Arvada United Methodist Church  ·  Justice in Action Committee
How Do We Make Sense of a Changing World?
A congregational research project

The past twelve years have brought rapid and sometimes unsettling changes in American culture and politics. This study explores how we at Arvada United Methodist Church find resources to understand those changes — in our faith, in our lives as citizens, and in the relationship between the two. Your participation helps us understand how our congregation navigates change together.

About the Survey
Learn why we're asking these questions and what we hope to understand about how our congregation makes sense of change. The survey takes about ten minutes and is completely confidential.

For more information about the survey go to About the Survey, or go directly to complete the Online Survey.

About the Interviews
Interested in a deeper conversation? Learn what to expect in a thirty-minute interview — by phone or in the church library — and schedule a time that works for you.

For more information about the interviews go to About the Interviews, or go directly to sign up for an interview at Interview Sign-up.

For questions or suggestions contact:
Ken Bedell Phone or Text: 202-744-3225
Email: kbedell@dnaco.net
Findings will be shared with the congregation and presented at the Religious Research Association Annual Meeting, Denver, October 2026.