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

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)

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%)

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%)

Of Those Who Responded: 35.7% hold a Master’s Degree 30.2% hold a Bachelor’s or Conservatory Degree 16.7% hold a Doctorate degree 3.2% Associate’s Degree, Trade, or Some College.8% holds a High School or GED equivalent

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

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

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%)

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.