Thoughts on Returning to Church

Which of the following best describes your opinion towards returning to in-person worship services?

I will return the first opportunity the church is open.
I will return at first opportunity but with some concerns and taking extra precautions.
I will wait several additional weeks before I attend.
It may be quite a while before I return.
Not sure
Other:

Comments:

What would you want to see in the community before you return to church? [Select all that apply.]

Local businesses are open again.
Local restaurant seating areas are open again.
Schools are open again.
The number of coronavirus cases near me is very small
Most social distancing recommendations have been lifted.
None of these
Not sure
Other:

Comments:

If all restrictions were lifted, what precautions, if any, do you plan to take when you return to church? [Select all that apply.]

I will wear a face mask.
I will stand and sit in places where I will be at least 6 feet from others (beyond my own family)
I will avoid shaking hands.
I will avoid all physical contact.
I will avoid crowded hallways.
I will frequently wash my hands and use hand sanitizer.
I will bring hand sanitizer.
Not sure
Other:

Comments:

What precautions, if any, do you expect our church to take for church services? [Select all that apply.]

Limit handouts of any kind (bulletins, sermon notes, prayer/communication cards, etc
Encourage social distancing in auditorium seating.
Prop doors open so people do not have to touch handles.
Set up one-way foot traffic entering and exiting the building and auditorium.
Provide more hand sanitizer/handwashing stations.
Discourage shaking hands and hugging.
Closing off water fountains
Allow a longer period of time between worship service hours
None
Other:

Comments:

The guidelines just released would currently require churchgoers to wear masks at all times and to follow the minimum 6 ft social distancing guidelines. Knowing this, would this prevent you from attending a church service on the church grounds or in the building?

Yes
No
Not sure
Other:

Comments:

Would you be willing to attend church at a different time than you typically attend to allow people to be more spread out in the auditorium?

Yes
No
Not sure

What best describes your attitude about bringing your children to church with you?

I will return at the first opportunity we have with my children
I will return at the first opportunity we have and have my children sit with me
I will wait several weeks before I return to church with my children
I will wait several weeks before I return to church and have my children sit with me
It may be quite a while before I bring my children to church
I am not sure
Other:

Comments:

How often have you engaged in a Sunday morning online worship service between March and May?

I have not participated in an online service
One time
Two times
I am regularly attending this way (i.e. as frequently or more than I attended in the building before the stay home order began)
Other:

Comments:

Have you enjoyed the online virtual church experience?

Comment with any suggestions to make the livestream experience more effective

Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

Comments:

Including yourself, how many people in our household are typically viewing the Sunday service livestream?

What do you miss most about church?

Do you have feedback on anything not covered in this survey?