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Friday, May 15, and Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)

Tuesday, April 21, 1–3 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall

Wednesday, April 29, and Wednesday, May 27, via Zoom by RSVP

Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Events on April 19, 21, 22, 24 and 26

Sunday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. in the UUC chapel The UUC Board of Trustees announces a Special Congregational Meeting in the chapel at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, following the 10 a.m. worship service. At this meeting, your Ministerial Search Team will formally make a motion that the Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae be called as UUC’s next Senior Minister, and will ask the members of the congregation to vote in support of that motion. The proposed agenda is available online or in the office. All members in good standing will be eligible to vote. This means that to vote at the meeting, you will need to have signed the membership book and have a current pledge on file, or have a pledge exemption from a minister. We will be finalizing our member rolls for this vote on Sunday, April 12. If you aren’t sure of your status, email office@uuchurch.org, or stop by the church office on or before Sunday, April 12 . If you are not able to attend the Meeting, you may vote by casting an absentee ballot during Candidating Week using the special ballot box in the church office. Absentee ballots will be available in the church office beginning on Sunday, April 19. Members who wish to attend via Zoom will need to preregister . After registering, you will receive the meeting number and passcode from the office. Members who attend via Zoom will not be able to vote during the meeting and must obtain an absentee ballot from the church office in order to vote. We need a minimum 40% participation by our members for a valid vote-to-call. Live out our UU value of democracy by participating in this historic moment in the life of our congregation!

Wednesday, April 15, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom Ukraine and European Security

Saturday, April 18, 1–3 p.m. in the Knatvold room

Sundays, April 19 and May 17, 10:30–11 a.m. in front of the church

Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m. in Knatvold

Sunday, April 12, before and after services and 2–5 p.m. in the UUC parking lot

Sunday, April 5, Learning Station during coffee hour Confirm your member status before April 13 On Sunday, April 26, UUC will be holding a Special Congregational Meeting after the single 10 a.m. service to decide whether to call our ministerial candidate. All members in good standing will be eligible to vote. This means that to vote at the meeting, you will need to have signed the membership book and have a current pledge on file, or have a pledge exemption from a minister. We will be finalizing our member rolls for this vote on Monday, April 13. If you aren’t sure of your status, email office@uuchurch.org , come to the Voter Eligibility Learning Station on Sunday, April 5, or stop by the church office. We need a minimum 40% participation by our members for a valid vote-to-call. Live out our UU value of democracy by participating in this historic moment in the life of our congregation!

Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, doors open at 11 a.m., UW campus, free admission

Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Sunday, April 12, both services

Sunday, April 12, 1:00 p.m. in the Knatvold room Join us at our next Pink Haven meeting, for progress reports on hosting and other volunteering. We wall also be planning our May 2 fund-raising event. Contact a group leader to get the virtual link and/or to request childcare: Allisonrjansen@gmail.com , River McCallum or Sage@themcdaniels.net . The Pink Haven Coalition is a national coalition responding to the baseless and severe discrimination against trans and non-binary individuals in red states who need assistance in moving to blue states. Our UUC group is part of this effort, in partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, to create a welcome network for trans/non-binary individuals and their families who are fleeing their homes in order to live freer lives and, if needed, to obtain gender affirming care.

Sunday, May 10, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. services

Life Celebration on Sunday, May 3, 3:00 p.m. at the Hearthstone We are sad to report that Ann Lanning, long-time church member, passed April 2, 2026. She will be fondly remembered for her thoughtful work on the Gateway , her welcoming smile, and the fresh flowers she would bring to brighten the entry table for services. Her Life Celebration will take place Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel at The Hearthstone Green Lake, 6720 E Green Lake Way N.

Sunday, May 17, 1 p.m. remembrance service in the UUC Memorial Garden John Kendziorski passed March 10. John was a long time member of UUC. He was active in many areas in the church. He sang in the choir, was a Wellspring facilitator, Care Team member, and helped organized the Wednesday contemplative service. A deeply spiritual person, John became a mentor and example to many.

After the Easter Sunday services last week, one of our members discovered that someone had scraped her car in the parking lot. The car is a silver Toyota RAV4. Anyone with information is kindly requested to contact Michelle Mao .

First-ever State of the Association Speech Gives UUs Insights into the Denomination’s Challenges and Opportunities

This morning at the end of our Sunday service, our Ministerial Search Team presented the Candidate to be our new Senior Minister. Click here to see list of events during our Candidating Week , including opportunities to hear Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae in our pulpit on Sunday, April 19, at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. and on Sunday, April 26 at 10 a.m. (one service only). After the service on April 26, there will a Special Congregational Meeting after the service, at approximately 11:30 a.m., during which we will vote to call. Learn about voting eligibility here.

Thursday, April 9, 7:00–8:45 p.m. in the Knatvold room

Wednesday, April 8, 1–3:30 p.m. at University Congregational UCC

Easter All Ages Services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Sunday, April 5, 12:30 p.m. on the east patio

Would you like to join service in person on Sundays, and could use a ride?

Register by April 6 for... Saturday, April 18, 1–2:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Shalom

Friday, April 3, 6–8 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom

In February, our congregation contributed to a Second Sunday plate that was donated to Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness . We received and want to share the following thank you letter from them: March 25, 2026 Dear Members of UUC, On behalf of Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness, thank you so much for your generous donation of $3,202. As requested, these funds will be used to create move-out bins for our participants as they transition into permanent housing. These bins provide essential items that help make a new house feel like home, and our participants deeply appreciate this meaningful support as they begin a fresh chapter in their lives. We truly could not do this work without the generosity of your congregation and other community partners. Your gift makes a lasting difference and is sincerely appreciated - today and always. With heartfelt gratitude, Cynthia Singer Director of Operations Lake City Partners

Every Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall

May 22–25 at the Seabeck Conference Center

The Side With Love banner from University Unitarian Church was easy to find at the rally and march at the No Kings event Saturday, March 28, thanks to Mike Kippes’ wizardry with PVC pipes. The picture with the banner gives a view of just some of those who showed up in solidarity to share the moment with wonderful signs and the joy of collaboration. There was dancing to lively music and a playful spirit in the crowd of marchers.  The Side With Love campaign will continue to guide UUs in the months and years ahead, both with the UU the Vote work & Acting for Racial Justice Team, and other efforts. And on this sunny Saturday, joining with tens of thousands of other protesters, it was a great opportunity to represent our faith in the wider world. Many UUC folks and other UUs showed up at various and sometimes multiple No Kings events, including the Wedgwood and Shoreline events (below).

March Is (Still!) Pledge Month

Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. by appointment (or drop-in, if scheduling allows)

Please label items by March 31

Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom The Third Nuclear Age: Trump, the Order, and the Bomb

Sarah comes to us with a wealth of experience with young children and a playful energy that I know will help us continue to nurture a fun, welcoming and caring community for kids at UUC. She will begin in Sprouts Care and start getting to know children, families, and Jasmin this Sunday, March 29. Sarah was born and raised in the Puget sound area, having worked with kids since she was 15! She has over two decades of experience in childcare and nannying with an emphasis on community-based involvement. She is devoted to providing a fun, secure, and supportive environment for children of all ages. In her free time she loves to travel, visit museums, read, and take long walks around the neighborhood with her wife and their chihuahua. Stop by the Children's Suite on Sunday to say hello and welcome Sarah! I'd also like to extend a big thank you! to all the Sprouts and other volunteers who've provided extra support to Jasmin and young children in the last several months. You have helped to ensure we can continue to cultivate a caring and safe environment for young children in our community. ~Director of Family Ministry, Aria Curtis

Submit application by Friday, April 3

You are invited to meet UUC’s candidate for Senior Minister during Candidating Week, April 19-26

Interested in art? Looking for joyful connection?

Sunday, March 29, 12:15 p.m. and 1–3 p.m. in the chapel

Saturday, March 28, 12–4 p.m. on Capitol Hill (and other locations)

We are excited to share that the chapel’s candle corner—that spot for memory, reflection, and caring for one another—will now also host a piece of art. A wonderful donor has gifted us a painting by Joyce Gehl , a fellow UU and artist from Orcas Island. It will be on display starting this coming Sunday, March 29. Since art is subjective, and the chapel is central to our community, I’d like to offer a few thoughts. So much happens in the chapel: worship, life milestones, meetings, and contemplation. It’s where the heart of our spiritual life beats. We hope this artwork will support people in these moments and as they process all kinds of feelings—sorrow, joy, remembrance. How we make choices about our shared spaces is a big part of being a spiritual community. It’s a practice in patience and goodwill. I invite you to spend time with the painting, keeping the chapel’s function in mind, and reflect on how it affects our shared journey. Art and community go together. Bringing in new art can remind us that: beauty is subjective, aesthetics help us deepen our spiritual lives, and our feelings about art can evolve. While the art itself is important, how we explore this—with care, respect, and love—is what truly counts. My thanks to our generous donors and to each of you for approaching this addition with an open heart. Excited to see what we discover together! ~ Rev. Doug Wadkins

Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Saturday, March 28, 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the UW Merrill Hall

Rapid Response Training starting March 27 Know Your Rights Training starting April 15 Accompaniment Program Training on May 20 

Shyloh McGill, a newcomer to UUC and an experienced sharing circle facilitator, and Rev. Victoria are seeking a co-facilitator to guide a six-week long grief support group on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., starting April 28 or 29, through June 2 or 3. Past experience in facilitating conversations on grief and loss is required. Credentialing is desired, but not necessary. Source material for the sessions will include a range of writings and practices, including Ambiguous Loss , by Pauline Boss and Wild Edge of Sorrow , by Francis Wellers. If you are interested in co-facilitating, please email Rev. Victoria . More about the upcoming Grief Support group Loss comes in many forms. The death of a loved one, the loss of a pet, loss of a job, illness, and divorce are just a few examples of the interpersonal losses people experience. Other losses are ambiguous, like the loss of sense of safety after losing housing and social services, or experiencing aggressions that violate our boundaries. If you have ever experienced grief resulting from loss—whether in the past or present—we welcome you to join us. Together we will bear witness to one another's journeys and offer compassion and love. Participation will be limited to nine members. To apply, contact Rev. Victoria .

Dave Bukey died peacefully at home on the morning of March 18, 2026. He was a long-time member of UUC and a valued member of our Loft Choir for years. Read Dave's obituary at https://www.emmickfunerals.com/obituaries/david-bukey . A date for his memorial has not yet been set, but will likely be in June or July.