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Congregational Survey Presentation Tom Woods – Long Range Planning Committee

Congregational Survey Presentation Tom Woods – Long Range Planning Committee. Of Those Who Responded… Members: 90.2 % (119) Friends: 9.1 % (12) Associate Member: .8% (1) 75 Female/51 Male.

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Congregational Survey Presentation Tom Woods – Long Range Planning Committee

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  1. Congregational Survey PresentationTom Woods – Long Range Planning Committee

  2. Of Those Who Responded…Members: 90.2 % (119)Friends: 9.1 % (12)Associate Member: .8% (1)75 Female/51 Male

  3. Of Those Who Responded:Association with Westside3 – 5 years (45)6 – 10 years (33)1 – 2 years (24)11 – 15 years (14)15 + years (11)less than 1 year (5)

  4. Of Those Who Responded:Association with Unitarian Universalism15 + years (28.6%)3 – 5 years (28.6%)6 – 10 years (15.95)11 – 15 years (13.5%)0 – 2 years (12.7%)not a UU (.8%)

  5. Of Those Who Responded:50 – 59 years of age (24.6%)60 – 69 years of age (20.6%)70 – 79 years of age (16.7%)40 – 49 years of age (14.3%)30 – 39 years of age (14.3%)80 + years of age (6.3%)19 – 29 years of age (2.4%)8 or under (.8%)

  6. Of Those Who Responded:35.7%hold a Master’s Degree30.2% hold a Bachelor’s or Conservatory Degree16.7% hold a Doctorate degree3.2% Associate’s Degree, Trade, or Some College.8% holds a High School or GED equivalent

  7. Of Those Who Responded…25 % have children under 18 that participate in our Religious Education classes

  8. Of Those Who Responded…75% participate 3 – 15+ hours per week in Westside UU activities!

  9. Of Those Who Responded:Participate in Sunday Services for…Fellowship & Sense of Belonging (91.7%)Intellectual Stimulation (87.9%)Celebration of Common Values (83.3%)

  10. Of Those Who Responded…78 % find their association with Westside provides a source of strength or comfort to them.

  11. Theological Statements:80% agree/strongly agree with…My spiritual life is grounded in a sense of the fullness and connectedness of all things.

  12. Theological Statements:75% agree/strongly agree with…“Goodness” and “meaning” are human constructs created as a result of the human encounter with each other and the world.

  13. Theological Statements:61% agree/strongly agree with…It may be that God exists, but it is a waste of human energy to argue over the existence of God when there are so many more important demands upon our time and resources.

  14. Theological Statements:58% agree/strongly agee with…The powers traditionally attributed to a supernatural deity are inherent in the natural world, which is the focus of my respect and devotion.

  15. Theological Statements:58% agree/strongly agree with…My spiritual life is lived in response to the sacred circle of being and the effort to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

  16. Theological Statements:50% agree/strongly agree with…The concept of god is a human illusion that has caused vast suffering throughout human history.

  17. Theological Statements:37% agree/strongly agree with…I am inspired by the traditions of indigenous peoples and find in their rituals and practices a deepened sense of the sacred and interconnected quality of life.

  18. Theological Statements:36% agree/strongly agree with…I do not know whether or not God exists, but I am willing to explore the possibility.

  19. Theological Statements:10% agree/strongly agree with…A personal relationship with God is a vital part of my spiritual life and a necessary part of my worship experience.

  20. Theological Statements:10% agree/strongly agree with…The world betrays the presence of an intelligent designer, but personal knowledge of a relationship with that reality is not a possibility.

  21. Theological Statements:10% agree/strongly agree with…The life, teachings, and death of Jesus of Nazareth are central to my understanding of God, the Universe, and the human condition.

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