congregational survey presentation tom woods – long range planning committee
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Congregational Survey Presentation
Tom Woods – Long Range Planning Committee
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Of Those Who Responded…
Members: 90.2 % (119)Friends: 9.1 % (12)
Associate Member: .8% (1)
75 Female/51 Male
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Of Those Who Responded:
Association with Westside
3 – 5 years (45)6 – 10 years (33)1 – 2 years (24)
11 – 15 years (14)15 + years (11)
less than 1 year (5)
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Of Those Who Responded:
Association with Unitarian Universalism
15 + 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%)
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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%)
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Of Those Who Responded:
35.7% hold a Master’s Degree30.2% hold a Bachelor’s or Conservatory Degree
16.7% hold a Doctorate degree3.2% Associate’s Degree, Trade, or Some
College.8% holds a High School or GED equivalent
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Of Those Who Responded…
25 % have children under 18 that participate in our
Religious Education classes
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Of Those Who Responded…
75% participate 3 – 15+ hours per week in Westside UU activities!
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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%)
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Of Those Who Responded…
78 % find their association with Westside provides a source of strength
or comfort to them.
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Theological Statements:
80% agree/strongly agree with…
My spiritual life is grounded in a sense
of the fullness and connectedness of all things.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Theological Statements:
50% agree/strongly agree with…
The concept of god is a human illusion
that has caused vast suffering throughout human history.
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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.
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Theological Statements:
36% agree/strongly agree with…
I do not know whether or not God exists,
but I am willing to explore the possibility.
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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.
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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.
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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.