No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here at University Congregational United Church of Christ. Young, old, sure of your path, or still searching — we invite you to join us in imagining love and justice – as Jesus did – and acting to change the world.

Right now, during the pandemic, we are still united as church. Our service is streamed on YouTube and Facebook. You will find the links just below this section on our home page. New services are offered weekly at 10 am on Sundays, and are available on line after that.

We strive to walk in the path of Jesus, and to offer an authentic welcome to everyone who walks through our door. If you are new to us, we would love to get to know you and answer your questions about our church, even though we cannot greet you in person. A member of our Welcome Committee, or a pastor, would be happy to correspond on email or talk with you on the phone. Click here to arrange for a “meeting.”

Our worship service starts at 10 am and includes hymns, prayers, scripture reading and a sermon. It usually lasts about an hour. Right now we are worshiping online and will adjust this message once we are able to meet together in our sanctuary once again. More information here.

Children are an important part of our community, and are welcome for all or part or the service.

UCUCC Parking Map

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Parking can be a challenge in the University District! Persistence, patience and an early start are keys to success.

UW has free parking on Sundays. Enter the main campus gate at NE 45th and 17th Ave NE and turn left past the toll booth. It's about a three-block walk to the church. The UW Meany Garage at 15th Ave. NE and NE 41st St. is a five-block walk.

The church also owns three parking lots - Lot A is across the street from the church on 16th Ave. E. Lot B is beneath Sortun Court, just north of the church on the east side of 16th Ave. E. (It closes at 2 p.m.) Lot C (for those with difficulty walking, young children and visitors) is at the corner of 15th NE and NE 45th St., next to the church.

If you need to be assured of a close parking spot, you can call the church office before noon on Friday to reserve one: 206-524-2322.

During this pandemic, we have discontinued our in-person lunches. We would love to meet with you via email or phone, however. Click here to arrange a meeting with a Welcome Committee Volunteer or pastor.

We can explore and explain a range of topics about our church, from history, to theology, to membership. Please contact us at the link above for more information.

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 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.

Our programs for children and youth continue during this pandemic. Sign up at the bottom of the home page to receive our Children's Ministries and/or Youth Ministries newsletter.

Hearing Impaired: Our sanctuary has an induction loop system that uses the T-Coil mode of your hearing aids. You can get the necessary equipment just before entering the Sanctuary on the right or ask any usher.

Visually Impaired: We offer each Sunday's program in large print for easier readability.

Wheelchair Access: The front entry is wheelchair accessible as are the rest rooms. Please don't hesitate to ask for assistance.

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2020: All This Joy, All This Sorrow recordings now available

by Betty Spieth-Croll | Dec 14, 2020 | Lecture Series

Did you miss one of the heartfelt conversations in the Lecture Series 2020: All This Joy, All This Sorrow series this fall? Or perhaps you’d like to hear them again or share with a friend? The four sessions with guest speakers were recorded and are now available to view online. Find the recordings for conversations with Michael Ramos, Church Council of Greater Seattle, with Pastor Todd (Oct 16); Dr. John Thatamanil, Union Theological Seminary with Pastor Catherine (Oct 23); Rev. Yolanda Norton, Creator/Curator Beyoncé Mass with Pastor Amy (Oct 30); and Rev. Traci Blackmon, United Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. Kelle Brown, Plymouth Church (Nov 13), can be found here: (77) UCUCC Lecture Series 2020: All This Joy, All This Sorrow – YouTube. Note that we had to remove all music before posting because of licensing restrictions. Listen here to John Denver’s song which inspired the series theme, ‘All This Joy, All This Sorrow’, and here to Rev. Dr. Kelle Brown’s solo performance with the Seattle Peace Chorus Fall concert, played on November 13th. A big shout out and thank you to Jeff Roberts, series producer, for getting the recordings ready to post.

Lecture Series Survey: We’d love your feedback on the series! Take a moment to respond to this quick Lecture Series survey to tell us your experience. We hope to return in 2021 with more programming and your input will be helpful in determining what that looks like. For more information contact us at lectureseries@universityucc.org