Saint Vasilios Feedback Survey

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As part of the Thriving Congregations Initiative, we are gathering information to assess participation
levels and demographics of our parish. Remember, only one survey should be filled out for each parishioner, which includes young adults and children. Surveys can be anonymous, but if you wish to leave your name, please do so at the end. If you want an additional hard copy survey or have any questions, please contact Parish Secretary Alexander Ruggeri (alexander.ruggeri@gmail.com).

Title I. Church Attendance

1. On average, how often do you attend church services?

Every Sunday, plus additional services when offered

Every Sunday

Two to Four times a Month

Only around holidays

Never

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2. What are your reasons for attending church?

Participating in Orthodox Christian services

Hearing services in Greek

Sense of Community

Enjoying chanting and hymns

Finding peace and tranquility

Experiencing familiarity and comfort

To feel less lonely

To bring my children

Other:

3. What obstacles are preventing you from coming to church?

Work

Sports

Homework

Social Fatigue

Lack of Undertanding

Other:

4. What from the following list would increase your attendance and participation in church services?

Earlier start time

Later start time

Changing the language of the liturgy

Better understanding of the liturgy

Other:

5. For you, is church attendance more about culture or religion?

1 (purely cultural reasons: “I do not believe in Orthodox Christian teachings, but I enjoy engaging in the Greek community.”)

5 (they are balanced)

10 (purely religious reasons- “I have little to no connections to Greek culture or language and only engage on a religious level")

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6. My preferred language proportion for the Liturgy is

100% Greek

50/50 English/Greek

100% English

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II. Religious Background and Education

7. Were you raised in an Orthodox Christian family, or did you convert?

Raised

Converted

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8. If you converted, please explain why:

9. Rank how well you think you know Orthodox Christian services and teachings.

1 Lacking the Basics (I don’t know Orthodox beliefs or what is happening during liturgy.)

5 Somewhat Familiar (I have a good sense of what is going on.)

10 Very Knowledgeable (I can give an account of Orthodox beliefs; I understand the services; and I continue to expand my understanding of the faith)

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10. Which of the following religious education ideas interest you? (Circle all that apply)

Orthodoxy 101 (Traditions and the Faith)

Orthodox Parent Support Group

Orthodoxy on Tap

Coffee Hour Discussion Group

Adult religious education (forums and lecturers)

Bible Study

Other:

11. The sermons assist in my understanding of the faith and its applicability to my life.

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

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III. Ministries

A ministry is a group at the church that provides a space to express their faith through service, fellowship,
and community.

12. Do you help run any of our church’s ministries?

Yes

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13. If yes, which?

Parish Council

Sunday School

Greek School

Philoptohos

St. Vals Men's Club

St. Stephen's Ministry

Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA)

Altar Boys

Myrophores

St. Vasilios Greek Dance Group

Other:

14. Do you think the church should have any other ministries or activities? What would you recommend?

IV. Community and Relationships

15. I feel welcome in our church community.

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

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16. How could the parish improve its hospitality?

17. Would you recommend our parish to others?

Yes

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Explain why or why not you would recommend our parish.

18. Do you receive regular communications from the parish?

Yes

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19. What is your preferred method of receiving those communications?

Mail

Social Media

All of these

20. I feel like there is efficient communication within our church community.

Strongly Disagree

Strongly Agree

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21. Are you aware that the parish holds General Assemblies twice a year where important decisions are made by vote?

Yes

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22. Do you attend the General Assemblies?

Yes

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If no, why not?

V. Demographics

This is for statistical data and to learn more about our population's characteristics.

23. Age

16 or younger

17-20

21-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70 or older

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24. Place of Birth:

25. Sex

Male

Female

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26. Languages Spoken

27. Marital Staus

Single

Married

Divorced

Widowed

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28. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Some Schooling

High School Diploma (GED)

Bachelor’s

Master's

Doctorate

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29. Occupation (If student, please specify year and high school or college):

30. Total income earned in the past year.

30,000-50,000

51,000-70,000

71,000-90,000

Above 100,000

Above 200,000

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31. Are you a member in good standing (pay stewardship, attend services, receive sacraments)?

Yes

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If no, why not?

VI. Conclusion:

32. Please leave us any additional feedback, either about any other relevant issue or this survey.

Optional Provide Name and Email (if you would permit being contacted):

Submit

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