Christ United Methodist Church
A Closer Look: Worship

& Adult Education

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Tonight’s Agenda

Welcome                                         7:00- 7:10

–   Opening Prayer

–   Introductions

–   Goals

–   Wednesday night agendas

Review of Survey Feedback         7:10- 7:20

11 Questions                                  7:20- 8:20

Q & A                                               8:20- 8:30

Closing Prayer                                8:30

Sharing the Dream
Goals:

Discern God’s direction for Christ Church by:

–   Understanding what is important to the congregation

–   Identifying potential areas for further discussion

–   Prayerful consideration of the process

Please list the 5 most important CUMC areas or programs to you.

1. Worship

2. Adult Education

3. Outreach

4. Children and Youth

5. Music

Upcoming Wednesday Evening Discussions

May 7:     Mission and Outreach

May 14:   Building and Budget

CUMC

Vision Survey Results

294 Completed Surveys!

88% of Surveys completed by CUMC Members

All Services Represented

Worship Survey Results-Strengths

“Inspiring Worship and Music Ministry.”

“A wide variety of services from which to choose to match ones lifestyle.”

“Excitement in worship.”

“Meaningful and nourishing worship services and music program”
 

Adult Education
Survey Results-Strengths

“Many opportunities for continuing spiritual growth thru education.”

“Variety of classes offered to help one grow in one’s faith.”

“Opportunity to interact with one another through classes…”

“Strong education for all ages”

“Quality of the education program”

Worship Survey Results-
Areas to Improve 

“Worship should always come first.”

“It is assumed everyone knows or remembers why things are done.  Not all of us grew up in the Methodist Church or even this church.”

“More emphasis on social justice from the pulpit”

“Saturday night worship needs to be refreshed.”
 

Adult Education
Survey Results- Areas to Improve

“More cutting edge, deeper formative studies.”

“More lecture (not participatory) Bible Study”

“Short term Bible and/or book studies that are not on Sunday morning.”

“There should be a focus on spiritual growth and education.  As a result we will be better disciples and the work we do now will have far greater results.”
 

Beginning the Dialogue:
Questions for Discussion Worship

What motivates you to come to worship?

Why does CUMC need so many different worship services? 

What would help you to participate more fully in worship?

What would make worship more meaningful to you?

What is the best way for announcements to be shared in worship?

Have you ever invited someone to worship? Why / why not?

Adult Education

What do you want to know about the Christian Faith?

Why is life-long learning important?

What nourishes your growth & equips you to face today’s challenges?

What class would you like to see offered?

What is the best day/time for you to attend classes?

Any further questions or comments?  Please feel free to send them to:

formation@christumc.net

Christ United Methodist Church
 A Closer Look:

Mission & Outreach

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

7:00pm