CARDD

Center for Analytics, Research & Development, and Data

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.

Mission Insite

MissionInsite is a demographic program that can help congregations
and ministries know their neighborhood and mission field.

Questions?

For questions, please contact CARDD at cardd@ucc.org.