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Walking together on God’s transformative adventure, following the path of love and justice as revealed to us by Jesus. May God help us and be with us.
This page is not monitored regularly by pastors. Please send prayer requests to [email protected] We are a progressive Christian community with a building on the corner of 45th and 15th in Seattle's University District, and a church family who is connecting, praying, worshiping, and doing justice from our homes during this pandemic time. Our Covenant:
God of Providence and Grace,
in a spirit of memory, thanksgiving and hope:
We covenant with You and with one another;
To seek and respond to Your word and will, made known and to be made known;
To worship You in unity and diversity, welcoming everyone;
To live responsibly within Your creation, sharing with gratitude the gifts we are given;
To care for and pray for each other, in trials of the spirit and in times of joy;
To encourage each other in the growth of our minds and spirits;
To promote Your reign of justice and peace, meeting hate with reconciling love; and
To reject the false gods of society, proclaiming the gospel of Jesus. Our Land Acknowledgement:
We gather as guests of the Duwamish people on their traditional land that touches the shared waters of other Coast Salish tribes. We understand that their identity and richness of culture are deeply connected with the mountains, valleys, waterways and shorelines that surround us all. We commit to learning about the Duwamish, other indigenous cultures, and historical and ongoing oppression of indigenous peoples. We strive to nurture our relationship with indigenous peoples, especially our neighbors, by joining their efforts to work for social justice and to care for this land. A land acknowledgement is a gesture of respect and awareness of the land and it’s history. It becomes meaningful when coupled with informed action that builds relationships. To start us on the path toward relationship, we will be reading the above acknowledgment of the land our church occupies during the worship service each Sunday, and suggesting personal actions that our community members can take to live into this commitment.
10/07/2026
Caregivers Group
Third Sundays (October 18), 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Chapel
As you go on your caregiving journey with your loved one or friend, we have created a caregiving support group. The goal is to create a safe, private space so you can cry, laugh, be angry, and celebrate the connection/joys with your loved one, as you navigate your journey.
10/06/2026
October Art Sale! We have several lovely pieces of art from Superfluity that we would like to sell to members of the congregation at fabulous, low prices. We’ll have them displayed before and after the church service Sunday, October 18.
09/28/2026
UCUCC’s Rainbow Lodge Retreat, October 12-13, Rainbow Lodge
Registration info on the church website!
Join old friends and new for a short retreat in an unbeatable setting close to home. We’ll be exploring the idea of sacred space--where do we find it and how do we create it--with Liturgical Artist Sandy Nelson.
Sandy is a visual artist whose work is an expression of her faith. In her travels and visits to a variety of cathedrals and churches, she has been deeply moved and inspired by contemporary art intentionally created to be a part of the worship experience, a visual feast to nourish one’s spiritual life. Sandy will share images of some of the art that she has encountered, as well as some of the artwork she has done with people in her congregations. She will also lead us in an art workshop so that we can be makers, just as God intended. See the weekly email or the church website for the registration link.
09/25/2026
Join us Mondays at 7:00 pm for “Practicing the Presence of God,” a weekly meditation experience in the chapel. This contemplative gathering alternates between teaching, conversation, and various forms of silent prayer, meditation, and assorted spiritual practices. All are welcome.
09/23/2026
Donate fresh flowers on Sunday to honor a loved one, or celebrate an anniversary, birthday, or special event.
Contact the church office to choose a date.
09/18/2026
Interested in finding ways to support the young people served by Teen Feed?
Join us Sunday, September 27, 11:30 am, O-Hall for a conversation about how our church community can get involved: from basic-needs drives, to baking homemade desserts, to opportunities for building relationships directly with youth.
Everyone is welcome, and there will be ways for everyone to contribute. Come learn more, bring your ideas, and help us imagine what our partnership with Teen Feed can become.
09/16/2026
September Special Offering
Hunger Outreach
For over 40 years, our congregation has generously supported organizations that provide for the needs of families and individuals experiencing food insecurity.
This month, Hunger Outreach donations will be able to support the Emergency Feeding Program (EFP), North Helpline, and the youth lunch packing program with the YMCA. Let’s continue to help our neighbors with helpful, hopeful, and healthy options!
09/14/2026
Save the date for upcoming retreats!
PNC UCC Women’s Retreat, October 9-12, Pilgrim Firs
Join women from across the Pacific NW Conference for an intentional time of renewal with the theme “Just Breathe.” Registration information can be found on our website and in the weekly email.
UCUCC’s Rainbow Lodge Retreat, October 12-13, Rainbow Lodge
Join old friends and new for a short retreat in an unbeatable setting close to home. We’ll be exploring the idea of sacred space--where do we find it and how do we create it. Email Ellen Naden if you’d like to help out!
UCUCC Fall Family Retreat, October 23-25, Pilgrim Firs
A weekend of relaxation, fun, and connection on the theme “Finding the Sacred in ourselves, one another, and the world around us.”
UCUCC’s Men’s Retreat, November 2-8, Pilgrim Firs
Join other UCUCC men for a weekend of fellowship, reflection, time in nature, and exploration of what it means to live a spirit-filled life together. More information and registration details will be available soon!
UCUCC’s All-Women Retreat, Jan 22-24 (Silent Retreat 1/21), 2027, Pilgrim Firs
Program information and registration will be available in late October.
09/12/2026
Bake for Teen Feed!
This fall we’re creating a baking group to prepare desserts for Teen Feed meals. Join UCUCC friends and use the church kitchen to share your love of baking and make a difference for young people experiencing homelessness. All bakers (novice and experienced) are welcome!
We’re also looking for someone to coordinate the group, including choosing recipes and shopping for ingredients. Interested in helping sweeten someone’s day? Contact Toni Higgs.
09/10/2026
Felt inspired on Sunday, but feeling like you need a boost by Wednesday? Then click The Comma link on our UCUCC website: https://www.universityucc.org/the-comma/
This blog was originally started by Rev. Catherine Foote as a place for “sermon scraps” (good ideas that didn’t make it into the Sunday sermon). The title was inspired by the Gracie Allen quote, "Never place a period where God has placed a comma. God is still speaking," which was the national United Church of Christ logo in the 1990s.
“God is still speaking” also means that you can speak back! Feel free to write a comment on the web site. You can also subscribe, which means you don’t have remember to click the link.
Currently the posts are written by Pastor Deb Jarvis, Bob Perkin, Mary Kollar and Virginia Felton, with occasional guest writers. We hope these mid-week posts act like a spiritual cup of coffee—perking you up when you need it. Let us know how you feel!
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