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.
This summer I have the awesome opportunity to share in some of our congregational traditions that happen off-site: summer trips with the middle school and high school youth, and all-church camp at Seabeck. I’ll also be providing spiritual guidance for the pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland. Because all of these trips flow out of my role as minister of Christian formation, if you aren’t connected with them you might not have realized this. These are great opportunities for me to grow deeper relationships with those that are on these trips. It also means I’ll be away from my family so the comp-time when I get back is really important. This also means I’ll have limited availability for on-site leadership (for example, I’ll be away for 5 out of 12 Sundays starting with 6/19).
I recognize that I’ve got some strong connections within the congregation and others that are still forming or just beginning. As always, I welcome the opportunity to connect. The easiest way is to schedule something on my calendar using my calendly link. You can also call or text me to set something up. My cell is available through the church office. Emails are already a challenge for me to keep up with, and with less office hours this summer I anticipate it will be even harder.
Peace and Goodness,
Pastor Steve