Christ Church Georgetown
Strategic Planning Questionnaire

In 1997 a Strategic Planning Committee of Christ Church Georgetown was pulled together to assess the needs of the parish. Now, a little over ten years later, a group of parishioners has once again been asked to come together to consider the health and future of the parish. As an initial communication about the process and to capture the vibrant spirit and thoughts of the community we ask each parishioner individually to respond to this questionnaire.

You will note that this questionnaire is intentionally anonymous. However we welcome additional thoughts and input. If you would like to communicate with the committee please send email to strategicplanning@christchurchgeorgetown.com.

The committee’s letter and focus group dates are available.

    Demographics

  1. Gender Male Female
  2. Residence DC Maryland Virginia
  3. Family
    Single Single with children (under 18)
    Married Married with children (under 18)

    If you have children, please tell us their ages: genders:
    Do they participate in the Sunday School program? Yes No

  4. Your age bracket
    under 18 19 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 59 60 to 64 65 to 74 75 to 84 85 years and over
  5. I have attended Christ Church for: less than 1 year 1 to 5 years 5 to 10 years more than 10 years
  6. Worship Schedule

  7. Services - please check all services you attend.

    Sunday
    Sunday 8:00 AM
    Sunday 9:00 AM
    Sunday 11:00 AM
    Sunday 5:00 PM
    Sunday Choral Evensong

    Other services
    Weekday Morning Prayer
    Weekday Noon Prayer
    Weekday Evening Prayer
    Special services

  8. How often do you attend services: daily weekly twice monthly monthly major holy days
    other
  9. Education

  10. I participate or have participated in:
    Adult education
    Bible studies
    Programs during Lent
    Programs during Advent
    Inquirers class
    Short courses
    Reading groups
    Rite 13
    J2A
  11. Mission

  12. I currently or have in the past year participate(d) in:
    Soup Kitchen
    SOME breakfasts
    Shelter for the Homeless
    Environmental
    International ministries
    IONA
    Katrina ministries
    Thrift shop
    Lenten sandwich making
    Missionaries of Charity Christmas party
    Prison ministries
  13. Community Life

  14. I have participated in or supported the following activities (please check all that apply):
    Grinch Night
    20s & 30s gatherings
    Advent Angels
    Wreath sale
    Help-the-Homeless Mini Walk
    Chili sale
    CHOP
    Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
    Art show & sale
    Home Eucharist
    Coffee hour
    Women’s Bible Study
    Rectory receptions
    Parish picnic
    Quiet days
  15. Communication

  16. I gather Christ Church information from (please check all that apply):
    email
    web site
    Courier newsletter
    oral announcements during services
    announcements in the service leaflet
  17. The best way to communicate with me is (please select one):
    email
    web site
    written correspondence
    phone
  18. Stewardship

  19. I participate in the every member canvass, by making an annual pledge: Yes No Sometimes

    If no, please select the answer that most closely aligns with your reason:
    I was not asked directly
    I don’t understand the need
    It doesn’t fit in with my budget
    I prefer to give anonymously through the plate offering
    Other

  20. Is Christ Church remembered in your estate planning? Yes No
  21. General Questions

    The following questions are intended to determine if the needs of the parish community are being met and, if not, where opportunities exist.

  22. I found my way to Christ Church through (please check all that apply):
    Baptism of a child
    Confirmation
    Neighborhood location
    Marriage
    Friends
    Advertisement
    Family
    Personal invitation
    Web site
    Exploring different churches
    Other
  23. For me essential aspects of a parish church are (please check all that apply):
    Varied opportunities for worship
    Music
    Adult education
    Youth education
    Mission
    Social interaction
    Pastoral Care
    Spiritual formation
    Volunteer opportunities
    Clergy accessibility
    Community life
  24. Should Christ Church facilities be available for non-parish community use? Yes No

    If yes, for what purposes should the facilities be used:
    Community organizations (i.e.: Citizens Association of Georgetown)
    As a rental hall
    Youth programming (i.e.: scouting, play groups, etc.)
    Other

  25. I attend services at Christ Church rather than somewhere else because (please check all that apply):
    Style of worship
    Music
    Education
    Mission
    Community life
    Clergy accessibility
    Family connection
    Convenience
    Spiritual formation
    Volunteer opportunities
    Physical structure of the church
    Relationship with clergy
    Location
    Other
  26. I would feel a stronger connection to Christ Church if (please check all that apply):
    I knew more parishioners
    The clergy were more accessible
    If I felt more welcome
    The opportunities for worship were more convenient
    There were more opportunities for involvement

    If you checked "There were more opportunities for involvement", where would you like to have additional opportunities (please check all that apply):
    Altar guild
    Youth education
    Mission activities
    Flower guild
    Social events
    Age and/or gender specific groups
    Vestry
    Music
    Worship support
    Other

  27. There is the most opportunity for future development at Christ Church in (please select no more than three):
    Adult education
    Liturgy
    Youth education
    Mission
    Involvement by parishioners
    Stewardship
    Music
  28. Thank you for your time. Please share with us any additional thoughts you may have about our parish community.