1. What types of spiritual encounters have you found most engaging
ie., traditional worship, music, prayer, book or Bible studies, meditation, yoga, time in nature, etc. (PLEASE LIST below)
2. Have you attended faith-based studies in the past?
No, and I’m not interested.
No, but I would like to
Yes, including
3. If you were able to attend a faith-based study, what time and day would work well for you?
(PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT WOULD APPLY)
MORNING
LUNCH
AFTERNOON
EVENING
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
4. What rhythm of gathering appeals to you most?
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Weekly (ongoing)
Biweekly (ongoing)
Monthly (ongoing)
Weekly (fixed number of sessions, i.e., 4-6 gatherings)
Biweekly (fixed number of sessions, i.e., 4-6 gatherings)
5. How you would most like to gather?
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In person at church
In person at church with childcare
In person in someone’s home
In person meal & study
Online using Zoom
Hybrid both online using Zoom & in person
As a family
6. What types of gatherings appeal to you?
(PLEASE SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Bible study
Book study
Video series
Community involvement
Sessions or programs on life issues: parenting, marriage, retirement
Workshops on spiritual practices, artistic expression, etc.
Speaker series on social justice issues, interfaith dialogue, etc.
Day-long in-person retreats in Toronto
Overnight retreats out of town (i.e., monastery, convent or retreat centre)
Family focused discussions
7. What topics and issues are you interested in?
(PLEASE SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
History & theology of the United Church of Canada
Spiritual practices & prayer workshops
Climate change & climate justice
Queer and 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, theology and allyship
Racial justice & indigenous justice
Exploring contemporary Christian thinking
Other (PLEASE NAME below):
8. What do you desire in faith formation gatherings?
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Deepening relationships
Social outing
Support in personal faith development
Opportunity to discuss ideas
Learning new things on various topics
Other (PLEASE NAME below):
9. What level of preparation would you be interested in?
(PLEASE SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
I would like the gathering itself to be the only time commitment
I would enjoy doing some reading and reflecting in advance
I would enjoy watching a video in advance
I would like preparation in advance to be optional
Other (PLEASE NAME below):
10. Have you experienced barriers in accessing faith formation at Runnymede United?
(PLEASE SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
No
Yes, mode of delivery
Yes, time of delivery
Yes, not knowing enough people to feel comfortable
Yes, not knowing enough about the Bible to feel comfortable
es, other (PLEASE NAME below):
11. Are you interested in being involved in the leadership of a faith-based activity?
Yes
No
Maybe
12. Do you have any recommendations on a book, author or topic for future studies?
13. Is there anything else you would like to share?