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BEGINNING ANEW - After the Pandemic

On April 11, Church of the Resurrection begins a three-week sermon series exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  How have we changed?  What we learned? How can we move forward with greater hope?  The pandemic brought unique challenges and generated valuable lessons. We want to know what you think, as Pastor Adam prepares for this important three-week sermon series.

 
1.We faced many new challenges over the past year. Rate each challenge according to how it impacted you personally.
Not a Concern
Slight Concern
Moderate Concern
Important Concern
Critical Concern
N/A
Childcare
Use of technology tools like Zoom
Isolation from family and friends
Changing work environment (remote/virtual)
Mental wellness
Loss of job/income
Spiritual health
Relationship stresses
Virtual schooling for students
Lack of in-person activities
Personal/family health
Loss of a loved one
2.We have also learned important lessons from the pandemic. Rate each lesson below according to how important it is to you personally.
Not important
Slightly
Moderately
Important
Very Important
N/A
Technology helps to maintain connection across distances
I need to do things that bring joy
Adversity creates opportunities
Set work/life boundries
Make more time for relationships
Slow down and don't fill every waking moment
I can be resilient and adaptable
Don't take anything or anyone for granted
Take better care of my mental and physical health
3.Over the past year, which of these emotions did you experience? Select the THREE emotions you felt most often.
4.Which ideas are important to you personally as we move forward from the pandemic?
Not Important
Slightly Important
Moderately Important
Important
Very Important
N/A
I want to slow down and appreciate life
My relationships with my family, friends and community are a priority
I will remind myself that I can be patient and flexible
I don't want to take anything for granted
I want to listen more and help bring people together
5.Over the past year, I feel I have grown spiritually.
6.How did the pandemic impact the following relationships? (Answer any that apply):
Grew apart 
Remained about the same as before
Grew closer
N/A
Spouse
Children
Friends
Coworkers
7.If you work outside the home, do you work
8.If you work outside the home, where do you anticipate you will work most in the coming year?
9.If you work outside the home, how has COVID impacted your thinking about retirement?
10.Which activity are you most looking forward to doing as the pandemic subsides?
11.In the past year, my consumption of alcohol of alcohol has
12.In the past year, my habit of exercise has
13.In the past year, my body weight has:
14.Just for fun, 20 years from now, when you are explaining the COVID-19 pandemic to a teenager (someone who has not yet been born), complete this sentence with the response you most relate to: “You won’t believe this, but in 2020, we…
15.Age
16.Gender
17.Which Church of the Resurrection location will you most frequently attend post-pandemic?
18.All responses are anonymous, but if you would be willing to be interviewed for this sermon series, please provide your contact information.
Thank you for completing this survey. Your input will be valuable to our entire congregation.