rork@azrork @DiopaYouth I can only imagine! #Chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:01 azrork

9:01	AZ Rork@azrork We always open this chat with prayer before moving on with self-introductions. Let us pray: #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:01 azrork

9:02	AZ Rork@azrork Gracious God, we praise you. Your goodness and mercy are life-giving and eternal. #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:02 azrork

9:02	AZ Rork@azrork We gather together tonight, thankful for your graciousness and for your unique call to each of us. #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:02 azrork

9:03	AZ Rork@azrork We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:03 azrork

9:04	AZ Rork@azrork As many of us are giving thanks and gathering around tables laden with good things this week, we’re doing the same with #ChSocM. Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:04 azrork

9:04	Marcus A. Cylar@pastorcylar Retweeted by AZ Rork As usual, everyone in my house is still up, but I will try to sneak in time for #chsocm tonight. It's the best community on Twitter. Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:04 pastorcylar

9:04	AZ Rork@azrork If this is your first #ChSocM chat, don’t be shy. Pull up a chair and jump right in! Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:04 azrork

9:05	AZ Rork@azrork Expect things to be just a little different tonight. Thanksgiving gatherings are special, after all! #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:05 azrork

9:05	AZ Rork@azrork So, what’s on your place card? Introduce yourself: name, church affiliation, and how you use SM. #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:05 azrork

9:06	AZ Rork@azrork @singingcarolyn Absolutely! #YOLO, ya know. #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:06 azrork

9:07	AZ Rork@azrork As we introduce ourselves, a few rules and disclaimers: #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:07 azrork

9:07	AZ Rork@azrork @KtHathSpoken Hi, Katie! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:07 azrork

9:07	AZ Rork@azrork We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization. #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:07 azrork

9:08	AZ Rork@azrork Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM/email to pitch products/services. #ChSocM #tablemanners Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:08 azrork

9:08	AZ Rork@azrork Moderating: Amy Rork, #ChSocM volunteer for @FPCGV in #GrapevineTX. Also the SM coordinator for the ’14 @PresbyMoRanch Women’s Conference. Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:08 azrork

9:09	AZ Rork@azrork @MtrAbby Hi, Abby! #Chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:09 azrork

9:09	AZ Rork@azrork @embeddedfaith I like how pinterest is in ALL CAPS! :-) #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:09 azrork

9:10	AZ Rork@azrork @PastorJenna Have a seat - the first course is coming! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:10 azrork

9:11	AZ Rork@azrork @embeddedfaith Very cool. Love that. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:11 azrork

9:12	AZ Rork@azrork T1: As an icebreaker, check out the following SM accounts and give me one word to describe their social media. #chsocm … Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:12 azrork

9:12	AZ Rork@azrork @LuckyCharm333 I won't bite. I promise! #Chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:12 azrork

9:12	AZ Rork@azrork T1cont.: For example, if I showed you @dianabutlerbass, you might say “thought-provoking”…but maybe that’s 2 words. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:12 azrork

9:12	Diopa Youth Ministry@DiopaYouth Retweeted by AZ Rork @azrork Icebreakers are always good. We love them in camp world. :) #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:12 DiopaYouth

9:13	AZ Rork@azrork Here’s the first one…. The one and only @rev_david. #ChSocM pic.twitter.com/J1hC8fE1lm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:13 azrork

9:14	AZ Rork@azrork And of @rev_david, I'd say "energetic"! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:14 azrork

9:14	AZ Rork@azrork @KtHathSpoken It's an important word. And, it's true! #chsocm @rev_david Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:14 azrork

9:15	AZ Rork@azrork Okay...quickly throwing out a few more. There's a method to my madness. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:15 azrork

9:15	AZ Rork@azrork @markalves We'll have to talk G+. Need inspiration. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:15 azrork

9:15	AZ Rork@azrork How about @UnvirtuousAbbey? #ChSocM pic.twitter.com/shxlFlE4bE Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:15 azrork

9:16	AZ Rork@azrork @singingcarolyn My goal was to blow up his notifications. Obviously. #chsocm @rev_david Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:16 azrork

9:16	Miranda Gray@mirgray2 Retweeted by AZ Rork @azrork @rev_david Mentor #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:16 mirgray2

9:17	AZ Rork@azrork @amynd Welcome! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:17 azrork

9:17	AZ Rork@azrork Interesting...! RT @mirgray2: @azrork @UnvirtuousAbbey Litmus test. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:17 azrork

9:18	AZ Rork@azrork Okay...one more. Keep 'em coming. Ready? Set? Go... #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:18 azrork

9:18	AZ Rork@azrork Or @iamepiscopalian? #ChSocM pic.twitter.com/HKROnUaSg7 Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:18 azrork

9:19	AZ Rork@azrork Honestly, I want to be the Presbyterian @iamepiscopalian. Um...is that possible? #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:19 azrork

9:19	AZ Rork@azrork @paulsteinbrueck Weird! Working in TweetDeck. #chsocm @UnvirtuousAbbey Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:19 azrork

9:20	AZ Rork@azrork Okay...one more. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:20 azrork

9:20	AZ Rork@azrork @singingcarolyn Agreed #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:20 azrork

9:21	AZ Rork@azrork @mirgray2 But I'd like to get paid too. I can't have everything! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:21 azrork

9:22	AZ Rork@azrork And, internet is down. Ugh. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:22 azrork

9:22	AZ Rork@azrork Or, the one who’s always in the news: @Pontifex #ChSocM pic.twitter.com/17JVlpD4el Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:22 azrork

9:22	AZ Rork@azrork @kdunigan You're a pro! We're getting on our usual track in just a few... #chsocm @singingcarolyn Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:22 azrork

9:23	AZ Rork@azrork @DiopaYouth I'm back! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:23 azrork

9:23	AZ Rork@azrork @rev_david In a good way? #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:23 azrork

9:24	AZ Rork@azrork @rev_david I love that account. Particularly their FB feed. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:24 azrork

9:24	AZ Rork@azrork Okay. Holding onto those thoughts of T1, we move into T1b... #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:24 azrork

9:25	Miranda Gray@mirgray2 Retweeted by AZ Rork @azrork @Pontifex Interesting but corporate #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:25 mirgray2

9:25	AZ Rork@azrork @FatPastor We're going back to normal now. On to the main course. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:25 azrork

9:25	AZ Rork@azrork T1b: So, how would someone describe YOUR SM? And, how would you like them to describe it? What is your goal? #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:25 azrork

9:27	AZ Rork@azrork T1b: I aim for my org's SM to be inspiring. But sometimes it just IS. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:27 azrork

9:27	AZ Rork@azrork @LuckyCharm333 I'd agree with all of those words. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:27 azrork

9:28	Miranda Gray@mirgray2 Retweeted by AZ Rork @azrork My goal is still fuzzy. I need to spend my next long trip thinking out a new description for at least q1 of 2014. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:28 mirgray2

9:29	AZ Rork@azrork @mirgray2 Probably a good idea for everyone. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:29 azrork

9:29	AZ Rork@azrork What I'd love to be! RT @rev_david: T1b Hopefully a mix of amusing, authentic, and thought-provoking. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:29 azrork

9:30	AZ Rork@azrork @pjconrad Now THAT is an interesting strategy! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:30 azrork

9:30	AZ Rork@azrork @MtrAbby You can do it! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:30 azrork

9:30	AZ Rork@azrork @eric_clapp Glad you made it! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:30 azrork

9:31	AZ Rork@azrork Topic 1 showed us several big-name #ChSocM-ers. Keeping that in mind…here comes T2: Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:31 azrork

9:31	AZ Rork@azrork @PretzelMatt alone but appreciated? Me too. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:31 azrork

9:31	AZ Rork@azrork @skenow Important! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:31 azrork

9:32	AZ Rork@azrork T2: There are many great #ChSocM folks to admire. Anyone (or any org) that inspires you or that you aspire to? Give thanks! Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:32 azrork

9:32	AZ Rork@azrork @DiopaYouth I agree. Focusing on the goal is hard sometimes. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:32 azrork

9:33	AZ Rork@azrork @FatPastor Love that! I will #adventSwim, but I do love that idea. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:33 azrork

9:34	AZ Rork@azrork I admire you, Carolyn! RT @singingcarolyn: T2: Goes without saying, the #chsocm community. (But I said it anyway). Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:34 azrork

9:34	AZ Rork@azrork +1 RT @MeredithGould: T2 I think @iamepiscopalian is probably the best national church #chsocm account. Nice balance of news & inspiration. Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:34 azrork

9:35	AZ Rork@azrork @embeddedfaith Definitely check the transcript after the chat to find some great accounts to follow. #ChSocM is a great resource. Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:35 azrork

9:36	AZ Rork@azrork @MeredithGould Agreed. We all need help thru church BS. #chsocm @JesusOfNaz316 @UnvirtuousAbbey @JesusWithIssues Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:36 azrork

9:36	Diopa Youth Ministry@DiopaYouth Retweeted by AZ Rork @azrork Yes... I am pondering a lot about how I can move past SM being the "thing to do" & make more meaningful. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:36 DiopaYouth

9:37	AZ Rork@azrork We still have several courses to get through this Thanksgiving meal. Let's move on... #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:37 azrork

9:38	AZ Rork@azrork Endless list -- RT @MeredithGould: T2 I have a list of who/what I do NOT aspire to be! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:38 azrork

9:38	AZ Rork@azrork T3: Next, let’s go around the table and share our blessings from SM. Personally, or your org. Specific or just general, share! #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:38 azrork

9:39	AZ Rork@azrork I find the sharing of other's experiences at conferences, etc. a blessing via #chsocm. Love to listen in... Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:39 azrork

9:40	AZ Rork@azrork I'm a bad moderator. Forgot to include the T3 on that one! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:40 azrork

9:40	Robb McCoy@FatPastor Retweeted by AZ Rork @skenow #chsocm Must be authentic and sincere, but nothing wrong with learning from wise models. Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:40 FatPastor

9:41	AZ Rork@azrork @mnplatypus T3 I like to say that we build a bridge between Sundays on social media. Blessing indeed. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:41 azrork

9:41	AZ Rork@azrork T3: I've been surprised by how many visitors we've had who mention our web presence. Either FB/Twitter or our site. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:41 azrork

9:43	AZ Rork@azrork @mnplatypus It's a good goal! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:43 azrork

9:43	AZ Rork@azrork @singingcarolyn Trying to decide what you mean by that... #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:43 azrork

9:45	AZ Rork@azrork T3 SM has also given me new ways to get involved with my church on many different levels. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:45 azrork

9:45	AZ Rork@azrork Okay, we have to talk about this since we're talking about thankfulness... Here we go... #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:45 azrork

9:45	Amy Aasen@amynd Retweeted by AZ Rork @eric_clapp I also LOVE the chance to tune into conferences and events that my tiny budget can't get me to in person. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:45 amynd

9:46	AZ Rork@azrork @paulsteinbrueck Agree 100%! #chsocm @MeredithGould Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:46 azrork

9:46	AZ Rork@azrork T4: You’ve seen the month of thankfulness, no doubt. What do you think? Have you seen any creative use of the meme? #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:46 azrork

9:47	AZ Rork@azrork @singingcarolyn For extroverts and the wordy, like me. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:47 azrork

9:48	AZ Rork@azrork @singingcarolyn I thought that's what you meant. I agree. And I know more of their friends that way too! Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:48 azrork

9:48	AZ Rork@azrork @mirgray2 Interesting! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:48 azrork

9:49	AZ Rork@azrork @LuckyCharm333 The FB Status trend. It's been around a few years, but has been more widely criticized this year. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:49 azrork

9:49	AZ Rork@azrork @gracerector For the most part, I agree. #chsocm @LuckyCharm333 Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:49 azrork

9:50	AZ Rork@azrork @eric_clapp I agree. The idea is great. But sometimes the execution is...odd. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:50 azrork

9:51	AZ Rork@azrork Well said. RT @rev_david: T4 - I find that SM presents a "best version" of ourselves. The "month of gratitude" meme amplifies that. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:51 azrork

9:51	AZ Rork@azrork Time for dessert…. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:51 azrork

9:52	AZ Rork@azrork T5: I made @FPCGV SM pie! What would your #ChSocM pie look like? Any piece you’d like to shrink/grow? pic.twitter.com/uHdFR9MB02 Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:52 azrork

9:55	AZ Rork@azrork The size of each piece is the amount of posts. I'd like to add more to G+, among others. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:55 azrork

9:55	AZ Rork@azrork Haha! YES! No, not really. RT @LuckyCharm333: T5 You want us to design our own pies in the next 6 min & post them? :-) #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:55 azrork

9:55	Angela@mnplatypus Retweeted by AZ Rork T5 I do more Pinterest and less Twitter for @ZionBuffalo because that's where our members seem to be #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:55 mnplatypus

9:56	AZ Rork@azrork Y'all, I'm running way late on this chat. Keep chatting while I begin to wrap up the leftovers and clean the kitchen. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:56 azrork

9:57	AZ Rork@azrork @markalves I like that! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:57 azrork

9:57	AZ Rork@azrork @SmilingKIJ We ate too much. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:57 azrork

9:57	MeredithGould@MeredithGould Retweeted by AZ Rork T5 Live on Twitter, visit FB, want more time w/Pinterest and Instagram. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:57 MeredithGould

9:57	AZ Rork@azrork Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline: #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:57 azrork

9:58	AZ Rork@azrork Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ & asleep we may rest in peace. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:58 azrork

9:58	AZ Rork@azrork The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:58 azrork

9:59	AZ Rork@azrork Subscribe to our blog & you’ll receive transcripts automagically. churchsocmed.blogspot.com. #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:59 azrork

9:59	AZ Rork@azrork We’re at the hour. Thanks to all for your contributions & insights. Join us again, next Tuesday @ 9pm ET. Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:59 azrork

9:59	AZ Rork@azrork The #chsocm tweetchat is formally over for this evening, but anyone is welcome to continue chatting. #PBWY Tuesday November 26, 2013 9:59 azrork

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AZ Rork@azrork For the record, I’m thankful for the youth of @gracepresbytery who worshiped via Twitter when they couldn’t in person. See #gpfyc. #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 10:00 azrork

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AZ Rork@azrork @MeredithGould Thanks! It's always an adventure!! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 10:01 azrork

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AZ Rork@azrork @mirgray2 My problem is cake, not pie. So maybe I should have called it a cake chart? #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 10:02 azrork

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AZ Rork@azrork @singingcarolyn Thank you! #ChSocM Tuesday November 26, 2013 10:02 azrork

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AZ Rork@azrork @kellydouglas @rev_david Thanks to you too! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 10:03 azrork

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ChurchSocMed #chsocm@chsocm @skenow Good suggestion! Tuesday November 26, 2013 10:03 chsocm

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AZ Rork@azrork @paulsteinbrueck Don't we all! #chsocm Tuesday November 26, 2013 10:03 azrork

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The topics: 
T1: As an icebreaker, check out these SM accounts and give me one word to describe their social media. T1cont.: For example, if I showed you @dianabutlerbass, you might say “thinker” or “academic.”
T1b: So, how would someone describe YOUR SM? And, how would you like them to describe it?
T2: There are many great #ChSocM folks to admire. Anyone (or any org) in particular that inspires you or that you aspire to? Give thanks!
T3: Next, let’s go around the table and share our favorite blessings from SM. Personally, or for your org. Specific or just general, share!
T4: You've seen the month of thankfulness, no doubt. What do you think? Have you seen any particularly good/creative use of the meme?
T5: I made pie! What does your #ChSocM pie look like? Any piece you’d like to shrink/grow?

Tonight's chat moderated by Amy Rork (@azrork)

Happy Thanksgiving!