I retired from full-time clergy duties in the Fall of 2021, but by then technology had long found its way into the life of the congregations I served– from basic word processing for bulletins and newsletters, to improved processing and copying capabilities, to microphones and various audio-visual tools, like projectors and drop-down screens, sound systems and televisions, to mass communication tools like email and Zoom and call lists.
Zoom was the tool of choice and necessity during Covid, and a pre-recorded service uploaded to YouTube became a regular feature during those days. Nowadays, more congregations can broadcast their services live, since the cost of equipment to do so, along with the means to upload, is within reach of more than just the larger worshiping communities.
And there’s the utility of digital cameras and smartphones.
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