Adjusting for Congregational Size

Our four size profiles begin with membership, but also take into account operating expenses and typical staffing.

The profiles contain overlap so that, in certain membership ranges, a congregation might fit into either of two adjacent size profiles. Use the budget and staffing information as a guide to determining the most appropriate size category based on the profiles above.

Notes on Size Profiles

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses are based on 2024 UUA certification data. (Percentile is % of congregations at or below the given budget level.)

Staffing

Staffing information is based on a survey of 350 congregations in May 2022. Due to idiosyncrasies in the data, the #FTE staff excludes bookkeepers, custodial staff, childcare workers, and instrumentalists. Congregational Life staff helped us define the Typical Staffing Patterns.

Congregations with Over 800 Members

Our largest congregations are encouraged to reach out to us for customized guidance.