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 - in acting to change the world.
Our in-person worship service starts at 10 am and includes hymns, prayers, scripture reading and a sermon. It usually lasts about an hour. 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.
Wheelchair Access: The front entry is wheelchair accessible as are the rest rooms. Please don't hesitate to ask for assistance.
When we committed to a partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Refugee Resettlement Office, our commitment was formalized through a Commitment Form both parties signed. This form includes a list of activities our team wants to assist with. Among these is a focus on language acquisition. The family we are working with includes grammar school, middle school, and high school aged children, plus the Mom and Dad. We have an active, clever, and enthusiastic team currently meeting with the family at least two days a week. Team members provide individualized sessions based on the age of the children, and the degree to which individuals are learning.
The team leader, a member of Prospect UCC, (one of our partners) reports that the parents are at the beginning stage, while the older kids are easier, in fact the oldest is the interpreter for the rest of the family. The focus for the younger children is school readiness. None of the children are currently attending school as their housing has been transitory (four moves since arriving in Seattle on January 21, 2022). We expect to hear any day that their permanent housing, a four-bedroom apartment in Renton, is ready for them. When this occurs, all the children will enroll in school. All family members are eager to learn. The enthusiasm of the younger kids is energetic and infectious. The ambitions and dedication of the older boys is inspiring. They are approaching their own version of “The American Dream” with optimism and hope.