All Church Survey

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* 1. In what ways have you engaged with VCDC during the stay at home order? Select all that apply:

I have participated in online weekend services.

I have participated in online Monday evening prayer sessions.

I have participated in online Wednesday devotionals.

I have participated in online Friday worship nights.

I have participated in online VCDC small group gatherings.

My child has participated in online kids and youth gatherings and activities.

Other (please specify):

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* 2. When our local government recommends that larger groups can gather together again, which best describes your attitude toward returning to a weekend service at VCDC? Select one:

I will return the first opportunity I have.

I will return at first opportunity, but with some concerns and precautions.

I will wait several additional weeks or months before I attend.

I may not return for quite a while.

Other (please specify):

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* 3. In addition to our local government lifting its recommendations against public gatherings, are there other signals you would want to see before you return to attend a weekend service at church? Select all that apply:

Local businesses are open again without restrictions.

Local restaurant indoor seating areas are open again.

Schools are open again/plan to reopen again in the fall.

The number of COVID-19 cases near me is minimal.

Most social distancing recommendations have been lifted.

Vaccines are readily available.

Other (please specify):

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* 4. What precautions, if any, do you plan to take when you return to a weekend service? Select all that apply:

I will wear a face mask.

I will stand and sit in places where I will be at least 6 feet from others (excluding my own immediate family).

I will avoid shaking hands.

I will avoid any physical contact.

I will avoid crowded hallways and areas.

I will bring hand sanitizer.

Other (please specify):

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* 5. What precautions, if any, would make you feel more comfortable to attend weekend gatherings? Select all that apply:

Limit handouts of any kind (Bulletin, Connect Card, etc.).

Face masks would be required.

Use a no-contact method for distributing communion elements.

Use a no-contact method for collecting tithes and offerings.

Limit or rearrange seating in the sanctuary to meet social distancing requirements.

Set up one-way foot traffic entering and exiting the building and sanctuary.

Provide hand sanitizer stations.

Discourage shaking hands.

Sanitizing common surfaces between services.

Allow a longer period of time between service hours.

Shorten service times to reduce exposure time near others.

Recommend high-risk and symptomatic individuals to stay home.

Other (please specify):

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* 6. Which of the following describes the attendance level at which you would be comfortable attending a weekend service? I would be comfortable attending if the sanctuary/gym is…

Filled to capacity.

Three-quarters filled.

Half filled.

One-quarter filled.

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* 7. Would you be willing to attend a weekend service at a different time than you typically attend to allow people to be more spread out in the sanctuary/gym?

Yes

Maybe

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* 8. Upon reopening, which activities will your household engage in? Select all that apply:

Weekend services

Small groups

Family friendly social activities

Specialized large group activities (Middle/High school group, Equipped classes, etc.)

Serving Opportunities (traditional-style Food Pantry/Medical Clinic, etc.)

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* 9. If you have children under age 18, which of the following would you deem absolutely necessary in bringing them to church?

An official all-clear from the national government or CDC.

Lifting of state guidelines or recommendations of group size restrictions.

I would not feel comfortable bringing my children.

Not applicable, I don’t have children under age 18 who regularly attend with me. (Please move on to question #12.)

Other (please specify):

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* 10. If you have middle school age children or younger, would you be more likely to:

Have your children sit with you in the service for the time being.

Send them to their age appropriate classroom.

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Within Children’s Ministry, what precautions would make you feel more comfortable to allow your children to participate in classroom activities? Select all that apply:

Reduce the number of kids in each room.

Temperature and symptom checks for all volunteers and kids.

Seat children where they have minimal to no-contact with each other.

Prohibit snacks.

Require volunteers to wear face masks.

Require children to wear face masks.

Ask volunteers and kids to use hand sanitizer before entering.

Sanitize all rooms, furniture, and toys before every service.

I don’t require any of these precautions for my child to return to the classroom.

Not applicable, I don’t have children under age 18 who regularly attend with me.

Other (please specify):

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* 12. If you serve as a children’s ministry volunteer (teacher, helper, supervisor, etc.), do you plan to resume your volunteering responsibility when we begin to gather for weekend services?

Yes

Maybe (please explain):

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* 13. If you serve as a weekend volunteer (greeter, usher, coffee maker, etc.), do you plan to resume your volunteering responsibility when we begin to gather for weekend services?

Yes

Maybe (please explain):

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* 14. When VCDC small groups are reopened to meet in-person where they typically meet, would you plan to attend?

Yes.

No, I would prefer to continue to meet online for the time being.

No, I would prefer to meet outdoors for the time being during the warmer months.

No, I would prefer to meet with a mix of online and outdoor gatherings for the time being during the warmer months.

I do not attend a small group, but would like more information about joining a group.

I do not attend a small group.

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* 15. Would you consider yourself high-risk (i.e. age, pre-existing condition, etc.) in contracting COVID-19?

Yes

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* 16. How long have you been attending?

I am new in 2020

1-2 years

2-4 years

5-9 years

10+ years

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* 17. What is your age?

Less than 18

18-29

30-49

50-69

70+

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* 18. Please share any additional comments, concerns, or suggestions in the space provided.

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* 19. Thank you for participating in this survey. This survey is anonymous, but you may enter your name & contact information.

Name

Email Address

Phone Number