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MidAmerica Region: Prairie Star, Central Midwest & Heartland Districts  Membership: Closing the Back DoorDori Davenport ThextonFaith Development & Growth Director
Why are people leaving our congregations? An estimated 35 million Americans have left organized religion in recent years.                                                			        American Religious Identification Survey (2008) 28% o fAmerican adults left faith of their upbringing for another religion or none at all. People moving into “unaffiliated” category outnumber those moving out of it by 3 to 1. U.S. Religious Landscape Survey, Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (2008)
James Russell  Hale “The rites of passage by which people become members of religious communities are well known.  The rites of passage by which people leave remain unexplored.”
External reasons – no congregational control ,[object Object]
Death or serious illness
The economy
Change in work schedule
Transportation problems
Accessibility issues
Too many other obligations,[object Object]
Spiritual needs not being met by congregation
Lack of clear understanding of UU faith
Not inspired or moved by worship, minister or programs,[object Object]
Losing our youth and young adults They need to experience the value of teachings and relationships in a congregation and see  relevance for the next phase of life.
Satisfaction Index: Reasons for Staying  Proud to belong    Feel valued   Confidence and trust in leadership

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Webinar retaining members sept2011

  • 1. MidAmerica Region: Prairie Star, Central Midwest & Heartland Districts Membership: Closing the Back DoorDori Davenport ThextonFaith Development & Growth Director
  • 2. Why are people leaving our congregations? An estimated 35 million Americans have left organized religion in recent years. American Religious Identification Survey (2008) 28% o fAmerican adults left faith of their upbringing for another religion or none at all. People moving into “unaffiliated” category outnumber those moving out of it by 3 to 1. U.S. Religious Landscape Survey, Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (2008)
  • 3. James Russell Hale “The rites of passage by which people become members of religious communities are well known. The rites of passage by which people leave remain unexplored.”
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  • 7. Change in work schedule
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  • 11. Spiritual needs not being met by congregation
  • 12. Lack of clear understanding of UU faith
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  • 14. Losing our youth and young adults They need to experience the value of teachings and relationships in a congregation and see relevance for the next phase of life.
  • 15. Satisfaction Index: Reasons for Staying Proud to belong Feel valued Confidence and trust in leadership
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  • 17. It should come out of the mission/vision of the congregation and stated as a specific goal – publicized widely.Be Intentional about Retaining Members
  • 18. 10 Ways to Retain Membership Raise the bar for membership Offer a variety of small group opportunities for members to explore UU ideas & ideals Involve members in the life of the congregation according to their gifts and preferences
  • 19. More ways to retain members Create a culture of acknowledgement and gratitude. Expand pastoral care with trained lay leaders to meet personal & emotional needs of more congregants. Engage Conflict, don’t ignore it!
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  • 21. There’s a good reason for being inactive
  • 22. Inactive member will continue to be so until situation is handled effectively
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  • 24. Last, but definitely not least… Ensure meaningful and varied worship services that speak to the needs of the congregation, that celebrate wonderful music, and that involve aspects of church life
  • 25. A faith community is… one of the few places where casual interchanges between young and old can take place, where familiarity breeds appreciation rather than contempt. Faith communities keep us aware of and in conversation about our core values as we move through life and struggle with what it means each day to live with courage, generosity and grace.Michael A. Schuler, Making the Good Life Last