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Congregations adapt to COVID-19 by going online http://uuworld.org/node/20925 via @UUWorld
Calling all #UU peeps. We're hosting a Zoom #youth group this week. I'm looking for ideas/resources for how to make it successful. Thanks!
#SocialDistancing @uuplanet @uuyouth
Sunday Morning Sax from Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation. "Our talented Namaqua member Angela contributes her beautiful music to a Sunday morning service."https://youtu.be/j0CKZoYtosY
Wow! Look what @RevLara did. This idea inspired by Father Don Giuseppe Corbari, from the small town Robbiano di Giussano in Lombardy, Italy.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx7Xh9U0Ycs …
Music is so important right now. Love listening to this new video! What are you listening to? "All Will Be Well" Words and Music by Rev. Meg Barnhouse. Backing vocals and guitar Kiya Heartwood.https://youtu.be/2I_JKaoCCVw
So many of our UU congregations streaming worship for the first time today! Sorry for the cause, but excited to be part of this @uua association-wide ministry upgrade.
A message does not have to be long to show caring concern and leadership.
Parenting During a Time of Social Distancing http://uua.org/node/243729 #COVID19 via @UUA #parenting #selfisolating #schoolclosures
I highly recommend parish ministers sharing video messages online. Very effective.
Thanks for modeling using tools of our time, @RevDebra!https://twitter.com/revdebra/status/1238475024065069058 …
Here's playlist of my videos on digital strategy for congregations as we work to bring more of our ministry, programs, and services online.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIGCYb0JS09Jd7Gqnf2AF375RGCmqrVc- …
Online @zoom_us Worship? A discussion of Zoom Meeting versus Webinar for congregations trying to choose which approach to use.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8TxJqlLmeQ&list=PLIGCYb0JS09Jd7Gqnf2AF375RGCmqrVc-&index=2 …
Some great ideas!!!
Multigenerational Ministry in an Age of Social Distancing http://uua.org/node/243663 via @UUA
From @uua / @UUWorld: “McDonald said the UUA is now discouraging non-essential in-person gatherings of more than twenty-five people in areas impacted by COVID-19, which includes suspending congregational worship services”https://twitter.com/uuworld/status/1237880326703046659 …
Today at 12:30pm EST I'm doing a Facebook live session focused on small group ministry and digital ministry strategy in the context of covid19 coronavirus. Watch live or recording. https://www.facebook.com/uuplanet/videos/233647694456367/?vh=e&d=n …pic.twitter.com/YZCY9QYQx0
Listening to "Communities of Faith Grapple With the Coronavirus 2020-03-09" on @TheTakeawayhttp://www.wnycstudios.org/story/the-takeaway-2020-03-09/ …
Reviewing new section on the @UUA website: COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus 2019) and Your Congregation https://www.uua.org/safe/pandemics
Thanks to the UUA Safe Congregations specialists working to develop and curate this content.
THURSDAY - Sustaining Connections in a Coronavirus World live on @CLFUU s the VUU. For those of you gearing up to do more with online worship, this is a must watch!
The VUU streams live on Facebook every Thursday at 11 am ET.https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLXSqfWmM95KuOO4watZehLyEE59RsJOMr&v=OHfNHUXHqJE&feature=emb_title …
Good luck to our congregations live streaming worship for the first time today! #uusunday #uutwitterpic.twitter.com/bAMoTUNseA
Lol! Don't forget to turn your clock forward tonight!
#JohnGStevens #JGS #SpringForward #Time
Thank you @uuplanet for sharing! pic.twitter.com/cCRzmbpbqs
Agreed. Though I think covid19 coronavirus is making congregations rethink more aggressively. Wake up call.
How are you instructing people in your congregation to greet one another given covid19 coronavirus concerns? Namaste 
bow, 
wave, elbow bump, foot tap, 
Vulcan live long and prosper, other???https://www.cnet.com/news/spocks-vulcan-salute-should-replace-handshakes-in-coronavirus-era/#ftag=COS-05-10aaa0i …
“Religion is Relevant” by Julie Snee. On religious education, parenting, and Unitarian Universalism https://link.medium.com/H1vLK56TA4 via @Medium #parenting #uutwitter
Not on Facebook? I'll be scheduling similar sessions off Facebook, such as via Zoom, as well as posting a recording of this session. Subscribe to my email list for notices of other sessions and recordings. https://mailchi.mp/peterbowden/uuplanet …
Unitarian Universalist congregational leaders are invited to join my UU PLANET Facebook group which serves as an extension of my training and coaching work with our congregations. Join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/uuplanet
Tomorrow (Thursday) at 12:30pm EST I'm going live in my UU PLANET LEADERS group to talk Covid-19 Coronavirus Ministry and Media Strategy. We need to hope for the best and prepare for the worst.https://youtu.be/hGCd4GcoDR8
We elbow-bumped...I think I would have preferred bowing to one another, Namaste-style.
Prior to last year, we had "joining of the hands" & "greeting/shaking of hands. With the arrival of our Interim Minister, we changed some of the components of service to improve & shorten (to keep on time) thus we did away with both customs. Appropriate perhaps now with COVID-19
They eliminated handshaking at the UU congregation I attended Sunday. What about yours? Coronavirus: Archdiocese of Boston removing handshake from sign of peace amid virus concernshttps://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/coronavirus-archdiocese-boston-removing-handshake-sign-peace-amid-virus-concerns/HY2USCLBSRHMTGILG3XWPW2GFY/ …
Housing reservations are now open for the @UUA #UUAGA conference in June. If you're going to general assembly, book reserve your hotel today, if you can. Rooms are going fast in the hotels next to the convention center.https://www.uua.org/ga/travel/general-assembly-hotels …
So excited to learn @NaomiAKlein will be Ware Lecturer at the @uua General Assembly conference in Providence! #uuaga http://naomiklein.org https://twitter.com/uuworld/status/1227723800831299585 …
#UU Twitter -- who do we know who is going to GA this year who also happens to be a professional actor?
@revnaomi @ChipRoush @uutimatkins @I_Am_UU @uuplanet @Chalicechick
Get ready to plant some trees and/or pay higher electricity bills.
Time to start talking about carbon sequestrationhttps://youtu.be/ejZX1R7yJ3M
Fun seeing congregations join in #dollypartonchallenge.https://twitter.com/kingschapel/status/1221198137978761216 …
Hope to see many if you in Providence, RI this June for #uuaga!https://twitter.com/uuaGA/status/1221076530341842945 …
I've wanted to write this for a really long time. #UUBloggers #UUtheVote #UU #unitarianuniversalism @uua @uuplanet #uuplanet #sidewithlove #loveislouderhttps://iamajourney.wordpress.com/2020/01/14/the-inherent-worth-and-dignity-of-donald-trump/ …
Important reminders for congregational organizing via the @UUA #VoteLove #UUtheVote :
Congregations and the IRS Guidelines On Advocacy, Lobbying, and Elections https://www.uua.org/justice-programs/realrules … Includes 21 page PDF.
Love seeing the #UUtheVote watch party pictures starting to hit Twitter. Holding a watch party? Take a photo of your watch party in action. Consider taking group photo when call ends.https://twitter.com/muusct/status/1216467787272597504 …
We will be meeting soon to discuss our social media. Still figuring out what to do with Twitter!
There's still time to make a lasting impact on future generations of UUs.
https://shelterneckrecovery.weebly.com/donate.html
@UUA @uuaccc @C3HUURE @uufr @uugreenvillenc @EnoRiverUU @FaithifyUU @uupf @UUCKinston @UUCHNC @UUSC @uuplanet https://twitter.com/uconci/status/1201499746264846338 …
"Henry suddenly began to cry inconsolably.
“What’s wrong? Are you ok?”
“I don’t know what color my mom is!..."
New blog post is up! #uubloggers #uuplanet @uuplanet #socialjusticehttps://iamajourney.wordpress.com/2019/11/27/white/ …
I’m excited to learn about the #UUtheVote campaign. Take a look!https://twitter.com/sfrederickgray/status/1199441595592069125 …
I attended the climate cluster meeting in Lexington, MA last night to talk media strategy for amplifying our climate justice efforts - especially video. A great group sharing ideas, insights, previous experience. I learned so much in that one meeting!https://twitter.com/uuplanet/status/1197511499520106496 …
UU Congregations in the Greater Boston Area, your leaders are invited to join the UU climate cluster meeting monthly in Lexington, MA!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1l6WeA0w0E …
Fantastic turnout at the @UUColumbia #ClimateCrisis action team’s meeting to review its first year’s results & to plan for 2020 efforts.
Thanks & kudos to the team for the great work!
#UUCCSunday
#UUSunday
#ActOnClimate
#ClimateJustice
@UUMFE @UUSJ @UULMMD @uuplanet pic.twitter.com/IyZnsePIzF
@DeptVetAffairs @PeteButtigieg @uuplanet @USWomenVeterans @MassDVS @BostonVets @veterans plz RT ! This is a great opportunity for those who served.https://twitter.com/starislandcorp/status/1193887884849405958 …
#UUSunday #UUTwitter Hey friends! How are you? What's going on?
I've been working on pre-Thanksgiving staff team trainings in local congregations, working on a new small group training, and gearing up for launching a new podcast. It is all about connection + community!https://twitter.com/PeterBowdenLive/status/1192879383264059393 …
Donations to the UUA's Disaster Relief Fund help congregations and other UU communities get aid quickly. Here's how it works:https://www.uuworld.org/articles/disaster-relief-fund-stories …
Mini post for Samhain and Halloween. Wishing you all a magical day. #blessedbe #uublogger @uuplanet #peace #UUhttps://iamajourney.wordpress.com/2019/10/30/instruments-of-peace/ …
I think authenticity is a great theme! So much pressure to perform and be perfect on social media.
Thinking of all our friends and congregations in California facing power outages, smoke, fire and the growing daily impacts of our warming the planet.https://twitter.com/uuberkeley/status/1188518100511027200 …
We will definitely be sending a bunch of folks and will probably arrange a bus from Duxbury for the Sunday morning service.
Early registration for the @UUA #UUAGA conference is coming up fast. And this year it is in my home town of Providence, RI! Will I see you there? I'm going. Let me know if you're attending.https://twitter.com/UUWorld/status/1187426065683222529 …
Thank you Peter. Our next Workday is planned for Saturday, November 2nd! As we continue to restore and prepare to lift the house, school, and chapel above the 1,00 year flood stage our next workday will be plastering and cleaning. Anyone who can help, please DM @susanwasilewsk9
Been following this process of rebuilding and adapting since the flooding. Thinking of you @UCONCI.https://twitter.com/uconci/status/1185746821420847104 …
UU Leaders: Here's my online training schedule including TONIGHT's session, November's session on taking your congregation's podcast to a new level, and how to get in on my UU PLANET Facebook Live sessions. Take a look! https://uuplanet.org/online-schedule/ …pic.twitter.com/lLkvtB97Ra
TONIGHT: Using a “Plan a Visit” strategy to proactively support people interested in your congregation so they actually visit! 7pm EST via Zoom. Part of my @LeadingCong monthly program. Want to join us?https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/leading-congregations-monthly …
Leading Congregations Monthly program members, here's the post with information for joining this session LIVE. This is to secure your seat in the live Zoom training. Recording will be available later in the week. Thanks! https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/products/leading-congregations-monthly/categories/1761829/posts/5378277 …pic.twitter.com/9h173RNqTz
Wednesday at 7pm EST we're talking "Plan a Visit" strategy for congregations. If you aren't getting people to RSVP before they visit, sending automated orientation packets via email, and proactively supporting their visit, consider joining us! https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/leading-congregations-monthly …pic.twitter.com/ppKwwESvQg
Save the date: My November 13th #LeadingCongregations monthly training is designed to help congregations harness the power of their podcast! Only posting sermons? Fearful people won't attend if they can listen at home? This is for you! https://leadingcongregations.com/2019/10/08/congregations-harness-the-power-of-your-podcast/ …pic.twitter.com/2pc6OikzGP
UU congregations — save the date:
“Harness the Power of Your Podcast” with Peter Bowden
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 7pm EST. Details at https://uuplanet.org/online-schedule/ … #LeadingCongregationspic.twitter.com/iATAsd383W
UU LEADERS: This Wednesday, Oct 9th, my monthly training is on mastering your congregation’s PLAN A VISIT strategy! Existing training subscribers, details are in our member area and email announcement. If you’d like to join us, here are all the details https://peterbowden.mykajabi.com/leading-congregations-monthly …pic.twitter.com/fb1j8mNMDi
I love collaborating with seminaries, from participating in innovative conversations to speaking with classes via Zoom. We’ll figure something out.
Getting ready for a trip to Chicago to spend time with @TheFahsCollab @MeadvilleEdu talking innovation and faith formation. Shout out to all those experimenting with new approaches within our congregations and everywhere in between!https://www.meadville.edu/fahs-collaborative/ …
Love it when our congregations not only do great things in their communities, but document and share what they are doing. Nicely done 
#uutwittertipshttps://twitter.com/firstuuchurch/status/1178263233553145856 …
On Congregational Membership, Digital Culture, and Staffing. After speaking with a ministry team about membership, digital culture, and staffing I wanted to share this with you. Does your strategy need an upgrade? Watch and let me know what you think.https://uuplanet.org/2019/09/27/on-congregational-membership-digital-culture-and-staffing/ …
New video from the @UUA covering recent #ClimateStrike featuring the Boston strike.
Unitarian Universalists join the climate strike in Boston https://youtu.be/lKU1qoX5xlo https://twitter.com/sfrederickgray/status/1177584178331885568 …
The @UUWorld @UUA featured @connectwithlevi in this Summer 2018 article "The youth are at the gates: Meet Levi Draheim, the 10-year-old Unitarian Universalist at the center of a landmark climate case."https://www.uuworld.org/articles/youth-gates-climate-lawsuit …
We had a great turn out in Boston. See our group photo in attached coverage.
“Hundreds of Unitarian Universalists join Global Climate Strike” http://uuworld.org/node/20264 via @UUWorld #climatestrikepic.twitter.com/qveUHWtEIt
A great photo, quote and question sparking reflection followed by link to podcast in second tweet. #uutwittertipshttps://twitter.com/UU_Rockville/status/1176208842218192903 …
An inspiring sermon today by Rev. Mark Kiyimba of the UU Church of Uganda!
Here Rev. Kiyimba is flanked on the left by Rev. Dr. Catherine Cullen and on the right by Board President Mary Flanagan.
#UUtwitter #LGBTQ @uuplanet pic.twitter.com/oTZawwaW0y
Positive expectation or positive fantasy—what’s the difference? Visit #uumiami 09/22, 11am to find out, then stay for coffee and snacks! Food for mind, soul and body! #UUSunday #Unitarian #UU #UUA @tomcapo @uuplanet pic.twitter.com/ug8X9DiiST
Yesterday was amazing. We need to celebrate and then turn to what’s next. As a congregation, to sustain this work you need a climate action team, a plan, a schedule, leaders, organizational partners, and more. There’s much to do but we’re in this together!https://twitter.com/uuplanet/status/1175079610784071681 …
Mary Flanagan, our Board President, with others from First Parish Duxbury at the #ClimateStrike in Boston today.
@ClimateStrikeMA @uuplanet pic.twitter.com/GGgV9Otxfz
Members and friends of First Parish UU Duxbury gather at the #ClimateStrike in Boston.
@ClimateStrikeMA @uuplanet pic.twitter.com/KxURKp9lMN
So proud to show up for the awesome yoUUth I get to work with. 
#UU #climatestrike @uuplanet
https://news.wfsu.org/post/florida-republicans-democrats-inching-closer-climate-change-and-lgbtq-rights …
Awesome turnout in Red Bank for the #ClimateStrike rally by many friends and neighbors. #RedBankNJ #UUCMC @uuplanet pic.twitter.com/tGWAmY0LyE
UUCR showed up for today's DC action! We need to Practice Courageous Love for one another and for our planet! The time is now.
#PracticeCourageousLove #ClimateStrike sign.
cc: @uuplanet pic.twitter.com/nHIdNpgFm7
Walking from historic revolutionary green to support student strike for revolutionary change! First Parish Lexington, MA photo via @SMSShick #ClimateStrikepic.twitter.com/Cw7tTUYPTz
Impressive photo. Do you have an idea of how many UU people were there?
Here’s a photo that one of our members took at the #climatestrike today.
“Boston: Your beans are baking!”
@ClimateStrikeMA @uuplanet pic.twitter.com/L0oRHIijK8
“Let’s raise our voices, not the sea level” — team @UUSC at Boston #ClimateStrike!pic.twitter.com/fUvwZWU6Ow
First Parish Bridgewater at Boston #ClimateStrike!pic.twitter.com/wxNcbbEdVx
Unitarian Universalists and friends, here are some media tips for you wherever you are striking! Don't just join the strike, document and amplify our efforts! Attached is a list of recommended photos / video to take.
https://uuplanet.org/2019/09/19/uu-climate-strike-media-tips-and-shot-list/ … #ClimateStrike
