Our thanks to the 350+ individuals (and a few families) who responded to the Church Street COVID-19 Check-In survey that was sent in mid-May. The check-in asked questions about thoughts and attitudes toward re-gathering for in-person activities, how members are engaging with online worship opportunities currently, and a self-reporting of individual health and personal stress.
Click here to view the full report.
The summary findings are:
Findings regarding future in-person worship:
- A critical mass of worshipers exists for in-person worship, contingent on safety
precautions for some - These interested worshipers express favorable willingness and acceptance
of precautions for in-person worship (such as mask wearing, temperature checks,
pre-registration, social distancing, etc.) - The best indicator of when to resume in-person worship should be science-linked
information (vs. economic) - There is no apparent desire to rush resumption of in-person worship services
Findings regarding parish health:
- Indicators suggest the pandemic has had adverse effects on people’s mental
health, financial stress and job stability - More than half of respondents report spiritual growth during the pandemic
Findings regarding current ways of worshiping:
- There has been widespread viewership of online worship services, but less-so of
other online meetings/events - Most viewing of online worship has centered on CSUMC
- Rev. Wade’s prayers have been widely followed
- Music events and spiritual enrichment services lead a list of several other desired online worship offerings
