The Chinook Winds Town Hall on Wednesday, June 23 at 2 pm MST, will welcome guest speaker Rev. Andria Irwin for a conversation on Hybrid Worship – combining in-person and online ministry.
Andria is one of the ministers at Highlands United Church in North Vancouver and is also the minister of United Online, a resource of LeaderShift (PMR). She is the co-author with Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee of Following: Embodied Discipleship in a Digital Age, being published by Baker Academic in August 2021.
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In preparation, read this note from Andria:
Something for Everyone â Discerning what a âhybrid modelâ means for your community; Introducing key areas of focus, and Where to find the support you need
Weâre almost as sick of the phrase âhybrid modelâ as we are of the phrase ânew normal.â If youâre anything like me and the communities Iâve been in close conversation with, the phrase brings up feelings of immediate urgency and a sense of scrambling, along with one pesky question: what even is that?
The frustrating reality is, weâre still learning what a hybrid model is (me included) and because weâve never tried it before, weâre not sure whatâs going to work. What we do know is that it doesnât feel optional, and there doesnât seem to be a one-size-fits-all solution.
If these frustrations and curiosities sound like you, join me on June 23 for a conversation around how to view the hybrid model within the context of your own community, the four areas of your church life you should consider in creating both online and in-person connection, options for discerning where to put your energy, ideas to spark your own planning conversations, a glimpse at what kind of growth and continued connection is possible, and some suggestions for where to go for resources/ continued support.
Before our meeting it might be helpful for you to spend some time in contemplation around the following questions:
- What am I too tired to continue?
- What does our churchâs vision/mission/ministry plan indicate is most important to our community? Has this proven to be true over the past year based on what weâve prioritized?
My hope is that these 40 minutes together will fuel you with the energy and conviction you need to speak to your own church communities with confidence and clarity around what needs to come next. As for the technical to-dos ⊠well, the Spirit of Pentecost is upon us and she isnât the least bit hindered by our how (but weâll get to that in some workshops later this month).
Looking forward to meeting with you! Andria Irwin