Vision Statement:
- Communication in ways that capture attention and
build community
- Communicate Mystery in history: what keeps us
faithful to God's dream throughout continuing historical change.
- Employ and adapt emerging technologies for specific
diocesan needs
- Enable every person in every parish to be in the
flow.
Description:
The ministry's function is one of facilitating the
communication needs of the various diocesan ministries through diverse
means and media. The Communication ministry in Bethlehem does not
see itself as a separate area or program, but as an integral part
of all ministry in the diocese.
Activities:
The diocesan newspaper,
Diocesan Life, is mailed to every church member in
the diocese. The Ecunet meeting "Bethlehem
News" was created in June, 1999, as the primary instrument for
information to be shared in the diocese. It has now transitioned to "Bakery" on ChurchReply. In addition, you can also join the new communicators list by sending Kat an email here. Bill also has created newSpin, and electronic eNewsletter for events, news, articles, and yes...a bit of spin. Learn
how to join either of these electronic lists
Diocesan Communication Minister Bill
Lewellis works constantly to enrich communications in the diocese
through all available media .. print, video, television, cable, satellite
conferencing, internet, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, intranet, and through face to face meetings
and seminars. He has created a wealth of information available to
parishes, including an article found here, "Getting
Into the Local Daily," and another which suggests links
to sites for using film in your spiritual journey.
The Communication Ministry strives to enable the
diocese to live its mission statement: "Live God's love. Tell
what you have seen and heard."
Related web sites
Episcopal
Satellite Teleconferencing
Episcopal Cathedral
Teleconferencing Network
Episcopal
Life
Episcopal
Communicators
Faith and Values Media - Exploring the richness of our faith traditions.
Discover how spirituality can enrich your life and provide "light
for the journey".
Grace Cathedral Network -Gracecom
The Hallmark Channel - The re-branded Hallmark Channel (formerly Odyssey
Network) was launched on August 5, 2001.
Media Literacy Links
Center
for Media Literacy
Media Literacy
Clearinghouse
Links
to Media Literacy online
Other Communication Resources
The Why and How of Podcasting by Jeff Frey of Rice University
Jeffrey Daniel Frey's Blog: A Focus on Podcasting Technology Questions
Pew Internet Project
Cooking up a Parish Website (powerpoint presentation) by The Rev. Canon Andrew Gerns
Please direct any
questions or comments to the webmaster@diobeth.org
