Communications Survey Diocese of Edmonton

Thank you for participating in the Diocese of Edmonton's Communication Survey.

The Diocese's strategic workplan, A Way Through the Wilderness, calls us to navigate a transformative journey of becoming the church God is calling us to be in this place and at this time. It invites us to re-focus together on the Gospel, discipleship, and mission, knowing that any challenges we face are not greater than the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

To make all of this possible, our communications channels need to be working effectively.

What matters to you? How do you connect with the church beyond your congregation? How can we share the Good News of Jesus Christ using existing and emerging technologies?

Your responses to the questions on this survey will help focus our communications activities and shape the voice of the Diocese of Edmonton.

Thank you so much for your time.

Name

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What is your age group?

24 and under 25-39 40-54 55-69 70 and above I prefer not to answer

What is your relationship to the Diocese of Edmonton?

I attend a church in the Diocese of Edmonton I used to attend a Diocese of Edmonton church but now live and/or worship elsewhere I attend a church in the Diocese of Athabasca Other

Where is the church you most regularly attend?

In the city of Edmonton In a suburb of Edmonton In a rural community in the Diocese of Edmonton Online from a church in the Diocese of Edmonton Online from a church outside the Diocese of Edmonton I do not regularly attend a church Somewhere else

Communications General Questions

How frequently do you check for news? Daily Weekly Occasionally Rarely

How connected do you feel to the wider church (Anglican churches other than your own in the Diocese of Edmonton)? Very Connected Somewhat Connected Connected on occasion or for specific events Not at all Connected

Diocesan Website

The Diocese of Edmonton website serves as one of the primary communications tools for the Synod Office. Through feedback from Synod, and to meet the goals of the Diocesan Workplan, it was identified that the website could benefit from design, navigation, and user experience upgrades.

To capture a general understanding of how you currently use the Diocesan website, please answer the following questions.

How often do you visit the website (www.edmonton.anglican.ca)?

Several times per week Once per week A few times per month A few times per year I do not regularly visit the website

If you selected "Other", what information do you generally access on the website?

Is there anything you struggle to find on the website?

What would you like to see on the website?

The Anglican Messenger

The Anglican Messenger is the sole print medium by which we communicate stories of the work across all the parishes. As we continue our goals to share the good news, the Messenger carries our words far and wide.

Do you receive a print copy of the Messenger?

Yes No I pick one up from the church

Do you read the online copy of the Messenger?

Yes No

Which of the following items are you interested in? (Please select all that apply) Bishops' Corner Perspectives from diocesan contributors (book reviews, opinion articles, faith reflections, etc.) Reporting on parish events Community stories National Church news Diocesan news (from Synod, Executive Council, etc.)

Is there anything you would like to see added or changed in the Messenger?

Synod Scene

A primary method of communicating directly with people about the activities in the diocese is by the email newsletter Synod Scene, originally called "The Synod Scene in Sixty Seconds". We are working to make this newsletter full of the material that matters most to our subscribers.

Please indicate which of the following items you are most interested in continuing to see in the Synod Scene. Check all that apply. Let Us Pray: Diocesan Prayer Requests Bishop's Corner: Bishop Steve's itinerary New this Week: events and content appearing for the first or second time in the Synod Scene Spread the News: Diocesan items or events to promote in your parish Join In: Upcoming parish events Quick Links to Programs: Information for ongoing programs Make a Difference: Opportunities to support ministries with money or time Resources: Administrative, liturgical, and seasonal resources, including those from ecumenical partners

Please add any other comments and suggestions about the Synod Scene here.

Social Media

The Synod Office uses social media to amplify our communications reach and to highlight personal experiences of the members of our team. This includes posting links for stories and resharing posts. We would like to use social media to foster and reinforce our shared connections.

Which social media platforms do you use?

Facebook X (formerly Twitter) Instagram Bluesky YouTube Substack Other (please specify below) I do not use social media

If you selected "Other", what other social media platforms do you use?

On which social media platforms do you follow the Diocese of Edmonton? Facebook X (formerly Twitter) Instagram I do not follow the Diocese of Edmonton I do not use social media

If you selected "other", what other kinds of content do you find engaging?

General

What are the best way(s) for the Synod Office to reach you with news and events from beyond your parish church? (Check all that apply)

Print newspaper Digital/online newspaper Social media posts Social media short-form video Weekly email newsletter Emails about individual events as they arise Through my parish: news channels, bulletin board, announcements I'm not interested in wider church news and events

Finally, is there any other feedback you would like to give us regarding communications use by the Synod Office?

Communications Survey Diocese of Edmonton

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