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Social Media Sunday: October 25, 2015

Social Media Sunday. It’s a thing. Or at least it could be, this June, in your parish. Continue reading

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The Social Media Gospel

“I probably know what you’re thinking,” writes Lutheran pastor @Rev_David, in the introduction to Meredith Gould’s new book, The Social Media Gospel, “…I don’t have time for this.” Continue reading

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Digital Faithfulness

Now, some may see that faithful online presence necessitates the endless quoting of Bible verses and praise-songs. But is that solely what it means to have a Christian presence online? Is our Christian presence simply limited to the times where we post some religious shtick? Continue reading

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Some chewier reflections on new media

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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An interesting parish marketing resource

Have a read, and tell me: What do you think? Does it fit into your parish experience? How are you advertising for prospective members? Continue reading

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Toward Twitter-Church

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?

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

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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Tickle Pickles

My son held up the receipt and with excitement in his voice, asked for a happy face. Grinning widely, the employee asked my son ‘Now, what’s the magic word?” Dutifully, my son responded “Tickle Pickles!”

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Sharing The News

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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