St. Andrew's We Will Continue survey Question Title * 1. As you consider our church’s experience with COVID-19, where was your connection with the church and God the strongest? (Pick 4) Through technology innovation / Tech Team Returning to in-person worship and shared life Interpersonal connections through the church Community gatherings in the Garden and other Parish Life events Stewardship and your own personal generosity Outreach and caring for the community Pastoral Care by the Lay and Ordained Other (explain) Question Title * 2. What have you learned about yourself, your church community, and our life together? (3-5 sentences) Question Title * 3. As you consider our present life, what do you feel draws you and other people to our church? (Pick 4) Liturgy and worship Outreach and caring for the community Music and songs of praise Preaching and storytelling Children’s ministry, fellowship, and events Inclusivity and diversity, being a welcoming community Generational history Other (explain) Question Title * 4. How has St. Andrew’s, on its journey through COVID-19 and into our new and present life, experienced renewal as a church? Where has God’s Spirit been at work amongst us? (3-5 sentences) Question Title * 5. What realities and issues are St. Andrew’s dealing with now? What difficulties do we need to address now in our present life? (Pick 4) Diversity and the hope of belonging by all people Capital campaign to build new or to support aging church buildings and maintenance New and fresh liturgical and/or music practices Creating a more purposeful connection to the church for children and youth Increasing our community footprint through service and outreach In-reach, creating greater hospitality for newcomers and those members who struggle to attend church Evangelism – reaching out into the new communities and neighborhoods of Seguin and surrounding areas Other (explain) Question Title * 6. What are your congregational and community dreams for St. Andrew’s? (3-5 sentences) Question Title * 7. How can we further embrace the future church we hope to become? (Pick 4) Exploring and embracing the deep and cultural traditions of our community to expand our diversity. Budgeting and creating additional staff positions to serve the needs of our youth and children. Creating more outreach opportunities, specifically embracing greater social awareness and engaging the disadvantaged needs of the local community. Creating more family fun experiences and events by increasing our parish life events Creating and sustaining interdenominational relationships and TLU campus ministry relationships. Offering more church programs (Bible studies, workshops, retreats) Building new facilities and equipment and renovating old buildings that are beneficial to our worship and family needs and that support and enjoy God’s creation (i.e., Outdoor Chapel, Outdoor Kitchen, removal of old buildings, rainwater systems, solar panels etc.) Evangelizing and canvasing the new and old neighborhoods of Seguin and surrounding areas. Other (explain) Finish