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Future Focus for FUMC Survey
Please complete by August 31, 2026

THANK YOU for participating in the FUMC Future Focus Survey

This survey is an opportunity for us to listen broadly to the congregation and better understand the experiences, hopes, needs, and priorities of our church family. What draws you to FUMC? What strengthens your faith journey? What do you value most about our worship, ministries, fellowship, teaching, and service? Where might there be opportunities for us to grow?

As you complete the survey, we invite you to prayerfully consider your responses. Every voice matters as we discern together how we can faithfully use our energy and resources, strengthen our ministries, care for one another, and continue living into The United Methodist Church's mission to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
About You
1.What is your age?(Required.)
2.What best describes your household status(Required.)
3.If you are a parent or serve in a parenting role, how many children do you have living with you under the age of 18?(Required.)
4.How long have you attended this church?(Required.)
5.What service do you attend most frequently?(Required.)
6.How frequently do you attend a worship service in person or watch the service online?(Required.)
7.Are you currently involved in a Kinship group or a church ministry or church volunteer role?(Required.)
8.What factors influence your decision to attend First United Methodist Church?(Required.)
Ministry and Vision Priorities
9.Please rate the importance of each ministry area for the future of FUMC.(Required.)
Not an important priority
Low priority
Medium priority
Strong priority
Top priority
Worship services
Music at Worship services
Biblical Teaching and Discipleship
Children's Ministry
Young Adult Ministry
Senior Adult Ministry
Prayer and Spiritual Growth
Campus Ministry
Small Groups and Fellowship
Technology and Online Ministry
Evangelism
Missions
Facility Improvements
Financial Stewardship and Transparency
Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
Reconciling Ministries
Community Outreach
Social Justice and Advocacy
Food Pantry/Hunger Programs (e.g., Jubilee Cafe, LINK)
Mental Health & Counseling Support (e.g., Stephen Ministries)
Support for Families and Parenting
Support for AA and 12-Step Programs
10.What priority should be given to each of the following community issues by FUMC?(Required.)
Not an Important Priority
Low Priority
Medium Priority
Strong Priority
Top Priority
Affordable Housing/Homelessness
Hunger and Food Security
Mental Health
Education
Childcare Access
Racial Equity
Senior Care
Poverty
Immigration and Refugee Support
Environmental Stewardship
Healthcare access
Addiction Recovery
Criminal Justice Reform
LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Disability Accessibility
Domestic Violence Support
Child Abuse
Human Trafficking
11.There are many elements of the church experience. Please rate the following as to which elements are the most important to you.(Required.)
Not important
Slightly Important
Important
Very important
Highest importance
Provides spiritual guidance and helps me better understand the Bible, Jesus Christ, and God.
Provides an opportunity to worship God.
Fellowship and connections with others
Support to help me through life's challenges
Opportunities to provide service to others in our community
Opportunities to work for systemic change and justice consistent with UMC's social principles
Opportunities to express my talents (e.g., music, teaching, supporting others, etc.)
Provides a religious foundation for my children and family
Part of my tradition or heritage
12.What does FUMC do especially well?(Required.)
13.What could improve the FUMC experience?(Required.)
14.What concerns or challenges should FUMC leadership address?(Required.)
15.Please share any other feedback or ideas you have.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your voice will help us plan our future.
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