Sunday Morning
Join us on for one of our Sunday morning services, at either 9:30 or 11:15 a.m., either in-person or online! To protect the health of the congregation and the public: We require all attendees...
Category: Pandemic
A Message from Our Ministers—Fall, 2021
August 31, 2021 – The Rev. Jon Luopa, UUC Senior Minister, and the Rev. Beth Chronister, UUC’s Minister of Justice and Care, provide messages for reconnecting in times of prolonged and continuing transition. Rev....
Homecoming Sunday, September 12—Reconnecting at Two Services!
Perhaps even more than usual in this time of pandemic limitations, we are ready to celebrate the familiar return to fall’s rhythms with Homecoming Sunday on September 12, offering two Sunday Services at the...
Safe Gathering Protocols for Weekdays
During these times of heightened awareness around COVID-19 and the impact of its Delta variant, we have announced Safe Gathering Protocols for our Sunday services (click here to review). But what about gatherings at...
Care and Contact Tracing for COVID-19
We’re all familiar with how to keep ourselves and others safer by being vaccinated, wearing face masks, practicing physical distancing, and avoiding crowded spaces and rooms with poor air circulation, but what should you...
Sunday Morning Coffee
Part of the delight in being together on Sunday mornings at UUC has been the opportunity to visit with one another over a cup of coffee or tea and a cookie or two following...
Return of Coffee and Hospitality on Sunday Mornings
Part of the delight in being together on Sunday mornings at UUC has been the opportunity to visit with one another over a cup of coffee or tea and a cookie or two following...
Change for Vaccination Verification
We’ve had a lot of questions about why UUC has required fully-vaccinated people to show proof of vaccination every time they attend Sunday services or other events and meetings at UUC. Odd as it...
Safety Requirements for This Summer
When children are present When children are present, all attendees are asked to wear face coverings while in the building, with the following exceptions: children under age two and those recognized by the State...
Welcome to Summer 2021 at UUC!
We’re looking forward to seeing you in our comfortably air conditioned church (and online from your home or vacation spot) this summer! Through September 5, we’ll be continuing to experiment with various aspects of...
Upcoming Intergenerational Worship Services and Services With Childcare
In July and August 2021, University Unitarian Church will offer some on-site programming options for children and youth during the worship service. On these “Full Community Sundays,” all are welcome to attend the worship service regardless of...
On-Site Sunday Services Update
Thanks to everyone who has been helping us test in-person Sunday Services at UUC! Each week has brought new discoveries, and we’re revising as we go. If you would like to attend the June...
Church Office Hours
Sunday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. or by appointment. The church office is now open again, but many staff members are continuing to work remotely, at least some of the time, so if you are wanting to...
Small Group Meetings at UUC
We’ve highlighted our testing of Sunday Services at UUC recently, and now it’s time to look at small group meetings at the church! Several of our protocols have changed, and will likely continue to...
Testing On-Site Sunday Services
Please note: our June 13 service will be online-only (and shortened) followed by our online-only Annual Congregational Meeting. As Washington State and King County Public Health help us navigate towards “reopening” our church after...
Summer Vespers Schedule
Starting this month and continuing through the summer, our mid-week evening Vespers service will be offered once a month. This will allow the Vespers team to rest and turn our attention to planning for...
COVID Safety Update for Meetings at UUC
With the Governor Inslee’s May 13 announcements on new health and safety requirements towards fully re-opening the State of Washington with few restrictions as of June 30, UUC is responding to updated guidelines for...
Video: Transitioning to In-Person Gatherings
A message on transitioning to in-person gatherings, delivered by Rev. Beth Chronister during Sunday Worship at University Unitarian Church on May 16, 2021.
Governor’s Announcement on Reopening and Masks
May 13, 2021 On Thursday afternoon, Governor Jay Inslee announced that Washington plans a statewide “reopening” on June 30, and that Washington State would also “fully adopt masking guidance issued by the CDC” earlier...
UUC Building Hosts Needed
To help support UUC’s gradual re-opening plan for the church building, volunteers are currently being sought to serve as Building Hosts. These volunteers will greet members and visitors arriving for on-site meetings and events,...
Meeting Outside at UUC
Rev. Beth Chronister As the weather gets better and as more folks at UUC are vaccinated, small groups are deciding when and how to return to meeting in-person at UUC. Currently, small groups can...
Pandemic Recovery Plan Update
Information on UUC’s “Seven Steps Toward Reopening the Church” is now posted on our website at www.uuchurch.org/uuc-pandemic-recovery-plan. (This link can also be found under “About Us” on the webpage main menu.) We’re in the...
Why Singing Hymns In-Person Won’t Happen Soon
Karen P. Thomas, UUC Director of Music It’s exciting to anticipate that some of us may soon begin to listen to the livestream service on Sunday mornings from Nathan Johnson Hall, and eventually in...