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More Early Returns

Several inches of snow have slowed things down where I live, meaning I get a chance to do a mid-day update. Even though only a dozen UU congregations have certified, there are some interesting things going on.

Twelve congregations have certified. Those twelve congregations have reported a net gain of 116 new members. (13.6% increase in membership)

Of those congregations, 3 have reported membership equal to the previous year, 6 have reported gains of 1-10 members, and 3 have reported gaining more than 10 members. So far, zero congregations have reported fewer members!

Special mention goes to the UU Area Church, Sherborn MA with +14 members and the UUs of Transylvania County in Brevard, NC who grew by over 25%, a net gain of 19 members.

And then, in an entirely different class, there is the Unitarian Church of Underwood, MN that has reported adding 65 new members to grow from 35 to 100 members. Hmmm... does anyone know what is going on in Underwood? I'm going to let it stand in my count for now, but I'll admit that part of me is puzzled.