Old Parish Church Survey

1.Your name:

2.It has been over five months since we were last together for worship in the sanctuary.

What are you feeling the most about the sudden and extended loss? Choose all that apply.

Missing being in the sanctuary

Missing gathering and talking with friends after worship

Missing face to face conversations

Feeling a sense of deep sadness and grief

Feeling Zoom fatigue

Missing music and group singing

Missing in-person communion

Missing the sense of normalcy sanctuary worship brings

Feeling that “computer” church is not “church”

Other (please describe)

3.The risk for severe illness increases with age with older adults at the highest risk. At any age, underlying medical conditions such as cancer, kidney disease, COPD, weakened immune system, obesity, heart conditions, sickle cell disease, Type 2 diabetes also put you at increased risk. Several other medical conditions may increase your risk of severe illness.

See the link below for details.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-at-increased-risk.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fneed-extra-precautions%2Fpeople-at-higher-risk.html

Do you or others in your household fall into one or more high risk categories for severe illness as defined by the CDC?

Yes

I'm not sure

4.For fully In-Person Sunday Worship to take place, safety protocols including the following would be in place: All attendees will have their temperature taken with an infrared thermometer before entering through a common door. They will be encouraged to bring their own worship bulletin sent via email. All persons must wear appropriate face masks and will be seated in designated seats in marked pews with at least 6-feet of physical distancing between those not from the same household. The names and contact information of attendees as well as where they sat will be recorded to adhere to tracing protocols. Directional walking will be marked on the carpet. Hymnals and Bibles will be removed. There will be no Communion and no choir or congregational singing and no passing the peace or other direct contact between persons at any time while inside the building. A plexiglass shield will be connected to the pulpit. Attendees must take their bulletin home to minimize post-worship clean up. There will be no coffee hour.

Given that these and likely additional protocols will be in place whenever the council determines to reintroduce in-person worship, will you attend under these safety protocols?

Yes

5.Based on the current trends of the virus, the daily updates from the CDC and the current data in MA, do you believe it is safe to return to in-person Sunday worship this fall?

Yes

I’m not sure

If no, what needs to be in place before you will return to in-person worship?

6.Have you attended our Zoom worship?

Yes

If yes, how frequently have you attended Zoom worship? (Ex: Once | Weekly | Bi-weekly | Occasionally)

7.Tell us about your Zoom Worship experience. Choose all that apply.

I love the flexibility and time commitment; still able to make plans/travel and attend church

A little odd at first, but it has grown on me

I appreciate the opportunity to "see" and "hear" from people

Okay as an “interim solution” but I really want to get back to in-person church soon

I’m attending but I don’t have the right technology to fully participate (such as camera or speakers)

I don’t know how to use Zoom, but I would consider it if someone could help me set it up and get started

I don’t know how it works and would never attend church in this format

If you have technology challenges, tell us how we could help get you what you need to fully participate.

8.How might our Zoom worship be improved?

9.What is your level of interest in alternative ways to gather as a community of faith?

I am comfortable and interested in attending “open air” face-to face vespers or prayer service at the labyrinth

I would appreciate other ways for church friends to gather face-to- face with masks and social distancing

I regularly attend the Wednesday Social Hour (coffee/cocktails @ 5 pm)

I am interested in attending the Wednesday Social Hour though I haven’t to date

I would be interested in other Virtual Gatherings (Ex: Morning Coffee Hour)

I think a Virtual Potluck would be fun (but how to get others’ food?! We’d figure it out!)

I don’t feel the need for additional gatherings at this time

Other ideas (please specify)

10.Would you be interested in a Zoom option for attending worship even when in-person worship has been reinstated?

Yes

Please share any additional comments or ideas you have for staying connected with one another and with our God.

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