News

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. A date for his memorial has not yet been set, but will probably be sooner rather than later.

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

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

Thursday, March 26, 7:00–8:45 p.m. in the Knatvold room

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

Please label items by March 31

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

May 22–25 at the Seabeck Conference Center Registration will open at noon on Friday, February 20

Kickoff event Saturday, March 21, 1:30–2:30 p.m. in Knatvold Sign up here

Sunday, March 22, 1:15–2:45 p.m. in the Dix room and via Zoom

Saturday, March 21; Monday, March 23; and Saturday, March 28

We are thrilled that we have now hired a new permanent AV Technician! Darien West comes to us with a wealth of experience in AV, training volunteers, video production, and systems improvement. He has been onboarding with us the last couple Sundays and already has lots of great ideas for making our AV system easier to use. Darien grew up in Portland, Oregon, where his earliest lessons in technology came from working in his father's company—a business built to open doors for minorities, particularly Black Americans, through contracts and employment on major public works projects. A musician, multimedia producer, and web developer along the way, Darien's creative instincts bring an added dimension to his technical work—weaving together design, rhythm, and connection in ways that make technology feel less like a tool and more like a familiar language. Please say hello and give him a warm welcome when you see him on Sunday mornings!

Thursday, March 19, 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. online

Tuesday, March 31, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. by appointment

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

Shoreline UUC is forming a Caregivers Wisdom Workshop

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

CANCELED - Saturday, March 21, 2–3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom The End of an Era: Trump's Tariffs in Historical Perspective

Sundays, March 15 and 28, various times

Submit application by Friday, April 3

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

Friday, March 13, 6–8 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall

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

Saturday, March 14, 10–11:45 a.m. in the King room

Saturday, March 14, 1–3 p.m. in the Channing room

Saturday, March 14, 2 p.m. in the chapel

Thursday, March 12, 7:00–8:45 p.m. in the Knatvold room and Saturday, March 14, 10–11:45 a.m. in the King room

An Invitation To Join This New Team

Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m. Reading and Q&A in Kirkland

Sunday, May 8, before and after services, in Nathan Johnson Hall The retreat is May 22–25 at the Seabeck Conference Center

Registration open for Saturdays, March 7 & 14, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in person or via Zoom

Sundays, March 8, 15 and 22, various times

Sunday, March 8, 1:00 p.m. in the Knatvold room Our next Pink Haven meeting will be this coming Sunday. Please attend, either in person or virtually, to get an update on hosting and volunteer opportunities. Contact a group leader to get the virtual link: 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, March 8, before and after services and 2–5 p.m. in the UUC parking lot

Sunday, March 8, 12:30–2:00 p.m. in the Emerson room

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

With our pledges this year, we ensure UUC is a refuge of hope, comfort, and connection. In these unprecedented times, we faithfully show up for one another and the wider community. Encouraged by this spirit of possibility, we are ready to welcome a new minister.

UUC's Lake City Partners Team would like to thank the congregation for their generosity. Contributions totaling just over $3,200 were received from our Second Sunday Plate in February. These funds will be used by Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness to help their clients with move in costs as they leave the streets or a shelter and move into rental housing in the community. These costs include first and last months' rent, security deposits, van rental, deposits for utilities, and other one-time costs associated with moving. Thank you for your generous support! Judy Oerkvitz, Sallie Dacey, Cynthia Salzman, and Alisan Tucker-Giesy

Wednesday, March 4, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom

Do you love to recommend books to people? Have you dreamed of scaling up from being librarian of your Little Free Library? Would you like to curate books and movies about the people, practices, and history of Unitarian Universalism? Your community engagement staff are looking for 2–4 library volunteers for 2026. Let's channel some fresh energy into our Dix library collection, as a wellspring of learning and liberation. Email Rev. Victoria if interested.

March Is Pledge Month!

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

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

Apply for this part-time Childcare Provider position by Sunday, March 1 UUC is seeking a second Childcare Provider to join Jasmin in providing quality and loving care for the youngest in our community. Those who work with our youngest community members are instrumental in providing a strong foundation in what it means to be a part of a loving and supportive church community. Childcare Providers at University Unitarian Church support a safe, fun, and caring environment for children on Sunday mornings and at church events. Childcare Providers work, together with volunteers and teen assistants, to guide young children in creative free-play activities during their time at church. This Childcare Provider position is part-time (4–8 hours per week, depending on church activity) and is compensated at $24.71 per hour. Those interested in applying can do so through Indeed or by submitting a resume to Director of Family Ministry, Aria Curtis . View the full job description here . 

Rescheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2–3:30 p.m. in Channing by registration Saturday, March 7, 2–3:30 p.m. in Knatvold by registration

From Madi at Bloodworks Northwest: As always, thank you for your collaboration on our drive at UUC last week. UUC drives are so well attended! We really appreciate your support. Fyi, we registered 45 donors and collected 38 units of blood components. Since each donation can support up to 3 patients, up to 114 local patients were impacted because of your blood drive. Thank you for making February a month full of kindness. Because of your blood drive, our community’s loved ones are with them this month. Giving blood is a simple act of kindness. The next blood drive at UUC will be on March 31.

Mondays, February 23, March 9 & 23, and April 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Knatvold, by registration