Welcome To UUC!


At University Unitarian Church (UUC) there are many ways to find yourself—and we can help you make the connections for finding others, too.


As a welcoming community, we have been working intentionally for years to make sure all people and families feel at ease here, regardless of sexual and gender orientation, race, class or religious experience. Being welcoming means striving for inclusion, and creating spaces that honor every part of our identities, cultures, and spirits. 


Ease in slowly, or jump in from the start.  You can attend a Sunday service, meet up with others to work for justice, join one of our choirs, or care for people in need. Try out our Sunday Welcoming Team, one of the best ways to meet the UUC community within a role that fits your personality. Maybe you are new to Seattle and need some pointers to social connections at UUC. Or perhaps you just need a listening ear and caring companionship for a while, if life has taken a turn. We'd be honored to help you find your way here.


Dozens of small groups offer space for your identity and interests.  Maybe you're drawn to a quiet, contemplative experience or spiritual discovery. Or perhaps you'd love to join a lively conversation, try something creative, or explore a learning opportunity. You might be looking for mutual support in your experience as BIPOC, young adult, male, female or non-binary. Could be you'd like to find activists who share your passion and commitment to equity and anti-racism, climate action, or homelessness ministries. Like books? Party person? Take photographs as a hobby? We have ideas for you!


UUC embraces people at all ages and stages of life.  Getting ready to graduate? Diving into a new career? Considering retirement or living into elderhood? Exploring some other life change? Want to deepen your personal, spiritual practice? Curious about how to support your child's spiritual growth or your teen's maturing identity?  Maybe you're simply yearning for some "adult time" while your kids are engrossed in their own UUC programs?  Let's talk!

MINISTERIAL SEARCH

We Welcome Your Curiosity

To learn more about UUC, Unitarian Universalism, and how to enter this large congregation, join one of our friendly and knowledgeable Connections volunteers at a UUC Info Session.  Info Sessions are held each week after either Sunday service, in the Dix Room on the lower floor (parking lot level).  Bring your coffee and your curiosity!  In the meantime, click the buttons below to:


Recent News

October 2, 2025
We are looking for a part-time custodian, Mondays and Wednesday from 2:00–10:00 p.m.  Do you know potential candidates who would enjoy a challenging job in a positive workplace with a great team of program and administrative staff? Please feel free to share this information within your own communities and encourage them to apply. Thank you! ~Cynthia Setel, Interim Executive for Finance and Operations
By Aria Curtis October 2, 2025
I am so delighted to announce that we have hired Ash Long as UUC's new Family Ministry Coordinator! Ash will begin this Sunday by meeting families and becoming more familiar with the space. Then, in the coming weeks they will take on projects like managing registration information, preparing rooms and supplies, and working with volunteers on some upcoming special events. Please read below for a little more information about Ash and join me in welcoming them to UUC staff on Sunday! Ash connected with the University Unitarian Church after relocating to Washington from Florida and has been overwhelmed with gratitude for the warmth and kindness they have received from the community. They are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the church as Family Ministry Coordinator, utilizing their previous experiences working with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Early Learning and their long history of volunteering with different community-centered organizations to do their part in making the world a better place. They are also a part of the Bright Cloud Zen Sangha and enjoy reading, meditating, and studying the dharma. A big THANK YOU to Leila Zelnick and Stephen Bianamara for serving on the hiring team; for their thoughtful consideration and discernment through the whole hiring process. ~Aria Curtis, Director of Family Ministry
October 2, 2025
The survey is open September 19 through October 19, 2025
October 2, 2025
Friday, October 3, 6–8 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom
October 2, 2025
Registration open for Saturdays, October 11 & 25, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
By Morgan Sherwood October 1, 2025
Sunday, October 5, 12:45–1:45 p.m. in Knatvold