Three Minute Thursday: What’s More Important Than Your Camera?

Rev. Rock Fremont is the pastor of Shepherd of the Hills UCC Church near Phoenix, Arizona.  His church is full of “snowbirds,” residents who spend winters in Phoenix and summers elsewhere.  Not surprisingly, online worship has allowed his members to stay connected throughout the year, and has had some added benefits as well. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zcmea4/Rock.mp3Podcast: Play…

Rev. Rachel Cornwell is the pastor at Dumbarton United Methodist Church in the Georgetown community of Washington, DC.  She took this new appointment in July of this year after serving as a fundraising consultant for churches and non-profits.  She quickly adapted to a new set of preaching skills in this time of social distancing, and…

Today I’m sharing a few tips for looking good on camera.  These come from Julie Hagen who has done amazing work at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church in Washington, DC.  Julie has a background in broadcasting and is now a seminarian.  These tips are for free; you’re welcome. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cktkbj/Thursday_10-1aa9ru.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |…

Many of us are trying to figure out how to fit in a whole new set of demands into our routine.  Trying to fit the priorities of both in-person and online worship together can be maddening. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6g8986/Thursday_9-246aucf.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

While U.S. churches expend tremendous energy in today’s culture wars—the role of women, rights of LGBTQ persons, the place of immigrants, the primacy of health care—the churches’ own real estate may be eating them alive. My guest today is Rick Reinhard, whose career has included roles in city planning, government, and national church work.  Rick…