This is an exciting and challenging season in the life of our congregation. As we begin to increase the number of in-person gatherings, we recognize this as an important moment to utilize both physical and digital spaces to support and serve this community.
In order to guide us in this time, we are making use of a congregational survey prepared by the Barna Group. The input we receive will help us in being intentional as we seek God’s leading in this new era of hybrid ministry.
We invite your input and participation so we can listen and learn from you. If you haven’t already done so, please click on the link below to open up the survey. It should take less than ten minutes of your time, but will provide us with valuable insight into our community that will inform future actions.
All the data collected in this survey is anonymous, so feel free to be as honest and candid as you wish. Your responses will not be traced back to you, as we value your open feedback.
Thank you for your partnership and support for this church and community. And please join us in prayer for God’s leading in this challenging and exciting time!
Here is the link to the survey:
https://assessments.gloo.us/a/RGVwbG95bWVudENvbmZpZ3wxOTI0NTE4NTUyODIxMzAyNzQw
Thank you!
Pastor Mike
Cathy Enfield
Hi Pastor Mike,
Regarding the survey, I missed all the aspects listed about in-person worship. I think it would have been helpful to include “All of the above” = regarding the things we have missed: singing in church, talking to the other members, receiving the Sacraments; praying together and hearing everyone’s voices and seeing their faces, being part of the whole “group” of worshipping members, etc. But — I will say that on-line worship meant so much to me, personally. Also, my husband Mike (Catholic) participated in the prayers and singing (he felt uncomfortable singing at in-person worship), so on-line worship brings people together in a household, who otherwise might not worship at a service (non-member husbands or wives, etc.). It has been a real learning experience, but Jesus provided us some wonderful growth outcomes from the Pandemic shut-down time. May our Lord bless your day. — Cathy Enfield