Sociology

(1965 April 21)

Daddy said to tell you Episcopal Church has been having a national survey on grand proportions. A large survey form came to Fr. Hamilton, of which he did part, gave part to Nell [LeHew, treasurer] - figures of offering, attendance, etc. Part to Jean Birkett. She farmed part of it out to me. I spent 1/2 day on phone contacting ministers to get number in Sunday School growth in 10 years of all in city. Joan P. (twin) did the high school bit. Finally all was in and last night was the big meeting at the church, to which I was not invited - select few - LL one. 8-10 when he came home with the news that the Big Wheel who was there from NYC turned out to be a Negro Sociologist! After explaining these forms, he spent much time on asking individuals "Why do you come to church?" He would record answers. On & on - And he says - when all the material is in, he will be able to tell us what is wrong with the church. How nice. How jolly.