Changing The Recordingsmusic For Your Church Services

Show notes and resources

• Stop! Don't Record Your Church Services – the original blog post I wrote
• The most popular videos on YouTube are only 2 minutes and 1 second in length (Source)
• People decide if they'll watch a video within 10 seconds (Source)
• The average American congregation is 75 people (Source)
• 90% of all American congregations have 350 people or less (Source)

Video Recording Church Service 101. So you are sitting in church thinking, man I would love it if my friend could hear this message, or see this baptism, or wedding, or funeral etc. If you're my wife you are thinking oh boy here he goes again. The question is how would you produce a video from a church service. Share Your Thoughts: How Church May Change After The Coronavirus Houses of worship in America have now been closed for about two months. We are wondering how worship habits will be changed long. Due to the overwhelmingly positive response to the change in time last year we will again have an earlier start to our Sunday morning service over June, July and August. Start will be 10:30 am. We hope this will encourage more families to attend Church in the Summer months when there is. In addition, through various Men's Ministry, Women's Association, youth, and all-church service projects, GCC members donated 1385 hours of community service in 2018. In addition to mission money raised through pledges to the church, a big contributor to our church's ability to help others is the New to You resale shop, which has been a.

3 Instant Takeaways

1. The cost is often prohibitive. It's a lot cheaper now to produce good video than ever before. But you still need a minimum of two (and better to have three, four or five) cameras, software, a switcher for multiple angles, and people to man the cameras. The average-sized church would be stretching itself and the return on investment is usually minimal: only a handful of viewers watch the services.
2. Let's be honest: sometimes the motive is simply ego. Pastors are often driven, results-oriented leaders — which is a good thing. But sometimes these personalities feel like they need to keep up with the bigger churches and do what they see in the media when, in fact, it's just not practical at every level.
3. Your services are too long. If you have met all the other criteria (and listen to the podcast for all 8 reasons) you don't want to upload a 75-minute service, or even a 40-minute sermon. Most popular Youtube videos are about 2 minutes long. People are not likely to sit in front of a screen to watch your entire service. A better option is to upload audio of your messages that people can listen to on the go.

Recording Church Services On Computer

Free Bonus: Click here to download The Church Growth Calculator Spreadsheet – a ready-to-go spreadsheet calculator for accurately tracking & measuring church growth

Hennepin's Phased Reopening Plans

We're Dialing Back to the 'Red Phase'

Here is what to expect during the Red Phase (think 'virtual'):

• 1. No meetings or gatherings will be scheduled at the church building except as required for the creation of our virtual worship services.
  2. We will continue to gather virtually to celebrate worship together online each Sunday.
  3. All of our online offerings will continue. Groups and committees continue to meet virtually.
  4. Pastoral care will continue to be provided by phone or online using Zoom video conferencing.
  5. Off-site wedding, baptism, and funeral services can be conducted, though encouraged to be postponed. Weddings, baptisms, and funerals will not be held in the church building.
  6. Minimal staff will work on-site in order to maintain the building and continue basic operations such as receiving deliveries (8am–4pm weekdays). The majority of staff will work remotely.

  Thank you for your prayers and patience as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have any questions regarding Hennepin's reopening plan, please contact Joe Polach, Director of Facilities, by phone at 612.435.1335 or by email: joep@haumc.org

Pastoral Care

Congregational Care is available.

Hennepin Avenue UMC Pastors, Visitation Ministers and Care Team offer support for all life events. To let us know you or a loved one needs care, please use one of the contact buttons below. You can also call the office (612-871-5303), or email (pastoralcare@haumc.org); the pastor on call will contact you as soon as possible.

Please note that we do not have access to names of people who are hospitalized.We need you to contact usor have a loved onecontact usto tell us about the hospitalization.

Congregational care is one of the most important gifts of spiritual community, and we want to be with you in celebration or sorrow.If you experience an emergency or a bereavement, or want to request a prayer, pleasereach outto us.

How to Live Stream

There are many easy ways to access the worship service digitally:
1>> On our website 2>> on you-tube 3>> on you-tube 4>> on a mobile device via our app. 5> > on the phone

We strongly encourage you to practice using one or more of these in advance of the service. If you need help, we invite you to find a friend, family member, or neighbor who can help you get it set up, or you may send an email to hello@haumc.org.

Hennepin's worship services are now available to listen to over the phone starting at 8:30am (Sacred Journey) and 10am (Traditional Worship) on Sundays.

DIAL 877-790-4366 (or 877-790-HENN) > > > Call the toll-free phone number and listen to the songs, prayers, and preaching you love. You can call anytime throughout the week–we'd love to have you listen in!

ON YOUR DESKTOP COMPUTER, OPEN AN INTERNET BROWSER > > > i.e., Chrome, Firefox, Safari

ON THE WEB BROWSER, NAVIGATE TO > > > HAUMC.ORG/LIVE Cool cursors for free.

IF THE WORSHIP SERVICE HAS ALREADY STARTED > > > You will see an active video on the page.

IF THE WORSHIP SERVICE HAS NOT YET STARTED > > > You will see a black box and a note about how soon the live stream will be 'on'.

WHEN IT IS TIME FOR THE SERVICE TO BEGIN > > > 'Refresh' the web page and the video will be shown live.

WATCH ANY OF OUR WORSHIP SERVICES ON YOU-TUBE > > > CLICK HERE

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL > > > While you're there, please click 'subscribe' so we are easy to find next time.

WHEN IT IS TIME FOR THE SERVICE TO BEGIN > > > The video will be shown live, right on time.

WATCH THE LIVESTREAM ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE > > > Facebook@HennepinAvenueUMC

IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT > > > You will need to create one in order to view the Facebook Live video.

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT > > > Type 'HennepinAvenueUMC' into the search bar on your Facebook page, and then click on the link to our page.

IF YOU ALREADY FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK > > > Simply visit our Facebook page at the time of the worship service and scroll down to watch the live video.

WHEN IT IS TIME FOR THE SERVICE TO BEGIN > > > The video will be shown live, right on time.

DOWNLOAD THE 'HAUMC LIVE STREAM' APP TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE > > > smartphone or tablet only, not available for desktop computers.

FOR APPLE IOS DEVICES > > > Navigate to the App Store

FOR ANDROID DEVICES > > > Navigate to Google Play Store

SEARCH FOR 'HAUMC LIVE STREAM' > > > When you see our church logo cross, you will know you've found the right app. Click 'Get,' and when the download is complete, click 'Open'.

WHEN IT IS TIME FOR THE SERVICE TO BEGIN > > > The video will be shown live, right on time.

> Refresh the page
> Restart your computer
> Use a different web browser
> Clear your browser cache Shadows of evil walkthrough.

Reception Desk & Building Hours
612-871-5303

MODIFIED building 'business' HOURS ARE NOW IN EFFECT DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AS WE TRY TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND CARE FOR OUR STAFF AND VISITORS. Effective Friday, August 14, the Hennepin Avenue UMC building will observe the following hours:

Receptionist Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8am–2pm

Building Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Bishop Ough urges the postponement or cancellation of all non-essential, in-person small group meetings or gatherings in church buildings. If you need to cancel a meeting or event scheduled to take place at Hennepin Avenue UMC, please email: scheduling@haumc.org or call our front desk: 612-871-5303

Lynne and the Children's Ministry Team are creating lots of great online programming for children and families!

Recording Church Services On Computer

Free Bonus: Click here to download The Church Growth Calculator Spreadsheet – a ready-to-go spreadsheet calculator for accurately tracking & measuring church growth

Hennepin's Phased Reopening Plans

We're Dialing Back to the 'Red Phase'

Here is what to expect during the Red Phase (think 'virtual'):

• 1. No meetings or gatherings will be scheduled at the church building except as required for the creation of our virtual worship services.
  2. We will continue to gather virtually to celebrate worship together online each Sunday.
  3. All of our online offerings will continue. Groups and committees continue to meet virtually.
  4. Pastoral care will continue to be provided by phone or online using Zoom video conferencing.
  5. Off-site wedding, baptism, and funeral services can be conducted, though encouraged to be postponed. Weddings, baptisms, and funerals will not be held in the church building.
  6. Minimal staff will work on-site in order to maintain the building and continue basic operations such as receiving deliveries (8am–4pm weekdays). The majority of staff will work remotely.

  Thank you for your prayers and patience as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have any questions regarding Hennepin's reopening plan, please contact Joe Polach, Director of Facilities, by phone at 612.435.1335 or by email: joep@haumc.org

Pastoral Care

Congregational Care is available.

Hennepin Avenue UMC Pastors, Visitation Ministers and Care Team offer support for all life events. To let us know you or a loved one needs care, please use one of the contact buttons below. You can also call the office (612-871-5303), or email (pastoralcare@haumc.org); the pastor on call will contact you as soon as possible.

Please note that we do not have access to names of people who are hospitalized.We need you to contact usor have a loved onecontact usto tell us about the hospitalization.

Congregational care is one of the most important gifts of spiritual community, and we want to be with you in celebration or sorrow.If you experience an emergency or a bereavement, or want to request a prayer, pleasereach outto us.

How to Live Stream

There are many easy ways to access the worship service digitally:
1>> On our website 2>> on you-tube 3>> on you-tube 4>> on a mobile device via our app. 5> > on the phone

We strongly encourage you to practice using one or more of these in advance of the service. If you need help, we invite you to find a friend, family member, or neighbor who can help you get it set up, or you may send an email to hello@haumc.org.

Hennepin's worship services are now available to listen to over the phone starting at 8:30am (Sacred Journey) and 10am (Traditional Worship) on Sundays.

DIAL 877-790-4366 (or 877-790-HENN) > > > Call the toll-free phone number and listen to the songs, prayers, and preaching you love. You can call anytime throughout the week–we'd love to have you listen in!

ON YOUR DESKTOP COMPUTER, OPEN AN INTERNET BROWSER > > > i.e., Chrome, Firefox, Safari

ON THE WEB BROWSER, NAVIGATE TO > > > HAUMC.ORG/LIVE Cool cursors for free.

IF THE WORSHIP SERVICE HAS ALREADY STARTED > > > You will see an active video on the page.

IF THE WORSHIP SERVICE HAS NOT YET STARTED > > > You will see a black box and a note about how soon the live stream will be 'on'.

WHEN IT IS TIME FOR THE SERVICE TO BEGIN > > > 'Refresh' the web page and the video will be shown live.

WATCH ANY OF OUR WORSHIP SERVICES ON YOU-TUBE > > > CLICK HERE

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL > > > While you're there, please click 'subscribe' so we are easy to find next time.

WHEN IT IS TIME FOR THE SERVICE TO BEGIN > > > The video will be shown live, right on time.

WATCH THE LIVESTREAM ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE > > > Facebook@HennepinAvenueUMC

IF YOU DO NOT ALREADY HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT > > > You will need to create one in order to view the Facebook Live video.

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT > > > Type 'HennepinAvenueUMC' into the search bar on your Facebook page, and then click on the link to our page.

IF YOU ALREADY FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK > > > Simply visit our Facebook page at the time of the worship service and scroll down to watch the live video.

WHEN IT IS TIME FOR THE SERVICE TO BEGIN > > > The video will be shown live, right on time.

DOWNLOAD THE 'HAUMC LIVE STREAM' APP TO YOUR MOBILE DEVICE > > > smartphone or tablet only, not available for desktop computers.

FOR APPLE IOS DEVICES > > > Navigate to the App Store

FOR ANDROID DEVICES > > > Navigate to Google Play Store

SEARCH FOR 'HAUMC LIVE STREAM' > > > When you see our church logo cross, you will know you've found the right app. Click 'Get,' and when the download is complete, click 'Open'.

WHEN IT IS TIME FOR THE SERVICE TO BEGIN > > > The video will be shown live, right on time.

> Refresh the page
> Restart your computer
> Use a different web browser
> Clear your browser cache Shadows of evil walkthrough.

Reception Desk & Building Hours
612-871-5303

MODIFIED building 'business' HOURS ARE NOW IN EFFECT DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, AS WE TRY TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND CARE FOR OUR STAFF AND VISITORS. Effective Friday, August 14, the Hennepin Avenue UMC building will observe the following hours:

Receptionist Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8am–2pm

Building Hours:
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Bishop Ough urges the postponement or cancellation of all non-essential, in-person small group meetings or gatherings in church buildings. If you need to cancel a meeting or event scheduled to take place at Hennepin Avenue UMC, please email: scheduling@haumc.org or call our front desk: 612-871-5303

Lynne and the Children's Ministry Team are creating lots of great online programming for children and families!

VISIT THE WEBPAGE > > > haumc.org/children

Rick has been creating lots of great virtual programming for Youth (& Young Adults)!

VISIT THE WEBPAGE > > > haumc.org/youth

VISIT THE WEBPAGE > > > haumc.org/youngadults

Rick has been creating lots of great virtual programming for Confirmation & Youth Group!

VISIT THE WEBPAGE > > > haumc.org/youth

Community Meals is still in ministry but has moved locations to Plymouth Congregational Church, every Sunday beginning at 4:30pm.

VISIT THE WEBPAGE > > > haumc.org/community-meals

The Dignity Center is still in ministry but has slightly modified its services to be more COVID-safe.

VISIT THE WEBPAGE > > > haumc.org/dignity

• Sunday Brunch
• Sabbath Beginnings Worship
• Seeds of Celebration

SMALL GROUPS AT HENNEPIN

• Lenten Study Group 'The Walk'
• Thursday Women's Bible Study
• Friday Men's Bible Study
• Pub Theology gatherings
• Gutsy Women of Faith gatherings
• Life Adventures for Seniors & Friends

CHOIR PRACTICE AT HENNEPIN

• Sanctuary Choir
• Journey Choir
• Altar Choir
• Hennepin Chime
• Youth Bell Choir

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