Congregational Health Assessment

As we look to set goals for ourselves as a Board for the coming year, we would like to better understand your thoughts and feelings about some topics related to our congregational health. Our aim is not to generate a detailed, scientifically valid picture of congregational sentiment.

We hope you will take some time – it should take about 10 minutes – to complete this survey. Your responses will be invaluable as we plan for the year, and will help us better serve this church.

Items with a red * are required.

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Governance (Decision-Making)

Clarity and agreement around who gets to make what decisions, and where, how, and when they are made.

How do you assess First Universalist’s current capacity regarding Governance?

1 (Low) 2 3 4 5 (High)

When you reflect on Governance at First Universalist, what comes to mind?

What would a rating of 5 at First Universalist look like for Governance?

Trust

Relationships among congregants and between congregation, leadership, and staff that are based on respect, assumption of good intent, and mutual belief in each other’s reliability, truth, abilities.

How do you assess First Universalist’s current capacity regarding Trust?

1 (Low) 2 3 4 5 (High)

When you reflect on Trust at First Universalist, what comes to mind?

What would a rating of 5 at First Universalist look like for Trust?

Managing Conflict

Conflict arises when the needs, values, and interests of two or more people are, or appear to be, incompatible, as is inevitable when people interact. Potential responses include avoidance (active or passive), aggression and competition, or dialog and engagement.

How do you assess First Universalist’s current capacity regarding Managing Conflict?

1 (Low) 2 3 4 5 (High)

When you reflect on Managing Conflict at First Universalist, what comes to mind?

What would a rating of 5 at First Universalist look like for Managing Conflict?

Culture of Welcoming and Belonging

A sense of responsibility for welcoming visitors and new members and intentionally creating a true sense of belonging.

How do you assess First Universalist’s current capacity regarding Welcoming and Belonging?

1 (Low) 2 3 4 5 (High)

When you reflect on Welcoming and Belonging at First Universalist, what comes to mind?

What would a rating of 5 at First Universalist look like for Welcoming and Belonging?

Covenant

An agreed-upon reflection of the congregation's values and purpose that guides individual and collective behaviors and relationships in non-legalistic ways.

How do you assess First Universalist’s current capacity regarding Covenant?

1 (Low) 2 3 4 5 (High)

When you reflect on Covenant at First Universalist, what comes to mind?

What would a rating of 5 at First Universalist look like for Covenant?

Summary Questions

Please rank each of the areas above in terms of how you think the Board should prioritize them

#1 - highest priority

#2 - second highest priority

#3 - third highest priority

#4 - fourth highest priority

#5 - fifth highest priority

Are any of these topics something you would be interested in contributing to in the year ahead? Check all that apply. Governance (decision-making Trust Managing Conflict Culture of Welcoming Covenant

Is there a priority you think the board should consider that wasn't discussed here? If so, what is it?

Tell us About Yourself

We recognize there is rich diversity at First Universalist. We will use this information to help us understand if there are patterns of response among different groups, or if we have not adequately captured any perspectives. Individual responses will not be shared.

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Age

If you indicated another identity above, please specify:

What is your race/ethnicity? (select all that apply) American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino/a/x Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander White

Do you identify as a person with a disability?

Your Involvement at First Universalist

Are you a member of First Universalist? Yes No

How long have you been involved with First Universalist? <1 year 1-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years > 20 years

What are the primary ways you engage at First Universalist? (check all that apply) Worship Religious education Small groups Other

In the past 3 years, have you volunteered, participated on a committee, or held a leadership role at First Universalist? Yes No

How do you primarily participate in worship? (select one) Primarily in person Primarily remote I do not attend worship

Congregational Health Assessment

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