Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Church Social Media Chat: Secular Holidays & Sacred Holy Days

You're going to want to review this transcript for
great ideas about honoring the dear departed and 
expressing gratitude during November!

 #ChSocM Tweetchat (10/15/13)(10/15/2013) 
9:00
@reckshow you're sure there's no #chsocm homework? The kitties are looking more guilty than usual
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:00 skenow
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:00 reckshow
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Here! Dragging myself away from another screen and project. #chsocm chat is my respite care!
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:01 MeredithGould
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Can't wait to see the good stuff on tonight's #chsocm chat! On a date with the #wonderhubby, so I will catch you all next week!
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:01 kellydouglas
9:02
Warm welcome to all, especially newcomers. For rules of engagement, review:bit.ly/1e0aA2p #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:02 reckshow
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Wow, missing a slew of regulars tonight: @kellydouglas @kdunigan @nealffischer, for starters. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:03 MeredithGould
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If this is your first tweetchat ever, please don’t get discouraged by the pace! Ask if you need help. We’re friendly! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:03 reckshow
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:03 MeredithGould
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(that awful moment when you're modding chat & you think you've typed all the tags wrong) #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:04 reckshow
9:04
Missed you last week, @paulsteinbrueck - glad you're here tonight! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:04 skenow
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We’ll post a transcript of the chat as well. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:04 reckshow
9:04
What is tonights topic? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:04 BethAnnesBest
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:04 MeredithGould
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#chsocm Hello from New Orleans! :-) Caroline here from St. Paul's Episcopal. I'm the music dir plus social media guru
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:04 Conductor222
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We encourage participation, but if you’re only up to lurking, that’s cool. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:04 reckshow
9:04
I'll be in and out #chsocm folks, planning tweets for an upcoming conference... any event Twitter accounts you've admired?
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:04 sethhinz
9:04
@MeredithGould Just a trick of my eyes.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:04 reckshow
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@BethAnnesBest It gets announced after we pray! Hang in there. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:05 MeredithGould
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:05 paulsteinbrueck
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As people of faith, engaged with communicating church & faith, we always start #chsocm chat with prayer.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:05 reckshow
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Tonight, we celebrate in our prayer St. Teresa of Avila, whose feast it is today (with a twist, thanks to @MeredithGould) #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:05 reckshow
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Good and gracious God, as we gather, we pray your blessing upon us. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:06 reckshow
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:06 chsocm
9:06
@sethhinz The #ELCA youth conference in #NOLA recently did a great job. Check with @revrevwine #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:06 skenow
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We know that Christ has no online presence but ours, #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:06 reckshow
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:06 MeredithGould
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No blog, no Facebook page but ours,#chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:06 reckshow
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RT @reckshow Tonight, we celebrate in our prayer St. Teresa of Avila, whose feast it is today (with a twist, ty to @MeredithGould #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:06 BethAnnesBest
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Ours are the tweets through which love touches this world, #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:06 reckshow
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RT @reckshow We know that Christ has no online presence but ours, #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:06 MeredithGould
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Ours are the posts through which the Gospel is shared, #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:06 reckshow
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Ours are the updates through which hope is revealed. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:07 reckshow
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Help us, O God, to be your hands, your feet, your eyes in the world. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:07 reckshow
9:08
For those who are new, next up are self-introductions! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:08 reckshow
9:09
whoa - there's enough in that opening prayer to hold me over for the night #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:09 skenow
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:09 reckshow
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Please share your church affiliation plus how you use & your experience level with #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:09 reckshow
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You will find what you're looking for in our Lost & Found! Give it a try. ow.ly/pR10q #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:10 StPaulsB
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Kathi, ELCA Pastor in DFW area. Use FB & Twitter personally & professionally. Use Instagram, Pinterest. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:10 SmilingKIJ
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#legalvoiceover We will assume tweets are yours & don’t represent your employer, church, parents, spouse, or neighbors. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:10 reckshow
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#Episcopal priest. Bishop's staff. Using FB, Instagram, Pinterest and twitter to build community. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:11 RevWeb
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#chsocm ELCA pastor in SE Iowa. Lots of personal soc. media usage... Trying to push more congregational usage. Slowly, but surely.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:11 eric_clapp
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Kindly remember we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:11 reckshow
9:11
#ChSocM Caroline from @StPaulsNOLA Nola Use FB, Twitter, Instagram personally & FB/Twitter/Constant Contact as Ch
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:11 Conductor222
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NE Iowa ELCA synod, first Director for Evangelical Mission to have #chsocm in the job description
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:11 PastorJoelle
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Julie, AiM in the @ELCA, Admissions @GettSem, using social media to connect past/present/future communities #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:11 ohxjulie
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< #ELCA Seminarian, Director of Family Ministries & Communications at Advent Lutheran in NYC. Use fb, Twitter, Instagram, blog, etc. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:12 stynxno
9:12
Where is @singingcarolyn ? Is she going to try to sneak in late again? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:12 reckshow
9:12
@chsocm Co-founder of @OurChurchDotCom, blogger, elder of a CMA church in Clearwater, FL #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:12 paulsteinbrueck
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moderating this chat @reckshow - ecumenical, using #chsocm to explore & encourage faith with others
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:12 reckshow
9:12
I'm missing the #chsocm chat again tonight so i can tackle drywall repair. Good news! Flat Jesus is here to help! pic.twitter.com/gMSmdhnN1E
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:12 LeistCatalano
9:12
We're a plant church trying to #GrowInRelationship using @twitter and FB primarily #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:12 StJuliansAustin
9:13
Also, probably a little quieter here tonight. Tweeting from a hotel in Minnesota with bad wifi and no good iPad twitter client! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:13 ohxjulie
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@sethhinz @revrevwine another go-to would be @ djchuang - even did a podcasting his experience #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:13 skenow
9:13
@Conductor222 I wonder about the hymn writes who wrote thousands of hymns. YouTube maybe? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:13 LeistCatalano
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@reckshow Tuesday is vestry night! I'm just leaving church now... #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:13 singingcarolyn
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<church communications strategist & consultant, author, #chsocm chat founder, culture critic, sociologist, head-spinningly ecumenical!
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:13 MeredithGould
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:14 paulsteinbrueck
9:14
Tonight we’re taking on Fall’s holidays and Holy Days! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:14 reckshow
9:14
sorry - don't mean to tweet with my mouth full - dinner time here in MN. In between chats, I do web dev, FB & stuff #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:14 skenow
9:15
Ready to brainstorm? (Or thought-shower if you’d like something gentler?) #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:15 reckshow
9:15
@PastorJoelle I've been going to bed at 3-3:30AM !! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:15 MeredithGould
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:16 MeredithGould
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@reckshow I prefer "popcorn" since I'm from Nebraska. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:16 RevWeb
9:17
@ohxjulie in MN, all hotel wifi is above average ;-) Give @hootsuite a shot on the iPad - does the trick for me #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:17 skenow
9:17
T1 Halloween is just two weeks away. How will you mark the occasion with #chsocm ?
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:17 reckshow
9:17
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:17 BethAnnesBest
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@PastorJoelle I was up @ 4, ran 3 miles, worked a full day, trimmed palm trees, led little league practice. Hangig by a thread 2 :) #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:17 paulsteinbrueck
9:17
@skenow I tried that, but it keeps saying it's clearing the message cache and won't let me in! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:17 ohxjulie
9:18
A1: Will post Trunk or Treat pics from church on our FB page and website, for sure. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:18 SmilingKIJ
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RT @reckshow T1 Halloween is just two weeks away. How will you mark the occasion with #chsocm ?
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:18 MeredithGould
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@ohxjulie it can take longer than you want it to. Just when you're ready to give up, it will clear. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:18 skenow
9:18
@SmilingKIJ Your church does Trunk or Treat? That is awesome! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:18 reckshow
9:19
Hmm if Halloween is the subject maybe I will say goodnight #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:19 PastorJoelle
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@reckshow First one this year...so we'll see! Excited. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:19 SmilingKIJ
9:19
T1 I do everything in my so-called power to ignore Halloween every year. I do observe All Souls' #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:19 MeredithGould
9:19
@PastorJoelle There are 4 more topics, coming. Stickaround. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:19 reckshow
9:19
@SmilingKIJ We're doing Trunk or Treat for the first time, so I'll probably post pictures and maybe a Vine #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:19 ohxjulie
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:19 StJuliansAustin
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Something to bear in mind: RT @MeredithGould: RT @reckshow We know that Christ has no online presence but ours, #chsocm #fb
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:19 LeslianneB
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"@MeredithGould @reckshow T1 Halloween is just two weeks away. How will you mark the occasion with #chsocm ? // Come as God incarnate.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:20 JesusOfNaz316
9:20
@PastorJoelle If it were called All Hallows Eve would you stick around? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:20 RevWeb
9:20
A1: Also will be doing a Service of Remembering ahead of All Saints. Will work in some pics from that...not sure how yet. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:20 SmilingKIJ
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@reckshow T1: We're gearing up for our Oktoberfest. Why celebrate spooky stuff when you can celebrate beer? ;) #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:20 paulsteinbrueck
9:20
T1 Reformation Day + Martin Luther + Memes. Instragram/facebook a trick or treat station & our halloween party. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:20 stynxno
9:20
(we'll get to All Souls and All Saints, promise!) #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:20 reckshow
9:21
#chsocm T1 Our school does Trunk or Treat so pics will go up. Prob will make a meme or 2 (Sun before) abt Zombies being welcome at 8 am svc
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:21 Conductor222
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:21 paulsteinbrueck
9:21
Sliding in late again... hi #chsocm peeps!
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:21 LuckyCharm333
9:21
@RevWeb I like Halloween fine just not a pressing #chsocm topic for me and my job
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:21 PastorJoelle
9:21
First time here. Not sure how this works. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:21 ELCA
9:22
@ELCA Just jump in - the water's great! ;-) #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:22 SmilingKIJ
9:22
Dang, signed in with the wrong account. Will be right back. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:22 ELCA
9:22
ALERT ALERT! The WHOLE ELCA is here tonight! RT @ELCA First time here. Not sure how this works. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:22 ohxjulie
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:22 stynxno
9:23
One fun thing you might try: use Picmonkey to edit pics of pastor/staff with Halloween fun. #chsocm (I zombified staff pics at my office.)
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:23 reckshow
9:23
RT @ohxjulie ALERT ALERT! The WHOLE ELCA is here tonight! RT @ELCA First time here. Not sure how this works. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:23 LuckyCharm333
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@ELCA You'll find all the info plus a guide to tweetchats on our blog: bit.ly/os05eO #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:23 chsocm
9:23
@Conductor222 Great idea for a laugh and for building community #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:23 StJuliansAustin
9:23
T1 I will be flying home from ABQ. Otherwise I'd go out as unfinished website saying I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:23 RevWeb
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:24 StJuliansAustin
9:24
Another idea: share info abt community events like Trunk or Treat if you're not hosting. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:24 reckshow
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RT @reckshow Another idea: share info abt community events like Trunk or Treat if you're not hosting. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:24 SmilingKIJ
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You might also share safety tips. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:25 reckshow
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:25 reckshow
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:26 JanRizzo
9:26
@JanRizzo Welcome to #chsocm chat. Check out twubs or tweetdeck to follow more easily.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:26 MeredithGould
9:27
Let's move on to T2. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:27 reckshow
9:28
RT @reckshow Let's move on to T2. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:28 LuckyCharm333
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All Saints’ Day/All Souls’ Day/Dia de Muertos are ways in which communities celebrate the Faithful Departed. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:28 reckshow
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T2 How can we use #chsocm to honor “those who have gone before us” in meaningful ways?
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:28 reckshow
9:28
RT @reckshow T2 How can we use #chsocm to honor “those who have gone before us” in meaningful ways?
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:28 LuckyCharm333
9:28
@JanRizzo Hi Jan! Nice to see you online instead of only when I'm hanging out with your brother! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:28 stynxno
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:29 JanRizzo
9:29
@stynxno Wow! Really? Small world! Tell Kate "hi" from me. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:29 paulsteinbrueck
9:29
#chsocm T2 Maybe make a photo collage of picture of loved ones for FB post? Or indiv post w/ prayer for each one
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:29 Conductor222
9:30
T2 tweet favorite sayings and quotes #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:30 skenow
9:30
T2: I have Instagrammed several pics taken of lessons in my grandpa's NT. Then share those on FB and Twitter. People like them. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:30 SmilingKIJ
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T2 Write a tribute. My mom wrote one for me 1st time I got married, time to do the same. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:31 LuckyCharm333
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:31 stynxno
9:31
T2 Meta-observation: what lovely & loving ways of using #chsocm for remembrance.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:31 MeredithGould
9:32
And I also share old family pics on FB & Twitter & share why the pic is significant. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:32 SmilingKIJ
9:32
#chsocm T2 Maybe post audio rec of some chants for the day, then chant a line for each person or bell toll. Audio posts are often forgotten
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:32 Conductor222
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T2: Well I'm ahead of the game I guess I'm making a website/fb page in memory of my dad that passed away :) #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:33 BethAnnesBest
9:33
#chsocm and I'm late, again. Just priced 200 cans. Hola, I'm Sam, blogger, chronically late to chat. #ucc
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:33 aliveforjesus
9:33
Last year for @aNunsLife we tweeted 24 hrs of saints. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:33 reckshow
9:33
T2: My #31day of blogging is actually all about this project #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:33 BethAnnesBest
9:33
I, wait for it...skulk around. Skulk! Get it? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:33 MeredithGould
9:33
T2 What do you think abt this? prlog.org/12066295-socia… Start memorial here & now #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:33 LuckyCharm333
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RT @reckshow Last year for @aNunsLife we tweeted 24 hrs of saints. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:34 LuckyCharm333
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:34 JanRizzo
9:34
@MeredithGould Oh you do that all the time. Don't need to wait for Halloween, darlin'. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:34 RevWeb
9:34
It was fun... tweeted Patron Saint of Coffee at morning, etc. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:34 reckshow
9:34
T2 share images and encourage a conversation with faithfilled memories of those saints. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:34 stynxno
9:34
It would be cool to have a vid camera at church & invite parishioners to share a memory about favorite saint, share on sm. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:34 singingcarolyn
9:34
Hebrews 13 in Grandpa's #Bible. Love the word, "unawares." #hospitality #chsocm @ Our Redeemer… instagram.com/p/dh9GeKj6nb/
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:34 SmilingKIJ
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:35 MeredithGould
9:35
@singingcarolyn Was thinking about doing this on Vine... #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:35 ohxjulie
9:35
T2 Consider what you do at church-the-building & then shift that to a digital platform. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:35 MeredithGould
9:35
Such beautiful, meaningful ways to use #chsocm for remembrances. Inspiring.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:35 reckshow
9:36
Dia de los Muertos is all about keeping memories of the dead alive. SM is perfect for that. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:36 RevWeb
9:36
Or invite parishioners to post photos of loved ones who helped form faith on FB album. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:36 singingcarolyn
9:36
Also did one of those pics from a late parishioner's Army-issued NT of his favorite psalm after he died. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:36 SmilingKIJ
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:36 reckshow
9:36
RT @singingcarolyn Or invite parishioners to post photos of loved ones who helped form faith on FB album. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:36 MeredithGould
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RT @singingcarolyn Or invite parishioners to post photos of loved ones who helped form faith on FB album. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:36 SmilingKIJ
9:37
@ohxjulie Oooo...vine, fun! But 6 second memories might be tough... #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:37 singingcarolyn
9:37
@singingcarolyn Ok, that suggestion just got "favorited" by me! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:37 MeredithGould
9:37
Reading the names of the departed - a chorus of lives. I picture a montage of little clips #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:37 skenow
9:37
RT @skenow Reading the names of the departed - a chorus of lives. I picture a montage of little clips #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:37 MeredithGould
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RT @skenow Reading the names of the departed - a chorus of lives. I picture a montage of little clips #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:38 JanRizzo
9:38
Going to gently move us along to T3. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:38 reckshow
9:39
Hey #EOL #DWDchat folks, check out some of the tweets about using social media for remembrance from the #chsocm hashtag
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:39 MeredithGould
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T3 What will your #chsocm strategies be for USAmerican Thanksgiving? You’ve got 49 days!
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:39 reckshow
9:40
@singingcarolyn Maybe just sharing names and holding photos of those who were formational in their faith lives... #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:40 ohxjulie
9:40
To take the week off and spend it with family... #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:40 SmilingKIJ
9:40
(Probably not the right answer!) #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:40 SmilingKIJ
9:40
@SmilingKIJ This is a no judgement zone. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:40 reckshow
9:41
T3 Interesting. For years I've attended church on the morning of US Tday. Posted images to blogs. Need to think about #chsocm aspects.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:41 MeredithGould
9:41
@reckshow I like posting daily thanks/gratitude quotes images to Twitter, FB, Instagram, G+, Pintrest. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:41 paulsteinbrueck
9:41
My parishioners like it when I post pics when I'm on vacation. Will likely post "thanks for..." things too. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:41 SmilingKIJ
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RT @paulsteinbrueck @reckshow I like posting daily thanks/gratitude quotes images to Twitter, FB, Instagram, G+, Pintrest. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:41 MeredithGould
9:42
@paulsteinbrueck Seems like this could be a good habit any time of year #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:42 LuckyCharm333
9:42
T3 Have tried to observe a month of thankfulness - 1 post/pray of thanks each day #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:42 skenow
9:42
@paulsteinbrueck Ok, I'm going to do what you're going to do! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:42 MeredithGould
9:42
#chsocm T3 Hmm, maybe have a "You are what you tweet" campaign where you challenge congr to write tweets about your ch & activities (for u!)
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:42 Conductor222
9:42
@reckshow And not just on Thanksgiving, but for the whole month of November #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:42 paulsteinbrueck
9:42
Will likely write a blog post on my personal blog about my first Thanksgiving as a diabetic. :-/ #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:42 SmilingKIJ
9:42
RT @skenow T3 Have tried to observe a month of thankfulness - 1 post/pray of thanks each day #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:42 LuckyCharm333
9:42
I used to do a personal "thanks a day" on my fb; got a little pushback last year. Don't think I'll do it this year. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:42 singingcarolyn
9:43
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:43 LuckyCharm333
9:43
@singingcarolyn What kind of pushback? Do you feel comfy tell us? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:43 MeredithGould
9:43
T3 encourage our youth, staff, adults on instagram to post their meals & fun & tag the church #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:43 stynxno
9:43
@singingcarolyn Hmmmm...from friends or parishioners? I did it two years ago, and tons of my friends did too. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:43 ohxjulie
9:43
@singingcarolyn I know someone who has posted 3 gratitude points every day for 430+ days. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:43 reckshow
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Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:43 revjenn
9:43
#chsocm T3 Post lots of pics of those turkeys made of hands that the kids make :-) I love those! I will be on a cruise that wk so not there
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:43 Conductor222
9:44
We are passing (public) journals around during in-gathering. Thinking we'll convert that into #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:44 StJuliansAustin
9:44
@StJuliansAustin Can you say more about these journals? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:44 SmilingKIJ
9:44
@stynxno "Tag the church" is terrific.Instagram & also Foursquare. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:44 MeredithGould
9:44
From personal fb acct; did a thankful statement each day in Nov; an old friend said the concept was a little trite & off-putting. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:44 singingcarolyn
9:45
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:45 LuckyCharm333
9:45
@singingcarolyn A friend of mine did the same but people LOVED it #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:45 JanRizzo
9:45
RT @SmilingKIJ @StJuliansAustin Can you say more about these journals? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:45 LuckyCharm333
9:45
How about addressing hunger awareness through #chsocm during November?
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:45 reckshow
9:45
@singingcarolyn Personally, I would not let 1 (ungrateful?) person diminish your expression of gratitude. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:45 paulsteinbrueck
9:45
RT @paulsteinbrueck @singingcarolyn Personally, I would not let 1 (ungrateful?) person diminish your expression of gratitude. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:45 LuckyCharm333
9:45
@singingcarolyn Clearly an "old" and "cranky" friend. Jeeeeeez. Spare a share, bud. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:45 MeredithGould
9:45
RT @paulsteinbrueck @singingcarolyn Personally, I would not let 1 (ungrateful?) person diminish your expression of gratitude. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:45 ohxjulie
9:46
OOH, good one! //RT @reckshow How about addressing hunger awareness through #chsocm during November?
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:46 LuckyCharm333
9:46
RT @MeredithGould @singingcarolyn Clearly an "old" and "cranky" friend. Jeeeeeez. Spare a share, bud. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:46 LuckyCharm333
9:46
Haha, don't worry, still grateful. RT @MeredithGould Clearly an "old" and "cranky" friend. Jeeeeeez. Spare a share, bud. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:46 singingcarolyn
9:46
@reckshow There's not much better way to celebrate Thanksigivng than giving of our abundance to help those in need. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:46 paulsteinbrueck
9:47
T3 Years ago @Virtual_Abbey used to invite people to contribute to food drives & charities for people in need. We posted links! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:47 MeredithGould
9:47
@SmilingKIJ Sure! We have open space after the sermon to reflect on how God is moving in our lives. We have canvases for art... #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:47 StJuliansAustin
9:47
But I do take to heart the feeling that we're all comparing our messy lives to everyone's "highlight reels" on sm. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:47 singingcarolyn
9:47
T3 Or invite a furloughed federal worker and family to Tgiving as #shutdown enters third month. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:47 RevWeb
9:47
T3 Asked "what are you thankful for" on parish homepage once. Raging politics ensued in comments. Oops. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:47 markalves
9:48
T3: Huh. This is helping me remember to post info about our T-giving food drive. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:48 SmilingKIJ
9:48
Hunger is a reality at our church; the number of people using our food programs has jumped ever since sequester. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:48 stynxno
9:48
Vomit! RT @markalves T3 Asked "what are you thankful for" on parish homepage once. Raging politics ensued in comments. Oops. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:48 SmilingKIJ
9:48
@SmilingKIJ ....and a room for discussions, a quiet reflection room. And during in-service we literally pass around journals.... #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:48 StJuliansAustin
9:48
@RevWeb Oh, please dear Lord let it not come to that! #sincereprayer #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:48 LuckyCharm333
9:48
@reckshow Another way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to invite those who are alone or separated from family to join u at your house. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:48 paulsteinbrueck
9:48
@markalves This boggles what's left of my mind. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:48 MeredithGould
9:49
T4 What are some Lesser Feasts/Fasts/Dates coming up that we can use #chsocm to mark or for reminders/awareness?
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:49 reckshow
9:49
@markalves Who could have seen that coming? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:49 singingcarolyn
9:49
@SmilingKIJ This is our second year of doing it and we just keep the same journals so we have a sort of history of thanks #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:49 StJuliansAustin
9:49
@StJuliansAustin That is SO STINKIN' COOL. Thanks. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:49 SmilingKIJ
9:49
@paulsteinbrueck A congregation in my neighborhood hosts a Thanksgiving Dinner for all who are alone #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:49 JanRizzo
9:50
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:50 StJuliansAustin
9:50
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:50 skenow
9:50
T4 Perhaps a reminder of the end of Daylight Savings Time on FB, for example. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:50 reckshow
9:50
T4 Reformation as a lesser feast? how dare! :p #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:50 stynxno
9:50
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:50 paulsteinbrueck
9:51
Definitely Reformation. Two kids getting confirmed that day. Will be lots -o- pics! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:51 SmilingKIJ
9:51
@PastorJoelle I use @hootsuite, don't have "default" acct so have to select right one each time. #chsocm #answeringQfrom3hrsago
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:51 NTNLMission
9:51
t4 #chsocm I post pictures & short bios of saints from our commemorations calendar on synod FB page. Very popular
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:51 PastorJoelle
9:51
Love these! MT @PastorJoelle t4 #chsocm I post pictures & short bios of saints from our commemorations calendar on synod FB page.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:51 SmilingKIJ
9:51
@reckshow T4: I'm looking forward to Festivus, the holiday for the rest of us. ;) #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:51 paulsteinbrueck
9:51
T4 The end of Daylight Savings is a source of deep join in my personal world! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:51 MeredithGould
9:52
RT @reckshow T4 What are some Lesser Feasts/Fasts/Dates coming up that we can use #chsocm to mark or for reminders/awareness?
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:52 LuckyCharm333
9:52
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:52 StJuliansAustin
9:52
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:52 singingcarolyn
9:52
@NTNLMission Can't even get to a place where I can select an account! #boo #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:52 ohxjulie
9:52
@NTNLMission We did a feast of fools one year for Halloween #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:52 JanRizzo
9:52
T4 Francis of Assisi, Theodor Fliedner, Wm Tyndale, Ignatius, #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:52 skenow
9:53
RT @skenow T4 Francis of Assisi, Theodor Fliedner, Wm Tyndale, Ignatius, #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:53 LuckyCharm333
9:53
We're almost at time, which means, yes, time for TBONUS! #chso
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:53 reckshow
9:54
T4 We'll have a Confirmation & Consecration Sunday. Fun to raise up the special days but #chsocm shouldn't be too focused on special days.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:54 stynxno
9:54
We commemorate saints, etc. each week on Wed. evenings. Need to get better abt posting info about them when I do service info on FB. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:54 SmilingKIJ
9:54
@reckshow Great reminder! Always hear from someone who says they would've forgotten without the reminder. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:54 markalves
9:54
T4: throw a dart at the calendar and see what saint of the day it is and learn about it #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:54 BethAnnesBest
9:54
@stynxno True. Every day is a special day, a gift. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:54 paulsteinbrueck
9:54
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:54 BethAnnesBest
9:54
We're almost at time, which means, yes, time for TBONUS! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:54 reckshow
9:55
#chsocm T4 Nov is Natl American Indian Heritage month, Not lesser, but would be cool to include in ch music or other
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:55 Conductor222
9:55
TBonus: Using this link goo.gl/0vIXgT choose & share one ‘unique’ holiday you will celebrate using #chsocm in November.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:55 reckshow
9:55
@reckshow Veterans Day. Big search volume for Vets Day prayers. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:55 markalves
9:55
@MeredithGould - could throw in Solstice, too #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:55 skenow
9:55
RT @markalves @reckshow Veterans Day. Big search volume for Vets Day prayers. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:55 SmilingKIJ
9:55
@reckshow I wondered when that would make an appearance! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:55 singingcarolyn
9:56
@reckshow Nat'l Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day sounds good to me :) #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:56 paulsteinbrueck
9:57
TBONUS Nov 22, HSUS anniversary day. I'm a vet, but animal lover first. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:57 LuckyCharm333
9:57
Wouldn't it be cool to get picture of parish Veterans and post them in a FB album on Veteran's day? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:57 singingcarolyn
9:57
Veterans Day and Martin of Tours who was a vet on the same day #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:57 PastorJoelle
9:57
#chsocm Bonus -------> I CALL SESAME STREET DAY
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:57 Conductor222
9:58
I'll be celebrating Doctor Who day on November 23. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:58 reckshow
9:58
Not November, but I am a big fan of Capslock Day on October 22. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:58 stynxno
9:58
Sorry guys joined late what are all these T’s? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:58 Melbwelshchurch
9:58
@singingcarolyn @MeredithGould Don't post that one during an election year, esp. if Congress just changed hands. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:58 markalves
9:58
TBonus: Not liturgical, but 11/19 is Remembrance Day, & Obama might be coming to Gettysburg πŸ˜πŸ™ #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:58 ohxjulie
9:58
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:58 StJuliansAustin
9:58
@reckshow torn between Dr Who Day and Celebrate Your Unique Talent Day #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:58 skenow
9:58
Also, don't forget National Donor Sabbath weekend of Nov 15-17. #chsocm #signyourdonorcard
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:58 reckshow
9:59
RT @ohxjulie TBonus: Not liturgical, but 11/19 is Remembrance Day, &amp; Obama might be coming to Gettysburg πŸ˜πŸ™ #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:59 LuckyCharm333
9:59
Bonus: I always stop in my tracks in observance of Kristallnacht. It's a deep part of my heritage. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:59 MeredithGould
9:59
RT @reckshow I'll be celebrating Doctor Who day on November 23. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:59 JanRizzo
9:59
RT @singingcarolyn: Wouldn't it be cool to get picture of parish Veterans and post them in a FB album on Veteran's day? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:59 stynxno
9:59
#chsocm I lied (sorry) I CALL FIBONACCI DAY TOO! :-) pic.twitter.com/zrADy5FEb3
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:59 Conductor222
9:59
@skenow I would like my unique talent to be time travel. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:59 reckshow
9:59
@reckshow Who could miss "World Toilet Day" Nov 19? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 9:59 paulsteinbrueck
10:00
Who WON'T be?? RT @reckshow: I'll be celebrating Doctor Who day on November 23. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:00 NTNLMission
10:00
We're at the hour??? #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:00 reckshow
10:00
@reckshow a perfect follow up to the Dr. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:00 skenow
10:01
Let's conclude our formal chat with a benediction: #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:01 reckshow
10:01
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:01 ohxjulie
10:01
The blessing of God be upon us, the power of love direct & sustain us #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:01 reckshow
10:01
may the peace of THIS community preserve our going out & our coming in #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:01 reckshow
10:01
from this time forth, until we meet again. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:01 reckshow
10:01
We're having a special healing service for Veterans led by @FrNigelMumford in November @TrinityTville #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:01 singingcarolyn
10:02
Thanks, Regina. Great ideas popped up here tonight. Lots to mine and share. Bless you. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:02 RevWeb
10:02
Thank you, thank you, thank you #chsocm friends!
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:02 reckshow
10:02
RT @reckshow The blessing of God be upon us, the power of love direct &amp; sustain us #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:02 LuckyCharm333
10:02
The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours.
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:02 reckshow
10:02
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:02 Conductor222
10:02
We also do Veterans Day every year, because we have so many Vets as students. Maybe I'll Instagram during chapel... #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:02 ohxjulie
10:02
Deeply grateful for your contributions & creativity. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:02 reckshow
10:02
Amen //RT @reckshow from this time forth, until we meet again. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:02 LuckyCharm333
10:03
@reckshow Thanks for leading tonight's chat! Thx to all who participated. See you next week! #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:03 paulsteinbrueck
10:03
@reckshow As ever, a great #chsocm chat. Love how each moderator brings a slightly different style and perspective. Wonderful community!
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:03 MeredithGould
10:03
#chsocm Good night y'all! ❤️πŸ’™πŸ’œ❤️πŸ’™πŸ’œ Have a FABULOUS rest of your week! :-) pic.twitter.com/A2Kkz7ehfr
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:03 Conductor222
10:03
We'll be back next Tuesday at 9p ET for another round of #chsocm chat. Until then, #PBWY
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:03 reckshow
10:03
@reckshow Thank you so much for facilitating such a helpful thought shower tonight! Leaves me eager to get going. #chsocm
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:03 singingcarolyn
10:04
Tuesday October 15, 2013 10:04 StJuliansAustin
 
 

Topics:
T1: Halloween is just two weeks away. How will you mark the occasion with #chsocm?
T2: All Saints’ Day/All Souls’ Day/Dia de Muertos are ways in which communities celebrate the Faithful Departed...
T3: How can we use #chsocm to honor “those who have gone before us” in meaningful ways?
T4: What will your #chsocm strategies be for USAmerican Thanksgiving? You’ve got 49 days!
T5: What are some Lesser Feasts/Fasts/Dates coming up that we can use #chsocm to mark?

TBonus: Using this link http://goo.gl/0vIXgT choose & share one ‘unique’ holiday you will celebrate using #chsocm in November.

This week's chat moderated by Regina Heater (@reckshow)

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