If treating concerts like church is killing classical music, what about treating worship organ postludes like a concert? Many congregations have people remain seated for the postlude. What do you think of this practice? https://twitter.com/Philocrites/status/1055467017212444672 …
I am not a fan of sitting for the postludes. In my home congregation, I grew up with an amazing organist who played carnival-like postludes. The organ music and our accompanying movement as we headed to the coffee hour was energizing. It wasn't a concert, it was transition music.
"Prayers for Transgender Justice" from the Transforming Hearts Collective https://www.transformingheartscollective.org/stories/prayers-for-transgender-justice … @HeartsTransform #WeWillNotBeErased #WontBeErased
Morning walk listening to UU Worship Whisperer podcast episode S01E01: Michael Tino and Bringing the Outside In. Love @revmtino’s approach to conversation with all ages. https://twitter.com/theworshipwhis1/status/1047713456953200640 …
I’d encourage you to adjust engagement with toxic Twitter, but don’t be silenced. Not if you feel called to share your voice. Can get news elsewhere, turn off all notifications, use Hootsuite or other tool to post tweets to create a little buffer.
@lynnmg beautiful Star photo in your header image. I love Star Island.
Here's an animated intro about Unitarian Universalists and our congregations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3UYWnngiEo …
Going to a worship service isn't the best first step for everyone. Some people like going to a movie night, a class, lecture or event where they can see what we're about and talk with others around a common subject, like immigration reform or mindful parenting.
Happy #SundayMorning! If you've been exploring Unitarian Universalism online, take the next step. Find a UU congregation near you at athttps://www.uua.org/find
I wa being a little cheeky here. Of course there are exceptions. I share this to encourage our leaders to be very intentional if going over scheduled length. Too often services are long by accident, not design with overtime undermining their message. https://twitter.com/uuplanet/status/1053020195009306626 …
A great exception: We often have Coming of Age services that are 1.5 hours long with time announced in advance. Again, I’m talking general rule of thumb to avoid unnecessarily increasing newcomer / guest bounce rates.
I understand your point, and I’m intentionally being a little cheeky. You can design a great service that is longer. But generally, I don’t see our congregations using time over 60 minutes effectively. Doesn’t mean it can’t be done with intention.
Top LIKED moment in this session? A good rule of thumb: The only time a worship service should go over an hour is if someone is being ordained or someone has died. Most services going over an hour are suffering from a lack of editing. (Thinking of you @TimGunn!)pic.twitter.com/5q6DBEJNsO
UU clergy, staff, and worship leaders: Check out today's Facebook Live session on UU Holiday Service Planning https://www.facebook.com/uuplanet/videos/481379975689205/ … Want holiday guests to return? This session is for you. And to get in the mood I wore my British Christmas Jumper interfaith sweater...pic.twitter.com/SGYRpFhXqn
Going live today at 2pm EST. See attached link for your local time and to be reminded when I go live. https://twitter.com/uuplanet/status/1052712064333082624 …
Happy UU Holidays! Well, not quite. But my Facebook Live session tomorrow is on December outreach and things congregations do that keep holiday guests from returning. Join me THUR 2pm EST at https://www.facebook.com/uuplanet/videos/481379975689205/ … I'll be wearing my @BritishXmas Interfaith Sweater
I know, this one is for Canadian Unitarian congregations and you aren't in Canada. Fear not! Additional webinars and programs will be announced soon. Subscribe to my email list for updates at https://mailchi.mp/peterbowden/uuplanet … DM me to discuss private training for your leadership. https://twitter.com/uuplanet/status/1052573512567787520 …
Registration for this FREE Church Social Media and Membership Growth webinar is open. If you register now, make sure to put it on your calendar. You'll get a reminder as well. This is a live webinar for @uuCanada congregations. https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/p/registration-page …pic.twitter.com/R0nnjUptjz
SAVE THE DATE: Dec 8th I'm leading a special webinar for Canadian Unitarian Council congregations, sponsored by the @uuCanada. We're talking social media strategy and membership growth. https://cuc.ca/events/webinar-church-social-media-and-membership-growth/1544272200/1544277600/ …
@kathleenannvic1 Thanks for retweet
I’m so glad to hear this. Thank you for being part of my group. And LOVE your question. I’ll be posting public video from that session after I get through filming, preaching, and leading seminar this weekend. Later!
I'm about to go live in the UU PLANET FB group to talk turning small groups into engines for growth. Join us! https://www.facebook.com/groups/uuplanet/ …
.@ThoreauSquad love your Twitter handle.
UU friends, What other courses are your congregations offering? What have you taken? Favorites? #uutwitter https://twitter.com/enoriveruu/status/1049641388298637312 …
Read statement from the Unitarian Universalist Association @uua on #KavanaughVote #WeBelieveSurvivors https://twitter.com/uua/status/1048689868069658625 …
Unitarian Universalist clergy and seminarians at the front of this rush to capital steps. @uua @StarrKingGTU @MischiefSacred #KavanaughVote https://twitter.com/nbcnews/status/1048633559601299456 …
My colleague, the Rev. Kimberley Debus @KGDebus, has launched a new podcast! Please join me in subscribing. Oh, and show a new UU podcast some love and RETWEET! https://twitter.com/TheWorshipWhis1/status/1047713456953200640 …
Wizard, minister, seminarian — thanks you for being there @MischiefSacred. https://twitter.com/MischiefSacred/status/1047679582378315776 …
Thanks! I like bringing fun, rainbows, and social media into our congregations.
Can you share page URL? Doesn't look like you tagged the correct twitter account. Thanks!
This Is Why Good Sex Education Is So Important https://wbur.fm/2Dqjafy by @jaclynf via @cogwbur
UU CROWD SOURCING: Does your UU Congregation have a great Facebook page? I'm looking to update my list of congregations rockin' Facebook. Share your congregation's page, reply with the page URL. Thanks!pic.twitter.com/yKyBUWrZkA
Happy #SundayMorning! What’s happening in your UU congregation / life today? Tweet with hashtag #UUSundaypic.twitter.com/JGVfEYj4Hh
Look at that flooding! The water was over the handrail of the front steps. Thinking of all our friends, colleagues, and congregations impacted by Florence. https://twitter.com/uuckinston/status/1046119187964416000 …
Yes! Our congregations try and teach it to pretty much everyone they can. I know many of our congregations open their programs up to the larger community. Here's a related @UUWorld article https://www.uuworld.org/articles/owl-program-takes-flight …
A response to Kavanaugh hearings from my colleague, the Rev. @AdamDyerSays: https://twitter.com/adamdyersays/status/1045667982893043712 …
Yes! As soon as the live session is over it will be available as a recording.
I’m going live Thursday, at 12:30pm EST to talk UU social media management, and why a collaborative spirit + team approach are critical to success. UU leaders, join the conversation at http://www.facebook.com/groups/uuplanet pic.twitter.com/6thel6mnse
Join me in following and welcoming @UUDuxFPC to Twitter! https://twitter.com/uuduxfpc/status/1044667945585119233 …
Have a great #SundayMorning everyone. I’m filming all weekend for a project so no church for me today. If you hear a great message, sermon or prayer on #WhyDidntIReport, please share. Would like to listen when recordings are available. #UUSunday
News featuring the Unitarian Universalist Church in Tucson’s NO MORE DEATHS ministry. https://twitter.com/theintercept/status/1041431160411365377 …
Have a great first class!
7 Ways we make it hard to join UU congregations https://uuplanet.org/2018/09/14/7-ways-we-make-it-hard-to-join-uu-congregations/ … Recording of this weeks @UUPLANET group Facebook Live session. pic.twitter.com/7o01dJsC39
“Since Standing Rock, 56 Bills Have Been Introduced in 30 States to Restrict Protests” https://twitter.com/fritzk3/status/1040624224539496451 …
Thinking of our congregations, members, friends, and all in path of hurricane #Florence. https://twitter.com/cnn/status/1040304122770206721 …
Spread the word! “UU Mass Action currently seeks a part time organizer to take a leadership role in our climate justice campaigns.” https://twitter.com/uumassaction/status/1039226339805392896 …
Happy Sunday from our family coloring table! #UUSunday #SundayMorningpic.twitter.com/wT2dY4FCqL
I wasn't able to attend this, but I'm glad to see congregations holding events like these. 1000 more, please! https://twitter.com/EarthEthicsCtr/status/1038059964886130689 …
Happy Sunday! What’s happening in your Unitarian Universalist congregation / life today? Tweet with hashtags #UUSunday #SundayMorningpic.twitter.com/Kzvwd7excW
Watch "We are Unitarian Universalists - Overview" to get a sense of what our congregations are about. Video by the Unitarian Universalist Association @UUA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwUL-F7bAoc … #SundayMorning #UUSunday
You can also explore the magazine of the Unitarian Universalist Association @UUA, the @UUWorld, online at https://www.uuworld.org
I also like to point people learning about Unitarian Universalist congregations to @BeaconPressBks, an imprint of the @UUA, to see the amazing titles we publish from The Pentagon Papers to the new book #WhiteFragility. http://www.beacon.org
Happy #SundayMorning! If you're looking for community and a tribe of people to learn, grow, and do justice work with, it is a great time to connect with a new Unitarian Universalist congregation. You can find one at http://uua.org/find
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