Day1.org: Are You Looking for God’s Glory?

Posted on October 29, 2011 by ginny

Must explore this site further and perhaps register! Here’s a repost of a recent sermon by Bishop Katharine, and there are many more wonderful things from all around the spectrum of “mainline” churches. Looking forward to the interview with Krista Tippett, too.

Have you ever seen God’s glory passing by? The beauty of autumn can be like that, as dying leaves go out in a blaze of glory. We didn’t see God’s creativity as clearly when everything was lush and green in the middle of summer, but we certainly see evidence of its passing.

via The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori – Are You Looking for God’s Glory? – Day1.org

The Church Social Media #twitterfied

Posted on October 29, 2011 by ginny

As St Nicholas’ Outreach Team meets tomorrow, but I can’t physically attend, I’ll pass this along to coordinator Jan Tossman. The original post at The Lead has a much longer summary, I’ve cut it down to just the six bullet points.

The Episcopal Church’s Office of Communications, in partnership with Monk Development, has produced a white paper on social media, that is available free, after registration. Entitled “Social Media and the Episcopal Church: A New Way to Tell a 2,000-Year-Old Story” it recommends six ” best practices” for church’s interested in cultivating a more effective online presence.

Here is a quick summary of each point:

1. Know Thyself

2. Make your website the crown jewel of your communications strategy — and keep it fresh with constant updates.

3. Make it a two-way conversation.

4. Put someone in charge of your online strategy

5. Don’t be too controlling

6. Don’t reinvent the wheel

via The Lead

Food Pantry Now Open 1st, 3rd, 4th Wedesday Evenings

Posted on October 26, 2011 by ginny

The St Nicholas Food Pantry is now open the first, third, and fourth Wednesday of the month from 430pm to 630pm. We’re grateful for the assistance we get with food donations from other area repositories, and also from area food service companies. We’re also thankful for the gift of time and care from our group of volunteers, who sort cans and greet guests.

Demand for food across the Chicago suburbs is on the rise, placing more of a burden on local and regional food providers trying to do more with less.

Many food banks and pantries dependent on donations to stock shelves and buy groceries are barely getting by, while others are expanding to reach more hungry mouths.

via Suburban Chicago food pantries feeling the pinch – chicagotribune.com.