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...
Category: Pandemic
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...
UUC’s Pandemic Recovery Plan Now Available
As we consider how to move towards safely reopening our church building in light of changing public health guidelines, UUC’s “Pandemic Recovery Plan” is now on our website. In case you lose this link,...
Construction Confidential: Our Dizzy DOAS
From Byron Krystad, UUC Director of Operations As we look toward returning to the church at some point in 2021, I wanted to share with our members and friends a brief background on a...
Thoughts on Returning to Our Building
On Sunday, March 21, the UUC Board of Trustees invited congregants to join them after the worship service for our monthly Conversation with the Board, this time to share on the topic “How do...
Centering Safety for Our Children, Youth and Adults
The Governor recently announced that K-12 public schools in Washington state must begin offering both onsite and online options for all students in April. Some parents may wonder if this means we will begin...
Update on UUC Gatherings On Site
UUC continues to closely follow announcements from local and national health officials regarding safety guidelines related to the coronavirus. We are looking forward to gradually reopening the church building to physical gatherings as various...
Welcoming Back Intergenerational Services
Children, youth and their families are valued and integral members of UUC. One of our most important ministries is to support young people as they grow, to listen to their questions, and honor their...
Finding New Connection During the Pandemic: Celebrating the UUC Pen Pals
We are passing through the seventh month of the COVD-19 pandemic and one of the unexpected blessings of this time is that we’ve been able to not only sustain our connections with one another,...
Spiritual Practices During Pandemic: Faith Development Group for Teens
Thursdays, September 17, 24, October 1, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. This year, religious education at UUC includes ongoing programs like children’s chapel and youth chapel, plus 3 to 6 week intensives for children,...