Comments on: Meetup.com helps small congregation build community

By: Barb Johnson

Barb Johnson — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 01:01:12 +0000

Meetup has really taken off with our congregation. It’s so easy to “get out the word” to all meetup participants. Love it! Kudos to the Almighty And Amazing Amanda. (OK, that was over the top. But she has been great at organizing.)

By: Rae Gilbertson

Rae Gilbertson — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:04:26 +0000

Our new meetup site has energized and engaged our congregation. It is a wonderful tool for a large segment of our population. It seems to have a stimulated sparks of creativity! What a great idea! Thanks to our great minister, Amanda Aikman…

By: Susan Morrisson

Susan Morrisson — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:02:57 +0000

Yes, meet-up is a great way to communicate with members and friends. There is room on the sight to put the details of the event, and who to contact for more information. It also comes into the email boxes of the members, so they don’t have to go to a sight; the sight comes to them. This meet-up is used for all gatherings: adult education, social justice meetings at the church, covenant circles at the church and elsewhere. Meet-up is an easy reminder of what is happening in the Fellowship.

By: Rosemary Stevens

Rosemary Stevens — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:14:15 +0000

As a long-time UU, my constant frustration has been the difficulty of communicating with members and friends. We have a newsletter, weekly announcements, and e-mails, nevertheless sometimes people miss out on activities. Meet-up works because is available at any time (the last minute), it’s an attractive site, and it’s easy to work with. Thanks, Amanda

By: Mike Murdock

Mike Murdock — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:51:36 +0000

Good, balanced account of Meetup and our congregations! Thanks, Amanda! — mike