St. George's Parish Search Survey

Please accept this invitation to participate in a short survey. The data gathered will be used to assist the committee in our search for a priest for St George’s. We would also appreciate any comments you may have about our survey questions. Also, feel free to share your thoughts, praises, and concerns with any committee or vestry member in person.

Search Committee members: Tom Evans, Eileen Henion, Connie Hertzlin, Debra Klee, Lina
Liang, Audet Price, John Rutkowski, Ray Wagner, Rebecca Wegman

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* 1. How long have you been affiliated with St. George's Church?

Under 1 year

1-2 years

3-5 years

6-10 years

10-15 years

15+ years

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* 2. What first brought you to St. George's?

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* 3. Do you attend services at St George’s more than once every other month? (either in-person or on-line)

Yes

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* 4. If you are not attending services regularly (i.e., more than once every other month), why is that?

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* 5. How well do the services at St. George's --the style, the preaching, the prayers--enhance your ability to connect with God?

Very well

Neutral

Not very well

Clear

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* 6. How well does the music at St. George's enhance your ability to connect with God?

Very well

Neutral

Not very well

Clear

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* 7. What could we do to enhance your experience of St. George's worship services?

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* 8. How well do the people of St. George's care of you and support you?

Very well

Neutral

Not very well

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* 9. What sorts of things could St. George's do better to support you and your household?

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* 10. St. George's mission is to follow Jesus, build community and serve others in love through the profound power of:
-passionate spirituality in the Episcopal tradition,
-prayerful engagement in God's work
-extraordinary hospitality, and
-thoughtful environmental responsibility in all that we undertake.

How much do you agree with the St. George's mission statement?

Completely agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Completely disagree

Clear

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* 11. What would improve the St. George's mission statement?

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* 12. What are some of the ways that you contribute your time, talent and treasure to St. George's?

I am an usher

I sing in the choir

I am a reader

I take Communion to and/or visit home bound members

I am on Altar Guild

I am on the Vestry

I help with the building and grounds

I work in the garden

I cook for Coffee Hour and other events

I am in the Women's Group

I am in the Men's Group

I help with the Apple Fest

I help with the Rummage Sale

I help with other events

I work with our children and youth

I am a delegate to Diocesan Convention

I make a financial pledge to the parish

Other (please specify)

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* 13. If you used to participate in any of these ministries but no longer do, what led you to decrease your involvement?

Too busy

It no longer interests me

It's not convenient

I don't have transportation

I don't have the energy or strength

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 14. As you think about St. George's outreach, which of the following are most important to you?

Keeping our ministries local to Hilton

Reaching those in greater Rochester

Reaching beyond Rochester

Serving those in crisis--housing, food, addiction, health needs, etc.

Serving those who are isolated or lonely

Serving those who are looking for a new church

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Should St. George's to partner with other churches and agencies in outreach?

Yes

It depends

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* 16. How inclusive and welcoming is St. George's?

Very inclusive and welcoming

Not at all inclusive and welcoming

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* 17. What could St. George's do to be more welcoming and inclusive to all people?

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* 18. How likely are you to recommend St. George's to someone and encourage them to attend?

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* 19. If you are unlikely to recommend or encourage someone to attend St. George's, why is that?

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* 20. What is your vision for St. George's for the next 5 years?

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* 21. How many of each age grouping do you have in your household?

	Zero	One	Two	More than two
Under age 5	Under age 5 Zero	Under age 5 One	Under age 5 Two	Under age 5 More than two
Age 5-12	Age 5-12 Zero	Age 5-12 One	Age 5-12 Two	Age 5-12 More than two
Age 13-19	Age 13-19 Zero	Age 13-19 One	Age 13-19 Two	Age 13-19 More than two
Age 20-29	Age 20-29 Zero	Age 20-29 One	Age 20-29 Two	Age 20-29 More than two
Age 30-39	Age 30-39 Zero	Age 30-39 One	Age 30-39 Two	Age 30-39 More than two
age 40-49	age 40-49 Zero	age 40-49 One	age 40-49 Two	age 40-49 More than two
Age 50-59	Age 50-59 Zero	Age 50-59 One	Age 50-59 Two	Age 50-59 More than two
Age 60-69	Age 60-69 Zero	Age 60-69 One	Age 60-69 Two	Age 60-69 More than two
Age 70-79	Age 70-79 Zero	Age 70-79 One	Age 70-79 Two	Age 70-79 More than two
Age 80-89	Age 80-89 Zero	Age 80-89 One	Age 80-89 Two	Age 80-89 More than two
Age 90 and above	Age 90 and above Zero	Age 90 and above One	Age 90 and above Two	Age 90 and above More than two

St. George's Parish Search Survey

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* 1. How long have you been affiliated with St. George's Church?

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* 2. What first brought you to St. George's?

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* 3. Do you attend services at St George’s more than once every other month? (either in-person or on-line)

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* 4. If you are not attending services regularly (i.e., more than once every other month), why is that?

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* 5. How well do the services at St. George's --the style, the preaching, the prayers--enhance your ability to connect with God?

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* 6. How well does the music at St. George's enhance your ability to connect with God?

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* 7. What could we do to enhance your experience of St. George's worship services?

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* 8. How well do the people of St. George's care of you and support you?

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* 9. What sorts of things could St. George's do better to support you and your household?

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* 11. What would improve the St. George's mission statement?

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* 12. What are some of the ways that you contribute your time, talent and treasure to St. George's?

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* 13. If you used to participate in any of these ministries but no longer do, what led you to decrease your involvement?

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* 14. As you think about St. George's outreach, which of the following are most important to you?

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* 15. Should St. George's to partner with other churches and agencies in outreach?

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* 16. How inclusive and welcoming is St. George's?

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* 17. What could St. George's do to be more welcoming and inclusive to all people?

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* 18. How likely are you to recommend St. George's to someone and encourage them to attend?

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* 19. If you are unlikely to recommend or encourage someone to attend St. George's, why is that?

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* 20. What is your vision for St. George's for the next 5 years?

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* 21. How many of each age grouping do you have in your household?

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* 22. What is your name? (optional, for follow up information)