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UUCW 2016 All Congregation Survey

Section 1a - PROGRAMS, STAFF AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES

Guidelines:  Please rate the performance of our congregation in the areas that you have experienced.  For each of the qualities or skills listed, choose the number below that most reflects the performance of this church and how important this element is to you.  Even if you leave a question blank, your responses will be tabulated.
How are we doing? - In this column a rating of “5 stars” means that, as a group, we do this very well or the person in this position performs very well. "1 star" means we do this very poorly or the person in this position performs very poorly.  if you have no experience with the area concerned please leave your response blank.

How important is this to you? - In this column a rating of “5 stars” means that this aspect is very important to you. A rating of "1 star" means that this aspect is unimportant to you.   

If you select 1 or 5, please consider providing an explanation in the comments section for this question.

 
1. INREACH
Space Cell "How are we doing?""How important is this to you?"
Sunday Morning Worship Experience
Music
Religious Education Program (Children & Youth)
Adult Faith Development (ie. UU History Series, World Religions, etc.)
Social Justice Programming (ie. Escalating Inequality Series, Racism Series, etc.)
Soulful Sundown Vespers Services
Welcoming of newcomers and visitors
Social Events and Fellowship (i.e. Men's Group, Book Groups, Women's Runaway Weekend, Ferry Beach Weekend, Church Picnic, Vespers Tea, etc.)
Climate of Inclusiveness
Lay Pastoral Care (Parish Services)
Overall sense of community and fellowship
2. OUTREACH
Space Cell "How are we doing?""How important is this to you?"
Homelessness Ministry (Interfaith Hospitality Network)
Hunger Ministry (Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry / CROP Walk)
Visibility within the larger community
Connecting with the larger UU movement (Unitarian Universalist Association/Clara Barton District/New England Region)
3. MINISTER / STAFF / ADMINISTRATION
Space Cell "How are we doing?""How important is this to you?"
Professional Religious Leadership (Minister)
Professional Religious Leadership (Affiliated Community Minister)
Professional Religious Leadership (Director of Religious Education)
Professional Religious Leadership (Music Director)
Ministerial Intern
Office Administrator
Sexton
Nursery Attendant
4. FINANCES
Space Cell "How are we doing?""How important is this to you?"
Annual Stewardship Drive (All Church Canvass/Pledge Drive)
Fiscal Transparency
Fund Raising Events (Yard Sale, Gourmet Dinner, Auction, Holiday Book Sale
Our Financial Health
Ongoing Collections (Children's Collection / 50/50 Collections)
Digital Giving Methods (Simple Give / Pay Pal / Text-to-give)
5. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Space Cell "How are we doing?""How important is this to you?"
Attractiveness of grounds
Cleanliness and orderliness of the facility
Religious Education Spaces
Sanctuary aesthetics
Facility ambiance
6. OVERALL RATING
Space Cell "How are we doing?""How important is this to you?"
Rate your overall satisfaction with this church

Section 1b: Mission and Visions

Guidelines:  Please rate UUCW as it relates to our performance concerning our Mission and Visions.  Use the same guidelines as you used in Sction 1a.  


A "5 star" rating means that as a group we do this very well.  A "1 star" rating means that as a group we do this very poorly.

If you choose a 1 or a 5 for any of the aspects below, please consider explaining your response in the comment sections for this question.
8. MISSION & VISIONS
Space Cell "How are we doing"
"The members and friends of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester covenant to be a congregation of love, hope and justice inspiring people to take on the challenges of a changing world."
Covenant: "UUCW's culture is open, welcoming and inclusive"
Inspiration: "UUCW engages in and encourages spiritual growth across the life span in ways that are contemporary, relevant and inspiring."
Outreach: "UUCW fosters social justice and positive transformation in our community and the world."
Resources: "UUCW grows and maintains the human and financial resources to support the mission and ministries of the congregation."
Section 1c: Our Covenant of Right Relations

Guidelines: Please rate UUCW as it relates to our performance regarding our Covenant of Right Relations. Use the same guidelines as you used in Section 1a and 1b.

A rating of "5 stars" means that, as a group, we do this very well. A rating of "1 star" means that we do this very poorly.

If you choose a 5 or 1 please consider explaining your answer in the comments section for this question.

"We the members and friends of UUCW covenant to sustain and support a courageous and caring community by. . ."
10. COVENANT OF RIGHT RELATIONS
Space Cell How are we doing?
Bringing our best selves to form a welcoming, loving, and inclusive community of faith
Creating an atmosphere of celebration and worship in a safe environment
Providing opportunities where diverse people and points of view are respected and where open-hearted and open-minded discussion of our differences is encouraged.
Treating each other with kindness and respect
Approaching conflicts with a spirit of humility and with the respectful intent for peaceful resolution
Engaging in and encouraging spiritual and intellectual growth across the lifespan
Fostering social justice and positive transformation in our community and the world at large
Growing and maintaining the resources necessary to support the missions and ministries of this congregation.
Fostering fellowship and enjoying each other and the unique gifts that each person brings to our community
Section 2 - Strengths
Section 3 - Areas needing further strengthening
Section 4 - Planning
Section 5 - Accessiblity
Section 6 - Demographic Information
16. What is your membership status?
17. How many years have you been associated with this Church?
18. How many years have you been a Unitarian Universalist?
19. In what religious tradition were you raised?
20. Education (Please mark your highest educational level)
21. Your Gender
22. Your Age
23. Age of school age children in your household
24. Your Marital Status
25. How many hours per week are you active in church affairs?
26. How often do you attend worship with this congregation?
27. Which services do you attend most often?
28. How are you involved in church activities? (check all that apply)
29. Do you identify as an individual with a disability?
Section 7 - Interests
Section - 8 - Comments
32. (OPTIONAL) - Please tell us your name. Additionally, if you would like one of the members of the Committee on Ministry to contact you about this survey or any concerns you have about the church, please indicate your email address and/or phone number as well.
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