#ChSocM (Church Social Media) Chat Transcript: Lo and behold, another Advent!

Advent is coming up and so of course we chatted

about tips for observing and celebrating this holy season.

Tonight's chat moderated by Regina Heater (@reckshow)

Topics:
T1: Blue or purple?
T2 What are some practical items on your #chsocm to-do list as we head to Advent?
T3 Looking at your calendar, what’s one event you’re excited to use #chsocm to share?
T4 What’s one event you’re having trouble making #chsocm – ready?
T5 Name a few things not directly related to church that you can share to help people celebrate Advent & Christmas.
T6 How will you use #chsocm for your personal Advent celebration?

Read the transcript on Storify.

#ChSocM (Church Social Media) Chat Transcript: Plan Ahead for October!

Dare to Plan Ahead!

Tonight's chat moderated by Regina Heater (@reckshow) 

Topics: 
T1 September often marks a kickoff for ministries. Are you “kicking off” any #chsocm -specific ministries this fall? 
T2 What’s your community’s major non-chsocm focus or goal this Fall? 
T2b How can you use #chsocm to facilitate this focus/goal? 
T3 How might you enhance interfaith relations during the Jewish High Holy Days with #chsocm? 

Halloween is an obvious fall holiday we can leverage for #chsocm. See this transcript from last year for some ideas http://goo.gl/446lNF But let’s talk other October opportunities. 

T4 Oct. is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What role does #chsocm have in spreading awareness of health issues? 
T5 What are some Lesser Feasts/Fasts/Dates coming up that we can use #chsocm to mark? 

 For our closing prayer/benediction, would each of you offer a prayer/blessing to the community?

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ChSocM (Church Social Media) Chat Transcript: Church Challenges During Summertime

Sum-Sum-Summertime! We discussed

social media tactics and tools to sustain

community and conversation.

This week's chat moderated by Carolyn Clement (@singingcarolyn)

Topics:
1: What changes at your church in the summer? Does attendance shift? Do you offer different programs? Do service times change?
T1a: What challenges do those summertime changes create for your church or ministry?
T2: How can we use #chsocm to address those challenges? Which tools work best?
T3: How can we use summertime images to stay connected on #chsocm?
T4: How can we use the summertime calendar to help guide our online plans?
T5: Share an essential tool for keeping up with #chsocm in the summer.

Find the full transcript (and pictures!) on Storify.

Follow: https://storify.com/chsocmCHAT

Fish Flip Flops
You know you want 'em.

Hey #ChSocM folks, it's Pentecost Sunday . . .

Happy Birthday, Church!

The fine print:

And I will use social media.

"Follow: The Easter Story" (Mini Movie from Igniter)

The Easter Story . . . 140 characters at a time.

H/T: @shufpongnon

Lent Madness: Church Social Media at Work!

In our other lives, Meredith Gould and I are Celebrity Bloggers.*  Maybe you didn't know this.  But in fact, Celebrity Blogging was the first gig Meredith and I ever did together. 

We met last year in the comments section on our Episcopal priest friend Tim Schenck's blog Clergy Family Confidential, which was hosting Lent Madness, an idea of Tim's to create a "tournament" of saints who compete against one another during Lent.  Both Meredith and I got perhaps a little noisy in the comments** and next thing you know, Tim asked us both become Celebrity Bloggers to write for the Final Four in Lent Madness.  I'm pretty sure the whole "Celebrity Blogger" title was supposed to wow us so much that we wouldn't realize we were taking a bunch of work off Tim's hands as Holy Week loomed nearer and nearer.

This year, Lent Madness has moved to its own website, hosted by Forward Movement. Meredith and I have been joined by six other Celebrity Bloggers, each of whom is writing for four of the thirty-two saints.  As the first round nears its end, she and I will be facing one another in the opening match of the Saintly Sixteen second round -- she's writing for Mary Magdalene and I'm writing for Joan of Arc.  I'm pretty nervous about that one.***

So, Lent Madness is fun.  It's getting a lot of publicity.  We even got an article in the Washington Post!  But what church social media types want to take notice of is this:  Lent Madness is generating the kind of interest and discussion that we all want to see among people of faith.

Currently, there are around 10,000 people visiting the website each day, reading about the two saints in the daily match-up, and 2,000 of them are voting for their favorite saint every day during Lent.  Each post generates 75 to 100 comments. Most comments are thoughtful and many really add to the discussion. Even more conversation happens on the Lent Madness Facebook page (more than 1500 fans like it!). You can follow @LentMadness on Twitter and the hashtag #LentMadness.

The online community that is developing is fantastic.  There are families playing together, reading the saints' biographies around the breakfast table and deciding for whom to vote every morning.  Oh, how that gladdens my heart!

And just as Meredith's and my friendship moved into real life (and Meredith has the tiara to prove it), Lent Madness is also creating community in real life. Because of the game format, youth groups and college ministries and parishes are gathering to play Lent Madness as a devotional activity. People are discussing saints and why certain ones mean something to them and what it all has to do with their lives today. 

This, friends, is church social media at work.


Notes from Meredith:
* Not that we would ever dare characterize ourselves this way. We're far too modest.
** Stunningly difficult to imagine...noisy? In comments? Anywhere? Us?
*** Me too, because we're both writing about amazing women of extraordinary faith.

Coming Down the Home Stretch of Advent!

Veni, Veni Emmanuel . . .

The "O Antiphons" are traditionally chanted from December 17 through December 23.

#ChSocM Tweetchat: October 25, 2011

#ChSocM Tweetchat

October 25, 2011

#ChSocM Tweetchat (10/25/11)

(10/25/2011)

  

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9:00	chsocm:  Welcome to our weekly church and social media (#chsocm) chat. Warm welcome to those joining us for the first time. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:00 chsocm

9:01	chsocm:  If this is your first tweetchat ever, please do not get discouraged by the pace! Using http://tweetchat.com helps. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:01 chsocm

9:02	chsocm:  God & technology willing, a transcript will be available here: http://bit.ly/pTDoAb before midnight. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:02 chsocm

9:02	MetroMonk:  Good evening #chsocm from MI. Use Tweetchat to stay clear of your newsfeed clutter. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:02 MetroMonk

9:03	thecatholiccoup:  I'm using Tweetchat tonight. I go back and forth between tweetgrid and tweetchat #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:03 thecatholiccoup

9:03	youravgpastor:  Greetings friends! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:03 youravgpastor

9:03	chsocm:  Before diving into self-introductions, we (always) start with a brief prayer. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:03 chsocm

9:03	edkay77:  Good evening all! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:03 edkay77

9:03	chsocm:  Gracious & merciful God, we celebrate the wonder of your presence everywhere & at all times. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:03 chsocm

9:04	LinkingLives:  Greetings from St. John's in Mid-Michigan #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:04 LinkingLives

9:04	Denise205:  Hello @edkay77 @youravgpastor...nice to see you here again. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:04 Denise205

9:04	chsocm:  We give thanks for every opportunity to join in conversation with like-hearted others, anchored in faith. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:04 chsocm

9:04	chsocm:  We welcome the guiding inspiration of your Holy Spirit as we explore social media in love & service. Amen #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:04 chsocm

9:05	tijuanabecky:  RT @linkinglives: Greetings from St. John's in Mid-Michigan #chsocm <--- so excited to see someone else from MI! [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:05 tijuanabecky

9:05	edkay77:  Amen. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:05 edkay77

9:05	mgoins:  Good evening my friends! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:05 mgoins

9:05	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm Amen! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:05 paulsteinbrueck

9:05	Denise205:  Amen. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:05 Denise205

9:05	chsocm:  Next up: self-introductions. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:05 chsocm

9:06	chsocm:  In addition to church affiliation, please let everyone know where you are on the social media learning curve #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:06 chsocm

9:06	WeFollowJesusDE:  Hi al; - Christ Church Dover Delaware aka @pinkpaddler #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:06 WeFollowJesusDE

9:06	Denise205:  Hi @mgoins @paulsteinbrueck @tijuanabecky Good to meet you here again. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:06 Denise205

9:06	Denise205:  @BerylSchewe Welcome! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:06 Denise205

9:06	chsocm:  @MetroMonk We haven't gotten to T1 yet. We just prayed & are now doing the self-intro thing. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:06 chsocm

9:07	sm4faith:  Hi all, Mary here in NZ, multitasking but likely to make the odd fly-by comment. Lay Anglican. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:07 sm4faith

9:07	rev_david:  Good evening #ChSocM friends! David Hansen, ELCA pastor in Texas. I'm on the learning curve, beyond that I'm not sure :-) [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:07 rev_david

9:07	chsocm:  Moderating this chat @meredithgould, author, editorial svc & social media consultant. Getting married in 10 days! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:07 chsocm

9:07	Elizmgeorge:  Catholic college student at Baylor helping our student center branch out into social media - fb, podcast, blogging. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:07 Elizmgeorge

9:07	rev_david:  Woo-hoo!! // MT @chsocm: @meredithgould, author, editorial svc & social media consultant. Getting married in 10 days! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:07 rev_david

9:07	chsocm:  We’ll assume tweets during this chat are yours & do not represent your church or organization #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:07 chsocm

9:07	mgoins:  @chsocm I'm always learning! Librarian and adult ed volunteer for PC(USA) church which just celebrated it's 225th anniversary! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:07 mgoins

9:08	chsocm:  Kindly remember we’re here to share with & support one another. Use DM or email to pitch products/services. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:08 chsocm

9:08	edkay77:  @chsocm @meredithgould Yay! The big day is almost here! #blessings #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:08 edkay77

9:08	sm4faith:  My knowledge of social media is what I have needed to learn as an online teacher, and I'm now sharing that with local churches. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:08 sm4faith

9:08	tijuanabecky:  Same to you! RT @denise205: Hi @mgoins @paulsteinbrueck @tijuanabecky Good to meet you here again. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:08 tijuanabecky

9:08	kmays:  Congratulations@meredithgould! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:08 kmays

9:09	MeredithGould:  @paulsteinbrueck I actually published in the Valparaiso U Law Review back in the, uh, '70s #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:09 MeredithGould

9:09	MetroMonk:  Congrats @elizmgeorge I'm on staff with an St. John's Episcopal in Midland, MI as the local outreach coord. I'm a #SM sponge #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:09 MetroMonk

9:09	mgoins:  @kmays Welcome! I'm in East TN, just few hours away. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:09 mgoins

9:09	asacredrebel:  just getting in the discussion Jerry ELCA Pastor Texas #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:09 asacredrebel

9:09	MeredithGould:  @rev_david How is this night different from all other nights? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:09 MeredithGould

9:10	mgoins:  @Denise205 Hello to you as well! Hope this week was wonderful for you. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:10 mgoins

9:10	MetroMonk:  Sorry, I was mistaken...congrats to @meredithgould #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:10 MetroMonk

9:10	BerylSchewe:  greetings form Minneapolis. I work in a Catholic Church in Edina (MInnesota) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:10 BerylSchewe

9:10	klamach:  @chsocm Chris Lawrence, St Peters Episcopal Salem MA fb/twitter/g+/blogger #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:10 klamach

9:10	theologybird:  lol//RT @MeredithGould: @rev_david How is this night different from all other nights? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:10 theologybird

9:10	Elizmgeorge:  @MetroMonk no worries... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:10 Elizmgeorge

9:10	edkay77:  @rev_david I feel you. If this chat was an hour earlier I'd be out. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:10 edkay77

9:11	paulsteinbrueck:  @Denise205 Good to see you again tonight too. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:11 paulsteinbrueck

9:11	MeredithGould:  @BerylSchewe I just got back from Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media's social media summit in Rochester, MN #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:11 MeredithGould

9:11	mgoins:  @edkay77 Me too... book, bath, bed for two is tough! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:11 mgoins

9:11	MeredithGould:  @Denise205 No! Wow. Even more points for you! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:11 MeredithGould

9:11	paulsteinbrueck:  @emdeerx Thinking is optional here in #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:11 paulsteinbrueck

9:11	chsocm:  Tonight we’re chatting about using social media to sustain identity or what some might call “branding.” #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:11 chsocm

9:12	thecatholiccoup:  Glad to see some fellow #catholic s learning about sm! #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:12 thecatholiccoup

9:12	chsocm:  @MetroMonk Remind me to find the transcript about that for you. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:12 chsocm

9:12	theologybird:  RT @chsocm: Tonight we’re chatting about using social media to sustain identity or what some might call “branding.” #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:12 theologybird

9:12	AdamLegg:  Hi all, Communications Director at ChangePoint in Anchorage, Alaska here. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:12 AdamLegg

9:12	LinkingLives:  @chsocm very cool. I'd love to hear thoughts #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:12 LinkingLives

9:12	MeredithGould:  RT @chsocm: Tonight we’re chatting about using social media to sustain identity or what some might call “branding.” #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:12 MeredithGould

9:13	mgoins:  @tijuanabecky @metromonk We're working on it! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:13 mgoins

9:13	rampracer:  RT @chsocm: Tonight we’re chatting about using social media to sustain identity or what some might call “branding.” #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:13 rampracer

9:13	chsocm:  Topic 1 coming up! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:13 chsocm

9:13	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @chsocm: Tonight we’re chatting about using social media to sustain identity or what some might call “branding.” #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:13 paulsteinbrueck

9:13	emdeerx:  @paulsteinbrueck Is that so? I missed that memo. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:13 emdeerx

9:13	chsocm:  T1 What some call “identity,” others call “brand.” What identity should people of faith be sustaining via social media? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:13 chsocm

9:14	mgoins:  @MeredithGould The topics continue to engage me. Keep it up! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:14 mgoins

9:14	MeredithGould:  T1 What some call “identity,” others call “brand.” What identity should people of faith be sustaining via social media? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:14 MeredithGould

9:14	tijuanabecky:  #chsocm Think I'm going to lurk on this topic...learning from you all! [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:14 tijuanabecky

9:14	Denise205:  Meanwhile, the thunder is kicking up here. Hope the storm isn't too bad, but if I duck out without warning, you know why. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:14 Denise205

9:14	MeredithGould:  @mgoins No pressure! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:14 MeredithGould

9:15	pinkpaddler:  T1 We had two college kids show up because they saw we had a Twitter account. I think it means we're open to change, newness #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:15 pinkpaddler

9:16	Anj121:  Hi #chsocm friends! Glad @meredithgould is back! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:16 Anj121

9:16	Elizmgeorge:  It's an opportunity to share the Truth with the digital continent and share Christ's love with others through our actions. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:16 Elizmgeorge

9:16	MetroMonk:  @paulsteinbrueck That's a good word. Took the words right out of my mouth. #branding and #authenticity #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:16 MetroMonk

9:16	chsocm:  @paulsteinbrueck How, if at all, does that change if it's called "brand"? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:16 chsocm

9:17	klamach:  @chsosm T1: Mission in caring for our communities near and far. Open and affirming. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:17 klamach

9:17	youravgpastor:  I play off my twitter user name--engaging several fronts on Twitter. People sometimes assume that certain topics scare me off. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:17 youravgpastor

9:17	pinkpaddler:  @theologybird Hope they are not disappointed to find a fairly traditional service, but openness nevertheless #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:17 pinkpaddler

9:17	scottagunn:  St. Paul said to be all things to all people. To do that, you have to know your audience and how to reach them. #brand #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:17 scottagunn

9:18	MetroMonk:  The #Identity we create has got to stay true to our local community in #socialmedia #ChristBranding #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:18 MetroMonk

9:18	Denise205:  T1: "Brand" is the marketing word for how others see you. Identity is who you truly are, and that should project online. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:18 Denise205

9:18	emdeerx:  #ChSocM Forgive my poor spelling and typing skillls tonight. Today has been a long day of writing. [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:18 emdeerx

9:19	klamach:  Yes RT @pinkpaddler: @theologybird Hope they are not disappointed to find a fairly traditional service, but openness nevertheless #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:19 klamach

9:19	mnplatypus:  @chsocm T1 welcoming, responsive, #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:19 mnplatypus

9:19	theologybird:  @pinkpaddler Shouldn't be. A lot of younger people like traditional--especially with openness! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:19 theologybird

9:19	TotusTuus:  Remember the era of Stephen Covey mission statements? Is that of use to "branding" in #chsocm? Adhering to a defined mission. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:19 TotusTuus

9:19	rev_david:  I think I start with my personal "brand" - who do I want the world to see me as. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:19 rev_david

9:20	edkay77:  @Denise205: T1: Shouldn't they be one in the same if we're being authentic? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:20 edkay77

9:20	thecatholiccoup:  We need to go where the people are :) #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:20 thecatholiccoup

9:20	pinkpaddler:  @sm4faith Yes, good point! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:20 pinkpaddler

9:20	edkay77:  RT @asacredrebel: We need to be open and honest at all times. That includes when we can hide behind the keyboard #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:20 edkay77

9:20	asacredrebel:  @rev_david is it who you want the world to see you as or who God wants the world to see you as? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:20 asacredrebel

9:21	MetroMonk:  Not all churches communicate the same kind of "brand." Unfortunate, but true. @BerylSchewe #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:21 MetroMonk

9:21	mgoins:  T1: Branding (logo, graphics,etc) is a way to share your identity - your wholeness. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:21 mgoins

9:21	Elizmgeorge:  It seems to be increasingly online... RT @thecatholiccoup: We need to go where the people are :) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:21 Elizmgeorge

9:21	Denise205:  @edkay77 May be a definition thing. Authenticity should make them same, but brand is more about perception. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:21 Denise205

9:22	thecatholiccoup:  T1: I think it's important to look professional with your "brand" you don't want to throw something together that looks bad #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:22 thecatholiccoup

9:22	emdeerx:  #ChSocM T1 I think it is important to keep your branding the same on and off line. @paulsteinbrueck I love that idea. [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:22 emdeerx

9:22	rampracer:  RT @mgoins: T1: Branding (logo, graphics,etc) is a way to share your identity - your wholeness. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:22 rampracer

9:22	BerylSchewe:  @TotusTuus if it's helpful to be clear about mission, then the brand follows. some of coevy translates despite corporatespeak #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:22 BerylSchewe

9:22	Stevefogg:  Hey all #chsocm branding is my passion what is the conversation on? [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:22 Stevefogg

9:23	chsocm:  T1a Does identity as "Christian" transcend or cut-across denominations? IOW, can social serve ecumenism? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:23 chsocm

9:23	Denise205:  @thecatholiccoup Good point! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:23 Denise205

9:23	LinkingLives:  I believe engaging in the local community via the local news, stories, even obits are way to communicate your #brand & #message #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:23 LinkingLives

9:23	paulsteinbrueck:  @Stevefogg The convo is about branding. Welcome & good timing! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:23 paulsteinbrueck

9:23	BerylSchewe:  @Stevefogg all things church (church socoil media) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:23 BerylSchewe

9:24	MeredithGould:  T1a Does identity as "Christian" transcend or cut-across denominations? IOW, can social serve ecumenism? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:24 MeredithGould

9:24	mgoins:  @chsocm T1a This chat is one example. I accept you all, and some how you keep welcoming me back. Is it due to my brand or identity? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:24 mgoins

9:24	MeredithGould:  @Stevefogg How does that apply at an organizational/institutional level? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:24 MeredithGould

9:24	theologybird:  RT @Stevefogg: Here is my no1 branding tip. Your true Brand is what people say about you when you are out of the room. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:24 theologybird

9:24	asacredrebel:  @pinkpaddler after gen xers, like 1980ish... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:24 asacredrebel

9:24	pinkpaddler:  @theologybird That wouldn't be me, a Boomer. Thanks. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:24 pinkpaddler

9:25	thecatholiccoup:  @emdeerx teens, 20s and 30s #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:25 thecatholiccoup

9:25	mgoins:  @youravgpastor I agree wholeheartedly! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:25 mgoins

9:25	theologybird:  @thecatholiccoup only early 30s #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:25 theologybird

9:26	MetroMonk:  If branding is important...where do you start? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:26 MetroMonk

9:26	sm4faith:  Look at the history of the word - it's how the people know you're going to nourish them - marking one's own cattle. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:26 sm4faith

9:26	asacredrebel:  @youravgpastor Exactly! We are treading new ground and can blaze the path as God would... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:26 asacredrebel

9:26	mgoins:  There are many layers to Christianity. However we believe, hope and aspire in/for many (most?) of the same things. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:26 mgoins

9:27	klamach:  @chsocm I am living proof that #Chsocm equals ecumenism when we share common goals [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:27 klamach

9:27	chsocm:  We're going to move to T2 in a few minutes...it will build from our identity/branding conversation #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:27 chsocm

9:27	asacredrebel:  @emdeerx But if we get caught in the "this is for this group" we are not allowing the Spirit to work as God wil... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:27 asacredrebel

9:27	MeredithGould:  RT @asacredrebel: @emdeerx But if we get caught in the "this is for this group" we are not allowing the Spirit to work as God wil... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:27 MeredithGould

9:27	mgoins:  @youravgpastor But watch those print houses too! Each has their own "reputation" and audience... I like to browse them all! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:27 mgoins

9:28	mgoins:  @klamach Amen. Me too. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:28 mgoins

9:28	youravgpastor:  T1a I love the Catholic-Protestant interaction here w/ #chsocm. That's just one example of the different paths of connection. [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:28 youravgpastor

9:28	thecatholiccoup:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: RT @Stevefogg: Here is my no1 branding tip. ur true Brand is what people say about u when u r out of the room. #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:28 thecatholiccoup

9:29	emdeerx:  @asacredrebel but it is a start and can expand. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:29 emdeerx

9:29	Stevefogg:  @AdamLegg yep, actions are often different to words. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:29 Stevefogg

9:29	eizusdoow:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: RT @Stevefogg: Here is my no1 branding tip. ur true Brand is what people say about u when u r out of the room. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:29 eizusdoow

9:29	MetroMonk:  Social Media doesn't change "the game" for our message as Christians, it is a chance to enhance it. #engagement #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:29 MetroMonk

9:30	chsocm:  T2 Advent begins 11/27. What challenges to identity/brand emerge during Advent? How can social media help us meet them? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:30 chsocm

9:30	TotusTuus:  RT @MetroMonk: Social Media doesnt change "the game" for our message as Christians, it is a chance to enhance it. #engagement #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:30 TotusTuus

9:30	sm4faith:  RT @MetroMonk: Social Media doesnt change "the game" for our message as Christians, it is a chance to enhance it. #engagement #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:30 sm4faith

9:31	mgoins:  RT @chsocm: T2 Advent begins 11/27. What challenges to identity/brand emerge during Advent? How can social media help us meet them? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:31 mgoins

9:31	paulsteinbrueck:  RT @chsocm: T2 Advent begins 11/27. What challenges to identity/brand emerge during Advent? How can social media help us meet them? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:31 paulsteinbrueck

9:32	edkay77:  T2: Challenges = Christmas has already started for retailers and people are counting down to Xmas - skip right over Advent #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:32 edkay77

9:32	youravgpastor:  @chsocm T2 No "War On Christmas" is being fought @stjohnslakewood #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:32 youravgpastor

9:32	ECCSonline:  A2 Content that counters consumerism of Christmas helps brand your org; & it's what ppl really are looking for #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:32 ECCSonline

9:32	Elizmgeorge:  @Anj121 I love that interaction. I'm a Catholic college student at a Baptist school! It's been such a blessing! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:32 Elizmgeorge

9:32	AdamLegg:  @chsocm Advent provides a great opportunity to show how our brands are part of a much larger, much more important story. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:32 AdamLegg

9:32	LinkingLives:  I love to follow @NativiTweet during the time of advent. People of all ages have fun reading their stuff. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:32 LinkingLives

9:33	MeredithGould:  T2 Biggest challenge: presenting (no pun intended) Advent as its own season, not "pre-Christmas" #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:33 MeredithGould

9:33	pinkpaddler:  T2 Great, timely question by the way. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:33 pinkpaddler

9:33	MetroMonk:  RT @LinkingLives: I love to follow @NativiTweet during the time of advent. People of all ages have fun reading their stuff. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:33 MetroMonk

9:33	BerylSchewe:  advent is being countercultural in a twitter paced society. we wait and hope. we count the stars #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:33 BerylSchewe

9:34	mgoins:  @Denise205 I need to know more! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:34 mgoins

9:34	pinkpaddler:  @Denise205 What was the project? Sounds interesting . . . #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:34 pinkpaddler

9:34	mnplatypus:  RT @MeredithGould: T2 Biggest challenge: presenting (no pun intended) Advent as its own season, not "pre-Christmas" #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:34 mnplatypus

9:34	Stevefogg:  ppl have no idea of what 'advent' is besides free chocolate every day. need to eductate . communicate . invite #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:34 Stevefogg

9:34	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm T2: The challenge is 4 ur church 2 b perceived as relevant & meaningful in the Christmas season. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:34 paulsteinbrueck

9:34	youravgpastor:  I feel liturgical war as tiring as consumer noise. I preach text, not necessarily season. #chsocm that will find a way to my posts. [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:34 youravgpastor

9:35	emdeerx:  #ChSocM T2 ...us into our audiences (ex church members) daily lives. [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:35 emdeerx

9:35	ECCSonline:  To Episcopalians Advent is a penitential season; so many opportunities to engage ppl on deeper level. @Virtual_Abbey #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:35 ECCSonline

9:35	MeredithGould:  @Stevefogg Gee whiz, everyone knows free chocolate every day is Easter!! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:35 MeredithGould

9:35	MetroMonk:  #SocialMedia is a way to keep people, I have found, engaged and reminding of the advent season T2 #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:35 MetroMonk

9:35	Denise205:  RT @BerylSchewe Advent is about waiting, listening, being people of hope >>& isn't soc media about listening too? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:35 Denise205

9:36	rev_david:  I think SocMed give the church a chance to change the message in the holiday season #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:36 rev_david

9:36	LinkingLives:  RT @ECCSonline: To Episcopalians Advent is a penitential season; so many opportunities to engage ppl on deeper level. @Virtual_Abbey #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:36 LinkingLives

9:36	thecatholiccoup:  I refuse to take any xmas decorations down until jan 6 #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:36 thecatholiccoup

9:36	faces_kamera:  RT @paulsteinbrueck: RT @Stevefogg: Here is my no1 branding tip. ur true Brand is what people say about u when u r out of the room. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:36 faces_kamera

9:36	johannaprice:  RT @Stevefogg: Promote a social christmas: online invites to promo videos of your event #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:36 johannaprice

9:36	BerylSchewe:  how do we connect the stories in a revelant way for our kids? we need to translate again just like someone translated for us #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:36 BerylSchewe

9:37	asacredrebel:  it is Nordstrums waiting until after Thanksgiving to put out Christmas decorations... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:37 asacredrebel

9:37	MeredithGould:  @thecatholiccoup When I did a lot of speaking a parishes for my book, The Catholic Home, I'd go on a rant about the 3 Kings! #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:37 MeredithGould

9:37	Stevefogg:  @MeredithGould when I grew up all I knew it was was open the number and there was a free choc inside. bonus #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:37 Stevefogg

9:37	youravgpastor:  @sm4faith I agree. I like liturgical seasons; for me they are about exploration more than proclamation. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:37 youravgpastor

9:38	MeredithGould:  @Stevefogg LOL...oh, the Advent calendar. Yeah, Jesus was born in a manger so we could eat chocolate. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:38 MeredithGould

9:38	asacredrebel:  @Stevefogg unless it is a lego calendar then you get a figure, or a vehicle, or a piece of the bigger thingy... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:38 asacredrebel

9:38	MetroMonk:  RT @MeredithGould: @Stevefogg LOL...oh, the Advent calendar. Yeah, Jesus was born in a manger so we could eat chocolate. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:38 MetroMonk

9:38	ECCSonline:  Faith-based orgs offer what ppl really are looking for at Best Buy, malls: meaning. Use sm to spread Good News. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:38 ECCSonline

9:38	Anj121:  RT @thecatholiccoup: I refuse to take any xmas decorations down until jan 6> that is one tradition I can't deal with! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:38 Anj121

9:38	scottagunn:  @MetroMonk Agreed, social media can remind people about #Advent practices. Counterintuitive, but true. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:38 scottagunn

9:39	Denise205:  @Virtual_Abbey I love the O Antiphons! They don't get enough notice usually. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:39 Denise205

9:39	mgoins:  @youravgpastor I have the benefit of it being my professional (medical librarian)and volunteer (church librarian) jobs! ;-) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:39 mgoins

9:39	youravgpastor:  @rev_david Ah, man....I have my Happy HallowThanksmas shirt! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:39 youravgpastor

9:39	rev_david:  Billions is spent by advertisers to get out their message this time of year 1/2 #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:39 rev_david

9:39	chsocm:  So how could social media help meet challenges? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:39 chsocm

9:40	sm4faith:  @Anj121 I still have one Christmas decoration up from last year, but hey, God is eternal. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:40 sm4faith

9:40	MetroMonk:  If the commercial world can communicate real-time about their message, so can we. Occupy Xmas #OXM #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:40 MetroMonk

9:41	Denise205:  @thecatholiccoup I'm with you on that! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:41 Denise205

9:41	Anj121:  RT @MetroMonk: If the commercial world can communicate real-time about their message, so can we. Occupy Xmas #OXM ha ha! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:41 Anj121

9:41	skenow:  Hello, folks! Finally made it! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:41 skenow

9:41	rev_david:  I am sitting down this weekend to make my Advent Social Media plan - intentional messaging for the season. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:41 rev_david

9:41	chsocm:  Note case in point: the topic is Advent & everyone is still talking about Christmas! Just sayin' #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:41 chsocm

9:41	mgoins:  Social media, used consistently, reminds us to attend, to regularly be a part of our communities - not just at major holidays. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:41 mgoins

9:41	BerylSchewe:  ppl feel empty and want to be filled... instead of filling ppl w/stuff, fill their hearts with meaning and purpose #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:41 BerylSchewe

9:42	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm Churches can post reflective content & facilitate discussions online a/b the true meaning of Christmas. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:42 paulsteinbrueck

9:42	bethalewis:  For me, liturgical seasons offer a rhythm to life that isn't so obvious in other parts of our lives. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:42 bethalewis

9:42	rev_david:  Yes, @chsocm!! Exactly what I'm talking about! #OccupyAdvent #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:42 rev_david

9:42	TotusTuus:  RT @Anj121: RT @MetroMonk: If the commercial world can communicate real-time about their message, so can we. Occupy Xmas #OXM ha ha! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:42 TotusTuus

9:42	paulsteinbrueck:  @skenow And branding/identity #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:42 paulsteinbrueck

9:42	youravgpastor:  @emdeerx @rev_david My attempt? Don't fight. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:42 youravgpastor

9:42	bethalewis:  RT @rev_david: I am sitting down this weekend to make my Advent Social Media plan - intentional messaging for the season. #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:42 bethalewis

9:43	edkay77:  @bethalewis Glad to see you're here for the conversation! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:43 edkay77

9:43	skenow:  @paulsteinbrueck Thanks, Paul #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:43 skenow

9:43	sm4faith:  @skenow branding and advent #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:43 sm4faith

9:44	JustinWise:  Hello dear friends. #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:44 JustinWise

9:44	chsocm:  @skenow The branding/identity convo was a semi-framework for this question about Advent. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:44 chsocm

9:44	bethalewis:  @rev_david @chsocm I love the #occupyadvent concept & hashtag! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:44 bethalewis

9:44	ECCSonline:  Occupy Xmas? LOL, we love it but it needs a hashtag: how abt #OXM Remember, it started here. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:44 ECCSonline

9:44	jeffrush:  RT @Stevefogg: Here is my no1 branding tip. Your true Brand is what people say about you when you are out of the room. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:44 jeffrush

9:44	chsocm:  @AdamLegg #PBWY #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:44 chsocm

9:45	JustinWise:  @AdamLegg By Adam! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:45 JustinWise

9:45	youravgpastor:  Tweet Advent hymns. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:45 youravgpastor

9:45	skenow:  Has anyone mentioned the @TweeWismen? They've done a stellar job during Advent #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:45 skenow

9:45	ECCSonline:  @AdamLegg G'nite. Peace. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:45 ECCSonline

9:45	mgoins:  @skenow Not yet, but so glad you did! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:45 mgoins

9:46	skenow:  RT @chsocm: @skenow The branding/identity convo was a semi-framework for this question about Advent. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:46 skenow

9:46	chsocm:  With 15 minutes left in the hour, I'm going to squeeze in a related third topic. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:46 chsocm

9:46	chsocm:  Will that work for folks? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:46 chsocm

9:46	skenow:  Correction, should be @TweeWisemen #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:46 skenow

9:46	JustinWise:  @chsocm Fire away! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:46 JustinWise

9:46	Denise205:  @TotusTuus I'll have to check that out later. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:46 Denise205

9:46	theologybird:  @chsocm go for it #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:46 theologybird

9:47	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm Squeeze away. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:47 paulsteinbrueck

9:47	chsocm:  T3 Which 3 things could individuals/organizations do right now to make the winter holidays holy days? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:47 chsocm

9:47	klamach:  @chsocm let's do it! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:47 klamach

9:47	MeredithGould:  RT T3 Which 3 things could individuals/organizations do right now to make the winter holidays holy days? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:47 MeredithGould

9:47	daveag:  RT @chsocm: T3 Which 3 things could individuals/organizations do right now to make the winter holidays holy days? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:47 daveag

9:47	Anj121:  During advent, SM can be a presence throughout the season offering prayers, centering, family ideas and modeling your identity #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:47 Anj121

9:48	edkay77:  T3 Provide opportunities for people to slow down and experience the Holy (and their family) #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:48 edkay77

9:48	OccupyAdvent:  It's time to #occupyadvent!! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:48 OccupyAdvent

9:48	chsocm:  T3a How could social media help make these things happen? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:48 chsocm

9:48	Denise205:  T3 Plan efforts now so don't have to stress about them during the holidays themselves. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:48 Denise205

9:49	LinkingLives:  Great questionRT @MeredithGould:T3 Which 3 things could [yall] do right now to make the winter holidays holy days? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:49 LinkingLives

9:49	JustinWise:  A3: Give church staffers Christmas Day off #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:49 JustinWise

9:49	klamach:  @chsocm T3: order and distribute their charity arm's gift catalog #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:49 klamach

9:49	Stevefogg:  @JustinWise LOL I think you would get a resounding YES there #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:49 Stevefogg

9:50	JustinWise:  A3: Give church staffers Thanksgiving Day off to spend with their families #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:50 JustinWise

9:50	edkay77:  T3a Bible study/Advent devotions w/ discussion opportunities #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:50 edkay77

9:50	paulsteinbrueck:  @chsocm T3b: Start planning/asking now, "How can r church b the voice of peace & simplicity during the holidays?" #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:50 paulsteinbrueck

9:50	TotusTuus:  yes RT @Anj121: During advent, SM can be a presence throughout the season offering prayers, and modeling your identity #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:50 TotusTuus

9:50	justintrapp:  @Stevefogg @JustinWise what is #chsocm? [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:50 justintrapp

9:50	JustinWise:  A3: Teach your congregation how to lead a home-based worship service for Xmas Eve #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:50 JustinWise

9:51	theologybird:  @Denise205 @OccupyAdvent<----Very Cool! I expect it to continue. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:51 theologybird

9:51	Anj121:  RT @Denise205: @OccupyAdvent OK, which one of you is behind this? Has to be @metromonk! #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:51 Anj121

9:51	pinkpaddler:  @Denise205 @Rev_David conveniently disappeared for awhile. Maybe it was him. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:51 pinkpaddler

9:51	skenow:  A3: Join the @AdventConspiracy https://www.facebook.com/AdventConspiracy #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:51 skenow

9:51	JustinWise:  @justintrapp CHurch SOCial Media ... A Twitter-wide chat #Chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:51 JustinWise

9:52	TotusTuus:  Following @OccupyAdvent ! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:52 TotusTuus

9:52	MetroMonk:  It wasn't me. My thing was #OMX RT @Anj121: RT @Denise205: @OccupyAdvent OK, which one of you is behind this? Metromonk? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:52 MetroMonk

9:52	MeredithGould:  @justintrapp You can learn more about this chat by visiting our blog: http://bit.ly/pTDoAb #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:52 MeredithGould

9:53	klamach:  RT @mgoins: T3 Help people understand that #expectantlywaiting is a wonderful joy. Time for introspection helps heal. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:53 klamach

9:53	mgoins:  @bethalewis We do this... and am thrilled to sit with my kids each night in Advent to read and discuss. Great family moments. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:53 mgoins

9:53	Denise205:  @MetroMonk I guess I missed that that's what #omx meant! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:53 Denise205

9:53	OccupyAdvent:  Sharing ideas for talking about the holy season of Advent, in the midst of the commercialism. #occupyadvent #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:53 OccupyAdvent

9:53	skenow:  Hmm, another deadend - @AdvntConspiracy is the correct Twitter profile for https://www.facebook.com/AdventConspiracy #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:53 skenow

9:53	JustinWise:  A3: I'm really drawn to the idea of spending the holy days OUTSIDE of the church building. Anyone else? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:53 JustinWise

9:54	OccupyAdvent:  @edkay77 @Denise205 Some things are worth getting done quickly. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:54 OccupyAdvent

9:54	rampracer:  RT @ECCSonline: A3: 1) serve others, 2) serve others, 3) serve others. It's what people of faith do. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:54 rampracer

9:54	Denise205:  @OccupyAdvent I know you did this fast, but what's with the three kings in an ADVENT icon? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:54 Denise205

9:54	theologybird:  RT @rampracer: RT @ECCSonline: A3: 1) serve others, 2) serve others, 3) serve others. Its what people of faith do. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:54 theologybird

9:55	reckshow:  RT @rev_david: Yes, @chsocm!! Exactly what I'm talking about! #OccupyAdvent #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:55 reckshow

9:55	edkay77:  Amen. RT @OccupyAdvent: @edkay77 @Denise205 Some things are worth getting done quickly. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:55 edkay77

9:55	MeredithGould:  RT @Denise205: @OccupyAdvent I know you did this fast, but what's with the three kings in an ADVENT icon? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:55 MeredithGould

9:55	mgoins:  @BerylSchewe Maybe that's why we need it more than ever? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:55 mgoins

9:55	mgoins:  @JustinWise Working in the community is exactly what we're called to do! Coming back to the bldg helps reinforce efforts tho. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:55 mgoins

9:55	rev_david:  @klamach @MetroMonk @denise205 @occupyadvent Why whatever do you mean #slinkingintheshadows #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:55 rev_david

9:56	JustinWise:  @bethalewis Good to see you here, Beth! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:56 JustinWise

9:56	OccupyAdvent:  @Denise205 Open to suggestions. just grabbed the first thing I had on hand. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:56 OccupyAdvent

9:56	chsocm:  Would you believe we're coming up on the hour? More thoughts before we close with prayer? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:56 chsocm

9:56	JustinWise:  RT @LinkingLives: Im excited for advent now. thanks my beloved #virtualcommunity #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:56 JustinWise

9:57	rev_david:  @theologybird I'm here! #ChSocM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:57 rev_david

9:57	JustinWise:  @paulsteinbrueck Agreed. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:57 JustinWise

9:57	MeredithGould:  @paulsteinbrueck Yeah, no kidding. When I was on a parish staff we were all d-e-a-d by St. Stephen's #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:57 MeredithGould

9:57	TotusTuus:  Pregant madonna, waiting...RT @Denise205: @OccupyAdvent Advent wreath would be most obvious to me. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:57 TotusTuus

9:58	SeptemberAcres:  RT @thecatholiccoup: I refuse to take any xmas decorations down until jan 6 #CHSOCM [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:58 SeptemberAcres

9:58	pinkpaddler:  @Denise205 @OccupyAdvent Or a candle, maybe. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:58 pinkpaddler

9:58	MeredithGould:  RT @LinkingLives: Last Advent question...is it possible to make a #SMAdvent Calendar? thoughts? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:58 MeredithGould

9:58	OccupyAdvent:  RT @edkay77: RT @OccupyAdvent: @Denise205 Open to suggestions. just grabbed the first thing I had on hand. // Lego Advent calendar? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:58 OccupyAdvent

9:59	JustinWise:  RT @BerylSchewe: sometimes church staff are most in need of a prayer life. ironic. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:59 JustinWise

9:59	chsocm:  Great chat, as ever and as ever, we'll conclude with prayer from Compline: #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:59 chsocm

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TotusTuus:  Jesus ultrasound http://www.google.com/imgres?q=he%27s+coming+jesus+ultrasound&hl=en&sa=X&rlz=1C1CHKZ_enUS433US433&biw=1280&bih=552&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=nHyksIDFj6c2rM:&imgrefurl=http://thegodlessmonster.com/tag/religious-silliness/&docid=jj-R4paW3IlUwM&imgurl=http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a37/jdmakled6/jesusinwomb.jpg&w=271&h=394&ei=VWmnTvz4NanV0QHYnJn6DQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=526&sig=109752656941703695613&page=1&tbnh=111&tbnw=92&start=0&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0&tx=60&ty=69.RT @Denise205: @OccupyAdvent Advent wreath would be most obvious to me. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:59 TotusTuus

9:59	chsocm:  Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch or weep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 9:59 chsocm

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pinkpaddler:  Amen. Good night. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 10:00 pinkpaddler

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MetroMonk:  Thank you all so much for your input. May the peace of the Lord be with you! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 10:00 MetroMonk

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Denise205:  @TotusTuus That's good. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 10:00 Denise205

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Denise205:  RT @chsocm: Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch orweep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 10:00 Denise205

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paulsteinbrueck:  RT @mgoins: How can I help my [church] staff not be so burdened [during Advent]? #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 10:00 paulsteinbrueck

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JustinWise:  @MetroMonk And also with you! #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 10:01 JustinWise

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chsocm:  Look for the transcript on our blog: http://bit.ly/pTDoAb [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 10:01 chsocm

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youravgpastor:  @paulsteinbrueck @mgoins I hope to have the problem of a staff one of these days... #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 10:01 youravgpastor

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danalbyers:  @JustinWise Host events that require little/no extra setup or rehearsals; encourage small group gatherings over 1 large event #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 10:01 danalbyers

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Stevefogg:  @chsocm thanks for today all it was super to be a part of it #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 10:02 Stevefogg

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chsocm:  We're at the hour but feel free to continue. Please use the hashtag for content & convo during the week. #PBWY #chsocm [via Twitter] Tuesday October 25, 2011 10:02 chsocm