FUMC Worship and Activities Survey As a faith community, worship is fundamental to the life of the church. Here at FUMC Westfield we are interested in hearing your thoughts about worship and how we can create worship experiences that enrich your faith in God. We would appreciate your taking a few minutes to complete the survey about worship and broader engagement at FUMC Westfield. Question Title * 1. Please share the reasons you have chosen to be part of the FUMC Westfield community. Please check all that apply. Affirm/grow your faith Being part of something greater than yourself Care and support of church members Community/friendships Finding God's will for your life Help spread The Word Improved/better family life Opportunity to make a difference Personal development Receive spiritual gifts Seek acceptance Seek forgiveness Worship God Other (please share): Question Title * 2. Approximately how often do you attend the Sunday morning worship service? 3 - 4 times per month 1 - 2 times per month Several times a year, but less than monthly Other (please specify frequency): Question Title * 3. Approximately how far do you live from FUMC? Less than 5 minutes 5 - 10 minutes 11 - 15 minutes 16 - 20 minutes More than 20 minutes Question Title * 4. What does worship mean to you? Question Title * 5. Please share what is most meaningful to you in a worship experience. Question Title * 6. What are your favorite aspects of worship? Question Title * 7. What, if anything, would you like to change about our Sunday worship service? Please be as specific as possible. Question Title * 8. Which word below best describe your preferences about what you would like to have in a worship service? Please check all that apply. Children's choir Congregation singing Contemporary Different ways of praying Formal Handbell choir Instrumental ensemble, e.g., guitar, brass Lay readers/speakers Located in another church space Located in Sanctuary Modern praise music Open discussion Personal testimonials Prayer Psalter readings Reciting creeds and affirmations Sermon Sharing joys/concerns Special music The Faith We Sing Hymnbook Traditional United Methodist Hymnal Use of video for pictures, lyrics, scripture, etc. during worship Vocal choir singing anthems Question Title * 9. What is the best time for you/your family to worship on Sunday mornings? 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 11 a.m. Noon Other (please specify): Question Title * 10. What obstacles do you face in making it to worship every Sunday? Business travel Current worship time is too early Current worship time is too late Distance to church Illness Kids' sports/other activities Not a priority in my life right now Personal travel Work Other (please specify): Question Title * 11. If there is another or additional day of the week or time you would be interested in attending a worship service, please tell us: (Please identify both the day and the approximate time.) Question Title * 12. If you identified an alternative day/time in Q. 11, would you be willing to commit to attending worship at that time 3 - 4 times a month for six months? Yes No Question Title * 13. Other than Sunday morning worship service, what church groups/activities do you participate in? Administrative meetings Adult education Bible studies Men's/Women's groups Mission work Music programs Small group ministry Social gatherings Sunday school Youth fellowship Other (please specify): Question Title * 14. Which activities are most enriching for you, and why? Question Title * 15. Which activities would you like to participate in but aren't able to? Administrative meetings Adult education Bible studies Men's/Women's groups Mission work Music programs Small group ministry Social gatherings Sunday school Youth fellowship Other (please specify): Question Title * 16. What obstacles do you face in participating in these activities? Business travel Distance to church Illness Kids' sports/other activities Meeting times don't fit in my schedule Not a priority in my life right now Personal travel Work Other (please specify): Question Title * 17. What other activities/events/groups would you like to participate in at FUMC if they were available? Question Title * 18. Please share any other comments or suggestions you have: Question Title * 19. Optional: Please tell us your name. Question Title * 20. May we contact you for clarification of your responses or follow-up? (If "Yes" please be sure to enter your name in Q. 19.) Yes No Question Title * 21. Would you be willing to participate in deeper discussion about worship and activities at FUMC? (If "Yes" please be sure to enter your name in Q. 19.) Yes No Question Title * 22. Please tell us a little about yourself... What is your age? 12 or under 13 - 18 19 - 25 26 - 35 36 - 49 50 - 65 66 or over Question Title * 23. What is your gender? Female Male Question Title * 24. If applicable: What are your children's ages? Please separate with commas or spaces. That's it! Many thanks for your time and your thoughts.Just click the "Done" box below, and your responses will be tabulated with the rest. The next page you will see after that will be our church's homepage. Thanks again! Done