Complete Survey Results

1. The following questions relate to our ability to attract newcomers and new members. Opinion Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Response Total We are doing a good job of attracting new people to the programs and worship of this congregation. 40% (64) 44% (71) 10% (17) 4% (6) 2% (4) 162 We have people in the congregation who provide adequate welcome and followup to visitors and newcomers. 41% (66) 32% (51) 14% (23) 10% (16) 3% (5) 161 There is no type of person we wouldn't welcome in our congregation. 44% (71) 22% (35) 6% (9) 19% (31) 9% (15) 161 Newcomers are getting involved in the ongoing life of the church. 37% (59) 36% (58) 22% (35) 4% (7) 1% (1) 160 We are doing well in planning for the congregation's growth and institutional development. 36% (58) 30% (49) 23% (37) 10% (16) 1% (2) 162 There are clear expectations of members in this congregation. 11% (18) 30% (48) 24% (39) 25% (41) 9% (15) 161 Importance Critically important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Response Total We are doing a good job of attracting new people to the programs and worship of this congregation. 26% (40) 53% (81) 21% (32) 1% (1) 0% (0) 154 We have people in the congregation who provide adequate welcome and followup to visitors and newcomers. 36% (55) 55% (85) 8% (13) 1% (1) 0% (0) 154 There is no type of person we wouldn't welcome in our congregation. 32% (49) 41% (62) 20% (30) 7% (11) 0% (0) 152 Newcomers are getting involved in the ongoing life of the church. 24% (37) 56% (85) 20% (30) 1% (1) 0% (0) 153 We are doing well in planning for the congregation's growth and institutional development. 31% (47) 55% (85) 14% (21) 1% (1) 0% (0) 154 There are clear expectations of members in this congregation. 12% (19) 43% (66) 38% (58) 5% (7) 1% (2) 152 Total Respondents 162 (skipped this question) 4

2. The UUA movement is concerned about its ability to attract and retain young adults (YA) aged 18-35 as active members. The following questions address how our congregation is doing in this area. Opinion Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Response Total Our congregation is successful in retaining young adult attendees for more than one year. 31% (48) 30% (46) 35% (53) 3% (5) 1% (1) 153 I know and actively support the young adults who develop YA programming in our congregation. 24% (36) 22% (34) 25% (38) 16% (24) 13% (20) 152 I have opportunities within FPC to join YA activities, and I learn from and value their experiences. 25% (37) 13% (19) 32% (49) 18% (27) 13% (19) 151 Importance Critically important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Response Total Our congregation is successful in retaining young adult attendees for more than one year. 18% (27) 61% (89) 20% (29) 1% (1) 0% (0) 146 I know and actively support the young adults who develop YA programming in our congregation. 7% (10) 40% (56) 42% (59) 10% (14) 0% (0) 139 I have opportunities within FPC to join YA activities, and I learn from and value their experiences. 9% (12) 25% (35) 39% (54) 17% (24) 9% (13) 138 Total Respondents 154 (skipped this question) 12

3. The following questions relate to building community within the congregation: Opinion Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Response Total We are a caring, supportive community in which I feel comfortable sharing my joys and concerns. 52% (83) 35% (56) 6% (10) 6% (9) 1% (1) 159 I am supported by this community during major events in my life. 38% (60) 34% (54) 19% (30) 8% (13) 1% (2) 159 We are successfully including people of all ages in the congregation. 54% (86) 25% (40) 8% (12) 10% (16) 3% (5) 159 We are successfully including people of all socio-economic classes in the congregation. 13% (20) 19% (30) 16% (26) 32% (51) 20% (32) 159 We are successfully including people of all races and cultures in the congregation. 13% (20) 20% (32) 13% (20) 33% (53) 21% (34) 159 We are successfully including bisexual, gay, lesbian, and/or transgender persons in the congregation. 72% (114) 24% (38) 2% (3) 2% (3) 1% (1) 159 Importance Critically important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Response Total We are a caring, supportive community in which I feel comfortable sharing my joys and concerns. 42% (64) 43% (66) 11% (17) 4% (6) 0% (0) 153 I am supported by this community during major events in my life. 35% (53) 47% (72) 14% (21) 3% (5) 1% (1) 152 We are successfully including people of all ages in the congregation. 40% (61) 52% (80) 8% (12) 0% (0) 0% (0) 153 We are successfully including people of all socio-economic classes in the congregation. 28% (42) 47% (71) 22% (33) 3% (5) 1% (1) 152 We are successfully including people of all races and cultures in the congregation. 33% (51) 49% (75) 13% (20) 4% (6) 1% (1) 153 We are successfully including bisexual, gay, lesbian, and/or transgender persons in the congregation. 33% (50) 53% (80) 14% (21) 1% (1) 0% (0) 152 Total Respondents 159 (skipped this question) 7

4. The following questions relate to the involvement of members in community activities both within and outside the church. This includes service, social action, etc. Opinion Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Response Total Our congregation has a clearly articulated vision of its role in the community. 22% (35) 25% (39) 18% (29) 25% (39) 10% (15) 157 We offer a variety of ways to participate in local community activities that further our vision. 29% (46) 33% (52) 12% (18) 18% (28) 8% (12) 156 Our congregation offers opportunities for us to engage in interfaith activities and projects in our community. 17% (27) 25% (40) 24% (38) 25% (39) 8% (13) 157 We offer opportunities to collaborate with local civic and social justice organizations to further common goals. 30% (47) 36% (57) 11% (18) 15% (23) 8% (12) 157 We are meeting our goals to be a teaching congregation by supporting UU ministers in training. 89% (139) 6% (9) 5% (8) 1% (1) 0% (0) 157 Importance Critically important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Response Total Our congregation has a clearly articulated vision of its role in the community. 33% (50) 47% (71) 17% (26) 2% (3) 0% (0) 150 We offer a variety of ways to participate in local community activities that further our vision. 19% (29) 58% (86) 21% (32) 1% (2) 0% (0) 149 Our congregation offers opportunities for us to engage in interfaith activities and projects in our community. 15% (22) 36% (54) 41% (61) 7% (10) 1% (1) 148 We offer opportunities to collaborate with local civic and social justice organizations to further common goals. 18% (27) 52% (77) 26% (39) 2% (3) 1% (2) 148 We are meeting our goals to be a teaching congregation by supporting UU ministers in training. 27% (41) 49% (73) 22% (33) 1% (2) 1% (1) 150 Total Respondents 157 (skipped this question) 9

5. The following questions relate to the willingness of members to discuss their faith with others and invite others to congregational activities: Opinion Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Response Total The congregation offers training and/or support to help me share my faith and to witness to my faith values. 44% (69) 27% (42) 17% (27) 9% (14) 3% (5) 157 I invite others to share in the worship and faith life of our congregation. 39% (61) 30% (47) 16% (25) 8% (12) 8% (13) 158 I feel comfortable talking about my Unitarian Universalist faith with others outside of the congregation. 63% (100) 25% (39) 6% (9) 6% (9) 1% (1) 158 Information about FPC programming (sermons, RE, affinity groups, etc.) is widely disseminated in our community. 31% (48) 20% (31) 20% (31) 18% (29) 11% (18) 157 Importance Critically important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Response Total The congregation offers training and/or support to help me share my faith and to witness to my faith values. 27% (40) 42% (62) 24% (36) 5% (8) 1% (2) 148 I invite others to share in the worship and faith life of our congregation. 10% (15) 40% (59) 40% (59) 9% (13) 1% (2) 148 I feel comfortable talking about my Unitarian Universalist faith with others outside of the congregation. 22% (32) 39% (58) 35% (52) 4% (6) 0% (0) 148 Information about FPC programming (sermons, RE, affinity groups, etc.) is widely disseminated in our community. 19% (28) 50% (74) 26% (38) 5% (7) 0% (0) 147 Total Respondents 158 (skipped this question) 8

6. The following questions relate to religious education (RE) and spiritual development of people of all ages in the life of the congregation: Opinion Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Response Total There are opportunities within the congregation for me to develop my UU faith and its meaning. 74% (113) 18% (27) 5% (7) 3% (4) 1% (2) 153 There are opportunities for children and families to participate in RE through intergenerational activities. 70% (106) 17% (25) 12% (18) 1% (2) 0% (0) 151 We support one another in personal spiritual growth through RE and lay-led activities. 57% (87) 34% (52) 6% (9) 2% (3) 1% (1) 152 Youth ministry (12-18) is a valuable and important part of the common life of this church. 58% (87) 18% (27) 15% (22) 6% (9) 4% (6) 151 I feel welcomed and valued when I attend a program in Religious Education or spiritual development. 68% (104) 11% (17) 16% (24) 5% (7) 0% (0) 152 I feel that the Religious Education curriculum reflects my values 53% (81) 21% (32) 21% (32) 3% (5) 2% (3) 153 The Religious Education program has enriched my family's spiritual life. 37% (54) 15% (22) 41% (60) 2% (3) 4% (6) 145 Importance Critically important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Response Total There are opportunities within the congregation for me to develop my UU faith and its meaning. 49% (70) 38% (55) 10% (14) 3% (4) 0% (0) 143 There are opportunities for children and families to participate in RE through intergenerational activities. 31% (44) 56% (80) 11% (15) 1% (1) 1% (2) 142 We support one another in personal spiritual growth through RE and lay-led activities. 34% (48) 51% (72) 15% (22) 0% (0) 0% (0) 142 Youth ministry (12-18) is a valuable and important part of the common life of this church. 44% (62) 40% (57) 11% (15) 5% (7) 0% (0) 141 I feel welcomed and valued when I attend a program in Religious Education or spiritual development. 36% (51) 51% (72) 10% (14) 1% (2) 1% (1) 140 I feel that the Religious Education curriculum reflects my values 26% (37) 49% (69) 21% (30) 1% (2) 1% (2) 140 The Religious Education program has enriched my family's spiritual life. 27% (36) 45% (60) 17% (22) 5% (6) 6% (8) 132 Total Respondents 154 (skipped this question) 12

7. The following questions relate to worship content and style. With your "opinion" response, please rate the effectiveness of the following worship components in meeting your spiritual needs. Opinion Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Response Total Our worship experiences reflect the voices and desires of the congregation and its larger community. 41% (63) 35% (53) 9% (14) 12% (18) 3% (5) 153 Sunday worship is a meaningful part of my spiritual life. 62% (96) 23% (35) 5% (8) 5% (8) 5% (7) 154 Presented music (prelude, anthems, postlude, choir) is a meaningful part of Sunday service. 63% (97) 16% (24) 7% (11) 6% (10) 8% (12) 154 Singing hymns is a meaningful part of Sunday service. 71% (109) 17% (26) 5% (7) 5% (7) 3% (5) 154 Small readings (opening words, chalice lighting, benediction) are a meaningful part of Sunday service. 67% (103) 23% (35) 7% (11) 2% (3) 1% (2) 154 Testimonials are a meaningful part of Sunday service. 49% (75) 28% (43) 11% (17) 7% (11) 5% (8) 154 Sermons are a meaningful part of Sunday service. 73% (113) 14% (21) 7% (11) 5% (7) 1% (2) 154 Prayers are a meaningful part of Sunday service. 69% (107) 17% (27) 6% (10) 3% (5) 4% (6) 155 Lighting candles is a meaningful part of Sunday service. 55% (86) 21% (32) 16% (25) 5% (7) 3% (5) 155 Community Concerns are a meaningful part of Sunday service. 40% (62) 29% (44) 8% (13) 12% (18) 11% (17) 154 Special programming on holidays (Halloween, Winter, Spring) are a meaningful part of Sunday services. 62% (95) 25% (38) 5% (8) 5% (7) 4% (6) 154 Importance Critically important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Response Total Our worship experiences reflect the voices and desires of the congregation and its larger community. 43% (61) 48% (68) 10% (14) 0% (0) 0% (0) 143 Sunday worship is a meaningful part of my spiritual life. 49% (70) 41% (59) 10% (14) 1% (1) 0% (0) 144 Presented music (prelude, anthems, postlude, choir) is a meaningful part of Sunday service. 26% (37) 49% (70) 22% (31) 3% (4) 1% (2) 144 Singing hymns is a meaningful part of Sunday service. 27% (39) 46% (66) 25% (36) 1% (2) 1% (2) 145 Small readings (opening words, chalice lighting, benediction) are a meaningful part of Sunday service. 20% (28) 47% (67) 29% (41) 4% (6) 1% (1) 143 Testimonials are a meaningful part of Sunday service. 13% (19) 31% (45) 35% (51) 17% (24) 3% (5) 144 Sermons are a meaningful part of Sunday service. 55% (79) 34% (49) 10% (15) 1% (1) 0% (0) 144 Prayers are a meaningful part of Sunday service. 40% (57) 37% (53) 17% (24) 6% (8) 1% (2) 144 Lighting candles is a meaningful part of Sunday service. 15% (21) 31% (45) 38% (54) 14% (20) 3% (4) 144 Community Concerns are a meaningful part of Sunday service. 19% (27) 31% (44) 30% (43) 13% (19) 8% (11) 144 Special programming on holidays (Halloween, Winter, Spring) are a meaningful part of Sunday services. 17% (25) 48% (69) 24% (34) 8% (11) 3% (4) 143 Total Respondents 155 (skipped this question) 11

8. How frequently do you attend Sunday worship? Response Percent Response Total a. Once a week 41.7% 63 b. Twice a month 35.8% 54 c. Once a month 11.3% 17 d. Once every two months 3.3% 5 e. Several times a year 7.9% 12 Total Respondents 151 (skipped this question) 15

9. When you do attend, why do you typically attend Sunday worship? Response Percent Response Total a. For spiritual growth 89.8% 141 b. For intellectual challenge 54.8% 86 c. To find out what is going on in the church community 54.8% 86 d. To socialize, catch up with friends and meet visitors 65% 102 e. To have some quiet time or thinking time 64.3% 101 f. So that my children can participate in Religious Education 21.7% 34 Other (please specify) 26.8% 42 Total Respondents 157 (skipped this question) 9

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10. When you do not attend Sunday worship, why is this usually? Response Percent Response Total a. Time constraints 61% 89 b. Accessibility concerns 0.7% 1 c. Lack of parking 1.4% 2 d. Activities for children that coincide with Sunday service 8.2% 12 e. Disinterest in that week’s topic 21.2% 31 f. Discontent with the services in general 8.2% 12 g. Desire to have some free time 44.5% 65 h. Desire to sleep later on Sunday 17.8% 26 Other (please specify) 43.2% 63 Total Respondents 146 (skipped this question) 20

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11. What other worship activities do you participate in at First Parish? Response Percent Response Total a. Prayer group 10.8% 13 b. Covenant group meeting with worship elements (prayer, chalice lighting, etc.) 12.5% 15 c. Worship with Religious Education 16.7% 20 d. Alternative worship with affiliation group (young adults, CUUPS, etc.) 38.3% 46 e. Worship at First Parish retreats (men’s discussion group, all-church retreat, etc.) 23.3% 28 f. Committee meetings with worship elements (prayer, chalice lighting, etc) 35% 42 Other (please specify) 31.7% 38 Total Respondents 120 (skipped this question) 46

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12. The following questions relate to our sense of mission and purpose: Opinion Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Response Total There is openness here to new initiatives or new ways of doing things. 49% (75) 29% (45) 14% (22) 5% (7) 3% (4) 153 There is a clear sense of direction for the future within the congregation. 16% (24) 42% (65) 20% (31) 14% (22) 7% (11) 153 I am clear about and can describe the mission and priorities of our congregation. 20% (31) 39% (59) 12% (18) 22% (34) 7% (11) 153 I am committed to the mission and priorities of our congregation. 41% (63) 31% (47) 18% (27) 7% (11) 3% (4) 152 Importance Critically important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Response Total There is openness here to new initiatives or new ways of doing things. 41% (58) 44% (62) 14% (20) 1% (2) 0% (0) 142 There is a clear sense of direction for the future within the congregation. 32% (45) 48% (68) 18% (25) 2% (3) 0% (0) 141 I am clear about and can describe the mission and priorities of our congregation. 19% (27) 53% (75) 23% (32) 5% (7) 1% (1) 142 I am committed to the mission and priorities of our congregation. 25% (36) 46% (66) 23% (32) 5% (7) 1% (1) 142 Total Respondents 153 (skipped this question) 13

13. The following questions relate to volunteer leadership support and training: Opinion Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Response Total I am a leader of a committee, class, affinity group, or other group at First Parish. 35% (52) 10% (14) 7% (11) 3% (4) 45% (66) 147 People with leadership roles are given support, encouragement and training. 33% (48) 28% (41) 28% (40) 9% (13) 1% (2) 144 I am encouraged to use my gifts and skills to support the congregation’s mission and growth. 49% (71) 27% (40) 12% (17) 9% (13) 3% (5) 146 Potential new leaders are recognized and invited to take roles of responsibility within the congregation. 48% (69) 26% (37) 19% (28) 6% (9) 1% (1) 144 Importance Critically important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Response Total I am a leader of a committee, class, affinity group, or other group at First Parish. 6% (8) 25% (32) 39% (50) 23% (30) 7% (9) 129 People with leadership roles are given support, encouragement and training. 30% (40) 57% (76) 13% (17) 0% (0) 0% (0) 133 I am encouraged to use my gifts and skills to support the congregation’s mission and growth. 26% (35) 50% (67) 22% (30) 1% (1) 1% (1) 134 Potential new leaders are recognized and invited to take roles of responsibility within the congregation. 29% (39) 53% (71) 17% (22) 1% (1) 0% (0) 133 Total Respondents 147 (skipped this question) 19

14. The following questions relate to our generosity with time and money: Opinion Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Response Total I am committed to contributing to the financial stability of the church. 71% (107) 17% (25) 9% (13) 3% (4) 1% (2) 151 My pledge to the church is money well spent. 75% (112) 15% (22) 5% (8) 4% (6) 1% (2) 150 Fair compensation for our professional religious leaders and other staff is important to me. 87% (132) 9% (13) 4% (6) 0% (0) 0% (0) 151 My commitment to social justice is reflected in my financial support to our programs and community outreach. 42% (64) 27% (41) 16% (24) 8% (12) 7% (10) 151 When I volunteer my time to the church, I receive recognition and feel highly valued. 44% (65) 30% (45) 16% (24) 5% (7) 5% (8) 149 Importance Critically important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Response Total I am committed to contributing to the financial stability of the church. 47% (66) 40% (55) 12% (16) 1% (1) 1% (1) 139 My pledge to the church is money well spent. 49% (68) 45% (62) 6% (9) 0% (0) 0% (0) 139 Fair compensation for our professional religious leaders and other staff is important to me. 46% (65) 40% (56) 13% (19) 1% (1) 0% (0) 141 My commitment to social justice is reflected in my financial support to our programs and community outreach. 23% (31) 41% (56) 33% (45) 3% (4) 1% (1) 137 When I volunteer my time to the church, I receive recognition and feel highly valued. 21% (29) 39% (54) 30% (41) 7% (9) 3% (4) 137 Total Respondents 151 (skipped this question) 15

15. The following questions relate to our physical infrastructure for present programs and for growth: Opinion Agree Somewhat Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Somewhat Disagree Disagree Response Total Our worship space is beautiful and well-maintained. 64% (96) 32% (48) 2% (3) 2% (3) 1% (1) 151 Our worship space is large enough to accommodate the congregation. 86% (130) 9% (14) 1% (1) 2% (3) 2% (3) 151 The religious education and fellowship spaces are adequate and well kept. 31% (46) 31% (46) 18% (27) 16% (24) 4% (6) 149 Church parking is adequate and fully accessible. 33% (50) 23% (34) 19% (28) 17% (25) 9% (13) 150 When construction work is done, there will be adequate church space for the meetings and events I attend. 54% (80) 20% (29) 20% (29) 3% (5) 3% (4) 147 When I am interested in attending an event at church, I can find where it is happening. 59% (88) 21% (32) 7% (10) 10% (15) 3% (4) 149 Importance Critically important Very important Somewhat important Not very important Not important at all Response Total Our worship space is beautiful and well-maintained. 27% (37) 48% (67) 23% (32) 2% (3) 0% (0) 139 Our worship space is large enough to accommodate the congregation. 31% (43) 55% (76) 13% (18) 0% (0) 1% (1) 138 The religious education and fellowship spaces are adequate and well kept. 23% (31) 58% (78) 19% (26) 0% (0) 0% (0) 135 Church parking is adequate and fully accessible. 12% (16) 53% (72) 26% (36) 7% (10) 2% (3) 137 When construction work is done, there will be adequate church space for the meetings and events I attend. 18% (24) 51% (70) 28% (38) 2% (3) 1% (1) 136 When I am interested in attending an event at church, I can find where it is happening. 27% (36) 50% (68) 21% (29) 1% (2) 0% (0) 135 Total Respondents 152 (skipped this question) 14

16. I estimate it costs $______.00 annually to maintain our facilities, not including any staff costs. (Fill in the blank below.) Total Respondents 123 (skipped this question) 43

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17. My age is: Response Percent Response Total a. 17 and under 0% 0 b. 18-29 11.5% 18 c. 30-39 27.6% 43 d. 40-49 25% 39 e. 50-59 23.7% 37 f. 60 and above 12.2% 19 Total Respondents 156 (skipped this question) 10

18. My ethnic origins/ethnicity could be described as: Response Percent Response Total a. White/ Caucasian 95.4% 144 b. African-American/ Black 0.7% 1 c. Hispanic/ Latino/ Latina 0% 0 d. Asian/ Pacific Islands 1.3% 2 Other (please specify) 2.6% 4 Total Respondents 151 (skipped this question) 14

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19. My spiritual inclinations lean most closely towards (choose one): Response Percent Response Total a. Buddhist 6.8% 10 b. Humanist 27.2% 40 c. Christian 25.9% 38 d. Earth-Centered 11.6% 17 e. Jewish 0.7% 1 f. Hindu/ Vedanta 0% 0 g. Agnostic 6.8% 10 h. Atheist 0.7% 1 Other (please specify) 20.4% 30 Total Respondents 147 (skipped this question) 17

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20. My gender identification is: Response Percent Response Total a. Male 30.9% 47 b. Female 68.4% 104 c. Transgender 0% 0 Other (please specify) 0.7% 1 Total Respondents 152 (skipped this question) 14

Other reply: "Transcendentalist"

21. My sexual orientation could be described as: Response Percent Response Total a. Heterosexual 80% 120 b. Gay/ Lesbian 10% 15 c. Bisexual 9.3% 14 Other (please specify) 0.7% 1 Total Respondents 150 (skipped this question) 16

Other reply: "something(?)"

22. My marital status is: Response Percent Response Total a. Single 35.1% 53 b. Partnered and unmarried 10.6% 16 c. Married 45.7% 69 d. Divorced 6.6% 10 e. Widow or widower 2% 3 Total Respondents 151 (skipped this question) 15

23. I have been attending First Parish Cambridge for: Response Percent Response Total a. 0-6 months 5.8% 9 b. 7-11 months 4.5% 7 c. 1-2 years 12.3% 19 d. 3-5 years 35.7% 55 e. 6-10 years 17.5% 27 f. 11-20 years 15.6% 24 g. More than 20 years 8.4% 13 Total Respondents 154 (skipped this question) 12

24. I have signed the book as an official member of the congregation: Response Percent Response Total Yes 72.5% 108 No 27.5% 41 Total Respondents 149 (skipped this question) 17

25. If I am not an official member, the reason is because (choose all that apply): Response Percent Response Total a. I haven’t gotten around to it yet, but I plan to join eventually. 50% 21 b. I will only be in Cambridge for a short time (for example, to finish school). 4.8% 2 c. I feel that I can not meet the expectations of membership. 9.5% 4 d. I am not really a joiner. 9.5% 4 e. I get all of my needs met without joining. 31% 13 f. First Parish stands for things I disagree with. 7.1% 3 Other (please specify) 42.9% 18 Total Respondents 42 (skipped this question) 124

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26. I have personally been involved in the FPC Religious Education program as (choose all that apply): Response Percent Response Total a. Parent 33.3% 46 b. Teacher 37.7% 52 c. Child 0% 0 d. RE Committee Member 13.8% 19 e. Not involved with RE 49.3% 68 Total Respondents 138 (skipped this question) 28

27. I have the following number of children in the FPC Religious Education Program: Response Percent Response Total a. None 71.3% 97 b. One 15.4% 21 c. Two 11% 15 d. Three 2.2% 3 e. Four or more 0% 0 Total Respondents 136 (skipped this question) 28

28. At this time I am participating in the following number of FPC small groups or spiritual development offerings: Response Percent Response Total a. None 43.8% 63 b. One 27.8% 40 c. Two 20.8% 30 d. Three 6.2% 9 e. Four or more 1.4% 2 Total Respondents 144 (skipped this question) 19

29. At this time I participate in the following number of FPC committees: Response Percent Response Total a. None 48.1% 63 b. One 30.5% 40 c. Two 13.7% 18 d. Three 4.6% 6 e. Four or more 3.1% 4 Total Respondents 131 (skipped this question) 34

30. If you would like to add any comments to your survey response, please do so below. Total Respondents 84 (skipped this question) 82

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