Sunday Gathering March 29 2020
May 20, 2020
Hey Everyone!
Join us tomorrow morning for our 2 part virtual gathering. We had so much fun last week, so why not do it again!
11:00 to 11:45 AM - UChurch via Facebook Livestream
This is your chance to hear an encouraging word and some updates. Check out the instructions below to watch.
Click the link to join the LIVE stream: https://bit.ly/2yfvqNM
12:00 to 1:00 PM - Community Virtual Tic-Tac via Zoom
Let’s hang out face to face! Join the community chat so we can get our beloved tic-tac-time and so much more. You are welcome to come and go as you please.
Click the link to join the ZOOM Conversation: https://zoom.us/j/190538787
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How to Join
Here are a few tips and instructions to help make our time great. If you experience any challenges, reach out to one of your techy friends!
Part 1: LIVE STREAM - Facebook
I have Facebook: Great! You can jump on via your computer or mobile device and engage in the conversation via chat. If you are a Facebook member, we invite you to comment in the comment section.
I don’t have Facebook: Don’t worry, you can still watch the live broadcast without having to set up an account. Just click the link above, or copy and paste it into your web browser.
Click the link to join the LIVE stream: https://bit.ly/2yfvqNM
Part 2: Virtual Tic-Tac Meeting - Zoom
I am joining from my desktop/laptop/mobile device through the app: Great! Click the button below. It will automatically connect to the meeting and you will start off muted. Please unmute yourself if you want to talk.
I want to just phone in: Cool. You can do that too. Call: +1 587 328 1099. For the meeting, ID enter 190 538 787.
Or if you want to one-tap (where you just have to click one thing to call in on your phone), Click this: +15873281099,,190538787# It will automatically call in and enter the passcode for you.
Click the link to join the ZOOM Conversation: https://zoom.us/j/190538787
Tips for a better virtual experience in Zoom (for you and the other participants)
Prepare ahead of time: Download the Zoom App (https://zoom.us/download) for your device prior to the meeting.
One connection per household: These days we have multiple smart devices in our homes and you may be tempted to join with multiple devices. However, if your internet connection is not very fast, multiple connections might make your experience less than desirable. In addition, you may experience sound distortions as multiple microphones in one place wreak havoc during virtual meetings.
We advise you to connect using one device per household. Not only will your connection be better, the experience of connecting as a family is a lot more fun.
Large screens are better! If possible, connect your device to a large screen to your family TV or a large computer monitor to enjoy a better view of the meeting. Most laptops allow TV screens to be used as monitors, take a moment to learn if your device has such options.
Clean your camera lens: The location of cameras on mobile devices and laptops makes it easy for our fingers to touch them constantly. Make sure your camera is clean from finger marks, dust and anything else that might make your face look blurry.
Check your volume: Sometimes higher device volume can produce noise distortions and echos in virtual meetings. Set your volume so that you can hear everyone, but not so high that your microphone is affected by the volume.
Keep extra noise down: Since we're going to have a lot of people connecting at the same time, it's always nice when you can clearly hear the conversation. Pay attention to the noise level in your own home. If it gets a little loud and you're not directly speaking, you might consider muting your microphone until you're ready to talk.
Your Internet Connection: Having a good internet connection makes a huge difference when it comes to watching live broadcasts and participating in virtual meetings.
If you suspect the problem is your connection, you can test the internet connection to your device by using a tool like fast.com. If you're using WIFI to connect your device to the internet, the location where you sit matters. if your connection speed is low, try moving closer to your WIFI router and test again. The closer you are to your router, the better your connection will be.
