We've been working hard to network virtually over the past several weeks. Though I may wish that our neighbors would come to worship on Sunday mornings to get to know us personally, often times these days people know us through what we say about ourselves online. Updated, easy to follow websites are the first impression that you don't want to mess up.
I'm excited about the progress that has been made recently on our church's website. Check it out here. Deb, our church administrator works hard to make sure the information on our site is kept up to date, showing any who might be interested in worshiping with us that we are alive and well. There are still changes to be made in the future, but the progress so far as be huge! (Thanks, Deb!)
Also, there are several folks from around the area and the country who are choosing to follow what we as a church are up to through this blog.
I want to give a shout out to several of them who have listed us on their blog roll:
GoReston.com: a site that follows community life and trends has listed Preacher on the Plaza among their blogs. (Really exciting that they would include a pastor!)
A site of Baptist bloggers, recently invited me to join. It includes folks from all across the theological spectrum. I was told I was the first woman pastor they've listed thus far (though I know there are tons of you out there if you want to get in on the list).
My friend, Theresa Thames-Lynch, who is ministering to children and families at Foundry United Methodist is following our progress. She attended the installation service and wrote about it here.
As well, as another seminary friend of mine who is also a blogger, Maria, who is working on an advance degree at William and Mary and also very involved in the Episcopal church. She writes with such wisdom about life which is always encouraging.
And, recently, I got notice that an associate pastor in Massachusetts, who I haven't met is following us too.
I say all of this as a means to inspire excitement in Washington Plaza folks for the new things we are engaging in as a church. Technology does matter. The more we can connect with our neighbors and those in ministry alongside of us the better!
If you are following us with a blog of your own that I don't know about, feel free to leave information about it in the comments. We'd be glad to know who you are out there in cyberspace. Thanks for sharing this journey with us.
