UUFWC Congregational Survey

We need your input! Please complete this survey as part of the Committee on Ministry's (COM's) work to support Rev. Walter on his journey to full fellowship with the UUA. Your feedback will be used to evaluate Rev. Walter’s effectiveness as a part of the overall ministry of the UUFWC.

Below are statements about Rev. Walter's impact on the overall ministry of the UUFWC. Consider your personal experiences with Rev. Walter, or those you've observed, as you respond to each statement.

The COM believes that the best feedback is specific and non-anonymous because the ministry of the UUFWC is a shared responsibility with each of us invested in working to make improvements. This type of feedback is consistent with UUA guidelines for our work, as well. Your name also allows us to follow up with you if needed. Your responses will be shared only with members of the committee. We thank you for your thoughtful feedback.

UUFWC Committee on Ministry: John Waldman (chair), Denise Bostdorff, Rev. Walter Clark, Adam Keating, Sarah Miles, Mary Wicks

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Share your views on Rev. Walter's abilities in leading worship:

	Strength	Satisfactory	Area of Growth	Weakness	Not Observed
Sermons are thoughtful, spiritually nurturing, and/or inspire me to take action in my life.
Worship services honor diversity of faith, culture, and generations.
Rev. Walter conveys a sense of ministerial presence during the worship service.
Service elements (ex. music, readings, sermon) are unified around a central theme.
Rev. Walter incorporates a full range of delivery skills (ex. body movement, facial expressions and voice) that keeps the congregation’s attention.
Sermons integrate and communicate UU theology and practices.

What else would you like us to know about Rev. Walter's leadership of worship?

Share your views on Rev. Walter's abilities in officiating rites of passage (ex. flower or water communion, child dedication, bridging ceremony, new member recognition, memorial services, building dedication, etc.):

	Strength	Satisfactory	Area of Growth	Weakness	Not Observed
Rites of passage are centered in UU theology.
Rev. Walter prepares people for rites of passage (e.g. does pre-marital counseling, involves participants in memorial services).
Rev. Walter designs meaningful rites of passage that engage the congregation.

What else would you like us to know about rights of passage that Rev. Walter has officiated?

Share your views on Rev. Walter's effectiveness in encouraging spiritual development in the following areas:

	Strength	Satisfactory	Area of Growth	Weakness	Not Observed
Supports religious exploration for everyone.
Leads classes on relevant topics.
Incorporates his personal spiritual practice into his ministry.
Provides one-on-one spiritual guidance in support of individual faith journeys.

What else would you like us to know about how Rev. Walter encourages spiritual development?

Share your views on Rev. Walter's effectiveness in providing pastoral care:

	Strength	Satisfactory	Area of Growth	Weakness	Not Observed
Is available to congregants in times of need.
Actively listens to congregants' individual needs.

What else would you like us to know about how Rev. Walter provides pastoral care?

Share your views on Rev. Walter's effectiveness in promoting social justice in the public square:

	Strength	Satisfactory	Area of Growth	Weakness	Not Observed
Is engaged with social justice issues in the local community and larger world.
Works effectively with broad-based coalitions on social justice issues.
Explains how UU history of engagement with social justice issues connects to the present moment.
Effectively discusses power and privilege relevant to social justice issues.

What else would you like us to know about how Rev. Walter encourages social justice in the public square?

Share your views on Rev. Walter's administrative leadership, including staff and volunteers:

	Strength	Satisfactory	Area of Growth	Weakness	Not Observed
Works well with different committees at the UUFWC.
Interacts with paid staff members in a manner that encourages an open and enriching work environment.
Listens to all sides and works to find an equitable resolution when conflict arises between paid staff, volunteers, and/or congregants.
Treats paid staff with respect.
Treats congregational volunteers with respect.

What else would you like us to know about Rev. Walter's administrative leadership?

Is there anything else you would like to share regarding your observations of Rev. Walter's ministry?

UUFWC Congregational Survey

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!