[Fuusmchat] Advice from Bard!

[Annie Warmke]

AI has made me think we're pretty darn clever in our assessment of where 
we need to go.  Annie

On 3/28/2023 8:59 PM, George Banziger via fuusmchat wrote:
> Great idea, Dawn, to test AI on our plans for expanding membership.
>
> Is Annie Warmke on the chat list--so that she sees these ideas?
>
>
> George & Gwen Banziger; 740-434-5685; 740-434-3354 (mobile)
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 4:46 PM Dawn Hewitt via fuusmchat 
> <fuusmchat at fuusm.org> wrote:
>
>     Dear FUUSM-chat friends,
>
>     Just for kicks, I signed up to experiment with Google’s new AI
>     text generator, Bard. Below is what I asked, and what Bard answered.
>
>
>         My Unitarian Universalist church is hoping to boost its
>         membership. My community is not very diverse demographically
>         (we’re mostly white, and aging), but political divisions are
>         rampant. Our church welcomes everybody—regardless of their
>         belief system, gender identity, sexual preference, politics,….
>         You know, we’re UUs. Can you come up with a paragraph or two
>         that would attract young people, especially young families?
>         Maybe we could post something on social media. Thanks for your
>         help!
>
>     Sure, here are a few ideas:
>
>       * *Highlight your welcoming environment.* Unitarian Universalist
>         churches are known for their open and accepting atmosphere.
>         You could emphasize this in your social media posts by using
>         images and videos of people of all backgrounds interacting
>         with each other.
>       * *Talk about your social justice work.* Unitarian Universalists
>         are also committed to social justice. You could share stories
>         about your congregation's work to make the world a better place.
>       * *Offer young families special programs.* You could offer young
>         families special programs and events, such as family-friendly
>         services, childcare, or social events.
>       * *Be active on social media.* Make sure you are active on
>         social media and post regularly about your church and its
>         programs. You could also use social media to connect with
>         young people in your community.
>       * *Partner with other organizations.* You could partner with
>         other organizations in your community to reach out to young
>         people. For example, you could partner with a local school or
>         community center to offer a religious education program for
>         children.
>       * *Be visible in the community.* Make sure your church is
>         visible in the community. You could attend local events or
>         participate in community service projects.
>
>     I hope these ideas are helpful!
>
>     *****
>
>     Dawn here again. Well, artificial intelligence seems to think
>     we’re on the right track. Perhaps I should have asked it to write
>     a poem that would increase our membership! Maybe I’ll try that next.
>
>
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