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UBUNTU PRAYER SURVEY

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Greetings, my name is Elder Linda Boyce. I am currently a student at McCormick Theological Seminary, pursuing my Masters of Divinity Degree in Sacred Memory. My thesis for class completion is centered around Ubuntu Prayer.

I am requesting your participation in a brief survey.

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Please complete the survey by Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Thank you for your time and participation!

Our identity as persons is formed through one another. We reflect God’s image more truthfully when we honor the humanity in each other.  Ubuntu reminds us that God created us to live in community, to bear one another’s burden, and to honor the image of God in every person. In Ubuntu, we affirm that my life is bound up with yours, and together we become who God calls us to be. I am, because you are.

(GENESIS 1:27, GALATIANS 6:2, ROMANS 12:5, PHILIPPIANS 2:4)

1) Congregational Prayer Experience

What are your thoughts about our current congregational call for prayer?
I find it spiritually meaningful.
I feel included during prayer time.
It feels repetitive or routine.
I don’t usually respond to altar calls.
I would like more participation.
Other

2) Personal Connection

How does Ubuntu prayer (praying together in community) shape your sense of self and connection to others?
It reminds me that my life is connected to others.
It strengthens my identity within the community.
It helps me feel supported and uplifted.
It brings me peace and belonging.
I don’t notice much impact.
Other

3) Shared Experience

How do you usually experience Ubuntu prayer when we gather at the Altar?
As a time of unity and shared spirit.
As a moment to carry each other’s burdens.
As an opportunity to hear and affirm each other’s faith.
As a way to prepare our hearts for worship and action.
I don’t usually connect with it deeply.
Other

4) Community Hopes

When we join in Ubuntu prayer, what do you hope our community receives together?
Spiritual encouragement.
Healing and restoration (emotional, physical, or spiritual).
A deeper sense of belonging and unity.
Renewal of strength and purpose.
Guidance for how to live out Ubuntu values.
Other

5) Atmosphere of Gathering

As we gather for worship, what atmosphere best helps you honor our preparation?
A visible signal (such as the countdown) that the service is beginning.
A quiet, reflective space.
Soft background music with prayer.
Spoken scripture, proverbs, or meditation.
Warm greetings and fellowship.
Other

6) Expression & Support

How should Ubuntu prayer be supported to reflect our shared humanity?
With drums or rhythmic accompaniment.
With soft background music.
With movement (lifting hands, kneeling).
With spoken scripture, proverbs or readings.
With silence and stillness during the prayer.
Other
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