I'm curious what the data is on whether the UU has been growing, shrinking, or holding steady over the last few decades. I'm also curious what the people of this sub predict the future will be for Universal Unitarianism. Do you suspect it'll grow a little? A lot? Shrink? Collapse? Why?

In particular, I think it's useful to consider that it's not just that our present environment is different than the social/political/technological environment of say the 1990's, but that the environment we'll be in 5, 10, or 20 years down the road will also be different- it might even be easy to predict that it'll be radically different from today. How well do you think UU will hold up to that pressure?

Obviously there have been some dramatic (by UU standards) reforms in the last few years. Do you think these reforms will help the UU survive or even thrive? What do you think the passing of these reforms (and the difficulties associated with doing so) says about the UU institutionally, in terms of it's capacity to keep up with changing times?

If you think the future of UU is fairly different from where it is presently, where do you see yourself in that mix? Do you see yourself getting more involved in a stronger UU, or do you imagine that realistically your local congregation will have to shut its doors one day and that you'll need to find a new home? What do you think the consequences on the larger world will be of whatever you imagine the UU's future to be?

I'm curious to hear what people involved with Universal Unitarianism have to say on these topics! Thanks in advance for taking the time to read and respond thoughtfully!