NewComm3 - Hospitality (Potluck) Ministry

1st Sunday Potluck Survey

Calendar Year 2024 was the first year that NewComm3 embarked on a FIXED menu focused around different themes for our 1st Sunday Potluck.

The Full Menu Calendar was shared with the congregation in the first few months of the year in order to provide full transparency.

The success of each and every Potluck is due to the consistent contributions of members and regular attendees (for which we are grateful). Thank you!

The 2024 Menu Calendar was as follows:

We want to solicit your feedback so that we can determine where and how to improve our 1st Sunday Potluck experience for Calendar Year 2025.

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* 1. Having Themed Menus and Pre-set items listed on the sign-up sheet for potluck has been helpful this year.

Agree

Disagree

If you disagree, why?

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* 2. Have you contributed food and/or beverage items this year for 1st Sunday Potluck?

Yes

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* 3. What makes it difficult or challenging to contribute towards Potluck?

Not in my monthly budget

Not enough Sign-up Reminders to bring something

Thought there was a General Fund that covered the food cost!

I don't cook and/or I'm not comfortable making/baking a meal or dessert

I assume others will cover

Lack of interest in the Menu

Not Applicable - I contribute or have contributed

Too busy / Not top of mind

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* 4. If you selected "Not in my Budget" for the question above: Would you consider forming a consortium with church friends to pool resources in an effort to either make a meal together OR purchase food/beverage items?

Yes

Possibly

Not Applicable

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* 5. If recipes or links to recipes were provided for main dishes or side dishes, I would be more inclined to cook/provide a meal or side dish.

Yes

No, recipes have no baring on my decision to contribute.

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* 6. I know where I can access the potluck sign-up sheet (in Church Newsletter or Church Text Message link) to bring an item or some items for Potluck.

Yes

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* 7. It is easy to access and navigate the Potluck sign-up sheet. I feel confident in being able to use the Google Sheets tool to capture my name next to an item(s) OR to add a new item that I want to bring.

Yes

If no, please provide comments

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* 8. I am aware that there are always various items on the menu at different budget levels and different levels of cuisine complexity so that I am able to contribute toward Potluck, if I can.

Yes

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* 9. If I am unable to cook a main meal or side dish, I am aware that I can consider purchasing a bag of ice, 1-2 cases of sparkling water, desserts to share, and/or condiments. All contributions are appreciated.

Yes

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* 10. The menu is 'food inclusive' and provides variation throughout the calendar year.

Agree

Disagree

If you disagree, please comment:

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* 11. The team does a good job insuring that food labels for food items highlight food allergens, vegan, and vegetarian designations on the meal tables.

Yes, I always see the labels next to/front of each meal.

Mostly, but there are some opportunities.

What Food labels?

Other (please specify)

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* 12. As we enter into Calendar Year 2025 soon, I feel comfortable making suggestions or providing menu recommendations to the Potluck team so they can effectively plan months ahead.

Yes

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* 13. Some of the menu ideas that we should try for calendar year 2025 are:

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* 14. In what other ways can we improve the 1st Sunday Potluck experience knowing that success is dependent upon all of our contributions as a church community?

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* 15. If I am interested in joining the Hospitality Ministry to assist with the 1st Sunday Potlucks OR if I would like to help from time to time, I know where I can go to sign up.

Yes

If interested in helping for 1 month or a few months, please provide your contact details (Full Name, Phone, Email). We will contact you.

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* 16. What's been the most memorable and/or enjoyable Potluck experience for you this year?

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* 17. 1st Sunday Potluck is a great monthly fellowship celebration supporting Communion and we should maintain it.

Agree

Disagree

If you disagree, please explain:

Thank you for your time and feedback! We appreciate it.