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News and Events
News and Events
Our Communications Team is directed on behalf of the Leadership Team by Methodist Minister George Bailey and Anglican Vicar Kathryn Fitzsimons
Calendar and What’s On contents are maintained by our Church Administrator Naomi Polson
THE BROADCAST magazine Editor is Lynda Pickersgill who also maintains our Church Noticeboards - to post a notice see What’s On page
Our facebook page Editors are Fran Bailey and Kim Wood
Our Twitter page Editors are Fran Bailey and Kathryn Fitzsimons
To post Volunteering opportunities please contact our Website Editors
Website Editors are David Donaldson and James Sheasby Thomas
To update content on this page Contact |
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David Donaldson |
Website Editor |
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0113 232 3565 |
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07948 244 752 |
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Why Zoom
During the Coronavirus emergency, with many of the wider church community socially isolated in their homes or unable to meet others in person, Oakwood Church adopted Zoom as one means of staying in touch
Oakwood Church does not endorse Zoom. Many other excellent online video services are available
Please use whatever means you have available to maintain frequent contact with family, friends and anyone you think might be isolated or in need. Please read and keep in mind our Safeguarding Policy and Code of Practice. Respect that everyone can choose who they want to communicate with, and how and when they prefer to
Oakwood Church uses Zoom alongside other means of communication for Pastoral Care, Acts of Worship, Church Governance, etc.
Some Church Groups and some of our groups for Young People are using Zoom to maintain contact
Some of the Community Groups who usually meet at Oakwood Church are using Zoom to maintain contact
Prepare to Zoom
Zoom is described as an ‘Enterprise Class Video Meetings Service’ used worldwide by many individuals, companies both large and small, and not-for-profit organisations. On 27 March 2020, BBC News pictured the UK Prime Minister using Zoom to meet with cabinet colleagues while he was self-isolating, having tested positive for Coronavirus
You don’t need a Zoom Account to join a Zoom Meeting
And if you don’t have a suitable Internet connected device, then you can
Dial-in to a Zoom Meeting (voice only) from any telephone
A Zoom Meeting Invitation, communicated by its Host, usually includes:
A clickable Zoom Meeting URL such as https://zoom.us/test; and
An identifier called a Meeting ID
[If a Password is required it will be communicated to you by the Host]
You can quickly and easily Join a Zoom Meeting by:
Clicking the direct Zoom Meeting URL; or
Typing the Meeting ID and Password into an App; or
Clicking https://zoom.us/join and typing the Meeting ID and Password when prompted
Most Personal Computers running Windows, Apple Mac, Chrome and Linux Operating Systems (OS):
A web-browser client called Zoom Client for Meetings will automatically download and install when you start or join your first Zoom meeting.
The web-browser client is also available for manual download at https://zoom.us/download
Most Smart phone or Tablet devices. Please download and install the appropriate App:
For Android the Google Play App is called Zoom Cloud Meetings https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings
For iPhone and iPad the Apple App is called Zoom Cloud Meetings https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id546505307
If you don’t have a suitable Internet connected device, or can’t get Zoom working on-line, you can:
Dial-in (Voice only) to any of these Zoom numbers. If one of them isn’t available, try another
When Zoom answers, it will ask you to use the telephone key pad and enter the Meeting ID and Password
Calls to Zoom’s Dial-in numbers will incur ordinary call charges but we understand these numbers are usually included in Mobile and Land-line free call allowances. If in doubt, check with your network provider
Zoom Hints and Tips
There are very helpful Methodist produced online guides and videos Here
Zoom your family, friends and colleagues
Anyone can sign up for a FREE Basic Zoom account at https://zoom.us/pricing
With a FREE Basic Zoom Personal Meeting account you will be able to Host unlimited-duration (maximum 24 hours) high quality 1:1 Zoom Meetings. You will also be able to Host Zoom meetings connecting up to 100 participating devices - but the duration of those meetings will be time-limited by Zoom to 40 minutes
A monthly paid Zoom Pro account enables you to Host unlimited-duration (maximum 24 hours) online 1:1 Zoom Meetings, as well as unlimited-duration Zoom Meetings connecting up to 100 participating devices
Oakwood Church does not endorse Zoom
Many other excellent online video meeting services are available
Oakwood Church Zoom Meetings
You don’t need a Zoom Account to join a Zoom Meeting
Unless the Zoom Meeting invitation from your Host says differently, Oakwood Church’s usual
Zoom Meeting URL (clickable link) is https://zoom.us/j/7247666207 and Meeting ID 724 766 6207
Following security changes implemented by Zoom on 5 April 2020, some people joining one of our Zoom Meetings may have to input a Password communicated to them by the Zoom Meeting Host
If you haven’t been given our usual Password to Oakwood Church Zoom Meetings
please call George Bailey Tel. 0113 266 2066 or email oakwoodchurch@oakwoodchurch.info
Once you have entered the Password to a Zoom Meeting you may be placed in a Waiting Room
until the Host identifies and admits you to the Meeting
Everyone may be arriving at once so please do mind if it takes a little time to identify and admit you
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