Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to produce a number a number ofaudio podcasts. Of, course, My affection for old-time radio programs has allowed me tointegrate this new technology with my hobby. It all commenced when the folks of our senior’s community were restricted in their activities because of Covid19. WhatContinue reading “Podcasts Made Simple (Well, Kind Of)”
Category Archives: Tech
“Open Source” as a Faithful Choice
In the past couple of editions of the United Church Rural Ministry ENews, we have included articles from the Rev. Martin Dawson describing how you don’t need to break church budgets by buying the latest and greatest computer hardware, nor do you have to lay down large amounts of money to license the software youContinue reading ““Open Source” as a Faithful Choice”
Getting LibreOffice To Look Like Microsoft Office
Now that some of you have made the more environmentally correct decision to switch to a used computer and moving over to a Linux operating system like Linux Mint, as explained in an earlier newsletter, the next step is to help you switch the office program (LibreOffice) to look similar to Windows Office software. AtContinue reading “Getting LibreOffice To Look Like Microsoft Office”
The Grand Change: Windows to Linux or both
A few weeks ago, I decided to purchase another laptop computer. Now, I did not go to a “Big Box” electronics store, nor did I visit their websites online to make a purchase. Instead, I went to my local computer store that sells used laptops. This store had a selection of fairly new (5 toContinue reading “The Grand Change: Windows to Linux or both”
Save dollars and the earth (just a little bit) while staying current with technology
Martin Dawson Presently I am writing to you on a 2014 Lenovo ThinkPad laptop. I purchased it 4 years ago from my local computer store. It was purchased for under $400.00. A new laptop of this type sells for $1500.00. Yes, a newer one has more up to date and faster hardware than my olderContinue reading “Save dollars and the earth (just a little bit) while staying current with technology”
Starting A Podcast For Your Church
By Martin Dawson (Retired Minister in Cornwall, PEI)Submitted by Martin Dawson As many of the people connected to UCRMN know, I am an enthusiast of old-time radio programs, which makes me very interested in the use for audio for church purposes. Recently, I have been working with a rural minister in the recording and editingContinue reading “Starting A Podcast For Your Church”
How are you handling Church and Technology?
For many of the churches across Canada, COVID has changed how we do “Church”. Technology has allowed many of us to meet online, using video and written content. We have realized, “We, the people, are the “Church” – not the building. Yet many of us are wondering, “What’s next”? In the last few months, workshopsContinue reading “How are you handling Church and Technology?”
Mini Workshop on Practical Technology for Rural Churches
On March 18, 2021 participants gathered for a workshop discussing helping churches with their online worship amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Our two workshop facilitators, Rev. Martin Dawson and Peter Chynoweth led participants through inexpensive possibilities for adapting worship while in-person services are not possible. To view plenary reflections and the reflection by Martin Dawson pleaseContinue reading “Mini Workshop on Practical Technology for Rural Churches”