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.
Brighter times are truly happening. With all the negative “stuff” going on in our country and globally, it would be easy to become consumed. I choose to think of hope and gratitude.
Four years have gone by quickly. When I first became involved with Mwanzo, I was attending church services regularly, and attended the informal gatherings held after Loyce Ong’udi returned from her time in Rabuor, Kenya. Inspired by what I learned, I have made gifts to Mwanzo throughout the years.
I never thought I’d become so passionately involved. As a successful businessman I’ve been involved with numerous nonprofits. But nothing like Mwanzo! I could see through my involvement that my gifts were making a difference! I was helping to change lives. I was helping children with their education, providing meals, nurturing bodies and minds, and helping to build their self-esteem, as well as offering hope in their lives. As I became more involved, I was invited to join the Mwanzo board and later became board chair.
My heart is full of love and joy! Mwanzo is making a positive impact in many ways: the women’s catering and poultry enterprise, savings and loan services, peer-to-peer training programs, and the environmental group working to mitigate the effects of climate change.
With the generous participation from many of you and our Mwanzo partners in Rabuor, we’re in the process of building a community center with a clinic, library, and internet café. Wow! We’ve built a school serving 285 students and providing jobs for 23 people from the community, purchased a bus, installed cisterns, solar panels, and access to the internet to name a few of the accomplishments. There truly is hope and we’re making a difference!
If you feel moved and would like to become a part of our Mwanzo family, please visit our website at: mwanzo.org or contact me .I’m always available to discuss Mwanzo and the many ways you can help.
Once again, I see hope and gratitude—not gloom and doom! – contributed by George Vestal, Mwanzo board chair