Are you looking for ways to use your church Twitter account to connect with the community inside and outside your church? Leslie Scoopmire of The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in University City, MO does this every morning by writing a set of prayers shared on Twitter. Writing New Prayers Leslie’s full-time job is teaching at … Continue reading
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Twitter Advanced Basics: Create Lists and Connections
Here are some twitter tips for twitter to try for your church after you have mastered the basics. 1. Create Lists If you are following a few hundred accounts, you may find it difficult to find important news in your feed. If that is the case, it is probably time to start making lists: Twitter … Continue reading
Join the Church Social Media Conversation!
Are you looking for a place to ask questions about best practices for using social media for your church? There are several places were church social media experts, veterans, and rookies gather online to share advice, discuss the latest tech news, and more. Here are some of my favorite places to chat with other Episcopalians … Continue reading
Saying Thanks on Social Media
There are many great ways to say thanks using social media, and it is a good way to connect with your community. In general, I think a good thank-you should include a reason for the thanks and a tag or link to the person or organization whom you are thanking. Here are some ideas to … Continue reading
Top Episcopal Resources on Twitter
Are you new to twitter and looking for news, ideas, prayers, and humor related to the Episcopal Church? Here is a list of good ”tweeters” for Episcopalians, or a big #followfriday or #ff list, if you are a twitter veteran. Please note: The description for each Twitter account below is from the “bio” of the account. … Continue reading
How To Get Your Church Started on Twitter
I started a Twitter account for my church, @StTimsEpiscopal, just a few weeks ago, so this topic is fresh in my mind. Here are the steps I recommend for starting a twitter account for your church. Continue reading
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Social Media Name Tag for Church
Here is a quick way to spread the word that your church is on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, etc…. make a new name tag. Continue reading
Using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vine Live at a Charity Event: Lessons Learned
Last night, I attended the opening of Magdalene Saint Louis at Christ Church Cathedral Saint Louis. I made video and took several photos using my iPhone4 on AttWireless. This is a summary of my tweets and posts and my ideas on what I could have done better. Continue reading
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How to Make a Shareable Photo Prayer Card
I make shareable photo prayer cards for my Episcopal Prayers for Sharing project on Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr. Here are the instructions for how to make your own cards. Continue reading
Church / Facebook / Social Media / Twitter
To Tweet, or Not To Tweet in Church Worship? Practical Considerations
There are many benefits to using social media in church worship services. As the person responsible for most of the facebook posts and tweets for my church, I have learned that there are practical limitations to trying to use social media while still actively participating in a worship service. Continue reading