Who Are We?

Understanding Our Identity

From time to time, it is important to reflect on who we are and who we say we want to be as a church community. In group and individual conversations, ten areas of focus or qualities have emerged as being critical to why people choose to engage with Arlington Heights UMC. The questions below will help us understand how you think we relate to each of these areas. Your participation will help your pastors and Discipleship Council identify priorities and provide a vision for the coming years. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.

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Who ARE We Right Now? We ARE…

This question is asking "what we are best at?" or "what is our identity?" RIGHT NOW. Drag the items below to rank them from top (Highest Priority / Most True of Us) to bottom (Lowest Priority / Least True of Us).

☰ Drag to reorder — #1 is your highest priority

1Welcoming⠿
2Inclusive⠿
3Outward Focused (Service or Mission)⠿
4Creators of Community and Relationship⠿
5Stewards of a Beautiful Building⠿
6Creating a Pressure Free Environment⠿
7Offering Opportunities for Children and Students⠿
8Providing Care and Support⠿
9Creating Excellent Worship⠿
10Offering Learning Opportunities⠿

If you think we ARE best at something not listed above, please list it and explain why. Where would you have ranked it?

Consider the option you ranked at the top of the "Who ARE We" list. Why did you choose to rank it there?

Who Should We BE? We SHOULD BE…

This question is asking "what should we prioritize?" or "what should define our identity?" going forward. Drag the items below to rank them from top (Should Be Highest Priority) to bottom (Lowest Priority).

☰ Drag to reorder — #1 is your highest priority

1Welcoming⠿
2Inclusive⠿
3Outward Focused (Service or Mission)⠿
4Creators of Community and Relationship⠿
5Stewards of a Beautiful Building⠿
6Creating a Pressure Free Environment⠿
7Offering Opportunities for Children and Students⠿
8Providing Care and Support⠿
9Creating Excellent Worship⠿
10Offering Learning Opportunities⠿

If you think we should be known for something not listed, what is it? Where would you have ranked it?

Consider the option you ranked at the top of the "Who We SHOULD Be" list. Why did you choose to rank it there?

Is there anything else you would like to share?