Sunday Morning Online
Sunday Service at 9:30-10:30 a.m. via live stream Alternate option to join the 9:30 a.m. service via Zoom insteadVirtual Coffee Hour 10:30 a.m. via ZoomChildren’s Chapel at 11:15 a.m. via ZoomYouth Chapel at 2:00...
Category: Religious Education Classes
Bridging Ceremony – Invitation to Families
Sunday, June 7, 9:30 a.m. (part of the worship service) Our ritual for bridging seniors takes place during the Flower Communion worship service, and has usually been followed by an in-person reception. During Bridging, each...
Coming of Age Worship Service
Sunday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. See our amazing Coming of Age students deliver their faith statements as they reflect on their beliefs, Unitarian Universalist identify, and transition from childhood into the “thundering years” of...
Tree of Active Hope
This past Sunday, Rev. Deborah Raible led children in an exercise of Active Hope for our Earth in celebration of Earth Day. During Youth Chapel, UUC Youth added their own reflections. Dark green leaves...
Changes to Weekly RE Events
First Story Hour on Wednesday, April 22, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Based on participation and feedback, Melody and Aria have decided to let go of most of the weekly Religious Education events for elementary children. We’ll...
Photos From the Zine Making Workshop
Religious education staff and member Kira McCoy facilitated a zine making workshop for children on Wednesday. We want to share these sweet creations with the congregation! Ophelia Vaughan created an art book, and River...
April RE Offerings
Religious Education at University Unitarian Church is offering diverse opportunities for connection, worship and spirituality over Zoom for children, teens and parents. Here are weekly opportunities for engagement from your religious education staff. We cannot post...
Zoom Info for UUC Online Gatherings
Due to the potential for disruption of our online gatherings by those with ill intent, we are no longer posting Zoom links on our website or other publicly accessible places. UUC members and friends...
UUC Parent Resources for Coronavirus and Social Distancing
Our Religious Education staff have put together a parent resource page with tips and resources for nurturing spiritual practice at home, education at home, and talking about coronavirus with children.
Children’s Chapel and Youth Chapel
Children’s ChapelSundays 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 noon Online Children’s Chapel will be an opportunity for children in fifth grade and under and their parents to gather and seek spiritual nourishment together. We will engage with the...
Nurturing our Spirits During Church Closure
Ed. note: This message went out to our Church School families, from Aria Curtis, our Elementary Program Coordinator, but it might be of interest to others in our community as well. By now, most...
All-Church Talent Show
Saturday, February 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Chapel Come enjoy entertainment of all varieties from entertainers of all ages at the annual all church talent show and dessert reception on Saturday, February 29. This event...
Parents and Caregivers as Sexuality Educators
Tuesdays, February 25 through March 31, 6:30–8:00 p.m.Childcare provided The information and attitudes that adults share with their children—intentionally or by default—carry extraordinary power. It is a power that many adults struggle to wield...
Registration and Counselor Applications for Chalice Camp 2020 are Open!
Chalice Camp is an engaging summer day camp which includes music, art, games, worship, and field trips – our trip to the pool is always a highlight! We hire eight teen counselors from University...
UUC Youth at Teen Feed
On November 30, members of UUC’s high school youth group worked with families from UUC to provide a meal for homeless teens in the University District through Teen Feed. This year, youth group is...
Family Open House and Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, November 23, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 6556 35th Ave NE Families and children are invited to a special open house in our almost-open church building! Kids and their adult companions can be the...
Need RE Teachers: Co-Lead with Youth
Aria and Melody are still looking for Religious Education (RE) teachers! We’re hoping to find 7 more people who are excited about working with children, deepening religious identity, and nurturing religious exploration. We are...
Teachers Needed for Religious Education
In this Unitarian Universalist community of meaning-seekers, we are all teachers and we are all learners. As we deepen our sense of community and our friendships, we are also deepening our religious identity and...
Become a Mentor for Coming of Age
Mentor applications are due September 29 Coming of Age (COA) is a year-long rite of passage experience that provides 9th grade teenagers at UUC with the opportunity to explore their personal and spiritual beliefs...
Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, September 15 during the service (10 a.m.) Bring your bags, backpacks, and briefcases to church on Sunday, September 15! The beginning of the traditional school year is a natural time to celebrate the...
Religious Education Registration
Religious Education registration for the 2019-2020 church year is now live! We ask families to register each year for several reasons, but the primary purpose of RE registration is safety. This is the annual...
Seeking Volunteer Teachers
Are you a comparative religion geek? Do you love gushing over toddlers? Are you a good listener? Do you love to tell stories? Do you long to be an impactful mentor in the life...
Notes from the DRE
This Sunday, August 11: Recognizing Justin Almeida This Sunday, August 11 we will recognize Education Program Coordinator Justin Almeida for his service to University Unitarian Church. Justin’s last day on staff is August 15,...
Notes from the DRE: Upcoming Youth Pilgrimages
Melody Moberg, Director of Religious Education Dear families – I’m thrilled to draw your attention to two excellent opportunities for youth travel and pilgrimage. Youth pilgrimage to Transylvania July 2020 In July 2020, Unitarian...