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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monday, January 19, 2026, at Garfield High School

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 .

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

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!

Worship service at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Wednesday, December 24, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Our friends at Teen Feed expressed deep appreciation for UUC continuing to share warm clothes and financial resources during the holidays, along with time and hot meals year-round ~ "We're so thankful for the long-time commitment of University Unitarian Church for partnering in the work to build relationships with unsheltered youth in our community, and for all you have shared with Teen Feed again this December!" In total, UUC families donated 80 pairs of socks, 20 winter hats, 10 pairs of gloves, 24 hoodies, 26 jackets, 75 pairs of socks, 30 pairs of underwear, 8 sets of long underwear, and 40 handwarmers...plus a tent, sleeping bags, pants and more . Some from our community donated cash so that Teen Feed could buy more of the most needed items. Teen Feed will share these items (nearly $4500 in value) with teens in our community. Over the course of the year, UUC volunteers prepare 18 meals for Teen Feed. The UUC team numbers nearly 40 now, including 11 youth and children. Thirty from our UUC Team will be involved in preparing and serving one of two meals that UUC will host during the first week of January. Additionally, contributions to the Second Sunday Plate this month—of over $3,200—will fund the groceries and supplies for the over 1300 meals we'll prepare during 2026. As one of our UUC families noted: "Teen Feed creates a warm, dignified and welcoming environment for youth who deserve care, stability and respect. Being part of that effort -- even in a small way -- reminds our family that community is something we build together." Your generosity offering warm clothes and financial support is so important with over 1,000 homeless youth and young adults in King County this winter. Our congregation's partnership with Teen Feed is building Beloved Community.

Various dates and topics, via Zoom, starting January 19

Monday, January 19, 2026, at Garfield High School

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

Tuesday, December 23, 9 a.m. is the deadline for the last 2025 issue of the Gateway

The UUA has a disaster relief fund supported by generous donations of UUs all over the country. If you are a UUC member and your home has been significantly damaged by the flooding in our area, contact Rev. Victoria to apply for funds to support recovery. If you are not affected by the flooding, and would like to be able to support other UUs in Washington who are, we welcome donations to the UUA Disaster Relief Fund . ~Rev. Victoria Poling

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

Drop off your donations December 9-21 at the tree in the lower-level atrium

Through December 21, online or with a check to the office

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

Sunday, December 21, 10:30–11 a.m., meet in the UUC Memorial Garden

Help us make our chapel festive for the holidays!

Register by Saturday, December 20 Retreat runs Sunday, December 28, 2025, 2:30 p.m. to Thursday, January 01, 2026, 11:45 a.m.

Saturday & Sunday, December 20 & 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center

Thursday, December 18, 12–2 p.m.

Wednesday, December 17, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. by appointment i n Nathan Johnson Hall

Wednesday, December 17, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom

PLEASE NOTE: The Dec 16 meeting is canceled because of Internet and power outages. We will discuss the entire book Stiff on January 6. Tuesday, December 16 and January 6, 7–8:30 p.m. in the Channing room and via Zoom

Register your child for this winter's ceremony via UUC Connect by Tuesday, December 16 Child Dedication Ceremonies will be held during the services on December 21

Monday, December 15, 6–8 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall

Sunday, December 21, Family Solstice Services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

Sunday, December 14, 12:30–3:00 p.m. in the King room

Sunday, December 14, 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

Friday and Saturday, December 12 & 13 at 10:00 a.m., 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 14, 1:00–2:30 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 have childcare needs or agenda items you'd like to add, please contact a group leader. 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.