Sunday Morning
Join us for our Sunday morning services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m., either in-person or live-streamed. Accessing Sunday Services Online * If you are watching the live stream for the first time, we recommend...
Category: Pandemic
Update on Face Masks at UUC (March 2023)
Since the State of Washington Department of Health announced its decision to lift the remaining COVID-19 masking requirements as of April 3, UUC has received questions about our own masking policies. Currently, we are...
Update on Facemasks at UUC
While Covid-19 and serious respiratory illnesses are still widely circulating, Public Health of Seattle-King County has listed the local community impact at the “Low” level for many months now. At this time, we are...
Update to COVID Protocols at UUC
July 2022 As COVID vaccination and booster recommendations have become more complex for all ages and personal circumstances, it is no longer practical for UUC volunteers and staff to interpret proof of vaccination status...
Upgraded Masks for Church, Please
With the return of congregational singing during Sunday Services—and the resulting increase of aerosols, even behind masks—we now require high-quality, non-fabric, well-fitting facemasks in the chapel, such as N95 or KN95. These masks may...
Community Risk for COVID Rises to Medium
For weeks we have been watching the community risk level for COVID-19 steadily increase following the loosening of masking and vaccination requirements locally. King County has now been up-classified to the “MEDIUM” risk level....
Possible Exposure to COVID-19 at UUC Easter Sunday
If you did not attend the 11:15 a.m. Sunday service at University Unitarian Church on April 17, you may disregard this message: This is a general notice that attendees of the 11:15 a.m. Easter...
Update on COVID Protocols at UUC
Through March, UUC has continued to monitor the public health statistics for the local effects of dropping vaccination and masking requirements in most indoor venues, which took effect March 1 and March 12, respectively....
UUC Continues to Require Vaccinations, Masking at Church
Building Entry: Despite recent and pending changes in local, State and national vaccination checking and indoor masking requirements for most venues, UUC will keep our indoor masking and proof of vaccination protocols in place through...
Sunday Coffee Resumes
After suspending coffee hospitality on Sundays in mid-December due to the Omicron spike in coronavirus cases, we are relieved to see the recent strong downward trend in case counts locally. We are delighted to...
Staff and Office Hours: By Appointment Only
As we accommodate staff who are working from home to protect their health or in response to pandemic safety protocols, the church office will be closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The open hours...
Latest Updates for Omicron
UPDATE 2/20/2022: We are pleased to be offering Coffee and Conversations once again, in Nathan Johnson Hall after each Sunday service ! Small groups meeting at UUC are welcome to bring their own refreshments...
Only One (Intergenerational) Service on December 26
Sunday, December 26, 11:15 a.m. only, in the Chapel and via live stream On the Sunday following Christmas, UUC IS OPEN AS PLANNED. Please travel with caution on this snowy Sunday! Most routes have...
Sunday Coffee Suspended; Omicron Updates Announced
As the Omicron variant contributes to a rapidly emerging spike in local COVID cases, we are concerned about increased vulnerability in our congregation as holiday gatherings commence and pandemic protocols seem to be held...
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...