| Worship audit at St George’s |
| Written by St Georges |
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According to recent nationwide surveys over 70% of the population of Gt Britain consider themselves to be Christian, with a large percentage expressing a personal affiliation to the Church of England. St George’s Parish Church has been at the centre of village life in Toddington for over 800 years and we would like to ensure that it continues to be a place of Christian worship and witness for many generations to come. All through its history the church has had to adapt and change to meet the needs of the people it is called to serve, both in the context of its worshipping life and in the way the building is used. As we begin this new year we, as a church community, have some very important decisions to make concerning urgent internal repairs and re-ordering to our ancient church building and in order for us to make informed and constructive plans, which take into account the needs and wishes of the whole community, we would like your cooperation. Please take some time to complete the attached questionaire and return it to church (there will be a box for completed questionnaires at the back of church) or to the Rectory (41 Leighton Road) by Friday 26th February 2010 With our thanks for your continued support The Rector, Churchwardens and PCC of St George of England Parish Church. Please circle your answers 1. Do you attend church? If so which one – in Toddington or outside the village: Anglican RC Methodist Baptist Hope Other If you attend St George’s please could you complete the whole questionnaire. If you attend St George’s occasionally i.e. for weddings, funerals, baptisms and special services then please answer as many questions as you can. Attending St George’s Church 2. Age: Under 15 16–20 21–30 31–40 41–50 51–60 61–70 71+ 3. Gender: Male Female 4. How long have you worshipped at St George’s: Less than 1 year 1–5years 5–10 years 10+ years 5. Are you a member of a church group: a) Bell-ringers b) Wives’ Group c) Cameo d) Mothers’ Union e) Georgians f) Sunday Club g) Choir h) House Group i)Other 6. Do you come to church as: an individual couple/partner family with friends 7. How often do you attend church: Weekly Monthly Occasionally Special services Never 8. If you come to church which service do you normally attend: 8.00am 11.00am none other 9. Why do you come to this service, is it a) a convenient time for you b) you prefer the style of worship at this service c) Other Any comments: 10. What prevents you from coming to church, is it: a) sport b) family commitments c) children’s parties d) homework e) other…please specify 11. What would be your preferred time for a Sunday service: 8.00am 9.30am 11.00am 4.00pm 6.00pm other Any comments 12. The Eucharist is central to worship in the Church of England and as such the main Sunday service includes Holy Communion.Are there any other styles of worship that you would like offered at St George’s Yes No If yes, what type of service, how often and at what time: Services 13. Do you feel welcome when you come tochurch: Yes No Any comments: 14. Do you think that our services meet the spiritual needs of: a) young children b) teenagers c) young adults d) families e) older members of the congregation f) all of the above e) none of the above Any comments: 15. Do you have any problems seeing or hearing anything in the service: Yes No If so how can we improve things for you: 16. ) Do you find the service booklet easy to use and follow: Yes No If not how can we improve it: 17. Does the worship enable you to feel a sense of God’s presence Yes No If not how could we make it better: 18. Do you come in to church for private prayer other than at service times? Yes No 19. Would you like to take a more active role in our worship: Yes No If yes, in what way: 20. Recently, have you attended any of the following services: a) wedding b) baptism c) funeral if so did you find the service: a) uplifting b)comforting c)welcoming d) other Any comments: Content of the services: 21. Do you prefer worship accompanied by: a) organ b) piano c) Music Makers d) a mixture of these c) other Please list any other suggestions 22. Are you happy to learn new hymns, worship songs, communion settings: Yes No Any comment 23. Do you find the sermon/talk clear and understandable: Yes No Any comment 24. Do the intercessions include things that matter to you: Yes No Any comment 25. Is there enough space provided in the service for personal prayer and reflection: Yes No Any comment 26. Our church interior is in need of urgent repair and is no longer able to serve the diverse needs of a contemporary worshipping community. Do you find the current layout helpful to worship? Yes No 27. Would you like to see a more flexible and comfortable seating arrangement which would allow schools and smaller gatherings to make greater use of the space within our church building? Yes No Any suggestions: 28. Would you be willing to support your parish church financially: Yes No Please use the space below to add any other comments. Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Please place it in the box at the back of church or return to the Rector at 41 Leighton Road. |