Advent 2025 at University Congregational UCC
Advent is almost upon us! As we make space in our hearts and busy lives for the entrance of Christ into our lives and homes, we embrace both the darkness of the season and the light that holiday preparations and activities bring into it. Here are opportunities for you... Read more...
Weekly Worship Services
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 10:00 am Church Season: Ordinary Time Worship Theme: Lamentations to Transformation — Crisis as Chrysalis Sermon: Those who Sow in Tears – lament that leads to Hope and Thanksgiving Preacher: Rev. Michael Ellick Text: Psalm 126 Here is... Read more...
Starving Artists
There are common phrases we use but seldom examine. Occasionally, I like to pull one out, dust it off and examine the locution. Last week, I attended the opening of the Seattle Art Museum’s new exhibition titled Farm to Table. That phrase has currency... Read more...Practicing the Presence of God
Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm BYO Dinner on the first Monday of the month at 6:00 pm Our weekly contemplative service meets in the chapel. All are welcome whether you’ve had experience with meditation or silent prayer . To receive specific updates about our Monday night... Read more...
All-Women Retreat 2026
Friday, January 23, 4:00 pm – Sunday, January 25, 12:00 pm Optional Silent Retreat: Thursday, January 22, 12:00 pm(Pilgrim Firs) Led by our own Mary Kollar and Catherine Foote, we will explore “Empowering Each Other in Times of Uncertainty.” We’ve planned the usual... Read more...
Annual Budget Meeting – Sunday, November 23 After Worship
Please join us for our annual Budget Meeting, Sunday, November 23. Light nourishment and childcare is available in the lounge and narthex immediately after service, then we reconvene in the sanctuary to consider and vote on the 2026 church budget. The proposed budget... Read more...
Gird and Regroup
“This is a year that has already tested our mettle. A year that whispers to our defiant inner selves that now is the time we have been preparing for. The harm happening around us and to us and to our neighbors is real. So we are planning for success and joy and... Read more...
November Special Offering – Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, (WAISN)
WAISN was founded in 2016 in response to escalating white supremacy and anti-immigrant threats. A coalition of immigrant and refugee-led organizations that had been supporting their communities across Washington state for decades came together to form the Washington... Read more...
Our in-person worship service starts at 10 am and includes hymns, prayers, scripture reading and a sermon. It usually lasts about an hour and fifteen minute.. During the 10 am service we also offer live-streaming to a nearby room that offers those with compromised immune systems to be more isolated. We also offer a separate space for children, with supervised play and crafts during the 10 am service. Sections of the 10 am service are programed into the 5 pm digital service, which is offered as a "vespers."

We are an inter-generational church and strive to be family-friendly, with an active ministry for children and youth. All ages are welcome in worship. We also offer nursery and child-care, Younger children begin the 10 am service with us and usually leave after about 15 minutes. Older children have the option of leaving for a special sermon time. Junior high and high school youth meet at 9 am and then often sit together in worship. Give us a call at 206-524-2322 for more specifics or email 
Wheelchair Access: The front entry is wheelchair accessible as are the rest rooms. Please don't hesitate to ask for assistance.