By The Rt. Rev. Susan Haynes
When the COVID pandemic caused us to close our buildings back in
March, church leadership scrambled in order to bring experiences of
worship and community to their flocks. These experiences went from
in-person to on-line, and the learning curve in most cases was
extraordinarily steep. Churches have responded well and have learned
that even when we return fully to in-person worship, the church will
still exists online. Recently the Leadership Institute of the College
for Bishops issued the following article: "6 Traits People Value in
Online Faith Communities" by Heidi A. Campbell. The experience of our
churches who have ventured into the online realm underscores what people
really want in their Christian walk - connection, community and
communication!
These traits are:
- Relationships
- Support and encouragement
- A sense of being appreciated
- Trusted connections
- A safe place for intimate communication
- Shared beliefs and purpose
You may read the full article here.
