Mission Study Team Survey for Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church

Tuckahoe Church is engaged in a Mission Study to determine where God is leading us as a congregation. While the events of the past several years have been unsettling, God’s love for us has remained constant, and it remains present amongst the family members of the Tuckahoe Church community. That said, much of our previous rhythm and routine has been disrupted, and we seek to get back on an upward path to spiritually nourishing our members and fulfilling our Mission in this community.

To that end, the Mission Study Team (Tom Adair, Karen Cooke, Kathy Mahone, Matthew Mahoney, Jim McLeskey, Walter Smith and Camellia Wroniewicz) would like your honest feedback on the attached questionnaire. It is designed to be a short, simple assessment of what and how Tuckahoe is presently doing, and it provides an opportunity for you to share your thoughts.

While some of you reading this may not have been to Tuckahoe in quite some time, we would still like your feedback, as we consider you part of the family. You’re always welcome, as are your thoughts and comments!

The Mission Study Team will be following this community-wide questionnaire up with a number of ‘live’ feedback sessions in October to provide an opportunity for members to do an even deeper dive into areas illuminated through this process. We hope you’ll participate in one of those events as well.

We thank you in advance for your help and look forward to your responses.

Blessings

Please answer the questions to the best of your ability. There is space available at the conclusion of the Survey for additional comments and/or questions unintentionally omitted from the questionnaire. We value your input and thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Estimated time necessary to complete is 10 – 15 minutes.

Section 1. About our Church

2. If your participation has declined over the past few years, which of the following would be a reason? (Check all that apply) Covid 19 I have gotten out of the habit of attending I’m attending another church The waning relevance of faith in my life Sermon messages PCUSA policies My participation has not declined Other. Please note in the box below

3. What type of sermon message(s) are you looking for that would help you live into God’s calling for you? (Check all that apply) Teach me something I didn’t already know. Tell me what God says, not what scholars say. Make me laugh and/or touch my emotions. Equip me for service to others. Lift me up, don’t bring me down. Tell me clearly how I can apply the message to my life.

4. Which WORSHIP STYLE do you MOST prefer? a. Traditional: choir, music comes from hymnal, use of the organ, use of liturgy such as responsive reading, creeds and Lord’s Prayer. b. Contemporary - music on screen only, mostly praise music, use of guitar/drums, minimal use of liturgy. c. Blended - a mixture of both traditional and contemporary styles. d. Other, please note in box below.

5. Which type of WORSHIP MUSIC do you prefer? Traditional Contemporary A mix of both Traditional & Contemporary Gospel Other, please note in box below.

6. What style of worship music do you enjoy SINGING? (Check all that apply.) a. well-known traditional hymns I grew up with. b. newer hymns with a variety of cultural origins and tunes. c. newer hymns with a melody that’s easy for me to follow d. hymns that inspire and are uplifting. e. hymns that reinforce the worship message

7. Are you likely to invite a friend to TPC? Yes No

Why or why not?

8. How do you feel about the TPC building being used by community groups such as: Al-Anon, Dogwood Preschool, Pops Band, SPARC, Swing Band, Trinity Ghanaian Presbyterian Church, a Voting precinct, Westhampton Garden Club, etc.? a. I wish TPC could do more hosting. b. I am happy with the current usage of our campus by outside groups. c. We allow too many outside groups to utilize the buildings. d. I am not aware of the building or campus usage by the community. e. Other/Comments. Please use the space below for questions or comments.

Please use this space for questions or comments.

9. Should we continue to livestream and record our services to the web? Yes No No Opinion

For questions 10 – 18 please check one of the options, Strongly Agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly Disagree to indicate how much you agree or disagree with the statements.

There is a text box available, at the conclusion of Question 18 for additional questions or comments pertaining to this section.

10. The music during the worship service is a main component of how I express my spiritual joy. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

11. I would be interested in worshiping in a space other than the sanctuary. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

12. I often sense God’s presence during congregational worship. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

13. The worship and preaching at TPC present a positive gospel message. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagre

14. I am often bored during worship services and anxious to have it over. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

15. I attend worship services only because I feel it is my duty. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

16. Availability of childcare is an important factor in worship. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

17. I am willing to volunteer and assist with childcare Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

18. I support the church in hiring people to provide childcare for TPC programs Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Optional & Not required. Please use this space for questions or comments regarding questions 10 - 18.

Section 2. About TPC’s Future

19. In twenty years, this is how I picture TPC: a growing, thriving church a church of about the same size as 2022 a church struggling to stay alive the site of a church that used to be

20. Do you have a vision for TPC and any specific ideas for the future you would like to share for achieving that vision?

Section 3. About You

Use this space to include ways in which you participate that were not included above.

22. In the past 6 months, how often have you attended an in-person worship service at TPC? Every week 2-3 times per month Approximately once per month Occasionally or on special occasions Never Now that we are returning to normal, I expect to attend more often.

23. In the past 6 months, how often have you watched the live stream worship service at TPC? Every week 2-3 times per month Approximately once per month Occasionally or on special occasions. Never

24. How many of your closest friends attend this church? None One Two Three Four or more

25. Do you like participating in worship (responsive readings, directed singing, etc.) as a congregant? Yes Sometimes, but not every week No

26. Are you a member of TPC? TPC Member Not a TPC member

27. I am in the following age group:

Under 20 years of age 20 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 - 79 Over 80 years of age

Section 4 - Final Thoughts

28. In acknowledging that the future will always involve change; which of the following would you be comfortable with? (Check all that apply) Coffee bar following Sunday School, prior to the Sunday worship service Contemporary worship service Elimination or reduced numbers of mid-week (Wednesday night) programs/dinner? Re-arranging the sanctuary’s design; for example: moving the choir or re-arranging the pews Regular outdoor worship services on the church grounds (weather permitting) Worship services taking place on Saturday evenings. Other. Please use the space below for questions, suggestions and/or comments.

Additional Comments

29. Are there any unresolved issues at TPC you wish to share with the Mission Study Team? If so please include them here:

30. Is there anything that the Mission Study Team did not ask you that you would like to share?

Thank you for your time and consideration in completing this Survey. Over the next few weeks there will be opportunities for you to meet in a small group, face-to-face setting to discuss further TPC’s challenges and future plans.

If you wish to include your name, you may do so here. However, please note it is NOT required.

Mission Study Team Survey for Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church

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