Friends,
If you or your congregation make a great video related to our faith, what you are doing to make a difference in the world, or other UU related content I invite you to share it with me so I can add it to uuplanet.tv
UU Planet TV is a new online video channel for Unitarian Universalists. It features the best videos for, by and about UU's online.
While I continually search for new videos and have google alerts keeping a watchful eye for videos with UU related tags, you are welcome to send me links to your videos as you upload them. Just email me the URL, the full address as it appears in the browser address bar. Http://whateveryourvideosaddressis....
A SPECIAL INVITATION to all UU Youth and Young Adults. Guys, you get the power of new media. Many of you also have the technology, creativity and time to make videos. Help me share our faith with the world, make our association more transparent, shape our vision of the future and drag our movement into the 21st century. MAKE UU TV. Make short, informative, fun, weird, educational and UU related videos.
In faith,
Peter Bowden
UU PLANET Ministry & Media
www.uuplanet.tv - UU TV & Videos
www.uuplanet.com - What I do
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
UU Video site in beta -- uuplanet.tv
uuplanet.tv now beta testing. Check it out, send feedback. Thanks...
UPDATE: uuplanet.tv out of beta and going strong. - peter
Monday, March 10, 2008
UU TV - connecting producers and supporters
hose of you not receiving my e-newsletter, this is a blog copy of the message I sent out last week regarding UU TV... Check it out and pass it on. -- Peter
Friends,
At General Assembly last year I started speaking with many of you about my vision for UU Television. If you are interested in this topic, please read on below. I have set up a new e-newsletter through UU PLANET on this topic. If you are subscribed to my general email list and would like to UU TV messages as well, just click the subscription management link at the end of this message.
The Internet and television are fusing. Digital video production , the web and increased computing power makes a new world of communication available. The UUA's new capital campaign is called "Now is the time." I'll tell you what time it is.
It's time to move our movement from the 19th century straight into the 21st.
Imagine a UU TV network, a broadcast available though the television and the web channel, one with a wide range of content for those new to our faith, existing members, leaders and more...
For me, UU TV is a way to turn our movement inside-out, to change that common inward focus and make the best of what we are doing 100% visible and accessible. This will not only share our faith, it will force many of us to change our ways.
By organizing volunteers, our UU media and video professionals, mapping out a coordinated strategy and enlisting an army of UU TV volunteers we can make this happen. I believe that if we start organizing, the vision will build and the money will come...
Would you like to join me?
If so, here are a few things you can do.
1) Join the UU TV e-newsletter
Invite anyone interested in Unitarian Universalist television to subscribe to my UU TV producers and supporters e-newsletter. Other communication tools will emerge, but for now my UU TV e-newsletter is mission control for building the vision.
2) Introduce yourself to me
Tell me who you are and what your interest is. Email me with a personal introduction. What is your interest in this UU TV thing? What talents and experience can you share? Writing, graphic design, editors, producers, actors - friends, we need it all!
3) Start brainstorming
Start generating ideas on your own, with fellow UU's. Brainstorm ideas for different programs we could have, specific segments 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.
I am passionate about helping our congregations and our faith move from the 19th century straight into the 21st. While I plan on being highly involved in this effort, I can't do without you.
I invite you share news of this effort. Have a blog, website or newsletter? Link to the UU TV page on my site.
http://www.uuplanet.com/uutv
I look forward to hearing from you.
In cooperation,
Peter
Friends,
At General Assembly last year I started speaking with many of you about my vision for UU Television. If you are interested in this topic, please read on below. I have set up a new e-newsletter through UU PLANET on this topic. If you are subscribed to my general email list and would like to UU TV messages as well, just click the subscription management link at the end of this message.
The Internet and television are fusing. Digital video production , the web and increased computing power makes a new world of communication available. The UUA's new capital campaign is called "Now is the time." I'll tell you what time it is.
It's time to move our movement from the 19th century straight into the 21st.
Imagine a UU TV network, a broadcast available though the television and the web channel, one with a wide range of content for those new to our faith, existing members, leaders and more...
For me, UU TV is a way to turn our movement inside-out, to change that common inward focus and make the best of what we are doing 100% visible and accessible. This will not only share our faith, it will force many of us to change our ways.
By organizing volunteers, our UU media and video professionals, mapping out a coordinated strategy and enlisting an army of UU TV volunteers we can make this happen. I believe that if we start organizing, the vision will build and the money will come...
Would you like to join me?
If so, here are a few things you can do.
Invite anyone interested in Unitarian Universalist television to subscribe to my UU TV producers and supporters e-newsletter. Other communication tools will emerge, but for now my UU TV e-newsletter is mission control for building the vision.
2) Introduce yourself to me
Tell me who you are and what your interest is. Email me with a personal introduction. What is your interest in this UU TV thing? What talents and experience can you share? Writing, graphic design, editors, producers, actors - friends, we need it all!
3) Start brainstorming
Start generating ideas on your own, with fellow UU's. Brainstorm ideas for different programs we could have, specific segments 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.
I am passionate about helping our congregations and our faith move from the 19th century straight into the 21st. While I plan on being highly involved in this effort, I can't do without you.
I invite you share news of this effort. Have a blog, website or newsletter? Link to the UU TV page on my site.
http://www.uuplanet.com/uutv
I look forward to hearing from you.
In cooperation,
Peter
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Elections - endorsements vs. accountability
I just listened to a Speaking of Faith program featuring Jim Wallis, author of God's Politics. One of the many comments Wallis made which struck me addressed the issue of endorsing candidates.
He shared that he and his organization, Sojourners, has avoided endorsing candidates. Instead, they have worked to hold ALL CANDIDATES accountable to their agenda.
I've had my thoughts about the candidates for President of the USA as well as President of the UUA. But I haven't done enough to shape the debate.
Over the course of the campaign for President of the UUA I hope you'll join me in working to shape the debate BEFORE we campaign hard for either candidate.
Both UUA Presidential candidates have started posting youtube videos. We should start posting questions for them. I'd also love to host some discussions with the candidates via digitally recorded conference call.
What process ideas do you have for framing the debate?
How can we use web to increase participation in this UUA election?
He shared that he and his organization, Sojourners, has avoided endorsing candidates. Instead, they have worked to hold ALL CANDIDATES accountable to their agenda.
I've had my thoughts about the candidates for President of the USA as well as President of the UUA. But I haven't done enough to shape the debate.
Over the course of the campaign for President of the UUA I hope you'll join me in working to shape the debate BEFORE we campaign hard for either candidate.
Both UUA Presidential candidates have started posting youtube videos. We should start posting questions for them. I'd also love to host some discussions with the candidates via digitally recorded conference call.
What process ideas do you have for framing the debate?
How can we use web to increase participation in this UUA election?
Campaign Websites
Top Ten Moments in the Race for "Pastor-in-Chief"
I just received an email from the Interfaith Alliance - great organization - sharing the top ten moments in the race for "Pastor-in-Chief." The video and top ten list are below...
The Interfaith Alliance presents
Top Ten Moments in the Race for "Pastor-in-Chief"
10. Mitt Romney is asked if he believes "every word" of the Bible
(CNN/You Tube debate (11-28-07).
9. CNN's Soledad O'Brien asks John Edwards to "name his greatest
sin"
(CNN/Sojourners town hall 6-26-07).
8. James Dobson tells a reporter he does not think that Fred
Thompson is a Christian
(3-27-07).
7. Barack Obama distributes a campaign flier describing himself as
a "Committed Christian" (1-21-08).
6. Hillary Clinton said we need to "inject faith into policy"
(CNN/Sojourners town hall 6-26-07).
5. Mike Huckabee explains his rise in the polls by invoking the
Biblical story of two fish and five loaves feeding a crowd of 5,000
people (11-28-07).
4. Tim Russert asks all the Democratic candidates to "name their
favorite Bible verse" (MSNBC 9-26-07).
3. John McCain says the Constitution established the United States
as a Christian nation and that he would prefer a Christian president
(9-27-07).
2. Barack Obama asked a congregation to help him "become an
instrument of God" and join him in creating "a Kingdom right here on
Earth" (10-17-07).
1. Mike Huckabee tells a crowd: "What we need to do is to amend the
Constitution so it's in God's standards rather than try to change God's
standards" (1-14-08).
The Interfaith Alliance offers the following ways to get involved...
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Use our Candidate Quick Contact to tell the presidential candidates your thoughts about the place of religion on the campaign trail!
Explore our Election Year Resources.
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