Returning to church gatherings
1.
As local governments begin to lift bans against churches meeting, which of the following best describes your attitude toward returning to a worship service at church?
I will return at the first opportunity we have.
I will return at the first opportunity but with some concerns and precautions.
I will wait several additional weeks before I attend.
It may be quite awhile before I return.
Unsure
Other (please specify)
2.
Which other type of activity BEST signals to you that it is time to open "in-person" worship at the church?
Local businesses are open.
Local restaurant seating areas are open.
Schools are open.
The number of COVID19 cases in our community is low.
Social distancing and stay home guidelines have been lifted.
Testing is widely available and utilized.
An effective vaccine is widely available.
All of the above.
Unsure.
Other (please specify)
3.
If local guidelines
require
all church attendees to wear a protective face mask, how would you feel about attending?
I am ready to attend in a mask.
I would rather worship "mask free" at home.
Unsure.
4.
Would you be willing to attend a worship service at a different time than you typically attend to allow people to spread out more?
Yes
No
Undecided
5.
What type of precaution should be our top priority for worship gatherings?
Limit passing or touching things (Communion elements, Offering bags, worship folder).
Encourage social distancing - spread out the seating.
Address foot traffic (prop doors open, one way flow entering and exiting).
Provide touch free hand sanitizing stations.
Limit gathering size, even if more services are required.
All of these.
None of these.
Other (please specify)
6.
Do you expect the church to offer children’s and student ministries as soon as we resume?
Yes, as soon as we begin meeting.
Maybe, with extra precautions.
No, children should stay with their parents in main services.
Undecided.
Other (please specify)
7.
As soon as we receive clearance for public gatherings from our local officials, which of the following would you prefer for our church?
Resume in person worship services as our church immediately.
Meet in smaller groups or size limited gatherings for a few more week before resuming in person worship services.
Keep all activities online only to see what happens with the virus.
Other (please specify)
8.
My ideal time to attend a service on Sunday is:
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:45 AM
Other (please specify)
