Jangchub Jamtse 2024 Nuns tour comes to Seattle
Jangchub Jamtse Nuns 2024 Tour in Seattle- Akshobya Buddha sand mandala creation. An historic visit to Seattle by Buddhist nuns trained in the arts of sand mandala creation and Buddhist philosophy. All events will be held at University Congregational United Church of...
How Do You See It?
Recently Wes brought home this hand carved gourd that a Brazilian friend gave him. I loved it—a wise little owl! I thought of all the things the owl symbolizes: wisdom, intuition, intelligence, a connection to the spirit world. So cool. I said, “I’ll put this up on...
Vote with Love
Now that our church has committed to being a 100% Voting Faith Community, we’re tracking some of the many actions congregants are taking to encourage voting this fall as a sacred, faithful act. Dennis and Barb O’Brien recently returned from their sixth trip to...
Bible Presentation for Children’s & Youth Ministry
Attention Parents/Grown-ups of 3 year olds, 1st Graders, 6th graders and new families who have children near this age group, Every year, the Children's and Youth Ministry at University Congregational UCC give a Bible to our 3-year-olds, 1st graders, and 6th...
A letter from Pastor Amy
Beloved community, It is with deeply mixed emotions that I'm sharing with you my decision to step away from UCUCC. My last Sunday with you will be September 22. This has been a year of milestones for me, as I celebrate 20 years in ministry and my 50th birthday. Since...
Staffing and programming study examines possible cost reductions for 2024-25
For the past three years, as we’ve created a budget for the church, our expenses have been higher than our income. The customary sources of annual income include pledges and donations, building rentals and a percentage of income from investing our reserve funds...
AETF Financial Futures presentation
In 2023 and 2024 our church income was lower than our expenses. What are we going to do about that? The congregation has some important decisions ahead, including how to use the Lin House proceeds, what to pledge in 2025, and what the 2025 budget should prioritize. In...
Seabeck 2024 Schedule
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2024 Seabeck Speaker – Rev. Amara Oden
We welcome Rev. Oden to Seabeck this year - we are so thankful that she is able to step in after Dr. Amy Oden fell ill and had to cancel. Rev. Amara Oden looks forward to diving into 'Spiritual Practices that Root us in Love and Justice’ at Seabeck with you! Christian...
Join us to support our community at Seattle Pride 2024
Join us to support our community at Seattle Pride 2024 (12:30 pm - 3:30 pm) Who: All UCC congregations - pls. contact Nino Philokham (info in weekly email), with an estimated participating size so that we can plan accordingly Can bring licensed pets; must be leashed....
An Evening with Lifelong Climate Activist Bill McKibben
You’re Invited! July 2, 7:00pm First United Methodist Church 180 Denny Way, Seattle (free parking) Presented by Third Act Washington Lifestreaming available Free and open to the public REGISTER HERE Third Act Washington (TAWA) presents author, educator and...
Visiting Art Exhibit
Opening reception: Thursday, May 30, 5:00-7:00pm in the Chapel at UCUCC Two University of Washington student groups, Huskies for Housing and Tent City Collective, are working in partnership with University Congregational United Church of Christ to host an art exhibit...
UCUCC 133rd Annual Meeting
This Sunday all members are welcome to participate in our UCUCC congregational budget meeting online or in O-Hall. Below please find the meeting agenda, motions, and other materials that support our business. University Congregational United Church of Christ 133rd...
US students protest war in Gaza – how we respond
From the Vinery Team: This request came through UCUCC’s interfaith connections in regards to the encampment at the University of Washington protesting the war in Gaza. We believe strongly in the right for students to peacefully assemble and urge the congregation to...
The joys of planting, weeding, and gardening
Spring has arrived with all its glorious shades of green on the trees and the beginning of the flowering period for the early blooming perennial shrubs and plants in your garden. As you wander around your yard you will undoubtedly find those pesky weeds in amongst the...
Celebrate Earth Day 2024 – Active Events & Work Parties, April 20 – 27
April 27 1. Skyway Park Earth Week Celebration and West Hill Community Association, 9am- 12pm, (Skyway/ Bryn Mawr neithborhood, Seattle ), Volunteer work to promote forest health along Taylor Creek · ...
Western Regional Youth Event for PNC Youth
We are very excited to be getting a group of 8th - 12th grade youth from our conference together to attend the Western Regional Youth Event of the UCC in Long Beach, CA! Western Regional Youth Event is such a special experience. This event allows one to really see...
Holy Week & Easter Events for Families
As we prepare to celebrate the joyous season of Easter, we extend a heartfelt invitation to you and your loved ones to join us for a series of special events and activities at University Congregational, a vibrant and welcoming community within the United Church of...
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, Chad Lewis remarks
15-year anniversary of the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, Chad Lewis remarks, January 27, 2024 (Published with permission.) My name is Chad Lewis. I served as a co-chair of the longhouse capital campaign committee and as a volunteer fundraiser and consultant...
A Slice of Bread, a Glass of Wine and Him
#1: Bread and wine—a familiar way to start out dinner. You order your meal, the waiter brings you some bread and then brings your wine. #2: Bread and wine—a simple meal at the end of the day when you’re just a little peckish and want to relax. #3: Bread and wine—what...
Does UCUCC provide a welcoming workplace? Read Personnel Committee’s report
In the summer of 2022 several racial slurs appeared on an whiteboard in our church. This incident was inconsistent with our policies and intentions of being a discrimination free and welcoming workplace. The church’s Personnel Committee conducted an inquiry into the...
Get ready for Superfluity 2024
Yes! This wonderful, amazing and beloved event is back for 2024. Here are the dates and times: Superfluity 2024 - April 25 – 27 April 25 6 pm-8:30pm April 26 4 pm-8 pm April 27 9 am-1 pm Everyone is invited to participate in this “re-use” extravaganza that supports...
Worship Series and Spiritual Practice – Penumbra: God Revealed in the Shadows
Epiphanytide 2024 Penumbra: God Revealed in the Shadows Summary: Psalm 24 declares The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world and those who live in it, for [God] has founded it on the seas and established it on the rivers - or as the poetry of the King...
UCUCC Congregational Meeting 11-19-2023 agenda & materials
This Sunday at 12:00 pm all members are welcome to participate in our UCUCC congregational budget meeting. Below please find the meeting agenda, motions, and other materials that support our business. UCUCC CONGREGATIONAL MEETING November 19, 2023 Agenda ...
Order a Cuetlaxochitl (Poinsettia) to brighten our Sanctuary for Christmas
Each year, we invite our church members to honor and remember friends and loved ones by contributing to our Advent display. Your contribution will help fill our Sanctuary with holiday spirit! We purchase plants from the Nathan Hall High School Horticulture and Urban...
Bible Presentation – Letter to Families 2023
Dear Parents of 3 year olds and 1st graders, Every year, the Children's Ministry at University Congregational UCC gives a Bible to our 3-year-olds and 1st graders. We are excited for your child to receive their Bible. We plan to present these Bibles to your children...
How to set up a recurring gift in our new system
We are currently migrating our giving platform to a new system, called Abundant Giving. This will integrate with MyUCUCC, so you will still be able to log in and see your gifts with no change. We will also still use MyUCUCC to register and pay for events. Please...
UCUCC Fall 2023 Covid-19 and health guidelines
Effective 9/01/2023 Throughout this pandemic, we have been cautious in our responses and always paying attention to the science and the most vulnerable in our community. We have worked toward inclusion in our worship services and prioritized accessibility. As we head...
Church Health Task Force Report to the Congregation
The results of the church health survey are in! We are so grateful to all who took time to share your thoughts on what’s important and what should be our path forward. Please take a few minutes to read the report. Forums are planned for this fall both in-person and...
Overview of Church Organizational Changes
Below is an overview of church organizational changes, including the pastoral Leadership Team portfolios, excerpted from the forthcoming 131st Annual Report. For the past few years, UCUCC has been on a deliberate journey of self-reflection and transformation. This...
Report from the Asset Enhancement Task Force
In May 2022, the Church Council formed the Asset Enhancement Task Force (AETF) to examine UCUCC asset usage and expansion to meet both short-term and long-term challenges facing our church. Underlying big questions like “what is our money for?” is the core conviction...
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines, Spring 2023
Effective 4/22/2023 Throughout this pandemic, we have been cautious in our responses and always paying attention to the science and the most vulnerable in our community. We have worked toward inclusion in our worship services and prioritized accessibility. Here are...
Join us for a day of mediation and contemplative prayer, Saturday, May 6 | 9 am – 4 pm | Whidbey Island
You are invited to spend a day in quiet contemplation on Whidbey Island to nurture your spirit and experience the deep calm that meditation offers. In a one-day retreat led by Northwest meditation teacher Kurt Hoelting and practitioner Virginia Felton, we will explore...
Deaths in our community
Kevin Fuerstenau Born: January 10, 1961 Died: February 19, 2023 Kevin was a beloved member of the UCUCC choir and is greatly missed. She was hospitalized for a virus that attacked her heart in January of this year and despite a valiant battle, was not able to recover....
Birth Announcement
Oscar William Cruz Born: March 8, 2023 Welcome to the world Oscar! Oscar arrived 5 weeks early to join his precious family. Congratulations to parents Emily & Manny Cruz. Oscar weighed 4lbs 8oz. Oscar joins big sister Valentina. Baby and Mom are doing well, and we...
UCUCC Annual Meeting, May 21, 2023
All are welcome to attend the 132nd Annual Meeting of University Congregational United Church of Christ, after worship on Sunday May 21st, 2023, either in person or online. We will be celebrating our 70th year in the building, voting on our slate of council members...
Happy 70th Birthday to our building! ~Written by Jack Clark
March 8th, 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the 1953 laying of the cornerstone in our “new” building. 70 years of worship, friendship, and community. In honor of the occasion, we asked some longtime community members to share their experiences about how they got...
A Book Review of Just As I Am: A Memoir, by Cicely Tyson, 2021, Harper Collins
In her debut memoir, actor Tyson recalls her extraordinary life, as well as the racial and gender stereotyping, movie-business prejudice, and ill-behaved men that shaped her seven-decade career. She writes as if she is talking with you personally. One great anecdote:...
Sacred Earth Matters: At Home on an Unruly Planet – A book review
~ by Anne Dickerson The methane from flaring oil rigs and greenhouse gas emissions from our use of fossil fuel are recking havoc on our planet. Now Seattle resident Madeline Ostrander has written a stark account of four threatened communities which are trying to...
T3—Third Thursday Theologians
Every third Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm on Zoom, starting Jan 19. The Adult Education program of our Christian Formation ministry is introducing a new series of online classes in 2023. A variety of speakers are invited to engage our congregation in thoughtful and...