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

December 23, 2025
Wednesday, December 24, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. in the chapel and via live stream
December 23, 2025
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.
December 23, 2025
Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream
December 23, 2025
Various dates and topics, via Zoom, starting January 19
December 23, 2025
Monday, January 19, 2026, at Garfield High School
December 23, 2025
Sunday, January 11, 1–3 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall and the chapel