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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Hope-Coming Sunday is September 20, 2020!

by Office Staff | Aug 30, 2020 | Children’s Ministry, General News, Upcoming Events, Youth Ministry

This year, we are planning a different kind of homecoming Sunday.
Though we are not re-gathering in the same physical space, the fall is a great time to rally our collective energies in renewal and hope. So, it’s not homecoming, but it is Hope-Coming.
To celebrate and be together as a church community, we are planning a car parade! Your church staff & leaders will be there to greet you (at a distance) as you drive down 16th street. As you go by, you will receive a small gift, a prayer if you like, and many smiles and hellos! If you can’t be with us in person on Hope-coming Sunday, we will be streaming the parade live!
As part of our celebration, we invite you and the members of your family to take part in a community art project—and bring your handiwork with you that Sunday.

Instructions:
Draw an outline of your hand and then decorate as you are inspired, using whatever colors, materials, words, images or drawings you like. If you need inspiration, you could answer the question, What does faith in action look like for you?”.
You can use images or words. Decorate this as you’d like!

We will collect these and they will become a community art piece or you may see them in worship. Feel free to make more than one so other family members can be represented!

You can either bring it in person to our Hope-Coming Sunday car parade, or you can mail to the church (4515 16^th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98105), or you can scan it and email it to office@universityucc.org with subject “Handprint”.
And then watch this fall for the resulting community art in a worship service. We can’t wait to see what people create!!

You can also send in your community art piece by scanning it and emailing it in, or by US mail. And let us know if you would like your gift sent to you, instead of picking it up outside church on September 20th.

We are looking forward to seeing people in person on Sunday, September 20th!