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

July 7, 2026
From UUC's Climate Action Team: Check out two events happening this week. The first is Pacific Northwest Climate week , Monday through Sunday, July 13-19 . They have tons of events, and it’s exciting to see how many topics are represented in the schedule . The second event is the monthly Community Potluck Night hosted by 350 Seattle , at Gasworks Park, Thursday, July 16 , 6:15-8:30 p.m. Click on this link to register . 350 Seattle is the local chapter of a major organization devoted to tackling climate change. They have a lot of projects underway, and they need volunteers for all sorts of roles if you want to get involved . Several UUC members went to the June 350 Seattle potluck in Maple Leaf Reservoir Park.
July 7, 2026
Starting on Sunday, July 19, members of the Board of Trustees, Ministerial Search Team and Transition Team will be hosting a learning station in Nathan Johnson Hall to collect your ideas, suggestions and insider tips about living in the Pacific Northwest and becoming part of the UUC community. These suggestions will be compiled in some creative way and included in a “Welcome Basket” to be presented to Rev. Jeremiah when they arrive on Monday, August 17. Since many people travel during the summer months, there will also be an email address to which you can send suggestions. Check the Gateway each week to learn about the topic for that week, ponder it a bit, and then please contribute your suggestions! This is the first of many ways we can help welcome Rev. Jeremiah to their new home and our UUC community.
July 6, 2026
Saturday, July 25, 1–3 p.m. at the NWDC, 1623 East J Street, Tacoma
July 6, 2026
Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m.–noon at Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm, Bellevue
July 6, 2026
Worship service at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream
July 5, 2026
Tuesday, July 7, 7:00–8:30 p.m. in Knatvold Please sign up ASAP so we know if we have enough people to make it a go