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

Family Ministry Homecoming Sunday & Fall Start-Up Info

August 25, 2026
Sundays, September 13, 20 and 27 at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

Recruiting As-Needed UUC Office Volunteers

August 25, 2026
UUC is recruiting office volunteers for the coming church year! These volunteers will assist staff with administrative tasks and occasionally other special projects. We will train volunteers, but a basic familiarity with computers and the office printer would be helpful. This will be an as-needed role , meaning that there will not be regularly scheduled shifts. We will add all interested volunteers to a roster in UUC Connect. When a staff member has a task, we will send an email to the list of volunteers. It will be first-come-first-serve to sign up for the task. This role would be a great opportunity for someone who has limited availability and may not be able to participate in other volunteer programs at UUC that require extended commitment.  If you are interested in receiving notifications when there is a task in the office, please email office@uuchurch.org .

Pink Haven Coalition Meeting

August 24, 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 7–8:30 p.m. via Signal Our August meeting will be held via Signal video and a call will go out to everyone who is on the UUC Pink Haven Announcements list on Signal. Contact Allison to be added to the list. The advantage of using Signal for our video call is that no special link or code is needed—just answer the call. Or if you can’t attend, don’t answer the call. The disadvantage is it calls everybody on the Pink Haven Announcement Signal group list. (Open to feedback...) Before the meeting starts, have the Signal app open and then answer the call which will connect you to the video. (The Signal app can be installed on any device (iPad/Mac/PC). We will likely return to in-person meetings in September. 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.

Mark Your Calendar: September 13 is Homecoming Sunday

August 23, 2026
Sunday, September 13, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Each year, the Sunday after Labor Day is our Homecoming Sunday. It is the beginning of our new church year, and we return to our two-service schedule, with worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae and Rev. Victoria Poling will lead the services, and our Loft Choir, under the direction of Karen P. Thomas, will be back after their summer hiatus. Children and youth will have their own Homecoming celebrations at the same times hosted by Aria Curtis, or Director of Family Ministry.

UUJME Reading Circle

August 23, 2026
Alternate Fridays, September 4 through November 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the Knatvold room, by registration

Update From Your Board of Trustees

August 22, 2026
After two years of service on the UUC Board of Trustees, and many, many more years as a dear member of our community, Alison McCormick has decided to move to Port Townsend to be closer to her family. She submitted her resignation as a member of the UUC Board of Trustees last week. We are deeply grateful to Alison for the dedication, humor and warmth she has brought to her time on the Board and wish her all the best as she prepares for this next adventure in her life. To fill this vacancy, the Board has appointed Rick Johnson to serve out the remainder of Alison's term, effective August 16, 2026. Rick chaired our Finance Committee for many years and has 45 years of experience in nonprofit accounting and board leadership. Rick is also an enthusiastic participant in numerous UUC groups including the handbell choir and coffee crew, and he is a Soul Matters facilitator and a new member of the Care Team. The Board is so grateful that Rick has agreed to additionally serve our congregation in this way this year. Rick's appointment will run until the next Board election at the congregational meeting in June, 2027 at which point the congregation will formally elect a Trustee to fill this position going forward. Please join us in thanking Alison for her service on the Board and welcoming Rick to his new role. With gratitude, The UUC Board of Trustees