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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!

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Look for the New Kids’ Corner in Nathan Johnson Hall

By Aria Curtis • November 21, 2025

The time between and after our services is a time for connecting: greeting new friends and catching up with old ones, sharing a treat and time for relaxed, informal conversation. One of the wonderful things about our Coffee and Conversation time (a.k.a coffee hour) is that it is a multi-age, multi-generational experience. I love getting to see children at UUC weaving through the adults, finding a treat and playing with one another, as well as saying hello and talking with adults and elders. Many of them seem to feel a sense of comfort and ownership at church, that I remember from my own childhood congregation, where I knew that I belonged and that there were a lot of adults looking out for me. As beautiful as this all is, intergenerational community experiences don’t come without their challenges. Our tables and chairs aren’t really built for kids, and they often need help getting up and down. And, as adept as many kids are at moving through crowds, they often move quickly or unpredictably, and this can be a safety concern—especially for those who are a little less sure on their feet. So, starting this Sunday, we are going to experiment with having a Kids’ Corner in Nathan Johnson Hall. This space will have a couple of child-sized tables and chairs, a shelf with some books and art materials, and a rug to play on. It’s set up in the southwest corner of the room, where there's lots of light and children can watch people come and go from church (a spot some of them play in already!) The Kids’ Corner will include options for creative play that encourage community development and are connected to our monthly themes. To be clear, having the Kids’ Corner set up does not mean children will be relegated there during Coffee and Conversation. Lots of children will still enjoy standing or sitting with their parents and other adults after the service. But, it does mean they have a spot to hang out when they’re done with that, and options for play that don’t create a safety concern. Hopefully, this will mean that parents and kids alike can relax a little more after the services and focus on connecting with others and enjoying time together at church. Check out the Kids Corner starting this Sunday, November 23! See you on Sunday - -Aria Curtis, Director of Family Ministry