UU Church of Kent

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* 1. THEOLOGICAL BELIEFS
Do you believe that human consciousness can exist separate from the physical body?

Possibly

Unlikely

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* 2. Do you believe there is a “master plan” that guides our lives?

Possibly

Unlikely

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* 3. Have you had a mystical experience that had personal spiritual meaning?

Yes

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* 4. To what source do you attribute evil?

Human actions

The result of evil force(s)

Both

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* 5. Which most closely corresponds with your belief about immortality (check one)

A person’s memory lives on in the minds of their loved ones.

A person’s body dies but a person’s spirit or soul lives on.

At some point in the future, a person’s body and soul are resurrected.

A person’s soul/consciousness/spirit is reborn into another living being.

No opinion

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which most closely correspond with your belief about prayer? (check all that apply)

Prayer conveys a positive energy which flows through life.

Praying gives me strength to help myself.

An external source hears and responds to my prayers.

I pray in order to ask for help for others.

There are no real consequences of prayer; therefore, there is no point in praying.

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How often do you pray?

Often

Occasionally

Never

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* 8. Check the traditions below which currently influence your beliefs. (Check all that apply)

Atheism

Agnosticism

Buddhism

Christianity

Earth-centered

Hinduism

Humanism

Indigenous, e.g., ancient Native American or African traditions

Islam

Judaism

Mysticism

Pagan

Science

Taoism

Unitarianism

Universalism

Wicca

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which of the following viewpoints comes closest to your own? (Check no more than 2)

Theism – I find support and challenge in a supernatural God with whom I (long to) feel a personal relationship

Deism – I believe that there is a god, but with whom we cannot have a personal relationship

Atheism – I deny the existence of a god of any kind

Naturalistic Theism – The powers traditionally attributed to a supernatural deity are inherent in the laws of nature, which thus elicits my respect and devotion

Open Agnosticism – I am undecided about whether God exists or not

Strict Agnosticism – I don’t believe we are able to know whether God exists or not

Humanism – I believe that human beings are responsible for “goodness” and “meaning,” and that we must rely on one another for support

Mysticism – I find support and value in the fullness and the connectedness of all things through direct personal experiences

Earth-centered Spirituality – I celebrate the sacred circle of life, which instructs us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature

Neo-Paganism – I am inspired by the interconnection of all life, natural and divine, and find inspiration by participating in the traditions of indigenous peoples

Feminist spirituality – I reclaim the Divine Feminine through honoring the sacredness of the earth

Pantheism – I equate God with the forces and laws of the universe, and find divinity within all manifestations of nature

Panentheism – I believe the divinity within each human, when combined, forms a collective consciousness that is an ongoing, benevolent, co-creative force within and beyond the material world

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How well do our worship services address the following categories? (examples are given)

	Fine	Would like to see more	Would prefer fewer
Social justice (peacemaking, environmental, homelessness)	Social justice (peacemaking, environmental, homelessness) Fine	Social justice (peacemaking, environmental, homelessness) Would like to see more	Social justice (peacemaking, environmental, homelessness) Would prefer fewer
UU history (UU historical figure, history of Universalism)	UU history (UU historical figure, history of Universalism) Fine	UU history (UU historical figure, history of Universalism) Would like to see more	UU history (UU historical figure, history of Universalism) Would prefer fewer
Theological (UU principles, Buddhism, lessons from Jesus)	Theological (UU principles, Buddhism, lessons from Jesus) Fine	Theological (UU principles, Buddhism, lessons from Jesus) Would like to see more	Theological (UU principles, Buddhism, lessons from Jesus) Would prefer fewer
Spiritual (paths to enlightenment, meditation practices)	Spiritual (paths to enlightenment, meditation practices) Fine	Spiritual (paths to enlightenment, meditation practices) Would like to see more	Spiritual (paths to enlightenment, meditation practices) Would prefer fewer
Pastoral (forgiveness, depression, power of listening)	Pastoral (forgiveness, depression, power of listening) Fine	Pastoral (forgiveness, depression, power of listening) Would like to see more	Pastoral (forgiveness, depression, power of listening) Would prefer fewer
Christian religious traditions	Christian religious traditions Fine	Christian religious traditions Would like to see more	Christian religious traditions Would prefer fewer
Jewish religious traditions	Jewish religious traditions Fine	Jewish religious traditions Would like to see more	Jewish religious traditions Would prefer fewer
Islamic religious traditions	Islamic religious traditions Fine	Islamic religious traditions Would like to see more	Islamic religious traditions Would prefer fewer
Earth-centered religious traditions	Earth-centered religious traditions Fine	Earth-centered religious traditions Would like to see more	Earth-centered religious traditions Would prefer fewer
Eastern religious traditions	Eastern religious traditions Fine	Eastern religious traditions Would like to see more	Eastern religious traditions Would prefer fewer
Humanist perspectives	Humanist perspectives Fine	Humanist perspectives Would like to see more	Humanist perspectives Would prefer fewer

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* 11. The following are all benefits of attending worship services. Mentally identify the 3 benefits that are the most important to you. Then, for JUST THOSE 3 BENEFITS, respond with your rating of how well THESE 3 BENEFITS are being met.

	Doing fine	This area needs improvement
Affirming community / religious identity	Affirming community / religious identity Doing fine	Affirming community / religious identity This area needs improvement
Celebration of common values	Celebration of common values Doing fine	Celebration of common values This area needs improvement
Fellowship period after services	Fellowship period after services Doing fine	Fellowship period after services This area needs improvement
Hearing, playing or singing music	Hearing, playing or singing music Doing fine	Hearing, playing or singing music This area needs improvement
Intellectual stimulation	Intellectual stimulation Doing fine	Intellectual stimulation This area needs improvement
Mystical \ spiritual experience	Mystical \ spiritual experience Doing fine	Mystical \ spiritual experience This area needs improvement
Personal reflection and meditation	Personal reflection and meditation Doing fine	Personal reflection and meditation This area needs improvement
Sense of belonging	Sense of belonging Doing fine	Sense of belonging This area needs improvement
Support and encouragement for social action	Support and encouragement for social action Doing fine	Support and encouragement for social action This area needs improvement
Uplifting emotional experience	Uplifting emotional experience Doing fine	Uplifting emotional experience This area needs improvement

Other (please specify)

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* 12. How important to you are the following specific items which may be part of a Sunday worship service?

	Very important	Somewhat important	Not important
Announcements	Announcements Very important	Announcements Somewhat important	Announcements Not important
Celebrating religious holidays	Celebrating religious holidays Very important	Celebrating religious holidays Somewhat important	Celebrating religious holidays Not important
Chalice lighting	Chalice lighting Very important	Chalice lighting Somewhat important	Chalice lighting Not important
Time for All Ages	Time for All Ages Very important	Time for All Ages Somewhat important	Time for All Ages Not important
Choir	Choir Very important	Choir Somewhat important	Choir Not important
Embracing meditation	Embracing meditation Very important	Embracing meditation Somewhat important	Embracing meditation Not important
Greeting one another	Greeting one another Very important	Greeting one another Somewhat important	Greeting one another Not important
Instrumental and vocal music	Instrumental and vocal music Very important	Instrumental and vocal music Somewhat important	Instrumental and vocal music Not important
Lay participation	Lay participation Very important	Lay participation Somewhat important	Lay participation Not important
Multicultural sensitivity	Multicultural sensitivity Very important	Multicultural sensitivity Somewhat important	Multicultural sensitivity Not important
Prayer	Prayer Very important	Prayer Somewhat important	Prayer Not important
Readings	Readings Very important	Readings Somewhat important	Readings Not important
Reciting congregational covenant	Reciting congregational covenant Very important	Reciting congregational covenant Somewhat important	Reciting congregational covenant Not important
Responsive readings	Responsive readings Very important	Responsive readings Somewhat important	Responsive readings Not important
Sermon	Sermon Very important	Sermon Somewhat important	Sermon Not important
Sharing joys and concerns	Sharing joys and concerns Very important	Sharing joys and concerns Somewhat important	Sharing joys and concerns Not important
Singing of doxology	Singing of doxology Very important	Singing of doxology Somewhat important	Singing of doxology Not important
Singing of hymns	Singing of hymns Very important	Singing of hymns Somewhat important	Singing of hymns Not important
How important is coffee hour?	How important is coffee hour? Very important	How important is coffee hour? Somewhat important	How important is coffee hour? Not important

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* 13. ADULT SPIRITUAL PROGRAMING
Besides worship, does the church offer classes/activities that meet your spiritual needs?

Often

Sometimes

Seldom

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* 14. Check the areas where you would like to see more adult religious programming (outside of worship).

Social justice (peacemaking, environmental, homelessness)

UU history (UU historical figure, history of Universalism)

Theological (UU principles, Buddhism, lessons from Jesus)

Spiritual (paths to enlightenment, meditation practices)

Pastoral (forgiveness, depression, power of listening)

Christian religious traditions

Jewish religious traditions

Islamic religious traditions

Earth-centered religious traditions

Eastern religious traditions

Humanist perspectives

Other (please specify)

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* 15. How effective is the church in providing for multiple options for spiritual growth?

Very

Somewhat

Needs improvement

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* 16. OPTIONAL: Please feel free to offer any comments regarding aspects of worship or spiritual growth opportunities that you would like to share.

Start here

Continued

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* 17. Thank you for your time!

THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE OPTIONAL
If you are willing, we would appreciate knowing a bit about you.

What is your affiliation with this church?

Member

Friend

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* 18. How long have you been associated with the congregation?

Less than 1 year

1 – 4 years

5 – 9 years

10 – 14 years

15 – 19 years

20 or more years

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* 19. How often do you attend worship?

3 or more times per month

1 to 2 times per month

Once every few months

A few times per year

Never

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* 20. What is your age?

18 – 24

25 – 29

30 – 35

36 – 49

50 – 69

70 and over

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* 21. With which gender do you identify?

Female

Male

Transgender

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* 22. What is your sexual orientation?

Bisexual

Heterosexual

Gay

Lesbian

Other

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* 1. THEOLOGICAL BELIEFSDo you believe that human consciousness can exist separate from the physical body?

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* 2. Do you believe there is a “master plan” that guides our lives?

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* 3. Have you had a mystical experience that had personal spiritual meaning?

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* 4. To what source do you attribute evil?

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* 5. Which most closely corresponds with your belief about immortality (check one)

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* 6. Which most closely correspond with your belief about prayer? (check all that apply)

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* 7. How often do you pray?

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* 8. Check the traditions below which currently influence your beliefs. (Check all that apply)

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* 9. Which of the following viewpoints comes closest to your own? (Check no more than 2)

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* 10. How well do our worship services address the following categories? (examples are given)

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* 11. The following are all benefits of attending worship services. Mentally identify the 3 benefits that are the most important to you. Then, for JUST THOSE 3 BENEFITS, respond with your rating of how well THESE 3 BENEFITS are being met.

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* 12. How important to you are the following specific items which may be part of a Sunday worship service?

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* 13. ADULT SPIRITUAL PROGRAMINGBesides worship, does the church offer classes/activities that meet your spiritual needs?

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* 14. Check the areas where you would like to see more adult religious programming (outside of worship).

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* 15. How effective is the church in providing for multiple options for spiritual growth?

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* 16. OPTIONAL: Please feel free to offer any comments regarding aspects of worship or spiritual growth opportunities that you would like to share.

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* 17. Thank you for your time!THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE OPTIONAL If you are willing, we would appreciate knowing a bit about you.What is your affiliation with this church?

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* 18. How long have you been associated with the congregation?

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* 19. How often do you attend worship?

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* 20. What is your age?

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* 21. With which gender do you identify?

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* 22. What is your sexual orientation?

* 1. THEOLOGICAL BELIEFS
Do you believe that human consciousness can exist separate from the physical body?

* 13. ADULT SPIRITUAL PROGRAMING
Besides worship, does the church offer classes/activities that meet your spiritual needs?

* 17. Thank you for your time!

THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ARE OPTIONAL
If you are willing, we would appreciate knowing a bit about you.

What is your affiliation with this church?