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Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Wednesday, February 4, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom

Sunday, February 1, live music at 4:30 p.m.; show at 5:30 at Hidden Hall

Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Sunday, February 8, 12:45 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom

Thursday, February 12, 7:00–8:45 p.m. in the Knatvold room

Sunday, February 8, both services (9:30 and 11:15 a.m.)

Friday, February 6, 6–8 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom

Annual Seattle/King County Clinic: April 23–26, 2026

Apply before February 8 for groups meeting March–May, 2026

Wednesday, February 18, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. by appointment i n Nathan Johnson Hall

Mondays, February 23, March 9 & 23, and April 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Knatvold, by registration

From UUC's Acting for Racial Justice Team: Long time and new members and friends, family, and staff of UUC showed up to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Seattle's MLK Day march. Many wearing decades-old white UUC T-shirts or UUA Side with Love apparel , we marched in support of a message of love , peace, community, and resistance. Interviewed by KIng5 video (at 01.14) and described in the online transcript: UUC members Catherine Ruha and Margaret Sutro sounded these values. “'We’ve got to raise up the voice of love and peace and harmony and community, in face of a regime that chooses to make people suffer and murder them and cause harm,' said Catherine Ruha of University Unitarian Church." Others stressed that the meaning of the day lies in continued engagement. “This is not a day off, this is a day on to see all the people that can make something happen in our community over and over again. We need each other. It’s great to be out and see it,” one marcher [Margaret Sutro] said.] Carrying the church's UUA Side with Love banner alongside thousands of other marchers, we felt both a renewed sense of purpose, and determination to keep acting together toward the goal of Dr. King's Beloved Community. As MLK said in the I Have a Dream speech: “We cannot walk alone. As we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.”

Sunday, January 25, after each service, in Nathan Johnson Hall

All Ages Services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Register for 4th-5th grade or 8th-9th grade classes by Sunday, January 25

Saturday, January 24, 2–4 p.m. in the Servetus room

Saturday, January 24, 1:30-3 p.m. in the Knatvold room

We lift up this call from MARCH to faith leaders (both lay and clergy) to gather in Minneapolis on January 22–23 for a day of witness and resistance, in solidarity with immigrant communities. Please join us to witness what is being tested here, to learn from how communities are responding, and to help bear the burden together. Please also join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19 at 12pm CT or 7pm CT for an optional online orientation and “Know Before You Go” information session. Both sessions are similar; you only need to join one. Register to join the Call to Minneapolis on January 22–23: https://www.marchminnesota.org/ Register to join a Know Before You Go Information Session on January 19: https://bit.ly/45eRUv1 Questions? Please contact Rev. Victoria .

We regret that neither Leah nor Maylin is able to attend in January. Of course you can continue your shawls and other projects at home! See you on the fourth Sunday in February, the 22nd.

Reflection Practices for all Ages

Thursday, January 22, 7–9:30 p.m. at St. Bridget Church, 4900 NE 50th St.

Thursday, January 22, 6 p.m. at Town Hall

Monday, January 19, 2026, at Garfield High School

Wednesday, January 21, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom

January 4, 2026:  Listening, Learning, Reflecting, and Moving Forward Together

Thursday, January 22, 7:00–8:45 p.m. in the Knatvold room

Tuesdays, January 20 and February 3, 7–8:30 p.m. in the Channing room and via Zoom

Sunday, January 18, 10:30–11 a.m. in front of UUC And "30 Days of Love": January 19–February 16

Various dates and topics, via Zoom, starting January 19

Saturday, January 17, 1–3 p.m. in the Knatvold room

Saturday, January 17, 2 p.m. in the chapel and via livestream

Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

January 19–February 16, 2026

Earlier this month, over 50 from our UUC community shared food with those living unhoused in our community. Over the course of one week, four small groups gathered to prepare food—over 300 meals in total. It can be simple, and fun, to gather your family, a group of friends from UUC or your neighborhood, or possibly those from your UUC small group. Here are some opportunities to gather a small group to feed others in our community: Maple Leaf Winter Shelter Weekend Dinner - Provide a hot dinner on a weekend night for 24 people. Find out more and/or sign up . Maple Leaf Winter Shelter Ready-to-Go Breakfast - Assemble breakfast items for 24. You can drop-off items at the shelter the evening before. Sign up here . Teen Feed Cupcake Up - If you enjoy baking, you can gather a small group to bake desserts for Teen Feed. With about 40-50 teens dining together each night, you can add a delicious baked good to the menu. But, even if you bake a smaller batch of treats, particularly vegan or gluten-free treats that are often in short supply, they will be appreciated. You could coordinate dropping off your treats at Teen Feed's U-District location prior to dinner service at 7pm. Submit this online form or contact Morgan at kitchenlead@teenfeed.org . Tent City 4 in Lake City Neighborhood - Donate baked goods, fruit, a pot of chili, a pan of lasagna or a meal. You can check out the meal calendar for Tent City 4 to see if they already have a meal being delivered. You can call TC4 at 206-448-7889 or email tc4@sharewheel.org . So many in our UUC community are already involved in feeding those who are unhoused, volunteering at food banks or engaged in similar efforts. We hope many more will find a way to share food with those experiencing food insecurity. If you have questions before reaching out to any of the above, feel free to contact Pam or Judy . ~UUC Homelessness Ministries

Saturday, January 10, 4 p.m. at East Shore Unitarian Church

Sunday, January 11, both services (9:30 and 11:15 a.m.)

Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Sunday, January 11, 1:00–2:00 p.m. in the Children's Suite and Frazee Childcare provided

Sunday, January 11, 1–3 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall and the chapel

Sunday, January 11, 1:00 p.m. in Knatvold Join us for our monthly gathering from 1:00 to 2:30 (at the latest) to find out what's happening, and learn about opportunities to help. If you need childcare, please contact Aria Curtis ahead of time. 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.

Over 50 from our UUC community gathered to prepare and share food with our unhoused neighbors during the first week of 2026. Between the Lake City Partners Sack Lunch crew and the Teen Feed meal team, UUC folks prepared 24 breakfasts, 40 lunches and 255 dinners for our unhoused neighbors at God's L'il Acre Day Center , the Lake City Partners Winter Shelter , Teen Feed and Roots Young Adult Shelter . Just four gatherings of small groups from our community resulted in 319 meals! Homelessness and food insecurity are deeply connected. People without stable homes often cannot get regular meals, and those who are unhoused are three to four times more likely to suffer from chronic health conditions—food insecurity impacts both mental and physical health. Sharing food with our unhoused neighbors is an important effort in helping to address Seattle's homelessness epidemic. If your UUC small group wants to learn more about the possibility of preparing a meal for some of our unhoused neighbors , please contact Pam Smith Mentz or Judy Oerkvitz . Enjoy the below pictures from some from our community getting involved over the past week! Shared by UUC's Homelessness Ministries Team

Wednesday, January 7, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom

From Madi at Bloodworks Northwest: I am so grateful for our partnership with the University Unitarian Church! This past year we have made a huge impact on our community. Together we have hosted 4 drives, collected 117 units of blood, which impacts up to 351 local patients. Thank you. Here is a note about the impact of these blood drives, and the immeasurable gift of blood donation: “ Thank you for donating your blood for whatever reason you choose to. Please know that your donation is very much appreciated and vital for me right now.” ~ A grateful parent The next blood drive at UUC will be on February 18 .

Tuesdays, January 6 and February 24, 6:15–7:30 p.m. in Knatvold; advance sign-up appreciated

Thursday, January 8, 7:00–8:45 p.m. in the Knatvold room

Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Saturday, January 3, 9 a.m.–noon at UUC and via Zoom

Open by appointment only December 25–January 2 Except for the (single) service on Sunday, December 28 at 9:30 a.m. , the church will be closed Thursday, December 25, through Friday, January 2. Best wishes to all for the New Year!