With a call from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York for us to become a “different sort of church” over the coming months, many are leading the way using digital tools to connect with isolated parishioners.
Although online services are in no way a replacement for a face to face encounter, keeping in touch with and sharing short prayerful or meditative sessions can be a very powerful way to combat isolation which is affecting so many.
Here are just a few examples already happening:
Great turn out for our first Pajama prayer- 10 mins every morning Monday- Thursday. Live on zoom and Instagram. All welcome to join whatever you believe- wherever you are in the world! @GlosDioc @churchofengland https://t.co/RIWTjyZNb2
— Sarah McDonald Haden (@sarahfmcdonald) March 18, 2020
We are calling on schools across the UK to join our #hymnflashmob: virtual musical gifts with messages of support for the isolated, ill, elderly, or lonely.
Record your favourite hymn or ‘Will your anchor hold?’ & use the hashtag.
Here is @StPaulsCathSch to kick us off! pic.twitter.com/b8LG48GKBv
— St Paul’s Cathedral (@StPaulsLondon) March 17, 2020
We’re now live streaming Morning Prayer at 9am and Night Prayer at 9pm via Facebook. https://t.co/U8Vpk7EcJH You can also watch and pray along afterwards by visiting our new online services page: https://t.co/QxCitZzTtb pic.twitter.com/KZSJZgjUjM
— Pipandjims (@pipandjims) March 17, 2020
Getting live content online; to remain connected with those in isolation, is more important than ever. Fortunately, it’s easier than you may think.
Read more here >> https://t.co/6pwr1dqeiY#digitalchurch pic.twitter.com/AwnjVCvITQ
— The Diocese of Gloucester (@GlosDioc) March 17, 2020
Connection in a time of isolation. @Rev_David_G shows us how it’s done: https://t.co/Fe1wXRktzi
— The Diocese of Gloucester (@GlosDioc) March 17, 2020
We will be sharing worship virtually on Sunday. Details on our website and Facebook pages. https://t.co/lmULRoCxgq
— Peter Callway (@petercallway) March 17, 2020
Given today’s update from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, we have a range of webinars available to help you reach your community.
Learn more about live streaming, social media and innovative ways to reach people remotely.
Sign up for free: https://t.co/ilJglTSeZF
— The Church of England (@churchofengland) March 17, 2020
If you’re looking to step up your digital offering over the coming weeks, have a look at our @churchofengland Labs Learning blogs, which offer help and advice for churches on a range of digital platforms and tools.
What could you try this week?https://t.co/swuT0bRiEv
— Amaris Cole (@AmarisCole) March 17, 2020
Give it a go – a quick tutorial on livestreaming
Audio only
From this week onwards, St John the Baptist, Cirencester will be livestreaming their services, and South Cotswolds Team Ministry will be offering full audio of services on their website.
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