Exploring the relationship between the people of DioCal and Grace Cathedral Dear Friends of Grace Cathedral,The Trustees of Grace Cathedral need your help. We are exploring what it means to be a cathedral in the 21st century. To address this question, The Board of Trustees of Grace Cathedral created a committee to consider what role the cathedral plays today in the Bay Area and diocesan community and, in conjunction with the Strategic Vision Process of the Diocese of California, what we should, and could be in the future.We need to start with learning where we are now. We want to know what the people of the diocese and its institutions know and think about Grace Cathedral. You can help us by filling out this short (10 question) survey, which will only take about 5 minutes. We appreciate your participation and look forward to getting your response! If you have questions or would like further information about the survey, please contact one of the members of the committee: Anne Casscells, Valerie Crane Dorfman, The Very Rev. Dr. Deborah White, The Rev. Dr. Mauricio Wilson, or Warren Wong. Question Title * 1. My primary role is (choose the best answer) Rector/Vicar/Priest in Charge/Clergy in Charge of a DioCal congregation Member of a Diocesan Leadership group (Executive Council, Standing Committee, Regional Deans, etc.) Member of the Grace Cathedral Board of Trustees Member of the Grace Cathedral congregation Lay leader of the Grace Cathedral congregation Member of another DioCal congregation Lay leader of another DioCal congregation Parent/student at the Cathedral School for Boys or The Community Preschool DioCal staff Grace Cathedral staff Member of GraceArts None of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. I believe that the primary function of Grace Cathedral is (please rank order your answers by moving the arrows up or down) 1a congregation in the Diocese of CaliforniaMove up a congregation in the Diocese of CaliforniaMove down a congregation in the Diocese of California2the home of the Cathedral School for BoysMove up the home of the Cathedral School for BoysMove down the home of the Cathedral School for Boys3the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of CaliforniaMove up the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of CaliforniaMove down the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of California4a community and arts center for the Bay AreaMove up a community and arts center for the Bay AreaMove down a community and arts center for the Bay Area5the diocesan headquartersMove up the diocesan headquartersMove down the diocesan headquarters6the liturgical center of the Diocese of CaliforniaMove up the liturgical center of the Diocese of CaliforniaMove down the liturgical center of the Diocese of California Question Title * 3. The last time I visited Grace Cathedral was (check one) Within the last three months Within the last six months Within the last year Several years ago Once a long time ago Never Question Title * 4. The Diocese of California includes (check all that apply) a group of Episcopal congregations in the Bay Area a group of charitable institutions in the Bay Area a physical cathedral the Bishop's staff the DioCal staff and representatives the Grace Cathedral staff Question Title * 5. Grace Cathedral (check one) Is a separate entity from the Diocese of California with separate staff and financing Is the headquarters of the Diocese of California with joint staff and financing Is a joint venture with the Diocese of California with overlapping staff and financing Is the home of organizations (The Cathedral School for Boys, GraceArts, Grace Cathedral) with separate staffs and financing Is a subsidiary of the Diocese of California with separate staff and financing Question Title * 6. Who is responsible for the work of Grace Cathedral (check one) The Bishop of the Diocese of California The Dean of Grace Cathedral The Board of Trustees of Grace Cathedral The Bishop of the Diocese of California and The Board of Trustees of Grace Cathedral The Dean of Grace Cathedral and The Board of Trustees of Grace Cathedral The Grace Cathedral Congregation Council The Canon Pastor of Grace Cathedral Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Grace Cathedral is funded by (check all that apply) Contributions/pledges from the Grace Cathedral congregation Income dedicated to the Cathedral from other sources (for example, donations from the community and fee income) Endowment funds Income from the Diocese of California (including donations and/or assessments from congregations) Funding from The Episcopal Church Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. When I think about the financial condition of Grace Cathedral (check one) I think it's excellent I think it's fine I think it's about the same as most congregations I don't think about it Question Title * 9. I have a stake in Grace Cathedral (check one) Definitely - it's my Cathedral Yes, but the congregation/institution I attend/support is my primary connection to the Church No, it's not that important to me No, but I would like to have a stronger connection to the Cathedral Question Title * 10. Thinking about the resources available to Grace Cathedral and the ministries of the Diocese of California, tell us if and how Grace Cathedral can be a better partner with you and/or your congregation/institution/group? Done