Please tell us about Stewardship as you see it. Thank You.
~ ~ ~ 73 responses, final tally ~ ~ ~
I am a good steward of things God provides in that I: (check all that apply)
[61] use my abilities to help others [61] give to the church
[49] volunteer my time [43] recycle to avoid waste
[43] think prayerfully [56] pray thoughtfully
[42] care for myself [6] other: enjoy church; care for family; share good fortune
How comfortable are you with giving your money to the church as a steward?
[ 0] not comfortable [48] very comfortable
[14] sort of comfortable [ 3 ] sort of uncomfortable
[ 3] not sure [ 3 ] what is stewardship anyway?
For me, being part of a faith community is like: (pick your top three)
[59] belonging to a family [ 4] all for one and one for all
[30] big & small acts of love [56] being nourished spiritually
[38] caring for others [ 5] other: _”duty to God”, “happy”, 3 blanks
St. Paul’s on the Hill (SPOTH) has what responsibilities to you? (pick your top three)
[31] keep the doors open, lights on [37] sharpen my God-friendship
[61] care for my spiritual needs [23] help educate me (and my kids)
[46] provide the sacraments [ 1] other _renew me so I can help others____
What responsibilities do I have to SPOTH? (pick your top three)
[45] help keep doors open, lights on[34] pray for SPOTH’s mission
[25] learn about Episcopal Church [54] worship joyfully & often
[48] help with SPOTH activities [ 1 ] other ___”pledge"__________
In my giving to SPOTH, I think of: (check on all that apply)
[18] proportional giving [17] sacrificial giving
[23] tithing [48] pledging
[29] giving when I can [ 3 ] other ____________________________
Giving my money to SPOTH is mostly about: (pick your top three)
[22] being a friend with God [55] helping with SPOTH’s mission
[40] supporting our Rector [ 5] knowing God enjoys me a lot
[56] thanking God for so much [ 2] other _”enhancing service to community
I would like to know more about: (check yours)
[10] sacrificial giving [ 5 ] tithing [ 8 ] proportional giving
[21] my responsibilities to the SPOTH community
[17] God and my money [ 4 ] other: services&hymns; why religions differ
For me, giving a portion of my money to SPOTH is: (pick your top two)
[ 6] like a cover charge at a supper club [22] easy, once I start doing it
[ 3] like tipping a good waiter generously [22] a way to celebrate who I am
[38] an intimate way to be in touch with God [15] other _[see “A list” below]__
I am ____ years old. I first came to SPOTH in ______ (year).
My church background: Episcopalian since (year) __________; before that my church
experience was: [ ] little [ ] none, or [ ] other denomination_______________.
PROFILE of 73 responses
How long at St. Paul’s on the Hill? (Note: Hilary arrived in late 2003.)
Before Hilary arrived = 32
After Hilary arrived = 33
Visitor = 1
no answer given = 7
How long an Episcopalian?
Over two years = 51
Two years or less= 9
No answer given = 13
Prior to life as an Episcopalian, church experience was:
[4] little [3] none [41] other denomination:
[9] Methodist [5] Lutheran
[11] R. Catholic [1] LDS
[12] not given [1] Unitarian
[1] Disciple
Aggregate age profile of respondents:
Age 1 - 20 = 2
Age 21- 40 = 14
Age 41- 60 = 25
Age 61 + = 27
not given = 5
At the Saturday 5:00 pm service After the first weekend
Age 1 - 20 = 1 Age 1 – 20 = 0
Age 21- 40 = 7 Age 21 – 40 = 2
Age 41- 60 = 2 Age 41- 60 = 3
Age 61 + = 3 Age 61 + = 3
Not given = 4 not given = 1
At the 8:00 am Sunday service At the 10:00 am Sunday service
Age 1 - 20 = 0 Age 1 - 20 = 1
Age 21- 40 = 0 Age 21- 40 = 5
Age 41- 60 = 1 Age 41- 60 = 19
Age 61 + = 9 Age 61 + = 12
Not given = 2 Not given = 2
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