Fwd: Deoweb
Gerry Kirk
Moving forward, I hope to simplify the system as much as possible for parishes. I have been thinking also of a parish site that consists of one page for those that aren't managing their site, and for everyone else, something that has only a few general content types, more akin to a blog. Content can be "tagged", so one could see all content that relates to, say, first communion, rather than having a first communion workspace.
- Gerry
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From: bphdream <bphd...@ontera.net>
Date: 30-May-2007 21:52
Subject: Deoweb
To: Gerry <gerry...@gmail.com>
Gerry I am glad you addressed this issue now I have been canvassing a few of my more computer literate parishioners as to what they dislike about Deoweb and they all said the same thing to confusing. I believe your intentions were good at the initial onset of Deoweb, but I personally felt the follow up was seriously lacking, probably not your fault, as you once said the Diocese only allocated so much money for start-up and this didn't allow for more training for the average Joe and most priests couldn't cope with the extra load put on them so they couldn't get more involved. (no they had no answers) I suggest what I call Reader Digesting the site cut out lots. For e/g Top line take out Pastoral Services & Sacrements (not being used) Second line take out My Preferences, Manage Content, Message Centre, Also left side of page is too cluttered leave in top 4 and delete the next seven, time to streamline. I think you only need 2 pages initially entrance page and information page, information page can have short cuts too as many subject pages as you want to cover. The more experienced wed page manager will be able to expand with no difficulty, but leave it simple for all. Barry
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Edwin Cooney
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I read with interest all the comments and suggestions. What do you do with a church office like mine which is not even connected to the internet? Our dear priest thinks we should update the system and get on line but until then all messages are shunted through my own system (I don't mind) but unless I tell parishioners, nobody knows what is going on. Feel cut off from all of you and as Manitouwadge is the end of the diocesan line wonder what we do next
Good night and God bless all
Carol Baye (aka Nan)
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Gerry Kirk
My first thought is, great, you have a pastor who wants to get engaged with the online world. Move quickly before he changes his mind! (grin)
How many parishioners are using the Internet in your parish for work or personal reasons? Take a poll (showing of hands) at mass some time to find out for sure.
The first thing you should do is have everyone sign up to the parish newsletter. It's really simple. Just have them go to the parish web site, register, and tick the box near the bottom to receive the weekly e-newsletter. They'll get notified once a week of everything going on in your parish and the wider diocesan community.
If they are online, then I suggest connecting everyone socially online. People care more about connecting with one another than with "official" parish / diocesan stuff. I can help you create a facebook group, or they can all join the DeoWeb group. It's easy to set up and it's lots of fun.
There are some thoughts for you. Hope that gives you some hope!
- Gerry