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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

November 19, 2025
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November 19, 2025
Sunday, November 23, during coffee hours, in NJH UUC's Social Justice Steering Committee (SJSC) met recently to begin its review of proposals for congregation-wide action discussed at last month's Social Justice REVIVAL and potluck. The event was attended by nearly 40 congregants, and generated a variety of exciting ideas as well as tasty chili dishes. Our committee will gather again next month, continue its deliberations, and perhaps return to the congregation with a proposed plan for 2026. One idea that garnered enthusiasm at the REVIVAL was a proposal to partner with neighboring Eckstein Middle School, where a large fraction of students live in lower-income households and need material support. Attendees also expressed interest in mutual aid (rather than charity) as an organizing principle. Specifically, there seemed to be a desire to create (recreate?) a program within the church for congregants to help one another meet various needs—from transportation to clothing, from yard work to meals. SJSC members will be at one of the Learning Stations in Nathan Johnson Hall this Sunday to hear more from congregants about how we all might engage in mutual aid at UUC. Please stay tuned. In the meantime, you can email any questions or comments to Walter Hatch or Catherine Ruha. (See UUC Connect.) Background: SJSC had been hearing concerns that social justice programming at UUC was flagging and/or operating within narrow silos. We met with members of social justice teams, who encouraged us to help the congregation identify projects that the church as a whole might undertake. In response, we hosted the Social Justice REVIVAL and potluck on October 11. We are still deliberating next steps, and are hosting the November 23 Learning Station during coffee hour to gather more feedback.
November 18, 2025
Saturday, November 22, 3–5 p.m. at the Idris Mosque, 1420 NE Northgate Way, Seattle
November 17, 2025
Sunday, November 23, 1:15–2:45 p.m. in the Dix room and via Zoom
November 17, 2025
Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream
November 16, 2025
Wednesday, November 19, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom