Tag Archives: social networking

My Community

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

How we build community depends on how we define community – do we consider our community to be the folks we share geographical location with, work with, we socialise with, we worship with? Continue reading →

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Some chewier reflections on new media

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Ali Symons

Several people I know have waved their arms excitedly about the New Media Project and I’d like to commend it to you as well. Founded in 2010 and based at the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, the New Media Project aims to “[help] religious leaders become theologically savvy about technology.” Continue reading →

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What game will you play?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Kyle Norman

Do you remember the classic childhood game ‘Telephone’? You know the one. It stars one speaker, a message, and a room full of eager recipients. One by one the message is transmitted down the line where it emerges at the end confused and distorted. Continue reading →

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Tin cans and generation gaps

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Jesse Dymond

On a good number of occasions, I have met with intergenerational groups to discuss church communications. Most of the time, these mixed groups have a wealth of ideas that range from forcing the Bishop to use Twitter to knocking on doors and handing out tracts. And most of the time, these mixed groups have reached an impasse by trying to be all things to all people. Continue reading →

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Toward Twitter-Church

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Kyle Norman

What does it mean to be liturgical in 2013? Are our congregations wishing for a deeper level of participation and involvement in the unfolding of our worship? Continue reading →

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Is ‘unfriending’ un-Christian?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

I’ll bet we have all unfriended or been unfriended at some point, and for a variety of reasons; some good, some not so good, some totally bizarre. Are our socmed practices a reflection of our faith, or do we even think about that? Continue reading →

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Relationships are relationships, part 3: you are what you tweet

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Jesse Dymond

Behind fortresses of keyboard and screen, internet users nonchalantly hurl insults and f-bombs at their friends and enemies, at politicians, corporations, colleagues, and strangers. And you know, I wish I could say Christians were different. But I can’t. Continue reading →

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Sharing The News

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Laura Marie Piotrowicz

There is always news that we want share, and so we always find ways to share it. So with all this news flying about in various fora, how do we share the Good News? How do we live out the Gospel message? Continue reading →

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The Community’s new promotional video

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Jesse Dymond

We’re proud to present a new video that captures the energy and spirit of The Community! You’ll see a variety of faces and places from across the Anglican Church of Canada featured in it: how many do you recognize? Continue reading →

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CLAY 2012: Day 2 Recap

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Jesse Dymond

Our second blog entry comes from Aidan, 18, from Edmonton, Alberta. Here at CLAY 2012, he is stage-managing the Large Group Gatherings, working with the band, the drama troupe and the technicians to ensure that things move smoothly. Continue reading →

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