Christ United Methodist Church Survey - 10 November - 2 December 2024

• Why are we conducting this survey? This survey is designed to gather input from our congregation specifically about resolutions passed at the spring 2024 General Conference that involve local church action. We are asking you to share your thoughts about issues that will steer the future direction of our church in matters of human sexuality.
Responses must be received by Dec 2, 2024.

• What are the specific petitions that our church is asked to address? We are using this survey to gauge our congregation’s views regarding the 2024 UM General Conference, specifically the legislation that removed LGBTQ restrictions and the impacts it may have on our church in terms of use of the facility and selection of pastors.

• Who is involved in the analysis of survey results? This survey is presented on behalf of the CUMC Discipleship Council, Board of Trustees, Staff Parish Relations Committee, and Pastor Jake Steele. Survey results will be reviewed, compiled, and summarized by a team from these committees. A summary compilation will be shared with the congregation. A compilation of all responses will be available for review.

• How will the results of this survey be used? The actions of the 2024 General Conference that involve local church input are presented in this survey so that our whole congregation can share their views that will help guide future church policies related to human sexuality.

Please select one response for questions 1 and 2.

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* 1. As a result, our Board of Trustees in consultation with the Discipleship Council and Staff Parish Relations Committee will need to establish a policy regarding use of the church facility—Can CUMC facilities be used for same-sex weddings (and related activities such as wedding showers, baby showers, etc.)?

I am comfortable with a policy that allows same-sex weddings to be held at our church.

I am neutral about a policy that allows same-sex weddings to be held at our church.

I am not sure about allowing same sex weddings to be held at our church.

I am not comfortable with a policy that allows same-sex weddings to be held at our church.

Share your comments, concerns, and suggestions about Question 1 in the space provided:

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* 2. The 2024 General Conference resulted in the removal of the restrictive language related to homosexuality as it pertains to the process of examining candidates for ministry. Your input via this survey will help the CUMC Staff Parish Relations Committee, Discipleship Council, and the United Methodist Charge Conference know if CUMC will accept for consideration all eligible and qualified candidates.

I am comfortable with our church considering all eligible and qualified candidates.

I am neutral if our church considers qualified homosexual pastoral applicants.

I am not sure if our church should consider qualified homosexual pastoral applicants.

I am not comfortable with our church considering qualified homosexual pastoral applicants.

Share your comments, concerns, and suggestions about Question 2 in the space provided:

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* 3. As we gather our views on these new changes to our discipline, it is also important to reflect on what draws each of us to the United Methodist Church and to Christ United Methodist Church in particular. Please check all items below that attract you to either UMC broadly or CUMC specifically.
Please select all responses that apply for question 3.

Preaching

Music

Children’s programming

Pastor

Open doors, Open minds, Open hearts

Community involvement

Lifelong Methodist

Mission opportunities

Christian fellowship

Welcoming congregation

Diverse/Accepting congregation

Bible studies

Christian education

Spiritual growth and renewal

Any other comments, concerns, or suggestions that you would like to share?

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* 4. Are you a member of Christ United Methodist Church?

Yes

Your signature is not necessary. You may, however, type your name if you wish to do so.