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Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Note Data and transcript from HashTracking.com.

#CHSOCM HashTracking.com Report

546 tweets generated 1,655,957 impressions, reaching an audience of 91,184 followers within the past 24 hours| Generated Wed Aug 24 2011 00:10:30 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Top 10 by number of impressions

1. paulsteinbrueck: 633,600

2. drothamel: 385,728

3. meredithgould: 228,750

4. iamepiscopalian: 121,176

5. mbstockdale: 48,365

6. youravgpastor: 28,864

7. rev_david: 28,766

8. denise205: 28,700

9. rampracer: 24,354

10. reckshow: 17,358

Top 10 by number of tweets

1. meredithgould: 61

2. drothamel: 48

3. rev_david: 38

4. chsocm: 38

5. reckshow: 33

6. denise205: 25

7. mgoins: 23

8. skenow: 22

9. iamepiscopalian: 22

10. paulsteinbrueck: 18

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chsocm: Good evening, friends! Welcome to our weekly church and social media chat. chsocm: Before starting with guidelines & self-introductions, let us pray: Almighty & everlasting God… ECCSonline: Checking in at tonight's chat re social media and the church. Join us at Denise205: Hi friends! Everyone else...that's Church & social media. Join us! chsocm: We give you thanks for this opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith. hughmacken: church and social media twitter chat starting now! chsocm: We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. rev_david: RT : We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. tijuanabecky: Hi @mbstockdale @ECCSonline @Denise205 skenow: RT : We give you thanks for this opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith. Denise205: Amen. drothamel: RT : We ask your Holy Spirit to inspire tonight’s conversation & guide us as we move forward in love & service. Amen. chsocm: Next up: self-introductions. In addition to your church affiliation, please let everyone how you’re currently engaged with . christinaauch: RT @skenow: RT : We give you thanks for this opportunity to share experience & inquiry anchored in faith. chsocm: moderating this chat @MeredithGould, sociologist, author, keen on using social media to build community mgoins: Merh Goins, volunteer librarian, adult ed. and too much else to list for New Providence Presbyterian Maryville, TN paulsteinbrueck: @rev_david @skenow @mbstockdale @tijuanabecky Good to see you all here again! Denise205: I work at a Catholic publishing company on Web content, esp. blogs.

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drothamel: I'm a Methodist from VA. I'm the volunteer dir. of com. for my church, and I've got some other stuff planned. . . :-) rev_david: @paulsteinbrueck You too! @rev_david @skenow @mbstockdale @tijuanabecky Good to see you all here again! chsocm: We will assume tweets during this chat yours & do not represent your church or organization mgoins: I'm using these chats to help me plan and develop social media training for local presbytery. rampracer: Blog at Wheelie catholic about disability and inclusion issues in faith communities chsocm: Kindly remember that we’re here to share with & support one another. Please use DM or email to pitch products/services! rev_david: David, Lutheran pastor in rural TX. Passionate about how we use SocMed to build up the kingdom of God chsocm: @mgoins That's very cool. Lots of people here who can help you with that. tijuanabecky: Tijuanabecky, social networking/church volunteer, .... not sure which church to represent. @lifechurchtv @gccwired @hpconline .. christinaauch: seminarian @lutherseminary (#ELCA) but live & work in #avl WNC in fundraising & communications in ised tweets are my own Anj121: I work at a catholic diocese using and creating all sorts of digital media. rev_david: @drothamel Glad everyone's ok! #earthquakepocalypse mgoins: That's what I'm banking on! Been active in sm for 4+ years, but need to know how to bring it to our leaders. Denise205: @drothamel I wonder how many of us not in the quake zone heard about it on social media! mgoins: @drothamel We felt it down here in East TN too. ;-) azrork: Amy Rork, soc med volunteer and adult educator at @FPCGV here in Texas. chsocm: Apropos of the East Coast earthquake: chsocm: T1 Any great examples of how churches uses social media to report today’s East coast earthquake?

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mbstockdale: Mary Beth til just recently did fb for lifechurch.tv and keep forgetting ECCSonline: @Denise205 @drothamel One of our tweets that broke story about damage to Nat'l Cathedral has been RT'd 52x so far! rev_david: T1 - Most notable would have to be @WNCathedral, and everyone who spread news about it Denise205: @drothamel I don't doubt it! Glad to know you're well! drothamel: T1: I know that the @WNCathedral was keeping folks updated of damage/conditions there. RevWeb: T1 Saw prayers flying on twitter and fb all afternoon. Great way to call ppl to prayer. paulsteinbrueck: I don't know about churches, but I first heard about the earthquake on Twitter. drothamel: T1: My church doesn't use twitter, but our pastor was sharing links and info on FB. rev_david: Yes, absolutely! // RT @RevWeb: T1 Saw prayers flying on twitter and fb all afternoon. Great way to call ppl to prayer. mbstockdale: @paulsteinbrueck agreed, heard about the earthquake 1st on twitter ChristianWebRes: RT : T1 Any great examples of how churches uses social media to report today’s East coast earthquake? drothamel: RT @MeredithGould: Twitter is becoming -- has become -- the gold standard for breaking news. mgoins: @MeredithGould Agreed. This is my second earthquake I've weathered with twitter. I expect the same with #Irene rev_david: RT @MeredithGould: Twitter is becoming -- has become -- the gold standard for breaking news. rev_david: @MeredithGould Twitter is best when the world is worst. chsocm: @rev_david Good example about how to coordinate Twitter with Facebook & reach folks who only have one or the other. mbstockdale: @skenow and now can't get the letters right. sigh MeredithGould: RT @rev_david: Twitter is best when the world is worst.

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drothamel: @mgoins ugh. Don't remind me about #irene. We're currently in the "medium" threat zone. drothamel: RT @rev_david: @MeredithGould Twitter is best when the world is worst. tijuanabecky: RT @MeredithGould: RT @rev_david: Twitter is best when the world is worst. chsocm: @tijuanabecky You could also set up columns on Tweetdeck mgoins: @drothamel I'm an NC girl and am praying for the safety of all. FrRemington: RT @MeredithGould: Twitter is becoming -- has become -- the gold standard for breaking news. rev_david: A similar situation that sold me on twitter. My folks live in Chatt, TN - and I had better info on the tornadoes there than them RevWeb: T1-Moments ago learned St. Stephen's Epis. Ch. in Culpeper VA damaged/condemned by bldg. inspector. Will add to dio prayer list. chsocm: Other than reporting 'quake news & prayers, any other uses? rev_david: Praying! // MT @RevWeb: T1-Moments ago learned St. Stephens Epis. Ch. in Culpeper VA damaged/condemned by bldg. inspector. rev_david: In general? Today? In emergencies? chsocm: @rev_david In emergencies...for faith communities RevWeb: Organize relief efforts if nearby. Collect supplies, offerings, fundraise for relief agencies. drothamel: @RevWeb that is sad. Will pray. I expect to hear more info about damaged churches here on Sunday. paulsteinbrueck: I found out 1 friend broke his arm and another's son had a ruptured appendix through Facebook today. tijuanabecky: If you need help or are stranded and have internet on your phone you can get help by tweeting. chsocm: T1a How might churches & faith-based organizations best use social media during emergency situations? MeredithGould: RT : T1a How might churches & faith-based organizations best use social media during emergency situations?

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mgoins: Great way to verify everyone's ok when phone lines are jammed. rampracer: RT : T1a How might churches & faith-based organizations best use social media during emergency situations? RevWeb: T1 twitter and texts worked today. Mobile phone svc was out. Bye bye phone tree. Hello twitter. skenow: - it would be much better if I was using the right hashtag! Denise205: RT : T1a How might churches & faith-based organizations best use social media during emergency situations? MeredithGould: @skenow Details! drothamel: T1a: share what your community is doing for others. Share more than info. Share pics/vids. mbstockdale: @skenow I'm struggling with hashtag problems myself tonight. reckshow: RT @drothamel: T1a: share what your community is doing for others. Share more than info. Share pics/vids. rev_david: Following Ike, our Bishop (@BreadTweet) used FB / email to get word out about a work day 2 wks after the storm hit mgoins: @drothamel Agreed. Pics/videos are clicked on more than just text and links. MeredithGould: @mbstockdale I actually ended up using a YouTube clip re: #joplin for a dotmagis/@loyolapress post re: faith ECCSonline: @iamepiscopalian LOL Welcome! skenow: Using @TweetChat to follow the talk about - much easier than refreshing my other client mbstockdale: @MeredithGould great to hear! reckshow: my friends used fb to spread the word & respond to relief efforts in N. Minneapolis after tornados. skenow: @iamepiscopalian that's a Lutheran tradition! azrork: T1a Our members need more soc med training before I think it would really be useful in emergencies. MeredithGould: @skenow Catholic tradition is sneaking out right after Communion.

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rev_david: @iamepiscopalian Typical Episcopalian - as long as you beat the gradual hymn you're not late! chsocm: @azrork What training would you recommend they receive? iamepiscopalian: @rev_david @skenow OK, settle down. skenow: @MeredithGould @skenow I guess we're pretty ecumenical, then drothamel: @azrork possibly. But that doesn't mean that you won't get participation from those currently outside your cong. ECCSonline: Good point. Need more users online. RT @azrork: T1a Our members need more sm training b4 it really would be useful in crisis MeredithGould: I'd like to see churches integrate social media into their disaster preparedness plans Denise205: @iamepiscopalian Sharing the news at ground level helps us feel more connected through the emergencies. DataGenesis: Thanks @skenow for sharing about TweetChat - much better! skenow: RT @MeredithGould: Id like to see churches integrate social media into their disaster preparedness plans paulsteinbrueck: Coordinating & leading relief efforts is one of the best ways churches can use social media in an emergency. drothamel: @azrork You're right. I'm doing a FB 101 class for my church on Monday. skenow: @DataGenesis @skenow You're welcome. Got the idea from @paulsteinbrueck iamepiscopalian: @Denise205 Yeah, we were doing just that this afternoon relaying news from tweepsin DC/VA JasonKorthauer: maybe a universal hashtag for emergencies so your could subscribe to the feed ECCSonline: T1a: When phone landlines go down in power outages, Twitter still works on smartphones. Ideal in emergency situations. rampracer: RT @MeredithGould: I'd like to see churches integrate social media into their disaster preparedness plans azrork: RT @paulsteinbrueck: Coordinating & leading relief efforts is one of the best ways churches can use social media in an emergency.

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rev_david: @MeredithGould @JasonKorthauer Has to be set up before hand, too - can't do that on the fly. tijuanabecky: What about churches in areas where there aren't huge snow, tornado, earthquake, or other dangers? Guess it's not exciting lol JasonKorthauer: I am wondering about the blockage for a while of cellphones in NYC MeredithGould: @rev_david Which speaks to issue of crisis communications & having a plan for THAT in advance. paulsteinbrueck: RT @rev_david: Yes! Our synod (Gulf Coast) includes how to communicate via twitter / fb / dedicated blogs as part of our plan drothamel: @JasonKorthauer interestingly, I couldn't make calls this afternoon, but data service/texting worked fine. buddhaphish: @iamepiscopalian I love that my church looks to improve the world rather than look forward to it's end with every disaster rev_david: @tijuanabecky That matters too. Our western congs, away from the gulf, are a part of the plan precisely bc they will be able to help chsocm: Segue from this convo about cell networks, smartphones, etc: penelopepiscopl: MT @buddhaphish: @iamepiscopalian I love that my church looks to improve the world rather than look to its end with every disaster mbstockdale: @Anj121 What not to wear is my distraction lol reckshow: @Anj121 i'm listening to #glee on #spotify :D youravgpastor: RT @MeredithGould: RT @rev_david: Twitter is best when the world is worst. chsocm: T2 What are your favorite mobile apps for supporting church & faith? MeredithGould: @reckshow You're here!! MeredithGould: RT : T2 What are your favorite mobile apps for supporting church & faith? skenow: RT : T2 What are your favorite mobile apps for supporting church & faith? PaulBell55: RT @RevWeb: T1 twitter and texts worked today. Mobile phone svc was out. Bye bye phone tree. Hello twitter. drothamel: T2: I love the YouVersion Bible App for Android and iPhone.

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MeredithGould: RT @drothamel: T2: I love the YouVersion Bible App for Android and iPhone. rampracer: RT : T2 What are your favorite mobile apps for supporting church & faith? azrork: I wish Bible Gateway had a mobile app! drothamel: @mbstockdale should we pass the plate for you? ;-) reckshow: T2: I heart my Magnificat app, spotify and the compline app from divineoffice. iamepiscopalian: T2: I'm an Android guy. Twitter for droid does everything I need, multi-accounts, etc. Dumped droid @TweetDeck recently. tijuanabecky: RT @skenow: - I make lots of use of @hootsuite. @facebook and @youversion for //for this chat, or for church? rev_david: @MeredithGould Not familiar with it // boxcar Denise205: @MeredithGould Not familiar with that one. What is it? youravgpastor: T2 Tweetdeck and Facebook have been my favorite recently...but that can change. Using @hipcast for posting sermon audio tijuanabecky: Me either..just texting :) --> RT @mbstockdale: Confession #2 - don't have a smartphone...yet. shhhhhh ;) rev_david: Tweetdeck on my droid. Haven't tried hootsuite, should prob give it a trial drothamel: @mgoins @MeredithGould @skenow just be aware that if you are Android, hootsuite is a memory HOG. reckshow: T2ish: what image-posting app do you like best? iamepiscopalian: Too many crashes with TweetDeck mobile. Had to bail on it. Desk top it's still the best though. MeredithGould: @reckshow T2-ish...LOL Anj121: Tweet deck and seesmic to post to fb page on droid drothamel: @reckshow that's my only beef with Android-- lack of really good photo apps. MeredithGould: I use Twitpic from the desktop, tried to use it from Twitter and didn't work...for me.

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youravgpastor: Also using ManageFlitter often b/c I haven't eclipse the magical 2000 followers yet. Denise205: How many apps do you have on your phone? [For those with app-able ;)] drothamel: the native twitter app now offers a lot of the features of hootsuite, and it won't eat up as much battery. tijuanabecky: @rev_david You should check out Hootsuite, their publisher is great for scheduling too. Anj121: Me too. Want instagram bad. RT @drothamel: @reckshow thats my only beef with Android-- lack of really good photo apps. skenow: @drothamel @mgoins @MeredithGould @skenow - no prob on the iphone! drothamel: @tijuanabecky @rev_david that is very true. Hootsuite on the browser/desktop is awesome. iamepiscopalian: @Denise205 Not all that many surprisingly. paulsteinbrueck: @reckshow I use the Tweetdeck app for posting images to FB and/or Twitter. penelopepiscopl: Anyone use echofon for iPhone Twitter? chsocm: T2 How about prayer and worship apps? rev_david: How 2009 of you :-) RT @MeredithGould: @skenow I need a qwerty keyboard that I can feel drothamel: if you want major control over scheduling/planning FB & twitter posts, I HIGHLY recommend you check out @roost. MeredithGould: MT @mgoins: I schedule a few weeks of tweets / fb posts and instagram pics via hootsuite at a time. rampracer: Really prefer Hootsuite especially the app. mbstockdale: I would use The Bible app #youversion if I had apps. reckshow: @paulsteinbrueck hey, that's brilliant. i might try that... was going to start using tumblr app for that purpose. rev_david: T2 - Haven't really got any mobile apps that I use for that. Bunch of things on my desktop, but not my phone

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MeredithGould: I'm always at my desktop, so it's all on there. I go nowhere and do nothing. drothamel: @rev_david @MeredithGould hahah! Last week we talked Comic Sans, now it's physical mobile keyboards. #geeksunite MeredithGould: @drothamel shhhhhh....comic sans....you'll get @penelopepiscopl going! #geeksunite rev_david: @drothamel @rev_david @MeredithGould When the Altar Guild of Nerds gathers, we cover all the important topics ;-) penelopepiscopl: I'm loading Comic Sans onto my iPhone right now. Denise205: I helped create Other6, so I humbly submit that as a prayer app to the discussion. (Ideas, not the coding here.) drothamel: @penelopepiscopl lol. youravgpastor: I use twitpic and tweetdeck from my phone. MeredithGould: @Denise205 I'm in awe. Other6 is fabulous. reckshow: @Denise205 you helped create Other6? sorry @MeredithGould, now I want to be @Denise205 . drothamel: @Denise205 oooh. Looks cool. Is that iOS only? penelopepiscopl: Sorry, that should have read Im loading Praying With Comic Sans onto my iPhone right now. MeredithGould: @Denise205 Stop. You know I'm a big fan. rev_david: Missed that, What is Other6? buddhaphish: Can we agree that social media is wonderful, but power point is the work of the devil? azrork: @RevWeb Our pastor doesn't even have a cell! MeredithGould: RT @buddhaphish: Can we agree that social media is wonderful, but power point is the work of the devil? paulsteinbrueck: @azrork @RevWeb I would switch to a different church. ;) mirgray: Dangerous. Must have emergency stop plan. MT @mgoins: I schedule a few weeks of tweets / fb posts and instagram pics at a time.

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Denise205: @reckshow *blushing* Thanks! I'm on the directions-to-the-developers side on that one. youravgpastor: Anyone else using @hipcast? RevWeb: @azrork @RevWeb No cell!? God bless us everyone. MeredithGould: RT @reckshow: anyone using fourquare or fb places in faithwork? mgoins: @mirgray I do. Monitor it many times a day, and delete as necessary. Great way to post regular info (lessons, links, etc) azrork: RT @buddhaphish: Can we agree that social media is wonderful, but power point is the work of the devil? tijuanabecky: @MeredithGould @buddhaphish Hey now, I still like PowerPoint..we haven't exactly upgraded at our church yet..better than overhead :) reckshow: church is pretty much the only place i checkin unless i'm photowalking. frankly, checkins freak me out. drothamel: @MeredithGould @buddhaphish if anyone wants to learn good deck design skills, read "Presentation Zen." chsocm: We will, at some point, zoom in on Foursquare & how it could be used wisely and well by churches & faith communities! rev_david: Important to make sure your cong 4sq venue listing is correct. // RT @reckshow: anyone using fourquare or fb places in faithwork? azrork: @paulsteinbrueck @revweb Haha! It actually works fine for us! We can find him when we need to. And his daughters have phones! chsocm: Ok, never mind! Let's discuss it now! reckshow: ack, i'm sorry!!! RevWeb: @tijuanabecky @MeredithGould @buddhaphish So grateful my soon to be wife produces my PP slide decks. Whew! chsocm: T3 How might foursquare be used wisely and well by churches? MeredithGould: @reckshow No prob...we can go with the flow! mgoins: T3 Anyone set up a swarm on 4sqr at their church yet? Good way to identify those who are sm users?

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azrork: @mirgray @mgoins I had no clue Instagram could be scheduled! rev_david: A swarm of 1? // RT @mgoins: T3 Anyone set up a swarm on 4sqr at their church yet? Good way to identify those who are sm users? paulsteinbrueck: @reckshow I checking with Foursquare at church, but I'm the only one who does. iamepiscopalian: T3: Set incremental check in awards for multi-checkins. Track those confirmation students! MeredithGould: RT @iamepiscopalian: T3: Set incremental check in awards for multi-checkins. Track those confirmation students! youravgpastor: I get too many errors with foursquare, so I just use facebook. rev_david: I use Twitter & 4sq for myself, but my congregation members have just gotten on to FB rampracer: RT @mgoins: T3 Anyone set up a swarm on 4sqr at their church yet? Good way to identify those who are sm users? reckshow: everytime i see I'm the Mayor on fourquare, I start singing "At the end of the day" from Les Mis. "I am the mayor of this town!" MeredithGould: Is it possible to establish different areas within on building? Like a location for the sacristy?? azrork: @reckshow I've wanted to use @gowalla for our church but it's not integratable with FB Pages yet. But I have ideas! iamepiscopalian: RT @gregwalrath: I'm the mayor of my church :) I just never post it to Twitter youravgpastor: @iamepiscopalian I like that idea...what incentives do you have in mind? drothamel: @MeredithGould sure it is. You can create as many venues as you want. MeredithGould: @youravgpastor @iamepiscopalian Extra Eucharist? penelopepiscopl: I know a couple of priests who check in at coffee shops and invite folks to drop in for a chat. Denise205: @youravgpastor @iamepiscopalian I'd like to hear about that too. rev_david: @MeredithGould @youravgpastor @iamepiscopalian Indulgences?

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MeredithGould: @drothamel So, theoretically you could have people check into the sanctuary for worship, social hall for coffee? skenow: @MeredithGould @youravgpastor @iamepiscopalian fewer 'Hail Marys' paulsteinbrueck: @MeredithGould Yes, you can. Check in at an airport & there could be a place for each gate. :) azrork: T3 I'd like to use it to show that "church" doesn't just happen on campus - we're everywhere! rev_david: Yes, I do that, cross posting 4 sq w/ FB RT @penelopepiscopl: check in at coffee shops and invite folks to drop in for a chat. MeredithGould: RT @azrork: T3 I'd like to use it to show that "church" doesn't just happen on campus - we're everywhere! mgoins: @MeredithGould @drothamel I do it all the time! And women's bible study, church outings, etc. shamike2009: @NDCCMemphis we have considered using it to coordinate "flash mobs" that are centered around prayer. rev_david: @mgoins If you list people as employees, they cannot be mayors (Foursquare) youravgpastor: youravgpastor: @RevWeb What are sacraments 3-7??? ;) kidding... reckshow: @drothamel ah, ok. wasn't sure because on facebook you claim places if you're the owner. skenow: Here's an app for sharing joys and concerns in prayer http://ow.ly/6b68D RevWeb: @youravgpastor @RevWeb Get out your Baltimore catechism. Oh, you don't have one? Drop and give me 10 Glory Be's iamepiscopalian: We're working on a few 4sq campaigns, they're not sure about letting us do church badges though. clnar: Mission St. Clare & Daily Grace iOS apps. RT T2 How about prayer and worship apps? MeredithGould: @reckshow Like geocaching?? rampracer: RT @skenow: Here's an app for sharing joys and concerns in prayer http://ow.ly/6b68D Denise205: @mgoins @reckshow I like a scavenger hunt idea!

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CharlotteElia: We've set up an incentive for first check-ins. It's just a mug, but we'll see who uses SM and have a chance to greet visitors. iamepiscopalian: @CharlotteElia Awesome! skenow: Facebook check-ins v. Foursquare check-ins - which has greater potential? youravgpastor: @CharlotteElia That's my favorite one of the day. I may go with that one. drothamel: RT @CharlotteElia: Weve set up incentive for 1st check-ins. just a mug, but well see who uses SM & have a chance 2 greet visitors. MeredithGould: @reckshow Right. I like the idea of a church scavenger hunt combined w/learning what's in the church sanctuary reckshow: @mgoins I love it! penelopepiscopl: MT @CharlotteElia: We set up an incentive for 1st check-ins-just a mug, but we see who uses SM and have a chance to greet visitors. mgoins: @MeredithGould @reckshow Great way to share the history of the church with new members? chsocm: Would you believe we're coming up on the hour? Five minutes! reckshow: @MeredithGould we're having a ministry fair in a few weeks... wonder if i could do something with that... MeredithGould: @reckshow Do it! That would be great. mediatake: RT @MeredithGould: I'd like to see churches integrate social media into their disaster preparedness plans reckshow: @Denise205 have you seen the Central Park app? I would love something like that for Cathedrals. MeredithGould: RT @reckshow: @Denise205 have you seen the Central Park app? I would love something like that for Cathedrals. youravgpastor: Only about 30 mins in chat tonight, but got a lot out of it. Gotta go. Thanks, all! Denise205: @reckshow I'm really behind in my app knowledge, so no, but would like to check it out chsocm: Great chat & fun ideas! Coming up on the hour, we conclude with this prayer from Compline:

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mgoins: @MeredithGould @drothamel @Denise205 ew ew! Tell me more! Would love to integrate Qr codes! rev_david: Time to go read a bedtime story! #IDoNotLikeThemSamIAm drothamel: @paulsteinbrueck @iamepiscopalian and big money. reckshow: @Denise205 it's brilliant. i used it yesterday while i photowalked the park. there's a map, & you can click on features of the park Denise205: @MeredithGould @drothamel Potentially. Need to keep aesthetics in place, though, so be careful on QR there. RevWeb: Amen and amen. Until next week y'all. skenow: RT : Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work or watch orweep this night & give your angels charge over those who sleep. chsocm: #PBWY = Peace Be With You