Thanks for posting this, heebie.
Dec 21, 2020 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Meeting ID: 211 924 8312
Passcode: N5zihJ
https://loswego-k12-or-us.zoom.us/j/2119248312?pwd=NkZuWUJEMTU1WCtzbm05TU5QdE9BZz09#success
The host has suggested/requested:
- Before you join the call, please scan through the Program below.
- Please have a candle ready to light. It is JMcQ's birthday, after all!
-- 5-7pm Pacific Time: "Formal" program
-- 7-8pm: After program
• Introductions (20 mins or so)
Everyone on the call takes about 20 seconds or so to quickly introduce themselves. No pressure to say anything profound here - after all, you've only got a moment - just tell us who you are, where you live, and maybe how you know Jesus/James. Everyone will have a chance to talk more later.
Yes, this could easily be derailed by someone going on and on, but if we all keep it brief, it'll be a profound glimpse of all the lives he touched.
--- [Interlude: A palanquin of some as-yet-to-be-conceived content is here toted about briefly] ---
• Speakers (45 minutes or so)
A handful of pre-selected folks who want to share some thoughts, do. If everyone keeps it to about 5 minutes or so, that'll help us hear from more people.
***If you would like to have a few minutes to speak, message the host, Matt, in the Chat feature of the call. Prearrangement to speak during this session is not a requirement, but there may be 75 or more people in attendance, so he'll do his best to accommodate.
--- [Interlude: A sedan chair of some as-yet-to-be-realized gist is here borne about briefly] ---
• Break into small groups (15-20 mins)
One of Zoom's flaws is that above a certain number of participants, it's really a one-way communication device: someone speaks, everyone else listens. It's only when you get groups of 6-8 (at most) that actual conversation can happen.
Of course, in a live memorial, those more intimate and sometimes inspiring conversations happen naturally as people mingle. So we'll use Zoom's joy-deadeningly-named "breakout room" feature to randomly split everyone into smaller groups for a short amount of time. What are your favorite memories of James? What did you learn from him? What the hell is a palanquin, anyway? These and other questions could spark your conversation and introduce you to someone new who also loved James.
• Conclusion/thank you (10 mins)
Everyone automatically moves back to the main Zoom meeting for its coda, where we wrap things up, say our thank yous, and validate parking. This is the end of the 'formal' memorial.
--- [Interlude: A litter of some as-yet-to-be-realized trash-for-some treasure-for-others is here wheeled to the curb briefly] ---
After (1 hour):
But of course, James wouldn't have left it here: he'd ride the momentum of the event into unstructured conversation long into the night.
So, while long into the night isn't exactly an option here, we'll leave the Zoom open for an hour for anyone who wants to linger and talk. We gently suggest you keep in mind others may want to speak as well, so not to go on too long, but say what you feel and we'll go from there.
:( I have been feeling sick and missed it.
The service was wonderful. It was really great to hear all about Jesus McQueen in real life and all the people he touched.
Yes, it was. I had no idea so many people went to Reed.