The
internet and television are fusing. "Television"
as we know it is migrating to portable devices. More
and more content is being delivered by independent
producers through the web. Digital video production
and increased computing power makes a new world of
communication available. It is time for us to get
organized and make UU Television a reality.
Imagine
a UU TV network or web channel, one with a wide
range of content for those new to our faith, existing
members, leaders and more... By organizing volunteers,
our UU media and video professionals, mapping out
a coordinated strategy, and raising funds from visionary
UUs, we can share our faith in ways we have only dreamed
of!
Would
you like to join me? Here are a few things you
can do.
1)
Join the UU TV e-newsletter
Make sure you and anyone interested in Unitarian
Universalist television subscribes to my UU
TV producers and supporters e-newsletter. Until
other communication channels are created this will
be how I share news and ideas and coordinate our emerging
efforts.
2)
Introduce yourself to me
Tell me who you are and what your interest is. Contact
me with a personal introduction. You don't need
to volunteer in a specifc capacity as we aren't there
yet.
3)
Start brainstorming
Start generating ideas on your own, with fellow UU's.
Brainstorm ideas for different programs we could have,
specific segmetns on shows - go nuts! You can send
these to me as you generate them or compile a batch
to share later. As we talk and build a vision for
what UU TV can look like, energy and momentum will
build.
Video
Professionals
If you are a video or media professional or UU
with related experience, please give me a call. I'd
like to speak with you immediately. Call
any time.
We
need you...
I am passionate about helping our congregations
and our faith move from the 19th century straight
into the 21st. I have some very specifc projects I
want to produce. But know that this is a larger effort
than anything I can do alone. Fully embracing technology
and sharing our faith through new media is a decision
to stay relevant, to keep pace with culture. This
is a new modern ministry.
As
we talk about the possibilities and move forward I
know many will join us in this modern media ministry.
In fact, the volunteers are already starting to email
me. I invite you to do the same and to keep in touch.
Tell others about this effort.
You
can link to http://www.uuplanet.com/uutv
To
the right you can find some information on the history
of larger television projects.
In
cooperation,
Peter
Have ideas for UU TV programs &
segments?
Tell me.
