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

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

Homecoming Sunday and Water Communion

September 11, 2026
Sunday, September 13, worship services at 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. Order of Service We will inaugurate our new church year with a special Water Communion ceremony . In many Unitarian Universalist congregations, the year begins with this gathering of the waters and then concludes with the Flower Communion in June. You are invited to bring a small amount of fresh water from a favorite location or sacred space to offer in the ceremony. We will also provide water. Libations will be poured with a word or sentence that names a hope, prayer, or dream for this new congregational year. We look forward to being with you on Sunday! Children and youth will have their own Homecoming celebrations at the same times hosted by Aria Curtis, or Director of Family Ministry. Our worship theme for September is Beginnings.

Family Ministry Fall Kick-Off Event

September 11, 2026
Sunday, September 13, 1:00-3:30 p.m. | Register via UUC Connect

UU the Vote: Write Postcards at UUC

September 10, 2026
Sundays, September 13 and 20, after the second services Join UUC's UU the Vote team members to write postcards together after the UUC second services on Sunday, September 13, downstairs in the King room, 1–2 p.m. and/or Sunday, September 20 in Knatvold, 12:45-1:45 p.m. Postcard packets are also available in the church office to take home and complete. The Virginia postcards should be mailed ASAP as they start early voting as of September 17. All cards need to be mailed by October 13. We recommend sending at the earliest date listed on the scripts, since they have to go across the country. The packets available in the church office include Reclaim Our Vote postcards (with 20 addresses and scripts/needed materials included except for stamps) to be written and mailed to select voters in Texas, North Carolina and Virginia as part of a “Get Out the Vote” campaign for the 2026 midterm U.S. legislative elections; all the Georgia ones have been handed out. Many thanks to everyone participating! We are down to about 20 remaining packets (out of 100). Reclaim Our Vote is the partner organization with the UUA Side with Love UU the Vote Project: “Reclaim Our Vote is a grassroots, primarily volunteer-run campaign that focuses on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) voter turnout through post-carding, texting, and phone banking. Working with local, on-the-ground partners and our Democracy Centers, we build effective, respectful, and relevant campaigns that engage BIPOC voters around upcoming elections.” Check out the Reclaim Our Vote website for more information and/or to sign up for their textbanking and phonebanking efforts . Please let us know if you have any questions. UUC's UU the Vote Co-Chairs Betty and Meta Betty Williams - Betty.Susan.Williams@gmail.com Meta Thayer - metathayer@gmail.com

Second Sunday Plate to Eckstein Community Cupboard

September 10, 2026
Sunday, September 13, during both services, and at a Learning Station after each service

Back-to-Church Picture Day

September 10, 2026
Sunday, September 13, in Nathan Johnson Hall after each service