Center for Analytics, Research & Development and Data (CARDD)
We are a church-wide resource whose task is to gather, provide, and interpret information and trends for the purpose of illuminating the past, realizing the present, and envisioning the future of the United Church of Christ in the larger context.
“CARDD provides excellent content, and its continuing efforts provide critical understanding of today’s issues that must be addressed by all of us. It’s a four-star reality that keeps on growing!!”
Rev. Dr. Bobbie McKay, Local Church Pastor
Vital Signs & Statistics Blog
MISSION
To gather and provide data and
research for ministry
transformation
VISION
To empower and champion
innovation and change for a just
world for all.
VALUES
Inclusion
Truth-telling
Empowerment
In our roles, our team:
• Collect, analyze, maintain and report data for wider church use• Determine data and assessment needs
• Develop the annual UCC Yearbook and Directory, as well as the online resource, Access UCC
• Work collaboratively across all settings of the UCC to analyze trends and produce relevant up-to-date information for vital ministry
About our Team
CARDD FAQs
Data Privacy Policy
Data Resources. Learn more about the products CARDD provides.
Access UCC
Subscription-based, online database of all churches, clergy, conference, and associations in the UCC. This is a resource available to the general public.
Data Hub
Resources related to the usage of the Data Hub – the online denominational database of churches, clergy, conferences, and associations in the UCC. This is a resource for conferences, associations, and national staff to assist in performing their work.
Yearbook & Directory
Resources to assist church leaders, and conference and association staff to complete annual reporting for inclusion in the Yearbook & Directory.