Live Streaming Services and Events
The Covid pandemic has brought about many changes to our lives. Two years ago we could not have imagined recording every church service, or using Zoom, so people could worship from home.
Looking ahead, we do not know whether some restrictions may be re-introduced during the winter. It may be that some of us will not wish to circulate as much if colds and flu become prevalent. At Heacham Parish Church we feel strongly that this online facility is very beneficial and should continue.
However, the system we have used of pre-recording and editing each part of the service is very time-consuming. We have a small, dedicated team who have been producing these services for 18 months and we are extremely grateful for their commitment and diligence, but this method is not sustainable long-term.
In common with many churches, the PCC is investigating the live-streaming option. This involves the installation of PTZ cameras (pan, tilt and zoom) which can focus on different people and parts of the church during the service. It can then also be uploaded to YouTube to be viewed at any time. A proposal has been received and more details will be given once this has been considered and approved by the PCC.
However, it will take some weeks for this full installation to happen. The pre-recorded services will cease at the end of October, and in between the operation of the two systems, our temporary solution is to offer an uploaded service on YouTube from a single fixed-point camera. This is the best alternative we can offer for what we hope will be a short time.
We are excited by this new part of our technological journey and look forward to you travelling with us.
Veronica Welham Lay Chair PCC