Assessment Survey for those who could not attend the January Workshop with Larry Wheeler

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1. How long have you and/or your family been part of the congregation:

How long have you and/or your family been part of the congregation: < 3 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16-20 years

21-25 years

26-30 years

31+ years

2. What are the most significant events or milestones in this congregation’s history? Please select five (5) of the boxes below.

What are the most significant events or milestones in this congregation’s history? Please select five (5) of the boxes below. Fire in 2001

Tom Schade arrival (1999)

Sierra-Marie arrival

IHN

Will Sherwood arrival (1985)

Sue Champeny’s wedding (2005)

Star of David/Cross controversy in 2004

Barbara Merritt arrival (1983)

Greater lay leadership participation (LLC)

Becoming Welcoming Congregation

Gulf Coast Relief Effort

Diane Mirick retirement (2006) (loss of families, DRE change)

Zen and Monday Night at the Church

Flat Growth in this decade

Other (please specify in comment box below)

Please specify "other" here:

3. What are the most important issues this congregation needs to address from now until 12/31/13 (5 yrs)? Please select three (3) from the boxes below.

What are the most important issues this congregation needs to address from now until 12/31/13 (5 yrs)? Please select three (3) from the boxes below. Church Growth

Responsibilities of membership – time, talent, treasures

Becoming vision centered with goals and measurements

Realistic balanced budget with sustainable draw from endowment

Reach out to folks in their 20’s/30’s

More significant in Worcester community

Better understanding of our roles and responsibilities in church and world

Plans in place for ministerial transitions

Ethical & tasteful presentation to Worcester community (PR/marketing)

Making the case for generosity

New member integration

Learn how to become successful urban liberal church that is welcoming to all

Modernize west half of building

Building maintenance

Include poorest of us on this ride

Comment:

4. With the current membership at approximately 450, how many members would you like us to have as of December 31, 2013?

With the current membership at approximately 450, how many members would you like us to have as of December 31, 2013? Less than 450

450

500

550

600

650

More than 650

5. Anything else you would like to say (Concerns/Comments)?

Anything else you would like to say (Concerns/Comments)?