December’s Congregational Survey

Vital Congregations Initiative

The last Sunday in November we culminated our month-long reflection on St. Andrew’s history and legacy with a Service of Commemoration & Celebration. It was a wonderful time of testimonies and reflections on St. Andrews’ past ministries, and a lights ceremony of recommitment to be Christ’s light in the world. You can view the Heritage Sunday service on our YouTube channel, and the Table Timeline Exhibit on display through the month of December in the Parlor. This month we turn to stage #3 of our Vital Congregations Initiative — an examination of who we are as a particular church in this present moment, at this specific location. On Sunday, December 10th the congregation will participate in the main mechanism for our self-assessment – an in-church congregational survey. As part of the morning worship, all present will complete the paper survey, which will then be compiled and analyzed by the PC(USA) Research department. An online version of the survey will be made available for one week for members absent on the 10th. Every accommodation will be made to assist members needing help with either version. We need everyone to participate in our self-assessment, that we might have a clear picture of who we say we are, and how we view our own vitality. May the Spirit motivate us all to participate fully and transparently in this phase of measuring our vitality