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Triennial Shared Ministry Survey

Hello and welcome to the UUCA Triennial Shared Ministry Survey. Our governance policy directs us to survey the congregation every three years to assess how well we are doing in our shared ministry together.

What do we mean by ‘shared ministry’? It means that we share the responsibilities of our church community, and we support each other in doing the work of this church. Shared ministry recognizes that all members of the church community have gifts and skills to share. Everyone's contributions are valued regardless of the various levels of authority.

Please complete this survey to let us know how well we are living into our covenant, “To build the beloved community, to seek fuller truths in love, to dwell together in peace, to offer aid and affirmation, and to live for one another.”

This survey is composed of multiple choice and open-ended questions, all of which are voluntary. Your responses will be completely anonymous and will help us to better understand where we are succeeding in our mission and where we have areas for growth. Thank you!
Spiritual Growth and Worship
1.How well do the worship services provide a meaningful and uplifting experience?
2.When we include cultural elements in our services, how well do we represent and honor the cultures?
3.How well do you think worship includes our children and youth?
4.How well does music during the service enhance the worship experience?
5.How well does worship challenge and inspire us to live out our faith in the world?
6.How well do you think the Spiritual Practice and Reflection groups (ex. Chalice Circles, Mindfulness Practice Group, Theists, Humanists, Full Circle, weekly Spiritual Reflection meetings on Zoom, etc. ) provide spiritual reflection and support for the participants?
7.What elements of worship are most meaningful to you?
8.Are there additional elements, themes, or changes you would like to see addressed in worship?
Community Building
9.Do you feel a sense of belonging within the UUCA community?
10.How well does UUCA welcome and integrate new members into the community?
11.How well does UUCA provide opportunities to connect with others through small groups, social events, or other activities?
12.Do you know where to turn for help if you are not in right-relationship with someone in the congregation?
13.How well does UUCA provide multicultural, congregational events that bring people of different identities (age, race, etc.) together?
14.What new types of activities or events would help you feel more connected (involved) at UUCA?
Social Justice and Outreach
15.How aware are you of UUCA’s collaboration with social justice initiatives such as UULM-MD, ACT, Lighthouse Shelter, Winter Relief, Annapolis Pride, etc.?
16.How easy is it for congregants to participate in social justice efforts at UUCA?
17.How effective have we been in integrating the 8th Principle into congregational life?
18.How well does UUCA engage and build partnerships with BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) groups involved in social justice in the community?
19.How would you rate the church’s impact on social justice issues in the local community?
20.Are there other causes or initiatives you would like UUCA to pursue?
Lifespan Faith Formation
21.Have you participated in any UUCA Lifespan Faith Formation programs (ex. classes, Middle Hour sessions, workshops, etc.)?
22.Are you a caregiver of a person under the age of 18?
23.How would you rate the quality and/or value of Faith Formation offerings for children (PreK-5th grade)?
24.How would you rate the quality and/or value of Faith Formation offerings for youth (6th-12th grade)?
25.How would you rate the quality and/or value of Faith Formation offerings for adults (18+), which includes those during Middle Hour?
26.How effectively do you feel that UUCA Lifespan Faith Formation programs reflect our UU values and principles?
27.How effectively do UUCA Lifespan Faith Formation programs incorporate the 8th Principle?
28.What topics or areas of learning would you like UUCA to explore or emphasize?
Pastoral Care and Support
29.Are you aware of the pastoral care/Care Team services offered by UUCA?
30.Do you know how to access pastoral care/Care team through UUCA?
31.How would you rate the availability of support for members during life transitions or crises?
32.What additional support services could UUCA provide to better meet members’ needs?
Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities
33.Are there UUCA volunteer opportunities that align with your interests or skills?
34.Have you had meaningful opportunities to contribute your time and talents to UUCA?
35.How well does UUCA support volunteers in their various roles (ex. training, resources, etc.)?
36.How well do you think UUCA provides leadership and facilitation opportunities for our high school youth?
37.How could UUCA improve its volunteer and leadership opportunities?
Inclusivity and Accessibility
Inclusivity refers to practices that provide people with marginalized identities equal access, welcoming, and belonging in all aspects of a community. Marginalized identities include: LGBTQIA+, people of color, persons with disabilities, youth, elderly, persons for whom English is a second language, etc.
38.How well does UUCA ensure that all congregants feel welcomed and included in all aspects of church life?
39.How welcomed and included do you feel in all aspects of church life?
40.How well do you think UUCA addresses the needs of persons with disabilities in all areas of programming?
41.How well do we include and/or center diverse voices and perspectives in congregational life?
42.What additional steps could UUCA take to become more inclusive/accessible to people with marginalized identities?
Communication and Transparency
43.How clear are the goals and priorities for UUCA’s programs and events?
44.How effective is UUCA in communicating about programs and events?
45.Have you been able to provide feedback to church leadership (staff and board) when it has been important to you?
46.If you have provided feedback to church leadership (staff and board), have they been receptive?
47.What could UUCA do to improve communication and transparency?
Purpose and Vision Alignment
48.Do you feel UUCA’s shared ministry reflects the church’s stated purpose/vision?
49.How well do you think UUCA has made progress toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural, multigenerational congregation?
50.How can UUCA better align its shared ministry (as defined in the introduction) with its purpose/mission?
Closing Questions
51.What aspects of UUCA do you value most?
52.Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience with UUCA?
Demographics
Just a reminder that your responses will be completely anonymous. Providing demographic information allows us to identify if there are any disparities in experience at UUCA among persons of different identities.
53.How long have you attended or been associated with the UUCA?
54.How old are you?
55.What is your race or ethnicity? (Select all that apply and feel free to expand upon your selections in your own words if you would like.)
56.With which term do you identify? (Select all that apply.)
57.Do you identify as transgender?
58.Regarding your sexual orientation, which of the following best represents how you think of yourself? (Select all that apply.)
59.Do you identify as someone with a disability?
Many thanks for taking the time to complete this survey and aiding in our evaluation of our shared ministry at UUCA. We look forward to sharing the results with the congregation.
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