NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- United
Methodist Communications will celebrate Social Media Day on
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 with free
learning opportunities throughout the day, featuring a special live
learning session Q&A at 12pm CT –
all at Facebook.com/UMCom.
United Methodist Communications (UMCom) seeks to equip churches
with tools to effectively minister daily via social media
platforms. Some of the ways the agency helps local churches are
through providing social graphics, how-to-articles, social media
training, grants and marketing assistance.
Additionally, the agency shares the messages and stories of the
church and the Gospel through daily postings across multiple
platforms, offering articles, inspiration, Bible verses and more.
With more than 1.6 million followers, United Methodist
Communications' social media channels reach and engage nearly 90
million people inside and outside the church, create community and
share messages of God's love.
The immense power of social media is undeniable. As of 2021, the
number of people using social media is over 3.96 billion worldwide
– that's more than 50 percent of the world.
"Social media has revolutionized the way we interact with one
another, redefining our communication, interaction, and behavior.
This is true for the church as well," said Poonam Patodia, Chief Marketing Officer. "Social
media is more than just being social, it's ministry – and Social
Media Day is a good time to celebrate how it can help churches
reach out beyond their surrounding communities."
UMCom has created a vast array of training and resources through
informational articles, videos, Q&A, podcasts, and more. The
following is just a small sampling of what's available:
- Live Learning Session: Social Media Day Q&A -
Pre-registration is available online with question submissions
accepted in advance
- Social Media Marketing for the Local Church
- Facebook Groups for Churches
- Social Media: Your Virtual Front Door
- Language Options: Resources in Korean, Spanish, French and
Portuguese
- Social Graphics: free and shareable images
Social media resources, along with a complete listing of planned
activities, are available at
http://www.umcom.org/socialmediaday.
United Methodist Communications is using the power of social
media to share inspiring content, provide opportunities for
dialogue and increase awareness of The United Methodist Church and
our beliefs—and is resourcing local churches to do the same. To
support the work of communication ministry in observance of Social
Media Day, please visit resourceUMC.org/GiveUMCom.
About United Methodist Communications
As the communications agency for The United Methodist Church,
United Methodist Communications seeks to increase awareness and
visibility of the denomination in communities and nations around
the globe. United Methodist Communications also offers services,
tools, and resources for communications ministry. Discover more
about the agency at Resourceumc.org/Communications. Follow us on
Facebook and Instagram.
Media Contact
Aaron Crisler, United Methodist
Communications, 6154748673, presscenter@umcom.org
SOURCE United Methodist Communications