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!


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

November 2, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, in the chapel Doors and snacks at 6:15; service 6:30–7:30 p.m.
November 4, 2026
Sundays, November 8 and 15 On the next two Sundays, the Eckstein Community Cupboard Team will gratefully accept donations for our November 21 distribution. We are seeking household supplies including toilet paper, paper towels, and dish soap. You can sign up to donate needed items here. You may leave donations in the clear bins at both entrances on Sunday before and after each of the services . Our second distribution day on October 17 was a great success, and we supported over 15 families! The UUC ECC Team and our Eckstein neighbors are so grateful for the continued support of this community. Are you interested in getting involved? We welcome volunteers to help with distribution on the third Saturday of each month . The team works in two shifts, 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and 12:30-2:15 p.m. Registration and a background check is required. Contact Patricia Graesser or Emily Joseph to sign up.
November 4, 2026
By now you may have heard that the (formerly named) UUC Bookstore has gone to a want-a-book, take-a-book system. This assures that those who want to join a discussion group or learn more about Unitarian Universalism can do so without worrying about ability to pay. Given the new model, it’s time for a rebranding. The UUC Bookstore is now UUC Books . If you want a book, just tell the volunteer which one(s) you’re taking and go. Book orders are covered by the church’s general fund, including sales tax. No money changes hands in the space. If you want to donate money for the book(s) you take, you can do so during the offering collection at a service or send a check to the church office. The "UU 101" table and the children’s shelf are still fully stocked. Stop in and see what’s available.
November 3, 2026
Wednesday, November 18, 7:00–8:30 p.m. in Channing, by registration
November 3, 2026
November 12 and/or 13, 11 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Daybreak Star Cultural Center
November 3, 2026
Sunday, November 8, 1:00 p.m. in Knatvold The Pink Haven group welcomes participants of any background interested in aiding the trans and non-binary community. Many of this region's new arrivals had to leave their homes in trans-phobic states in order to seek gender-affirming care, services, and community. See also Winter Clothing Needed for Pink Haven Folks . Contact a group leader for more information: Allison Jansen , Leah Evison or River McCallum . The Pink Haven Coalition is a national coalition responding to the baseless and severe discrimination against trans and non-binary individuals in red states who need assistance in moving to blue states. Our UUC group is part of this effort, in partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, to create a welcome network for trans/non-binary individuals and their families who are fleeing their homes in order to live freer lives and, if needed, to obtain gender affirming care.