All appointments are done with Zoom which is FREE for you to use. This allows for privacy and meeting ability all across the world with only a wifi connection or a phone where you can dial a number to join the meeting. You will need to download the Zoom app at:

www.zoom.us.

Once you have made an appointment or booked an event, you will receive a confirmation email. This email will provide all the meeting information including the meeting link.

After you have installed the zoom app, all you need to do is to click on the meeting link in your email that says: "Join Zoom Meeting" and you will be ready to attend. This video shows you how to join a meeting on your cell phone.

You can practice using the ZOOM app by joining us for our live meetings at Online Christian Church. Head to our Events Page to find the next live Event.

VIDEO: Using Zoom on a PC or Laptop.

When downloading the app, always select the 'basic' free app. If you can't find the Zoom app to download, you may try searching for Zoom Cloud meetings, or Zoom Client for meetings. Please take the time to download the app well before your meeting time so you can be sure you are on time.

How to Install the Zoom app:

• Go to www.zoom.us.

• Click on "Sign up, it is free' and complete the required information.

• Click on "Go to download'

• Once installed, click on the Zoom icon to open the app.

Ways to join a meeting using Zoom:

Join by using a meeting link.

• You will find this link in the email you will receive as confirmation of your appointment.

• If, at this point you haven't installed Zoom, you will be prompted to do so when you click on the meeting link.

Join by dialing from a landline or cell phone.

• The numbers to dial are at the bottom of the email you will receive as confirmation of your appointment. If they are not, here is the link to the international codes: Zoom International Dial-in Numbers - Zoom

• Follow the voice prompts that will help you to join the meeting.

Join by using a Zoom number on your Zoom app.

• After you have downloaded the app, open it and click "Join".

• Find the meeting id number in the meeting confirmation email, enter the number into your Zoom app and click "Join'.

Connecting to Audio:

When joining for the first time, you want to "Join with Computer Audio". Thereafter it should be automatic. If you are having difficulty with your audio, here are some options to try:

How to use Zoom controls on a laptop:

1 - Mute or unmute your device. Default for a meeting is always to mute your microphone, only unmute when asked to do so by the meeting host. You also have options to test your speaker and microphone and you can open audio settings.

2 - Turn your video on or off. Default for a meeting is to always turn your camera off unless asked to turn it on by the meeting host. Turning on your video slows down the speed of your internet.

3 - See who is present in the Zoom room. You can also change your name here.

4 - Open chat facility.

5 - Share your screen with others - only with permission and if asked to do so by the meeting host.

6 - Use reactions such as raising a hand, smiling, etc.

7 - Leave or end the meeting.

8 - Your profile picture.

Screen Sharing:

As you go through the Courses, you might find that you need some technical advice from time to time. This might include help to book an appointment, how to use the APP, how to change your password, etc. To enable us to help you, we might require that you share your screen with us so we can walk you through the steps. This is how you share your screen:

1 - Click on 'Share Screen'.

2 - Your current screen is highlighted in blue.

3 - Select and highlight (in blue) the screen you want to share.

4 - Click 'Share'.

When you are done sharing your screen, click 'Stop Share'.

Zoom Etiquette:

• Pay attention to your video, microphone and screen sharing settings to avoid embarrassing mistakes.

• When in a Zoom meeting, focus on the conversation - don't do house chores or drive.

• Ask and respond to questions using chat, unless asked by the host to unmute and speak.

• Ensure your workspace is quiet. Be sensitive to background noises while you are speaking.

• Check your wifi, test your video and audio before the meeting.

• Familiarise yourself with the reaction buttons so you can raise a hand, etc.

• Turn off your video and don't forget to mute your device when not speaking.

• All appointments should always be kept confidential.

• Remember to always break soul ties after every meeting - you will learn more about this in the Academy classes.

• Don't be late.

You can practice using the Zoom app by joining us for our Tea and Coffee meeting with Lynn Hardy and the Elders. To find the next meeting check the events calendar, click here.

If you still have questions about the specifics of using the Zoom app, there are many helpful videos available on YouTube.

Now that you know how, please download the FREE Zoom app on your device so you can be ready to join one of our events. If you are on a pc or laptop, download by clicking here.

VIDEO: Using Zoom on a Smartphone.

All CoH Appointments are done using the Zoom platform which is FREE for you to use. This allows for privacy and meeting ability all across the world with only a wifi connection and a pc or laptop or a phone where you can dial a number to join the meeting.

When downloading the app, always select the 'basic' free app. If you can't find the Zoom app to download, you may try searching for Zoom Cloud meetings, or Zoom Client for meetings. Please take the time to download the app well before your meeting time so you can be sure you are on time.

How to Install the Zoom app:

Go to your app store (eg. Google Play Store) and download the Zoom app.

Ways to join a meeting using Zoom:

Join by using a meeting link.

• You will find this link in the email you will receive as confirmation of your appointment.

• If, at this point you haven't installed Zoom, you will be prompted to do so when you click on the meeting link.

Join by dialing from a landline or cell phone.

• The numbers to dial are at the bottom of the email you will receive as confirmation of your appointment. If they are not, here is the link to the international codes: Zoom International Dial-in Numbers - Zoom

• Follow the voice prompts that will help you to join the meeting.

Join by using a Zoom number on your Zoom app.

• After you have downloaded the app, open it and click "Join".

• Find the meeting id number in the meeting confirmation email, enter the number into your Zoom app and click "Join'.

Connecting to Audio:

For the best audio quality when joining Zoom on your smartphone, make the selection as indicated below. If you don't make a selection, you won't have audio for the meeting.

How to use Zoom controls:

1 - Mute or unmute device. Default for a meeting is always to mute your microphone, only unmute if asked to do so by the meeting host.

2 - Turn your video on or off. Default for a meeting is always to turn your camera off unless asked to turn it on by the meeting host.

3 - Share your screen with others - only with permission and when asked to do so by the meeting host.

4 - See who is present in the Zoom room. You can also rename yourself here.

5 - More options.

6 - Leave or end the meeting.

7 - Your profile picture.

8 - Open chat facility.

9 - Reactions.

Screen Sharing:

1 - Click on 'Share'.

2 - Scroll down and click on 'Screen'.

3 - Go to the application or screen you want to share - see the green circle in the illustration.

4 - When you are done sharing, click 'stop share'.

Zoom Etiquette:

• Pay attention to your video, microphone and screen sharing settings to avoid embarrassing mistakes.

• When in a Zoom meeting, focus on the conversation - don't do house chores or drive.

• Ask and respond to questions using chat, unless asked by the host to unmute and speak.

• Ensure your workspace is quiet. Be sensitive to background noises while you are speaking.

• Check your wifi, test your video and audio before the meeting.

• Familiarise yourself with the reaction buttons so you can raise a hand, etc.

• Turn off your video and don't forget to mute your device when not speaking.

• All appointments should always be kept confidential.

• Remember to always break soul ties after every meeting - you will learn more about this in the Academy classes.

• Don't be late.

You can practice using the Zoom app by joining us for our Tea and Coffee meeting with Lynn Hardy and the Elders. These meetings are held every second Wednesday. To find the events calendar where you can register for our next Tea and Coffee meeting, click here.

If you still have questions about the specifics of using the Zoom app, there are many helpful videos available on Youtube.

Now that you know how, please download the FREE Zoom app on your device so you can be ready to join one of our events. If you are on a pc or laptop, download by clicking here.