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

Donate Blood at UUC: Code Red

August 19, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall by appointment

Exploring UU & UUC Classes

August 19, 2026
Registration open for Saturday and Sunday, August 22 & 23, in person or via Zoom

UU the Vote: Postcards to Midterm Voters

August 19, 2026
UUC's UU the Vote Team put together about 100 packets of "Reclaim Our Vote" postcards (each containing 20 postcards, addresses and scripts—all needed materials except post card stamps) to be written and mailed to select voters in Texas and Virginia as part of a “Get Out the Vote” campaign for the 2026 midterm U.S. legislative elections. These packets are available to be picked up in the church office. Alternatively, you can contact co-chairs Betty Williams and Meta Thayer to pick up packets from their homes if that is more convenient for you. Betty lives in NE Seattle, email Betty.Susan.Williams@gmail.com . Meta is in the Green Lake neighborhood, email metathayer@gmail.com . Reclaim Our Vote is a project of the Center for Common Ground and a 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 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

Mark Your Calendar: September 13 is Homecoming Sunday

August 18, 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.

Climate Change Community Potluck

August 18, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Judkins Park

Registration for Fall Soul Matters Groups Opens August 28

August 18, 2026
We welcome you to join us for another season of small-group sharing and deep-listening as we explore the congregation’s spiritual themes for fall: Courage, Healing, Awe, and Thresholds .  Soul Matters groups foster discovery, solace, hope, and courage through spiritual exploration, reflection, and meditative practice in the supportive company of others. Each month’s curriculum aligns with the monthly congregational theme, giving participants a shared focus to explore more deeply in a small group setting. Learn more about Soul Matters Reflection Groups .