Members of the congregation participating in open sessions in which four questions were posed. For those who couldn’t attend the meetings, there were also opportunities to respond to the questions in a survey online or in writing. After the meetings, the Search Committee compiled the responses.

The four questions were (click on the question to see the summarized responses):

Question 1: Reflect on a time in our congregation. Describe a moment that was a high point when you felt our church was doing God’s work/fulfilling its mission.

Question 2: Name the three things that you value most about St. Peter’s.

Question 3: Think back over your whole life. Recall a time when you most appreciated the ministry of a priest. Describe what happened and what you appreciated.

Question 4: What will be our congregation’s three most important accomplishments over the next 3 to 5 years?