An aggregate is a 'group of groups' used to total the attendance of multiple groups. 

Attendance is usually taken by class. However, you often need to know how the total of all people at that attended a given series of events. For example, you can create an aggregate for all of your weekend classes, and it will easily total your attendance. 

Make an Aggregate of Aggregates!

For instance, let's say you already have a Children's Sunday School Aggregate that contains all the children's Sunday School Classes. Additionally, you have an adult Sunday School aggregate containing all the adult classes. Combining these two aggregates into one allows you to see attendance totals for children, adults, and overall attendance.

There is a report for these under Reports → Attendance.

Create Aggregates

1. In the sidebar menu, expand Groups, then click Aggregates. 
2. Now, click the Add tab.
3. Give your Aggregate a name, and choose whether or not this aggregate will use groups that collect individual attendance or total attendance.
   1. NOTE: Aggregates can contain groups that either collect individual attendance or total attendance, but not both. After you choose which kind you want to include, a list of all your groups and aggregates that meet that specification will appear.
4. Select the groups and/or the other aggregates that will comprise this aggregate.
5. Click Save.

Updated October 17, 2024 13:08