2 022 Read e rs’ Issue


What is something you’ve learned that you never thought you’d ever use or need to know?


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That I would be leading both the tech and creative sides of worship planning. My education background was in physics!


Karen Booth Lake Harbor UMC, Norton Shores, MI


How to record for virtual choirs. We’ve been doing some as our organist learned how during all of this and is getting better.


Jan Smith Vale UMC Oakton, VA


Virtual choirs. I never thought I’d need to have to learn and do that much with technology by myself!


Lauri Nair


Shenendehowa UMC Clifton Park, NY


Recording in multiple ways, video, audio, remotely, etc. Quality of streamed services.


Todd Wilson


Germantown UMC Germantown, TN


Zoom and other types of technology.


Janice Hinnant


Earle Street Baptist Church Greenville, SC


How to run a Zoom session! Rick Wiltse


Aldersgate UMC Grand Rapids, MI


How to mix sound in a studio to supplement live voices.


Susan H. Brandt First UMC Clermont, FL


Use of Zoom to lead a conference-wide meeting.


Carol A. Mariano


Mercer Island UMC Mercer Island, GA


Final Cut and GarageBand. I’m still a novice, but I have come a long way.


Douglas Grogan First UMC


Colorado Springs, CO


A teleprompter for preaching.


Douglas Grove-DeJarnett Munsey Memorial UMC Johnson City, TN


The ability to use a technology which is foreign to me and find that it is challenging and fun!


Sue Klein


Newtown UMC Sandy Hook, CT


Zoom (and related peripherals), how to operate PTZ cameras, and OBS (broadcasting software).


Eileen Johnson El Sobrante UMC El Sobrante, CA


I’ve always felt we should learn as much as we can, so I can’t say that I’ve ever really been surprised by the ways we can use everything we’ve learned. Been delighted, but not surprised.


Carla Hale


Stroud UMC Stroud, OK


I have learned to be expressive verbally as well as musically.


Kathryn Johnson St. Stephen UMC Mesquite, TX


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How to use electronic devices for more purposes; more constant staying in touch electronically.


Rev. Dr. Betsy


Schwarzentraub Elk Grove, CA


Smart phones, streaming.


Mary Jane Crail Clear Lake UMC Clear Lake, IA


How to use music in a virtual environment.


Edna B. Johnson St. Matthew’s UMC Greensboro, NC


Technology and flexibility.


Mary Scifres Santa Clarita UMC Santa Clarita, CA


I was coached years ago to be a minister first and a musician second; that has really been exercised these past two years.


Jim Sheldrake St. Peter’s UMC, Wellington, FL


Video editing. Shawn Gingrich


First UMC, Hershey, PA Michael Dougherty


Hyde Park UMC, Tampa, FL Kevin Turner Davidson UMC, Davidson, NC


I’ve learned to relax and the choirs have responded well too.


William Moore


McKendree Memorial UMC Portland, TN


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