St Catharine's in our community

Hi! Thanks for giving a few minutes to share your thoughts about the part you see St Catharine's Church playing in our community (Kingsholm, Elmbridge and Armscroft). Whilst our building is shut for services at the moment, we continue to meet online, continue to pray for those who live and work in this area, and to provide practical support and help for others. The parish church is here for the whole community, so we'd love to hear from you about how you see that happening. Thanks so much!

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* 1. What contact have you had with St Catharine's in the last 3 years (please tick all that apply)?

Been to a regular church service (in the building or online)

Been to a special service (eg baptism, wedding, funeral, memorial)

Been to a Christmas or Easter service

Been to an event (eg fete, craft fayre, concert, open day)

Children at Kingsholm School have been in church assemblies or up to church for school activities

Been to the community cafe or other family activities

Contact with the groups going into care homes

I know people who are part of the church

Dropped in for a coffee or to pray

Been in the church hall (eg playgroup, Weightwatchers, party, community gathering)

Been on an Alpha course (exploring Christianity)

I have had no contact with St Catharine's

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What do you value in our community?

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* 3. What do you think is the greatest need in our community?

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* 4. What might St Catharine's do (or do better) to meet the needs in our community?

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* 5. How much do you agree or disagree with the following thoughts:

	Strongly agree	Agree a bit	Not sure	Disagree a bit	Strongly disagree
I have been thinking more about what is important to me since the pandemic	I have been thinking more about what is important to me since the pandemic Strongly agree	I have been thinking more about what is important to me since the pandemic Agree a bit	I have been thinking more about what is important to me since the pandemic Not sure	I have been thinking more about what is important to me since the pandemic Disagree a bit	I have been thinking more about what is important to me since the pandemic Strongly disagree
I have prayed during the pandemic	I have prayed during the pandemic Strongly agree	I have prayed during the pandemic Agree a bit	I have prayed during the pandemic Not sure	I have prayed during the pandemic Disagree a bit	I have prayed during the pandemic Strongly disagree
I'd like an opportunity to explore questions I have about the meaning of life	I'd like an opportunity to explore questions I have about the meaning of life Strongly agree	I'd like an opportunity to explore questions I have about the meaning of life Agree a bit	I'd like an opportunity to explore questions I have about the meaning of life Not sure	I'd like an opportunity to explore questions I have about the meaning of life Disagree a bit	I'd like an opportunity to explore questions I have about the meaning of life Strongly disagree
Christianity is relevant to our community life	Christianity is relevant to our community life Strongly agree	Christianity is relevant to our community life Agree a bit	Christianity is relevant to our community life Not sure	Christianity is relevant to our community life Disagree a bit	Christianity is relevant to our community life Strongly disagree
The church makes a positive contribution to our community	The church makes a positive contribution to our community Strongly agree	The church makes a positive contribution to our community Agree a bit	The church makes a positive contribution to our community Not sure	The church makes a positive contribution to our community Disagree a bit	The church makes a positive contribution to our community Strongly disagree
I'd like to find out more about Christianity	I'd like to find out more about Christianity Strongly agree	I'd like to find out more about Christianity Agree a bit	I'd like to find out more about Christianity Not sure	I'd like to find out more about Christianity Disagree a bit	I'd like to find out more about Christianity Strongly disagree

How might St Catharine's church be a source of help for you?

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* 6. Assuming God exists, what question would you like to ask God?

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* 7. Is there anything you would like us to pray for? Please type it here if so (we pray every day at 12noon on Zoom and any requests will not be shared further)

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* 8. Which age group are you in?

Under 18

18-30

31-50

51-70

Over 70

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* 9. This survey is anonymous, but if you would like us to get in touch to follow up on what you have said, then please leave your name and email address or phone number here and we will be in touch. Any details you give will only be used to follow up from this survey and will not be stored beyond that unless you give further permission:

Name

Phone

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. If you want to find out more about the church please visit our website: stcatharine.org.uk