Call for Participation - Focus Groups

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is beginning the process of reconsideration of a subsection of the social statement on Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust. As part of this work, we are conducting focus groups to inform the development of education resources on the Lutheran understanding of conscience. If you are interested in participating, please complete this short form to help us determine if you qualify for one of the study activities and focus groups.

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* 1. Please enter your email

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* 2. Please enter your name

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* 3. Which of the following best describes your involvement in the ELCA?

I’m a lay member/leader of a congregation (e.g. attendee, council member, committee, volunteer)

I work for an ELCA-related organization (but not in a theological role)

I am a rostered minister (current or retired)

I am currently in seminary or theological education

I am a theologian, professor, or academic in a religious field

I am not involved with the ELCA

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please select the highest level of education that you have completed/ are currently pursuing

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's or Master's degree in theology, divinity, or religious studies

Bachelor's or Master's degree (not in theology, divinity, or religious studies)

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., D.Min., etc.) in theology or religious studies

Doctoral Degree (Ph.D., D.Min., etc.) not in theology or religious studies

Not Applicable

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* 5. In which geographic region do you currently reside?

Rural

Suburban

Urban

Multiple regions

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* 6. We’ll be asking participants to help us better understand how people group and interpret different topics.

Which of the following formats are you available for?

Two 60-minute live sessions with a moderator (on Zoom) – Between Nov. 11 and Dec. 5

Two 30-minute self-guided activities that I can do on my own time – Between Nov. 11 and Dec. 5

I'm available for both types of sessions

I’m not available for either type of session

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* 7. We’ll host small-group conversations (8–12 people per group) to hear your thoughts and experiences.

Are you available to participate in one 60-minute focus group between Dec. 8th-19th?

Yes, I’d like to join a focus group

I’m not sure yet – please keep me in the loop

No, I’m not available during that time

Call for Participation - Focus Groups

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* 1. Please enter your email

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* 2. Please enter your name

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* 3. Which of the following best describes your involvement in the ELCA?

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* 4. Please select the highest level of education that you have completed/ are currently pursuing

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* 5. In which geographic region do you currently reside?

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* 6. We’ll be asking participants to help us better understand how people group and interpret different topics.Which of the following formats are you available for?

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* 7. We’ll host small-group conversations (8–12 people per group) to hear your thoughts and experiences.Are you available to participate in one 60-minute focus group between Dec. 8th-19th?

* 6. We’ll be asking participants to help us better understand how people group and interpret different topics.

Which of the following formats are you available for?

* 7. We’ll host small-group conversations (8–12 people per group) to hear your thoughts and experiences.

Are you available to participate in one 60-minute focus group between Dec. 8th-19th?