Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Church Social Media Chat: Great Links as Advent Continues!

We shared links to fabulous Advent resources
before moving on to discuss social media
 missteps during the past year.

 #ChSocM Tweetchat (12/10/13)(12/10/2013) 
8:46
CHSOCM: 
Testing!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 8:46 CHSOCM
9:01
We are starting #chsocm join in with us tonight.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:01 alanrud
9:02
time for church chat with my #chsocm peeps! Join us! If you aren't joining please forgive the volume over the next hour.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:02 KellyDouglas
9:03
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:03 paulsteinbrueck
9:03
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:03 embeddedfaith
9:03
First up, we'll assume that your tweets are your own. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:03 alanrud
9:04
Please excuse the volume of tweet for the next hour as I participate in my weekly #chsocm chat
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:04 nealffischer
9:04
Twubs just crapped out on me. Using TweetChat now. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:04 LuckyCharm333
9:05
I'll be on #chsocm for the next hour. Join in or mute me!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:05 MeredithGould
9:05
We are happy that you are joining us during the busy season of Advent. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:05 alanrud
9:06
Hey everyone - remembered to make it to the @chsocm chat right at the start this time. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:06 jordesign
9:06
Joining in the weekly #chsocm tweetchat starting now. Ignore me, or jump in to the convo!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:06 singingcarolyn
9:06
Tweeting w/my #chsocm friends! Please excuse my extra posts the next hour!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:06 kdunigan
9:07
RT @singingcarolyn Joining in the weekly #chsocm tweetchat starting now. Ignore me, or jump in to the convo!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:07 LuckyCharm333
9:07
@LisasLeben Join by following and using the hashtag. Directions about twitter chat here: bit.ly/os05eO #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:07 MeredithGould
9:07
Twubs still broken for me. Trying TweetChat for the firs time. Bear with me. #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:07 RevWeb
9:08
trying twubs for first time and seems to be working for me #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:08 embeddedfaith
9:09
Me too. RT @RevWeb: Twubs still broken for me. Trying TweetChat for the firs time. Bear with me. #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:09 mirgray2
9:09
@LisasLeben You can mute by using that function via Tweetdeck or on Twitter: bit.ly/1bBO6D1 #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:09 MeredithGould
9:09
I do wish that @twitter would quit playing the the pipes others are creating and make a usable chat client. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:09 nealffischer
9:09
If this is your first tweetchat ever, please do not get discouraged by the pace! A transcript will be available here: bit.ly/pTDoAb
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:09 alanrud
9:09
RT @nealffischer I do wish that @twitter would quit playing the the pipes others are creating and make a usable chat client. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:09 LuckyCharm333
9:09
Will be joining in with the convo...but late! #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:09 EricFriesen1
9:10
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:10 MeredithGould
9:10
If this is your first #chsocm ever, please do not get discouraged by the pace! A transcript will be available here: bit.ly/pTDoAb
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:10 alanrud
9:10
@nealffischer That's a Christmas song, right? Twitter pipes a-piping... #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:10 singingcarolyn
9:10
We always open this chat with prayer before moving on with self-introductions. Let us pray: #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:10 alanrud
9:10
We could all jump over to facebook and host the chat there #chsocm #heresy
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:10 LeistCatalano
9:10
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:10 MeredithGould
9:10
Gasp! RT @LeistCatalano We could all jump over to facebook and host the chat there #chsocm #heresy
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:10 singingcarolyn
9:11
Lord, we are distracted by many things. Help us during this time reflect on you and your guidance in ministry, Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:11 alanrud
9:11
RT @alanrud Lord, we are distracted by many things. Help us during this time reflect on you and your guidance in ministry, Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:11 LuckyCharm333
9:11
Now: self-introductions. In addition to church affiliation, tell everyone how you currently use social media. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:11 alanrud
9:11
RT @alanrud Lord, we are distracted by many things. Help us during this time reflect on you and your guidance in ministry, Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:11 DiopaYouth
9:12
RT @alanrud Lord, we are distracted by many things. Help us during this time reflect on you and your guidance in ministry, Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:12 singingcarolyn
9:12
No kidding...I mean, "amen." #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:12 MeredithGould
9:12
remembered 3 weeks in a row - new record. Cyndi in Louisville. Catholic Children's ministry but use almost all social media. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:12 embeddedfaith
9:12
< digital strategist, church communications consultant, author, sociologist, gadfly!, fervently ecumenical #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:12 MeredithGould
9:13
LOL @MeredithGould: No kidding...I mean, "amen." #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:13 mirgray2
9:13
Victoria, youth & camping ministry for Episcopal Diocese of PA. Based in Philly. Figuring out the whole #chsocm thing!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:13 DiopaYouth
9:13
AiM in the @ELCA, Admissions @GettSem, currently using social media for an Advent photo-a-day #watchandwait #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:13 ohxjulie
9:13
Recent returnee to RC church, use FB, Twitter, 4sq regularly. Pinterest, IG on and off. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:13 LuckyCharm333
9:13
< church affiliation? What day is it? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:13 MeredithGould
9:13
I am a #chsocm volunteer for @StTimsEpiscopal and tweet prayers for @EpiscopalShare
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:13 LeistCatalano
9:13
#chsocm Jordan in Wollongong, Australia. Freelance web designer/dev who works with churches and runs @churchsites_co
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:13 jordesign
9:13
RT @ohxjulie AiM in the @ELCA, Admissions @GettSem, currently using social media for an Advent photo-a-day #watchandwait #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:13 LuckyCharm333
9:14
<-Dir. of Communications, @UpstateNYSynod, @ELCA. Using Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn, email and more. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:14 nealffischer
9:14
#Episcopal priest. Bishop's staff. #Baltimore. SM to broadcast/narrowcast Good News to build community. #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:14 RevWeb
9:14
Hi everyone! Checking in from CT here, do #chsocm for @TrinityTville. Currently enjoying the #rethinkchurch project on IG, other stuff too.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:14 singingcarolyn
9:14
Miranda Canadian Lutheran lay person using Twitter as primary social media gizmo. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:14 mirgray2
9:14
<Dir. of Communications, @AdventNYC; @ELCA seminarian. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blog. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:14 stynxno
9:14
<- presby, using my social media powers for good. lover of donuts #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:14 KellyDouglas
9:15
#chsocm Church Comm. Consultan, former UMC Adult Min. Director, member of UMC District Adv. Team FB, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:15 kdunigan
9:15
Communications director in oldest town in LA purchase. any followers out there excuse the rash of posts, tweetchat night! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:15 Thumpism
9:15
Miranda Canadian Lutheran lay person using Twitter as primary social media gizmo. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:15 ccordovaSus
9:15
We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:15 alanrud
9:15
Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:15 alanrud
9:16
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:16 embeddedfaith
9:16
What a great group this week! Wait, don't I tweet that every week? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:16 MeredithGould
9:16
@chsocm Leading @OurChurchDotCom to help Christian orgs achieve their mission online & elder of a CMA church in Clearwater, FL #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:16 paulsteinbrueck
9:16
My name is Joe Smith. I like Jesus, computers, and telephones. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:16 youravgpastor
9:16
@alanrud Love G+ for my own use. Founder of @TodaysReadings, tweet for @stcharleschurch & @SEMdmv #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:16 markalves
9:16
@MeredithGould I refrained from using my stupid denom comment. But it wasn't easy. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:16 ofredrick
9:16
<- Church Comm. Coord., ELCA. Using Facebook, Mailchimp, Pinterest #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:16 jensandmann
9:16
Moderating tonight: pastor, author, social media power outage dealer, @AmericanBaptist pastor #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:16 alanrud
9:16
Only when it's true: every week. RT @MeredithGould What a great group this week! Wait, don't I tweet that every week? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:16 singingcarolyn
9:17
Tonight we’re chatting about: Advent, social mistakes, and connecting digitally. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:17 alanrud
9:17
@alanrud Oh..."outage." I thought you wrote "outrage"! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:17 MeredithGould
9:17
RT @alanrud Tonight we’re chatting about: Advent, social mistakes, and connecting digitally. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:17 LuckyCharm333
9:18
Is this twitter weirdness? RT @ccordovaSus: Miranda Canadian Lutheran lay person using Twitter as primary social media gizmo. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:18 mirgray2
9:18
LOL! RT @MeredithGould @alanrud Oh..."outage." I thought you wrote "outrage"! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:18 LuckyCharm333
9:18
T1: What online resources are YOU using for Advent with your people/community? Link? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:18 alanrud
9:18
RT @alanrud Tonight we’re chatting about: Advent, social mistakes, and connecting digitally. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:18 DiopaYouth
9:19
@LuckyCharm333 You know how @youravgpastor is always pumped for "outrage"! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:19 MeredithGould
9:20
@skenow I salute you. I have NEVER tried making pasta. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:20 LuckyCharm333
9:20
What #ChSocM types makes mistakes!?!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:20 mirgray2
9:20
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:20 youravgpastor
9:20
T1: We always uses prayers written by members of the community. This year, we added a new dimension. gettysburgseminary.blogspot.com/2013/11/advent… #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:20 ohxjulie
9:20
Our diocese @episcomd has an online Advent calendar. advent.episcopalmaryland.org on our website. Also posts to FB. #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:20 RevWeb
9:21
We have been doing a fair amount of educating about advent candles and other traditions. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:21 Thumpism
9:21
I'm late, I'm late, for a very important date! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:21 amynd
9:21
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:21 singingcarolyn
9:21
T1 Currently digging the @GettSem photo-a-day challenge. Will be the first thing started & finished in a long time, if I succeed. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:21 LuckyCharm333
9:22
@reckshow! post a link to your fabulous #Advent thing #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:22 MeredithGould
9:22
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:22 kdunigan
9:22
@Thumpism any helpful links for that? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:22 alanrud
9:22
T1 we are using email. only email {sigh} #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:22 KellyDouglas
9:22
T1: I am using the #Advent calendar from @SSJEWord at home with family and sharing online pinterest.com/iamepiscopalia… #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:22 LeistCatalano
9:22
Also are doing a nativity show and did a pin board of sets that has gotten several repins #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:22 Thumpism
9:23
@alanrud using pin boards and videos of Chuck Knows Church #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:23 Thumpism
9:23
@KellyDouglas Well, doesn't *that* have a certain retro charm! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:23 MeredithGould
9:23
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:23 alanrud
9:23
Here's the link to the #Advent thing @MeredithGould mentioned. Posting on behalf of @reckshow. :) qub.me/cyK5xq #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:23 DiopaYouth
9:23
twub fail.....T1 last few years advent fb reflections, new this year, written by our 6th grade classes. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:23 embeddedfaith
9:23
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:23 Thumpism
9:23
@KellyDouglas that can be effective for many communities.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:23 alanrud
9:24
Here's the #Advent thing @MeredithGould mentioned! Awesome blog! @reckshow, I've got ya covered. #chsocm qub.me/WIaeAJ
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:24 DiopaYouth
9:24
@Thumpism My wife who grew up Baptist bought green & red candles for our advent wreath a few years ago. Had to do some educating :) #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:24 paulsteinbrueck
9:24
@embeddedfaith Cool! Out of the mouth of babes! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:24 alanrud
9:24
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:24 ChurchTechToday
9:25
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:25 LuckyCharm333
9:25
T1 - I'm still learning the #chsocm language and particulars this Advent and "anticipating" introducing them in future
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:25 SaraVanderpan
9:25
T2: What viral stories have you found to help tell or enhance the Advent/Christmas narrative digitally? Links? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:25 alanrud
9:25
@alanrud @embeddedfaith our big thing has been deciding on what the "official names for the candles are! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:25 Thumpism
9:26
Had good intentions of doing an #advent photo challenge for personal #sm channels, but work has been extra demanding. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:26 amynd
9:26
Snow day today! Posted link to Advent page so parents could find activities to do with bored kids. @alanrud #chsocm pinterest.com/trinitytville/…
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:26 singingcarolyn
9:26
RT @alanrud T2: What viral stories have you found to help tell or enhance the Advent/Christmas narrative digitally? Links? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:26 LuckyCharm333
9:26
@alanrud What do you mean by "viral stories"? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:26 MeredithGould
9:26
@alanrud T2: Interesting question. Do you have any examples? #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:26 paulsteinbrueck
9:26
Thank you. I didn't want to ask. RT @MeredithGould @alanrud What do you mean by "viral stories"? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:26 LuckyCharm333
9:27
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:27 markalves
9:27
Yes! RT @MeredithGould: @reckshow! post a link to your fabulous #Advent thing #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:27 singingcarolyn
9:27
T2: I was introduced to this site by a friend. Really cool videos telling the Christmas story! qub.me/BtzIPY #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:27 DiopaYouth
9:27
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:27 LeistCatalano
9:27
T2: It's not necessarily a story, but @OccupyAdvent has been a great resource for framing this season. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:27 ohxjulie
9:27
@alanrud The Boy is from Hungary (thanks to @amy_lester3 for sharing) and it's powerful. theboy.eu #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:27 RevAmyZ
9:28
T2 too many to think off..got to check jmy pinterest boards pinterest.com/stgabrielRE/ #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:28 embeddedfaith
9:28
T2 I like the Advent Conspiracy video. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:28 youravgpastor
9:28
T2: This WestJet Christmas story was big this morning mashable.com/2013/12/09/wes… #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:28 LeistCatalano
9:28
T2: clarification: viral as in, a story that becomes popular through internet sharing #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:28 alanrud
9:28
@LeistCatalano We ended up using votive candle holders, too because I screwed up and couldn't find candles! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:28 MeredithGould
9:29
@LeistCatalano That is heresy. You would certainly be excommunicated for your creativity. ;) #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:29 paulsteinbrueck
9:30
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:30 alanrud
9:30
@youravgpastor Always a great challenge. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:30 alanrud
9:30
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:30 nealffischer
9:30
@amynd I hear ya. Loved the daily pic idea, but accepted that it would cause me more grief than grace. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:30 markalves
9:31
TweetChat is working for me! RT @nealffischer And... the @twubs #failwhale strikes me. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:31 LuckyCharm333
9:31
T3: What has been your or another's biggest social media misstep of 2013? #confession #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:31 alanrud
9:31
RT @alanrud T3: What has been your or another's biggest social media misstep of 2013? #confession #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:31 LuckyCharm333
9:31
I just switched to tweetchat #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:31 MeredithGould
9:32
T2 FB friends posting a Jay Sidebotham calendar. @LeistCatalano @singingcarolyn you guys seen it? #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:32 RevWeb
9:32
T3 Setting up SM for a group only to have it immediately become "my" project, not group's. Thinking this model doesn't work. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:32 LuckyCharm333
9:33
Doing #rethinkchurchas #songaday here: instagram.com/singingcarolyn #chsocm Teens cornered me at church, asked why I hadn't posted that day yet.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:33 singingcarolyn
9:33
T3 I rely on everyone else to point out my missteps! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:33 MeredithGould
9:33
@DiopaYouth @MeredithGould thanks for the link and shoutout! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:33 reckshow
9:33
T3 cont'd: Wonder if consultants avoid that prob. Easier when you're from outside the group? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:33 LuckyCharm333
9:33
@LuckyCharm333 Not cool. People have to do their share.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:33 alanrud
9:33
@singingcarolyn How cool is that? It means they're paying attention. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:33 MeredithGould
9:34
Really excited to see how social media can help the church be the light of Christ in new and awesome ways! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:34 pastornbacon
9:34
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:34 alanrud
9:34
T3: Making it complicated. Letting it take too much time. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:34 DiopaYouth
9:34
T3: Being stuck in a 'hub' model; using SM to try to control too much rather than just letting it grow as it will. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:34 stynxno
9:34
RT @DiopaYouth T3: Making it complicated. Letting it take too much time. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:34 MeredithGould
9:34
RT @stynxno T3: Being stuck in a 'hub' model; using SM to try to control too much rather than just letting it grow as it will. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:34 MeredithGould
9:34
@LuckyCharm333 @ChristUMCFrankl uses a group for its members, one of the best things for members to communicate! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:34 DywuanB
9:35
Me too. RT @DiopaYouth: T3: Making it complicated. Letting it take too much time. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:35 mirgray2
9:35
T3 Probably biggest missteps were getting sucked in to feeding the trolls from time to time. Gotta stop that. #adventresolution #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:35 RevWeb
9:35
Joining the conversation for #chsocm What's up peeps!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:35 DywuanB
9:36
@RevWeb Ahhh! It's so easy to get sucked into trolls! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:36 alanrud
9:36
@RevWeb @singingcarolyn Is that being shown Episcopal Memes on fb ? (wish they would credit artists) facebook.com/photo.php?fbid… #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:36 LeistCatalano
9:36
T3: Not being up to doing more. Not figuring out how to build a team better. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:36 nealffischer
9:36
Insightful!RT@stynxno T3:Being stuck in a'hub' model;using SM to try to control too much rather than just letting it grow as it will #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:36 SaraVanderpan
9:36
@LuckyCharm333 Same happens in other volunteer realms -- you suggest it, you own it. Sometimes forever! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:36 markalves
9:36
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:36 LuckyCharm333
9:37
Yep. Guilty of this one, too. RT @nealffischer T3: Not being up to doing more. Not figuring out how to build a team better. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:37 DiopaYouth
9:37
T3 Still pondering this question. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:37 MeredithGould
9:37
T3: Being too old posting wise. I'm trying to connect with the younger audience more which is our largest #sm audience #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:37 Stevefogg
9:37
T3b: What did you learn from your or another's social media mistake? What will you differently? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:37 alanrud
9:37
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:37 singingcarolyn
9:37
RT @markalves: @LuckyCharm333 Same happens in other volunteer realms -- you suggest it, you own it. Sometimes forever! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:37 mirgray2
9:37
@RevWeb @alanrud Trolls are tough. Sometimes it starts with what you think is an honest discussion. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:37 markalves
9:38
twubs seems to be back #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:38 embeddedfaith
9:38
@Stevefogg How do you know you've been "too old"? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:38 MeredithGould
9:38
@LeistCatalano @singingcarolyn That's the one. Jay Sidebotham is the artist. Started the calendar at St. Columba's in DC. #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:38 RevWeb
9:38
RT @alanrud T3b: What did you learn from your or another's social media mistake? What will you differently? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:38 LuckyCharm333
9:38
How to motivate church's members to be more involved in social media ? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:38 Kab_Michael
9:38
RT @markalves @RevWeb @alanrud Trolls are tough. Sometimes it starts with what you think is an honest discussion. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:38 LuckyCharm333
9:38
Question we're ALL asking! RT @Kab_Michael How to motivate church's members to be more involved in social media ? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:38 LuckyCharm333
9:38
T3: biggest mistake was members knowing I was the administrator on sm...then responding to me and not the brand page, Nooooo! Lol #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:38 DywuanB
9:39
T3b: Thinking strategically is good. We're starting to do that more. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:39 DiopaYouth
9:39
@Kab_Michael Sometimes it's an example process. Look what they are doing .... let's check that out #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:39 KellyDouglas
9:39
T3b: Never offer to set up SM for any group I belong to? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:39 LuckyCharm333
9:39
T3 Probably the biggest/more egregious missteps I see are people/churches jumping in without knowing why they're using > #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:39 MeredithGould
9:39
.@MeredithGould FB analytics r telling me tht older audience engages (2nd largest) but young audience engages less (largest) #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:39 Stevefogg
9:39
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:39 MeredithGould
9:39
@DiopaYouth @MeredithGould Tomorrow is another crowdsourced post, so hope you'll participate! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:39 reckshow
9:40
@alanrud T3: Biggest mistake was disengaging after repeatedly being asked for advice & then no action taken. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:40 paulsteinbrueck
9:40
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:40 LuckyCharm333
9:40
@Stevefogg I'm probably skewing your data! (That's skewing, not screwing.) #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:40 MeredithGould
9:40
T3b Learning to not use "I" when posting to church/diocesan account. #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:40 RevWeb
9:40
Sometimes I see it playing out and have to DM a friend to advise disengaging from the troll discussion. @markalves @RevWeb @alanrud #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:40 singingcarolyn
9:41
@ohxjulie sorry to hear that! We'll miss ya. See you next week.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:41 alanrud
9:41
@Stevefogg That's interesting Steve. Wondering what could/should be done about that. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:41 paulsteinbrueck
9:41
@reckshow @MeredithGould You know I will! Send it to me early and I'll get others in on it, too. :) #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:41 DiopaYouth
9:41
@singingcarolyn I'll have to take a look. On Instagram? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:41 markalves
9:42
.@paulsteinbrueck still figuring it out. I've toying with guest posters from that age group. See if they connect. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:42 Stevefogg
9:42
Ha! It does feel that way, sometimes. @LuckyCharm333 #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:42 singingcarolyn
9:42
@Stevefogg @paulsteinbrueck I absolutely love and get great value from your posts. Don't dumb 'em down, please! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:42 MeredithGould
9:42
T4: How do you include the non-digitals in your digital social media activities? Especially during Advent? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:42 alanrud
9:42
I thought the west jet project was a great example of sharing without judgements. I liked how happy the guy who got socks was #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:42 pastornbacon
9:42
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:42 singingcarolyn
9:43
RT @alanrud T4: How do you include the non-digitals in your digital social media activities? Especially during Advent? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:43 LuckyCharm333
9:43
.@MeredithGould @paulsteinbrueck not the blog posts... :-) our church FB page's posts #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:43 Stevefogg
9:43
@kdunigan @singingcarolyn Okay, with Katy's endorsement, now I really need a link to check it out. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:43 markalves
9:43
.@paulsteinbrueck not yet.. but thats the plan #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:43 Stevefogg
9:44
@Stevefogg @paulsteinbrueck Oh! Whew. Your church...might need to use a diff platform to reach younger congregants #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:44 MeredithGould
9:44
A4: include all digital outlets in communications, enough repetition provides confidence to check it out. baby steps! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:44 KellyDouglas
9:44
T2 My church posted the "Kyrie Eleison" for download. Big step for us, so stoked to share my church's music: messiahepiscopal.org/2013/12/09/mus… #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:44 kevinhendricks
9:44
T3b: I learned to just go with the flow...it worked by them knowing me. Increases connectivity and got more "likes" for engagement. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:44 DywuanB
9:44
T4: only thing I can think of is making a collage of some of the pinned nativities to advertise the show. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:44 Thumpism
9:44
@alanrud T4: Tell them we have free Christmas cookies & hot chocolate on Facebook ;) #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:44 paulsteinbrueck
9:45
T4 - When I lead devotions or have a chance to "speak" a bit, I share SM stories, describe content, and connect to topic at hand #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:45 SaraVanderpan
9:45
T4: Doing our own Advent Photo Devotion; print out postcards of the daily words & hand out; invite non-internet to share in process. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:45 stynxno
9:45
RT @paulsteinbrueck @alanrud T4: Tell them we have free Christmas cookies & hot chocolate on Facebook ;) #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:45 LuckyCharm333
9:45
@singingcarolyn @Stevefogg @MeredithGould That could just be church demographics. My biggest audience is 55+ on my church pages. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:45 LeistCatalano
9:45
RT @paulsteinbrueck @alanrud T4: Tell them we have free Christmas cookies & hot chocolate on Facebook ;) #chsocm Good one
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:45 Thumpism
9:45
T4: We include links to photo albums in weekly MailChimp email-those not on FB can still check out the pics #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:45 singingcarolyn
9:46
.@MeredithGould @paulsteinbrueck they are already on FB 30% r under 24... yet only 10% of them engage #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:46 Stevefogg
9:46
T4 Also, "checking out the FB Album" can be the gateway drug to getting a FB account... #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:46 singingcarolyn
9:46
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:46 alanrud
9:46
T4: Thinking of showing #twitter feeds on digital displays in the @olivetfargo new addition when it opens in January. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:46 amynd
9:46
RT @singingcarolyn T4 Also, "checking out the FB Album" can be the gateway drug to getting a FB account... #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:46 MeredithGould
9:46
T4 Not sure. But the calendar link @LeistCatalano or @singingcarolyn posted is digital adaptation of print piece. #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:46 RevWeb
9:46
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:46 alanrud
9:46
T4: Hmmm...usually I design ads for the screens during events. This time made some printed sleeves including everything for advent. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:46 DywuanB
9:46
@Stevefogg @MeredithGould @paulsteinbrueck That's because people under 24 look at FB but don't engage there so much. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:46 singingcarolyn
9:47
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:47 alanrud
9:47
T4 Pondering an analogy, b/c some things on SM simply can't be shared effectively w/other means. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:47 LuckyCharm333
9:47
@singingcarolyn @Stevefogg @paulsteinbrueck I think we need to redefine "engagement" for certain cohorts. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:47 MeredithGould
9:47
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:47 Thumpism
9:48
@singingcarolyn @Stevefogg @paulsteinbrueck They tend not to formally RSVP even when they show up to events #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:48 MeredithGould
9:48
True, looking is "engagement" in its own way, but not measured easily. @MeredithGould @Stevefogg @paulsteinbrueck #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:48 singingcarolyn
9:48
I think T4 might be like asking, "How can we include non-gym-goers in our fitness program?" Can be done, but not completely. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:48 LuckyCharm333
9:49
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:49 Kab_Michael
9:49
@singingcarolyn @Stevefogg @paulsteinbrueck Right, as is clicking "like" without leaving a comment. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:49 MeredithGould
9:49
@MeredithGould @singingcarolyn Make sure album is public of course. (Hate getting a FB link that requires signing in on a mobile) #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:49 markalves
9:49
T4b: Have you ever offered social media/digital training for non-digitals in the church? If so, success? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:49 alanrud
9:50
T4:Whenever I talk about SM to those using it, I describe it in "real life, real people" terms so the leery have their fears lowered #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:50 SaraVanderpan
9:50
That's one use of "Like." RT @MeredithGould Right, as is clicking "like" without leaving a comment. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:50 LuckyCharm333
9:50
RT @alanrud T4b: Have you ever offered social media/digital training for non-digitals in the church? If so, success? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:50 LuckyCharm333
9:51
@MeredithGould @singingcarolyn @Stevefogg @paulsteinbrueck I just need them to like! you'd think we have no younguns #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:51 Thumpism
9:51
T4 I want to offer something for our church...looking for the best way to do it. Need some help. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:51 embeddedfaith
9:51
@amynd @olivetfargo Brilliant!! :-) What a great way to introduce people to it!!! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:51 kdunigan
9:51
T4b Almost complete failure. Ppl who needed it refused it. A few were helped/educated/emboldened, but not enough to justify time. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:51 LuckyCharm333
9:51
T4b: We've done Social Media Help Desk at coffee hour & I'm doing a workshop in January after church. #chscom #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:51 singingcarolyn
9:51
T4 Nondigitals can get free #Advent booklet of readings, digitals get it on Twitter & G+. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:51 markalves
9:51
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:51 LuckyCharm333
9:51
T4b: have discussed, but have not done it. did drop bulletins and left em with QR code though #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:51 Thumpism
9:52
T4b Just did a Twitter intro with a 79 yr old #Episcopal nun last week. She's on FB but wanted to know more. Love that. #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:52 RevWeb
9:52
@pjconrad Awesome! That's what we do. Mailers, pictures, newsletters. Everything is duplicated for non-digitals.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:52 alanrud
9:52
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:52 paulsteinbrueck
9:52
cont. we did introduce some to using a reader, but overall it was a bomb. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:52 Thumpism
9:52
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:52 alanrud
9:53
@LuckyCharm333 @singingcarolyn I am hoping to do something but needing format #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:53 embeddedfaith
9:53
T4b: We've also done "internet safety" courses, people like those. #chsocm Baby steps.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:53 singingcarolyn
9:53
@LuckyCharm333 Just like nongym'ers could walk around property instead, analogers could watch a monitor of posts at church? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:53 markalves
9:53
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:53 alanrud
9:53
@singingcarolyn This is an awesome idea! (tucking it into my future file). #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:53 amynd
9:54
@markalves If the church had a monitor, that is. :-) #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:54 LuckyCharm333
9:54
@LuckyCharm333 I'm doing a Twitter 101 class in January for large district education event. I'm hoping I get lots of students! :-) #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:54 kdunigan
9:54
@singingcarolyn that's a really good idea. Safety and online activity is a very real threat and concern.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:54 alanrud
9:55
I'm happy to share ideas - come back to #chsocm; I'm sure we'll talk more about it! @embeddedfaith @LuckyCharm333
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:55 singingcarolyn
9:55
T4b Really have to consider SM help desk after services. That's a prime time, one would think. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:55 LuckyCharm333
9:55
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:55 singingcarolyn
9:55
T4 I love calling it the Help Desk and having it available during social hour. Makes so much sense, non-threatening. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:55 MeredithGould
9:55
@markalves @LuckyCharm333 But the goal is fitness / engagement, not watching. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:55 mirgray
9:55
RT @mirgray @markalves @LuckyCharm333 But the goal is fitness / engagement, not watching. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:55 LuckyCharm333
9:56
We are 5 minutes away from ending. Final tweets of wisdom or inspiration for the good of the order? #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:56 alanrud
9:56
@singingcarolyn This is an area that @olivetfargo has touched on - mainly during our confirmation #lenten learning series. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:56 amynd
9:56
we were hoping to turn the youth into our personal Geek squad...I think it got lost with the youth director... #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:56 Thumpism
9:56
Note for HelpDesk: Must have your wifi password available and accessible! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:56 singingcarolyn
9:56
I guess the idea is to get ppl used to the look & feel. Baby steps. @mirgray2 @markalves #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:56 LuckyCharm333
9:56
RT @singingcarolyn Note for HelpDesk: Must have your wifi password available and accessible! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:56 LuckyCharm333
9:56
@MeredithGould Could even have a variation for parents trying to figure out how to keep up with kids online. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:56 markalves
9:57
@alanrud Not sure I've seen #chsocm & "order" in the same sentence before.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:57 paulsteinbrueck
9:57
@MeredithGould Me too! I'm totally volunteering to do this at @olivetfargo once the new addition opens. #chsocm @AmyMCrawford @JeffSandgren
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:57 amynd
9:57
Final tweet: Let not your hearts be troubled. This is a BUSY season, but it shouldn't have to be! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:57 LuckyCharm333
9:58
I've done Social Media for Parents workshops for the community. Very well received! @markalves @MeredithGould #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:58 singingcarolyn
9:58
Big fan of @sidebotham and his #Advent calendar. Find it at Episcopal Memes on FB. qub.me/iXTgxw #ChSocM
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:58 RevWeb
9:58
RT @paulsteinbrueck @alanrud Not sure I've seen #chsocm & "order" in the same sentence before.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:58 LuckyCharm333
9:58
Final tweet: Remember to do whatever you do ITF (in the flesh) online. It's ALL community! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:58 MeredithGould
9:58
Waves good evening to #chsocm from the land of chOLDm, a.k.a. print...
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:58 bfelice
9:58
@LuckyCharm333 @markalves Well, that hasn't worked for me in fitness arena. Just made me more certain I didn't belong there. YMMV. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:58 mirgray2
9:58
RT @LuckyCharm333 Final tweet: Let not your hearts be troubled. This is a BUSY season, but it shouldn't have to be! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:58 singingcarolyn
9:58
RT @MeredithGould: Final tweet: Remember to do whatever you do ITF (in the flesh) online. It's ALL community! #chsocm //Thanks, Meredith!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:58 SaraVanderpan
9:59
Be sure to thank @MeredithGould for being totally awesome and for being a visionary for #chsocm.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:59 alanrud
9:59
RT @LuckyCharm333 Final tweet: Let not your hearts be troubled. This is a BUSY season, but it shouldn't have to be! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:59 MeredithGould
9:59
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:59 paulsteinbrueck
9:59
@mirgray2 @markalves @LuckyCharm333 Makes the case for being adaptable in a multiplatform system. Same message, different voices. #chsocm T4
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:59 EricFriesen1
9:59
Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer: #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:59 alanrud
9:59
RT @alanrud Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer: #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:59 LuckyCharm333
9:59
@MeredithGould balance the Other 6 (days) with the 1 - they complement each other #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:59 skenow
9:59
Tuesday December 10, 2013 9:59 KellyDouglas
10:00
@skenow A lesson I need to relearn every week! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:00 MeredithGould
10:00
RT @MeredithGould @skenow A lesson I need to relearn every week! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:00 LuckyCharm333
10:00
...Lord, as we go to rest tonight, instill upon us your peace as we sleep. Help us know to include all in your salvation. Amen. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:00 alanrud
10:01
The transcript of tonight’s chat will be posted on churchsocmed.blogspot.com within a few hours. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:01 alanrud
10:01
RT @alanrud Lord, as we go to rest tonight, instill upon us your peace as we sleep. Help us know to include all in your salvation. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:01 LuckyCharm333
10:01
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:01 LuckyCharm333
10:01
@singingcarolyn Help Desk, Parents Workshop AND Advent photos? You win the Hermione Granger of #chsocm Award!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:01 markalves
10:01
RT @markalves @singingcarolyn Help Desk, Parents Workshop AND Advent photos? You win the Hermione Granger of #chsocm Award!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:01 LuckyCharm333
10:01
@alanrud thanks for donning the moderator hat tonight. Great chat! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:01 KellyDouglas
10:01
RT @KellyDouglas @alanrud thanks for donning the moderator hat tonight. Great chat! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:01 LuckyCharm333
10:01
@LuckyCharm333 @paulsteinbrueck :) There is a first time for everything.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:01 alanrud
10:01
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:01 embeddedfaith
10:02
Want to get the transcripts delivered automagically? Subscribe to bit.ly/pTDoAb #chsocm We're also on FB!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:02 chsocm
10:02
@alanrud And special thoughts to those without shelter in the frigid temps that have swept the nation. Amen! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:02 amynd
10:02
RT @LuckyCharm333: RT @KellyDouglas @alanrud thanks for donning the moderator hat tonight. Great chat! #chsocm / Agreed!
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:02 SaraVanderpan
10:02
Thanks @alanrud for so graciously weathering the power outages without outrage! #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:02 MeredithGould
10:02
@LuckyCharm333 @KellyDouglas Thanks for being patient with me experiencing connectivity delay in the beginning. :)
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:02 alanrud
10:03
Good night, everyone! Thanks for the company tonight! Stay warm! :) #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:03 DiopaYouth
10:03
@alanrud Thanks for hosting tonight's #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:03 nealffischer
10:03
@alanrud Thanks for leading tonight's chat. Thx to all who contributed. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:03 paulsteinbrueck
10:03
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:03 alanrud
10:03
@MeredithGould me too! The view may differ if you are a consumer or creator, though. #chsocm
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:03 skenow
10:03
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:03 alanrud
10:04
@nealffischer Yeah man. Thank you for participating.
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:04 alanrud
10:04
RT @KellyDouglas @alanrud thanks for donning the moderator hat tonight. Great chat! #chsocm Here Here! <clink>
Tuesday December 10, 2013 10:04 Thumpism
10:05
 

 
 
 
The topics:
T1: What online resources are YOU using for Advent with your people/community? Link?
T2: What viral stories have you found to help tell or enhance the Advent/Christmas narrative digitally? Links? T2: clarification: viral as in, a story that becomes popular through internet sharing
T3: What has been your or another's biggest social media misstep of 2013?
T4: How do you include the non-digitals in your digital social media activities? Especially during Advent? T4b: Have you ever offered social media/digital training for non-digitals in the church? If so, success?


This week's chat moderated by Alan Rudnick (@alanrud)

Yes, we're chatting next week: December 17.
No chats: December 24 or December 31!

No comments: