Shalom Online
Born out of the need to gather during the Covid 19 lock down Shalom Online proved popular and is now a permanent feature of the life of The Shalom Network.
By now many of us are familiar, but not necessarily at ease with conferencing technologies on our PCs, laptops and phones. These things can be so much more difficult for the people we support.
Shalom Online provides multiple opportunities to deliver on our purposes. We are able to help people to get online and then gently assist in coming to terms with both the technical and cultural challenges of the ‘everything online’ world. Fortunately, we are able, in some cases to provide tablets or computers. We would like to do more with hardware, connectivity and environment.
Having managed to help people to join we can get on with welcoming, worshiping, being interactive, catching up, exploring more of the ministry of Jesus through videos, discussion and prayer. Realising the value in Christian faith and devotion.
Currently Shalom Online is on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Thursday evenings of the month. We meet from 7.30 pm to approximately 8.30 pm. This can vary (last longer), and all who attend are free to come and go as they feel led.
Everyone is invited to come along and join in the meetings. We have developed ways for those people with no speech to be able to meaningfully participate in the gatherings and we aim to make it as accessible as possible. We will provide additional support and tuition to enable people to connect via their smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Like many organisations we see great potential for online activities, to grow digital skills and confidence, not only by attending, but also being part of the production team. We are also growing our YouTube channel to provide online recordings, tutorials and opportunities to provide and share creative content.
If you would like more details about how to join us and be involved, then please email and we will get back to you with more details.
Shalom in Person
With Purpose
Shalom Groups are our ‘in person’ gatherings to which everyone is welcome. We meet to worship, pray and share, in accessible venues, that are on good bus routes. Throughout the year we have larger gatherings which include for example, away-days, a Passover meal and a Summer BBQ
In Praise
We also gather once a month on a Thursday from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm at various locations that are advised well ahead of the gathering. We meet for a natter over our picnic teas and then spend some time in Worship, Prayer and exploring the wonderful world of Bible teaching. If you would like more information about this group call Miriam Goldby on 07375 395036 or email her.
