The Church-24 survey – an invitation to participate

The Church-24 survey – an invitation to participate

You are being asked for 15 to 20 minutes of your time to complete a survey that will enable you to give your perspective, share what you believe about some significant issues, and relate your experiences of church life since the pandemic.

The Church-24 survey has three main objectives:

1. To listen to churchgoers on a range of long-standing issues and questions, particularly as they are being brought to light in the synodal process.
2. To explore some new issues that face us now, or soon will, but which were not talked about so much a decade ago, such as climate change, artificial intelligence, assisted dying or safeguarding procedures.
3. The Covid pandemic is over… or is it? What’s happened to you and your faith community since lockdowns ended?

To take part, follow this link  or scan QR code.

Please encourage others in your church and beyond to take the survey by sharing the above link and QR code. This email can be shared, details included in your parish newsletter, and information posted on your online and church noticeboards.

Further details on the Church-24 survey can be found in the attached document and at https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/the-church-24-survey/.

Thank you for your time and help with this project.

The Revd Andrew Village, Professor of Practical and Empirical Theology, York St John University (a.village@yorksj.ac.uk)

The Revd Canon Professor Leslie J. Francis, Visiting Professor of Theology and Religious Studies, York St John University.

Dr Bernadette Sweetman, Mater Dei Centre for Catholic Education, Dublin City University.

Professor Francis Davis, Professor of Public Policy and Communities, Birmingham University and Visiting Professor in Catholic Social Thought, St Mary’s Twickenham.