INACTIVE PARISHIONER LETTER (WEEK 2 Only)

PARISHIONER NAME MAILING ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP

Dear SALUTATION (FIRST NAME),

According to our records, you are a registered parishioner of PARISH NAME. We are in the process of updating our database of registered parishioners, and I ask your help. PARISH is the faith home of __#____ registered parishioners. The parish provides spiritual nourishment and faith development, emotional support, and a sense of community. ___#__ students—the future of our church-- are educated in our school. With our ministry within our faith community and outreach within the larger community, we believe we are a place of hope doing God’s work. Since everything we offer depends on the support of parishioners, I wrote last week to contributing members to consider an increase in their weekly offertory contribution, and fill out a commitment card which will assist with our current budgeting process. You may be contributing with cash, a check, and/or volunteering with one of our multiple parish ministries. If so, I’m grateful for your assistance. However, we unfortunately have no indication that you financially supported PARISH with the use of an envelope in the regular collection throughout YEAR. Thus, I am sending this brief survey to determine if there is some way we can meet your needs and count on your participation in the life and mission of our parish. While the Church is important to many, it may be a source of alienation or hostility for some; and others simply do not see the institutional Church as having any value in their lives. I ask you to help our parish leaders and me better serve the spiritual needs of the people today. Please answer the enclosed survey and return your comments in the addressed envelope at your earliest convenience. Please know that the members of the PARISH NAME Pastoral Staff want to offer themselves to help you grow in faith, connect you to good people and help you make a contribution to the world around you. Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can help you. Sincerely,

Pastor PARISH NAME PARISHIONER SURVEY

1. Is there something that bothers you about the Church? What is it?

2. If you were pastor of PARISH NAME, what is one thing you would do?

3. What value/purpose/meaning could a parish have for you?

4. If you are not involved at PARISH NAME, what would it take for you to actively participate in the parish?

5. Are there any special needs with which our parish can assist?

6. Anything else?

Name(optional)______

If you would like to be contacted, please include your telephone number:______

Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. Sincerely, Pastor