Survey from the International Partnership Task Force for Maine Congregations

With the second five-year term of the Haiti-Maine Companion Diocese relationship coming to an end at the 2012 Diocesan Convention, Bishop Steve Lane called for a group to gather in 2013 to look at how, moving forward, congregations can be involved in God's mission around the world.

The Bishop's charge to the International Partnership Task Force calls on us to ask congregations how they have been active in international ministry in the past, in Haiti or elsewhere, and how they might feel called to be involved in the future. Based on your responses and our research, the Task Force will make recommendations to Diocesan Convention in October.

We welcome responses from any member of a Maine congregation. Completed surveys from people across Maine will greatly help us as we seek to complete its work. The survey will close by June 30, so please take a few minutes to complete it soon.

Faithfully,
Members of the International Partnership Task Force

Mr. John Arrison, St. Margaret's, Belfast
Ms Ann Chase, Christ Church, Gardiner
Ms Sarah Danser, St. John's, Bangor
Ms Rita Redfield, St. Andrew and St. John's, Southwest Harbor
The Rev. Anne Stanley, Paris

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* 1. Name (optional)

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* 2. Congregation name and town (required)

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* 3. I am... (required)

Priest-in-Charge

Deacon

Warden

Member

Outreach Committee Member

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Over the past five years our congregation has.. (choose all that apply)

been in an established parish partnership in the Diocese of Haiti.

offered financial support for other ministries in Haiti. (St. Vincent's School for Handicapped Children, Maison de Naissance, Rebuilding the Cathedral Campaign, others)

taken offerings for Episcopal Relief & Development's emergency relief efforts after the Haiti earthquake.

not been involved in any efforts based in Haiti.

supported other efforts in Haiti not described above. (If so, please describe below.)

If you wish, please describe the ministries your congregation has supported.

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* 5. Over the past five years our congregation has ... (choose all that apply)

taken offerings for Episcopal & Relief emergency relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy, Missouri/Texas/Oklahoma Tornadoes, or other disasters.

supported Episcopal Relief & Development's long-term programs such as Nets for Life.

bought livestock for families in a developing country through the Heifer Project or Episcopal Relief & Development.

offered support to a sponsored child in a developing country through an international relief agency.

offered support for the Youth Ministries mission trip to Dominican Republic.

been in relationship with a congregation or ministry in another country. (If so, please describe below.)

supported a missionary in another country. (If so, please describe below.)

not been involved in any international ministries.

supported other efforts not described above. (If so, please describe below.)

If you wish, please describe the ministries your congregation has supported.

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* 6. In the future I think our congregation would be interested in... (choose all that apply)

continuing as a partner parish with Haiti.

continuing to support the ministries we have traditionally supported.

learning more about how we could partner with another Maine congregation in supporting international ministry.

being offered a short list of recommended/well-researched ministries to choose to support.

learning more about Episcopal Relief & Development's on-going programs in alleviating hunger, creating economic opportunity (micro-loans), promoting health.

Our congregation is not interested in supporting an international ministry or partnership at this time.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. I think the Diocese of Maine should approve a third five-year companion diocese relationship with the Diocese of Haiti.

yes

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* 8. Would you be interested in participating this fall in a weeknight online book discussion on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It)?

http://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Charity-Churches-Charities-Reverse/dp/0062076213

yes

maybe

If maybe, please say more

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* 9. Other comments, concerns, things you would like the Task Force members to know or consider.

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* 10. I am willing to be contacted by a member of the Task Force for further conversation.

yes, sure

no thanks

If yes, please provide your email address or phone number below.

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* 1. Name (optional)

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* 2. Congregation name and town (required)

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* 3. I am... (required)

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* 4. Over the past five years our congregation has.. (choose all that apply)

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* 5. Over the past five years our congregation has ... (choose all that apply)

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* 6. In the future I think our congregation would be interested in... (choose all that apply)

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* 7. I think the Diocese of Maine should approve a third five-year companion diocese relationship with the Diocese of Haiti.

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* 8. Would you be interested in participating this fall in a weeknight online book discussion on the book *Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It)*? http://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Charity-Churches-Charities-Reverse/dp/0062076213

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* 9. Other comments, concerns, things you would like the Task Force members to know or consider.

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* 10. I am willing to be contacted by a member of the Task Force for further conversation.

* 8. Would you be interested in participating this fall in a weeknight online book discussion on the book Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It)?

http://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Charity-Churches-Charities-Reverse/dp/0062076213