You've heard the name and probably received an invitation or two to connect on LinkedIn, but does your church need to be there? Do you need to establish an outpost on yet another social media platform? Here's what you need to know to make that decision. Learn more

Forget about, Google+ (G+) as a social network. It is now more of a platform for Google's tools, including search. Learn how G+ can bring awareness to authors, boost website performance and improve your search marketing efforts. Learn more

Read these and more articles on communications in this issue of MyCom from United Methodist Communications 

Dr. Tony Campolo will be preaching Sunday at Lakeside Chautauqua on "Living Life Over Again." During the week he will about "Changing the World from the Inside Out" and he will preach Tuesday evening on "The Art of Loving." Dr. Campolo is known as one of the most influential leaders in the Evangelical movement and has been a major proponent of progressive thought. He believes Christians respond to the boundless love of God by combining personal discipleship, evangelism and social justice. More information

Did you participate in Freedom Summer? Where were you in July 1964 when Congress passed the Civil Rights Act declaring discrimination based on race was illegal? United Methodists were on the frontlines of the civil rights struggle.What words or memories could you share? United Methodist News Service will post your stories as the nation remembers Freedom Summer 1964. More information

Last fall after having just returned home from tornado recovery in Oklahoma, Mary Fry turned on the news and saw that tornadoes had just hit in Illinois. Soon her team was on the road to Illinois where the team was welcomed and began a week of helping the community clean up. "God blessed us with an amazing team," said Mary, "a loving and welcoming community to work with and the relationships we were able to build."  Read more of what this West Ohio "tornado team" accomplished

If you're a baby boomer raised in the church, you probably grew up singing Kurt Kaiser's "Pass It On" around a campfire or at youth group meetings. While known primarily for his youth musicals, Mr. Kaiser has written music for a variety of performing media in varied styles. There are many recordings of "Pass it On" but this one from VeggieTales seemed like a good choice for a song remembered by so many from their youth. Learn more about the history of this hymn

Dorothy (Dottie) Bracilano, who died on July 1. She was the wife of Rev. Fred Bracilano who died in 2008. Dottie is survived by four children, seven grandchildren; and a brother. A devoted wife and mother, Dottie was married to Fred for 58 years and followed him wherever he was called to serve, including churches in the West Ohio Conference. Dottie and Fred retired in Hilliard and were members of the Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church. She spent the last half of her life acting as President of the United Methodist Women and Director of Christian Education. Obituary. The family is planning a Celebration of Life service in Seattle at a future time. Expressions of condolence may be made online at Guest Book.  

Rev. James Henry Misheff, who died on June 20. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Virginia Judd Misheff, five children and 13 grandchildren. Rev. Misheff served in the West Ohio Conference from 1950-1966 at Franklin Avenue, Camden, North Hyde Park Methodist Churches. 

Obituary. A memorial service was held in June. Expressions of condolence may made online at Guest Book.