hartlandcat
Member
We all know that there is much variation between different Unitarian/UU congregations, except perhaps in places like Romania and Hungary, where they have a set liturgy. But is it possible to point to any more general regional patterns?
For example, are certain types of congregations more common in different parts of the United States than others?
In the British Isles, I've noticed that congregations in Northern England, Wales and Ireland tend to be more Christian-orientated, whilst congregations in Southern England and Scotland tend to be less Christian-orientated. Those which are less Christian-orientated may tend to be more broadly Humanist, but often involve other practices earth-centred spirituality (especially in Glasgow, where Easter was ignored this year). There are of course many exceptions to this though.
Do similar regional trends exist elsewhere?
For example, are certain types of congregations more common in different parts of the United States than others?
In the British Isles, I've noticed that congregations in Northern England, Wales and Ireland tend to be more Christian-orientated, whilst congregations in Southern England and Scotland tend to be less Christian-orientated. Those which are less Christian-orientated may tend to be more broadly Humanist, but often involve other practices earth-centred spirituality (especially in Glasgow, where Easter was ignored this year). There are of course many exceptions to this though.
Do similar regional trends exist elsewhere?