The Adult Religious Exploration (ARE) program encourages religious understanding and personal spiritual growth through a variety of classes, events and forums for discussion. Classes are offered in the fall and spring. Groups meet in the evenings at church.

The UUC Adult Religious Education Committee assists and encourages religious and spiritual growth across a broad spectrum of beliefs by providing educational opportunities, classes, and forums for discussion.

The University Unitarian Annual Pledge Drive Committee is a small, coordinated team that plans, organizes, and executes the annual pledge campaign.

The University Unitarian Church Art Committee is responsible for jurying works for the ever-changing exhibits in UUC’s Gilmartin Gallery and the chapel. The committee chooses the artist or artists and hangs the monthly shows. Committee members also participate in a reception for the artists and the sale of the art, a portion of which benefits the church.

University Unitarian Church is proud to host exhibits of works by emerging artists, as well as those with more experience. Exhibits change monthly and can be found in the church's Gilmartin Gallery and the chapel. Opening receptions for the shows are usually on the first Sunday afternoon of the month. Meet the artists!

With volunteer opportunities yearly, this group meets to plan the annual UUC auction. The funds raised go into the operating budget, but also may be creatively focused for special expenditures. The event is fun for attendees and beneficial to the church.

The Board of Trustees consists of nine members elected by the congregation for three-year terms. The Board develops strategic vision and outcomes behalf of the congregation, and creates policies with the staff that provide direction and guidelines toward achieving the outcomes. The Board meets monthly in a formal and open business meeting on the third Thursday in Knatvold at 7:00PM.

Participants in the Build Your Own Theology program work through the guided sessions, exploring the personal experience that is the basis of their theology. They develop meaningful credos that reflect their beliefs. This popular adult religious education class meets weekly for six sessions.

Participants explore and share the ideas and thoughts that shape their personal spiritual truths. Classes meet on weekday evenings.

The University Unitarian Church's Campus Ministry is an evolving group of young adults on the University of Washington's campus.

The UUC Care Team helps members of the church community by being present when needed. The team offers a highly confidential listening presence, hospital visits, and social service referrals. We support meaningful connection with those in our church who may need some extra support.

This program provides activities, learning, and support to our children and youth, as they study our Unitarian Universalist principles and sources of wisdom and heritage. Programs include religious education, worship and celebration, community service, and social action, as well as opportunities for fun and fellowship.

This committee supports and assists the University Unitarian Church Children and Youth Program and all its activities. The group meets on the third Wednesday of the month.

The UUC Children and Youth Religious Education program nurtures our children and their families with a full range of activities for all ages. We offer church school and infant and toddler childcare during each worship service from September through May. An activities program is available during the summer.

The UUC Coming of Age program explores the transition from childhood to adolescence. Eighth-grade youths are paired with adult mentors. The program begins in January and culminates with a retreat in April and a celebratory service in May.

The music program at UUC offers concerts and special events throughout the year, including "music Sundays" every fall and spring. The Messiah Sing-and-Play-Along, held on December 26, brings in the broader community. Check the Music webpage or the UUC calendar for up-to-date details.

Covenant groups, also known as UUC Small Group Ministry, are groups of eight to twelve members, which meet twice a month for two hours to focus on a single topic. The goal is friendship and mutual support on the path to spiritual growth. Groups also undertake two modest social action projects: one on behalf of the church and one on behalf of the larger community.

The Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans is a gathering of practitioners of liberal religion, Earth-based spirituality, UU pagans, and witches. CUUPS hosts alternative worship services in the form of pagan ritual, drawing from many Earth-based traditions.

Seeking to educate and activate around the issue of economic globalization, the economic justice group sponsors workshops, video/discussion events, and study groups. Action projects have included funding a microlending bank, events to highlight sustainable food and fair trade, and advocacy with local coalitions.

The fund development committee reviews, schedules, and makes recommendations on significant fund-raising efforts within University Unitarian Church.

Funds for the Future allow UUC members and friends to provide for a planned gift to ensure the future sustainability of UUC and Unitarian-Universalism in the Puget Sound region. All who make a decision to support UUC through a planned gift are warmly invited to join Camilla's Circle, a special recognition group for planned giving donors.

UUC's Green Sanctuary committee is working to engage our entire church community in practices that embody the seventh UU principle: Respect and care for the interdependent web of life of which we are a part. The group is also preparing UUC to apply formally for accreditation as a Green Sanctuary church through the UU Ministry for Earth.

This committee organizes UUC involvement in building houses through Habitat for Humanity.

The handbell choir performs once or twice a month, playing a three-octave set of English handbells. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:15PM. Members must have basic music-reading skills and good coordination, but handbell experience is not necessary.

UU Humanists’ programs include speakers or discussions on topics ranging from the principles of humanism to the evaluation of social problems. The group is open to all who enjoy the scientific approach and rational thinking. Meetings are 7:15-9:15PM the fourth Thursday of each month, except November and December to allow for holidays. Please check the calendar then.

Impact Forum is a speaker and discussion forum for exploring the Unitarian Universalist principles. Meets on Sunday mornings, October through June, 9:30-10:30AM.

The intergenerational choir is a family-oriented choir for all ages, singing inspiring folk and contemporary music from around the world. The IGC sings at services on the third Sunday of each month and at several special services. Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00PM.

The investment committee reports to the board of trustees. They are responsible for developing and recommending policy and guidelines for University Unitarian Church's invested funds.

The UUC Knatvold Committee manages the Camilla Knatvold Trust in accordance with established guidelines, providing funding for new programs at the church.

The leadership development committee serves UUC by nominating a moderator, and also new members of the board of trustees and the leadership development committee itself. The committee also supports leadership efforts and learning in the church, and recognizes those who have provided excellent leadership, along with those unsung heroes who have served the church well in quiet ways.

The loft choir performs pieces from a vast repertoire of classical and world choral compositions, choral music from dozens of countries, languages, and traditions. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:15-9:15PM and Sunday mornings from 8:30-9:10AM. Loft choir members must have previous choral or instrumental experience and basic music-reading skills.

The UUC meditation group welcomes people of all ages and levels of skill, who are interested in strengthening their practice in a group setting. Meetings are every Wednesday from 7:00-8:00PM.

As part of the care ministries at UUC, this group provides and serves punch, cookies, and coffee following memorial services held in the church. Members of the committee work with the family regarding numbers to be expected, special colors to be used, table set-up, and any other arrangements. Additional food and/or beverages may be provided by the family.

UUC has two men's groups, which are affiliates of the Unitarian Universalist Men’s Network. The aim is to learn from other men at all stages of life how to be better friends, brothers, partners, fathers, caregivers, and mentors. Members make a commitment to participate on a regular basis and to respect confidentiality. We welcome new members on a continuing basis.

Every December 26 at 7:00PM, UUC is delighted to host a Messiah Sing and Play Along, which is renowned in the Seattle community. We sing and play every movement, and everyone gets a chance to sing the solos! All singers and instrumentalists are invited to participate. Refreshments are served during the two intermissions. It’s a very popular event, and sells out quickly. Don't miss it!

The music committee supports the music program at UUC. They heighten the congregation's awareness of and involvement in the music programs, while promoting the integration of music in church activities. They also sponsor an annual series of concerts, recitals, classes, and sing-alongs. Meetings are the first Sunday of the month, 11:45AM-12:45PM.

University Unitarian offers a rich music program with opportunities for singers and instrumentalists. Music is an vital part of our worship and church activities. The music for the worship services varies throughout the year, with programs featuring our three choirs, vocal and instrumental soloists, and compositions ranging from classical to world music.

Office Volunteers assist the church on Sundays with sign-ups and selling CDs. We also have volunteers who help with The Gateway newsletter and special mailings throughout the year. Volunteers also support the office during the week by answering phones, checking email and taking on other small tasks. Your assistance is gratefully appreciated!

Our Whole Lives is a comprehensive sexuality education program offered to our eighth grade youth from September through December. OWL highlights the necessity of wisdom as we seek healthy, loving, just relationships with ourselves and others. Trained leaders teach the class.

This group promotes ties with our sister Unitarian Universalist church in Alsorakos, Romania and organizes fundraising drives to assist our fellow Romanian Unitarian Universalists. In addition, they encourage cross-cultural travel between Romania and University Unitarian Church. 

For more than 20 years, East Shore and University Unitarian Churches have come together on Memorial Day weekend for a retreat at the Seabeck Christian Conference Center on Hood Canal. The retreat promises three days of speakers, workshops, fun, fellowship, friendship, relaxation, and revitalization for UUs of all ages. Includes shared childcare and family-style dinners.

Senior Focus is a monthly program (September through June) that nourishes our brains with a speaker for one hour and our bodies with a buffet lunch afterward. We usually meet 11:00AM to 1:00PM on the third Monday of each month. Our programs have featured subjects such as the importance of wills, power of attorney, advance directives, assisted living information and other important issues.

The Social and Political Activism Group (SPAG) is a forum for politically minded youth to network with other passionate youth and to be active in the world around them. This group will form the organizing backbone of social justice projects for the youth group. All 9th- through 12th-graders are welcome. Meets once a week on Sunday from 12:30-1:30PM.

The social justice steering committee provides guidance for UUC's social justice program.

Our teachers are a dedicated group of volunteers who share a common interest in children and a commitment to guiding their education and spirituality with Unitarian Universalist curriculum as the prime resource. Teachers attend training sessions and then work in teams every Sunday throughout the church school year.

Vounteer one Sunday per month recording services in the chapel. Experience not necessary; training will be provided.

Imagine: Women of UUC training together for triathlons! An amazing, supportive, and healthy group, many participants run, cycle, and swim in the Seattle Danskin Triathlon. To join us, visit Team UUC on Yahoo Groups.

U-Knitarians. You'll find them knitting together and often knitting for those in need. They meet monthly at Third Place Commons at Lake Forest Park. Check the UUC Calendar for dates and times.

The Unitarian Housing Group is an independent nonprofit. They provide permanent supportive housing for homeless persons with mental illness or AIDS in six houses, including three on UUC's property. UHG's board member is drawn from several local UU congregations. The group provides leadership to local Unitarian Universalist congregations on the issue of homelessness in King County.

UUCAN engages local communities in support of the human rights and justice work of Guatemalans. This independent group sponsors human rights observers in Guatemala for Mayan witnesses of the massacres perpetrated during the civil war. Locally, they organize speaking tours of human rights observers and Guatemalan activists. Volunteers help with communications and organization.

The UU Service Committee is our denomination's voice and arm for human rights witness and action. The UUSC is a membership organization.

UCEF provides information, referral and financial assistance to people in need residing in Northeast Seattle. UUC has long supported UCEF with volunteers, board leadership and contributions from our Easter Sunday plate collection. Volunteers are needed to interview clients to determine need. Training and ongoing support provided. Youth and children can participate in toiletry drives.

Washington UU Voices for Justice is the state-wide legislative advocacy network for Unitarian Universalists — our voice in Olympia. The members of UU Voices select a slate of issues to work on for each legislative session, and UU Voices organizes actions and lobby days and provides information bulletins for its members.

The web advisory team makes recommendations to the staff about web-based technology, trains with staff to support web functions, and provides design and editorial oversight to the UUC website.

For an overview of the new UUC web site, please see The New Website.

Sunday hospitality teams include ushers, greeters, coffee service, office registrars, and bookstore. Working together, they create an intentional climate of warmth and welcome for all who come through the doors at UUC.

This program for young adults offers social, spiritual, and educational opportunities. If you are 18-35 and consider yourself a Unitarian Universalist, or are simply interested in learning more about UU-ism, YAM may be the place for you.

The Youth Abroad Program sends a delegation of high school youth to our sister community of La Quetzal, Guatemala. There, they engage in an experience of learning and cultural exchange. The program provides opportunities for transformation for young people and those whose lives they touch, by nurturing an understanding of diverse communities and social activism. Every other summer.