Our worship service starts at 10 am and includes hymns, prayers, scripture reading and a sermon. It usually lasts about an hour and 15 minutes. 
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.
Wheelchair Access: The front entry is wheelchair accessible as are the rest rooms. Please don't hesitate to ask for assistance.
In solidarity with Charleena Lyles
June 21, 2017 Dear UCUCC Members and Friends, We are deep in anguish, questioning, and grief for the family, friends and community of Charleena Lyles - who was shot and killed by police after they responded to her call regarding a burglary. Three of her...
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Mary’s Place news
Please remember to mark your calendars for our next Mary’s Place hosting, beginning the evening of Tuesday, August 22 through the morning of Tuesday, September 5. We will once again locate our hosting in the Choir and Bell Choir Rooms. We are adapting our training and...
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As Close to Heaven – UCC mass choir concert June 4
~ Mary Elizabeth Maltman The Requiem in D Minor by Gabriel Fauré at Bellevue First Congregational Church on Sunday, June 4, 2017, was as close to heaven as possible for those of us who participated and the many of us who attended. Performed to dedicate the new...
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Considering a Stewardship Line to our Church Covenant
We are renewing a discussion about what stewardship means, and what elements could be included to our Covenant in a series of discussions through September. Our Church Covenant is a unifying document we say every Sunday to remind us of who we are, and the commitments...
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May 2017 Church Council meeting
~ Bob Fleagle, Secretary The University Congregational United Church of Christ Church Council met on May 15, 2017 in the Library. The meeting began at 7 pm with prayer, declaration of no quorum, and a Circle of Sharing. We saw a video by John Dorhauer, UCC General...
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Social Justice Intern Comes to UCUCC
This Fall we will welcome a young adult Social Justice Intern to University Congregational! Working through the Justice Leadership Program (JLP), this aspiring leader will intern 5 hours weekly with our church and 32 hours each week organizing and advocating with a...
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Israel Palestine Justice Endorses Occupation-Free Seattle
In 2015, University Congregational UCC, the Pacific Northwest Conference, and the UCC General Synod, passed a resolution that included a boycott of companies that are profiting from Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian land, including Hewlett-Packard, Caterpillar, and...
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What’s in a Word? Sanctuary Terminology
As we continue to learn and prepare ourselves to take part in a University District Sanctuary system (also known as a Hub), we find there is new vocabulary to incorporate into our communications. Since many of the following terms also carry legal meaning, it’s...
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Biennial UCC General Synod meets June 30-July 4 in Baltimore
Every two years, the wider United Church of Christ comes together in a five-day gathering of worship, connection, and work. It’s called the General Synod. It’s like our council meetings or congregational meetings on overdrive: five days of worship, meetings, and other...
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What’s Kirchentag?
~ Rock Moulton That was my question too. I was unaware of this event until it was suggested to me that I attend and discuss my New 95 Theses project. Kirchentag (church congress) is a biennial meeting/convention/festival for the German reformed church. It’s huge....
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Reformation and Migration
It's mid June — the season of graduation and celebrations, a time of anticipating perhaps some time away or a summer vacation. I leave on Friday for a few weeks of vacation to rest and prepare for some added responsibilities during Catherine's sabbatical from the end...
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Attitudes about Aging
Research on aging shows that how we feel about getting older affects how well we age and how long we live. People who embrace aging as the next stage of their life journey and live with hope and zest, usually live four to six years longer than those who treat aging as...
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Death notices for July 2017
Roberta C. Swenson Born March 16, 1926 Died: May 13, 2017 Roberta passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13. She joined our church in 1959, and was a gracious and hospitable presence. She enjoyed singing in our choir, teaching Sunday school, and attending church...
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What is Your Migration Story?
“The Biblical story is a migration story. The Bible is the story of the uprooted People of God seeking safety, sanctuary and refuge and the living God giving directions for welcoming the stranger. From Adam and Eve, to Noah, Abraham, Moses to Jesus, Joseph and Mary,...
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June 2017 Events
June 4, Pentecost Sunday: celebrate your birthday & the Church's! Every year on Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the birth of the Church with a potluck breakfast at 8:45 in Ostrander Hall. Everyone is welcome to sit at the table corresponding to their birth month....
Read more... June 2017 Births and Deaths
Births Olivia Elizabeth Monroe Congratulations to Mike Monroe and wife Erin who welcomed a baby girl, Olivia Elizabeth Monroe, on April 15. She is the granddaughter of Donna Monroe. Stella Esperanza and Antonino David Elizondo Welcome to the world twins Stella...
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June Special Offering: Standing on the Side of Love
"Standing on the Side of Love"* with Immigrants and Refugees In this time of hostility to the "others" in our country, June's Special Offering will be dedicated to providing circles of protection and advocacy for those US residents in fear for their safety,...
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Post-congregational meeting Sanctuary Congregation update
On May 21, during our Annual Meeting, our congregation voted overwhelmingly in favor of our church declaring itself a Sanctuary Congregation. This was truly an act of faith and trust on the part of our church membership as many, if not most, of the details of what...
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June 2017 Youth Ministry News
* 9am Youth Group is on break until September 2017 * Friday, June 2: Youth Worship Rehearsal 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm Youth participating in the youth worship service are asked to come to the youth worship rehearsal. We will practice music/singing, sermons and run through...
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June 2017 News
New Racial Justice Collection in Sheyer Library Wherever you are on your journey of learning about racial justice, the library is here to help. Over 30 new books have been ordered or donated (thanks to Vicki Farmer, Jeff Hancock, Diane Schmitz, Pastor Peter and...
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June 4, Joining Sunday
We are also planning to welcome new members to the church on Sunday, June 4. If you have attended an Inquirers Lunch in the past year or two and are ready to formally become a member, we would love to have you join us. If you have been attending for some time and...
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Sharing the Journey: curious about Sunday School?
~ Erin Lovejoy-Guron My wife and I didn’t really think about joining a church until after we decided to become parents. As adults, we had found a spiritual community, and built relationships with God outside of a formal religion. For our children, the structure and...
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June Worship & Preaching calendar
Our Eastertide Worship Series concludes today with Pentecost Sunday and our youth leading us in worship. Throughout this season, we have proclaimed that love is that which binds us (the root of “religion”) to God, to Jesus, to each other. Love IS our religion. On the...
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Ministry Update: Stewardship
One of the areas of focus in Stewardship/Administration is helping us articulate and embrace God’s gifts, bounteous and plentiful. It’s much more than pledging or contributing to the ministry of the congregation. And yet, that is part of a way to respond to God’s...
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Along the Way: Lamb Day
It is a delight every year to welcome the congregation to my Whidbey Island farm for Lamb Day. This year about fifty folks made the trip across the water for the adventure. The sheep cooperated by providing three lovely lambs. Last year there were no lambs for Lamb...
Read more... May 21, University UCC Annual Meeting
The 126th annual meeting of University Congregational United Church of Christ will take place on Sunday, May 21, following worship. We will receive reports from ministry areas, and we will hear an update on our restructuring, which the congregation approved last year...
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Creative, Spirit-Filled Worship—You can be a part of planning it!
Have you ever thought about writing a call to worship or a prayer? How about helping to create one of the artistic pieces that graces our sanctuary? How about brainstorming about music choices? How about bringing Scripture to life through storytelling or...
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Children’s Ministry June News
Contact Leslie Riley for more information on any Children’s Ministry activity: (206) 524-2322 or email her at childrensministry@ucucc.org. Thank you Children’s Ministry Volunteers and Staff! Thank you to the wonderful children's ministry volunteers and staff who...
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Racial Justice Initiative: Where Have We Been and Where Are We going?
~ Toni Higgs First a deep bow of gratitude to all of those that have participated in racial justice work over the past year, especially the Racial Justice Steering Committee and all the trained facilitators. Looking back, there has been a whirlwind of activity that...
Read more... Telling a Story for Our Time: Political Power through Positive Narrative
Frustrated with the view of the world coming out of Washington, DC? Let’s identify their narrative. Hone the story you believe uplifts all creation. Practice bringing it to daily life. Joey Ager, Organizer for the Church Council of Greater Seattle will lead this...
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Living into The Invitations of Aging
One of the advantages of slowing down as we age is that our focus can move inward. We can spend more time reflecting and noticing what our deepest desires are. This shift of energy invites us to look at what is often called the doing/being paradox. We begin to move...
Read more... Church Council report from April 24, 2017
The University Congregational United Church of Christ Church Council met on April 24, 2017. Action Items Minutes of the March Council meeting. Named UCC Pacific NW Conference Delegates Leadership-Parish Relations Committee (LPRC) membership...
Read more... Children’s Ministry News May 2017
Lamb Day May 6 Visit Pastor Catherine’s farm on Whidbey Island from 10 am - 2 pm on Saturday, May 6. This lovely, low-key event will breathe fresh country air into your city self! After a short ferry ride, come hang out with Pastor Catherine and church friends,...
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Seabeck All-Church camp: register now!
Seabeck All-Church Summer Camp is right around the corner May 9 update: there is still room for you! Forms received by April 2 have 1st priority if camp fills up. 2017-Seabeck_Registration_with_fee_schedule v5 Mark Your Calendars. This is going to be a BIG ONE! March...
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May 2017 Events & News
(4/27/17 update) CSA, Community Supported Agriculture, will not be happening this year. More details will be posted as they come in. Lamb Day May 6 Visit Pastor Catherine’s farm on Whidbey Island from 10 am – 2 pm on Saturday, May 6. This lovely, low-key event will...
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Sanctuary Action Team Forums
Our Sanctuary Action Team is working toward a resolution to present to our congregation during our May 21 Annual Meeting. This resolution will ask our congregation to endorse the proposal that we join more than 60 congregations in King County by becoming a Sanctuary...
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Blessing of the Bicycles – a Spirit Workshop on May 7
And other wheeled contraptions Cycling season is here! Let’s begin with giving thanks and setting intentions for joyful and safe rides. From tricycles to road bikes, skateboards to wheelchairs, cruisers to unicycles -- there are so many ways to enjoy life on wheels!...
Read more... May 2017 Birth announcements
Welcome to the world, Elijah Cox! Born March 23 to Athena & Daniel Cox. Elijah is the great grandson of Beth Bartholomew and Monty Wiley. Welcome to the world, Ryleigh Marie Stratton! Born on Good Friday, April 14 to parents Casey and Trevor Stratton . Ryleigh is...
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Parish Care: Opportunities to Help
Ways the Parish Care Committee cares for and prays for those in our church Provide food and home visits to those who may be in need due to a difficult situations, or the joys in life such as the welcoming of a baby. Drivers, can you give a ride? Connect with people...
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Ministry Update: what’s up with worship?
In February our Worship and Music ministry brought worship consultant Marcia McFee to work with members of our worship and music lay ministry and staff. Peter Ilgenfritz, Heidi Blythe and Kris Garratt had all studied with Marcia previously, and her model of...
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May Special Offering: Strengthen The Church
Eastertide Worship – The Heart of the Matter
At the heart of the message of Jesus is a call to love. “Love one another,” is what Jesus asks of those who follow his path. And then he makes clear what love means: a compassion for one another that is lived out in acts of justice. “Justice is the body of love. Love...
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Along the Way — Finding Balance
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling more than a little overwhelmed by the news these past months. I used to pride myself on my fluency with current events and listened to an almost non-stop streaming of public radio, checked my Facebook feed for articles and...
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Nonviolence Philosophy and Practices Workshop April 21 and 22
As a follow-up to the super valuable Nonviolence workshop in February, several people requested a sequel that merges nonviolence philosophy with nonviolence practices. We are excited to communicate that Dr. Lafayette is going to return to do exactly that workshop in...
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Photos for Eastertide: Seeing the World through Eyes of Love
What does it mean to be on a journey of the heart, living out the message of Jesus’ ministry to love one another? As part of our Eastertide worship series: The Heart of the Matter, you are invited to use your camera to see the world through the eyes of love. Taking...
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Compassion
For Those Who Cannot Attend Church (And those who can) As I age, I'm increasingly invited to hold myself and others with compassion. It is not always an easy thing to do but I find it worth striving toward. Here are some images of compassion from various religious...
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May 2017 Youth News
On-going Gatherings and Classes: Youth Group & Worship Sundays April 30, May 7, 14, 21 No Youth Group on May 28 – Memorial Day Weekend 9am Youth Group May Youth Group – we will begin to plan Youth Worship for June 4. We would love to have ALL youth there to help...
Read more... Church Council summary from March 20, 2017
The University Congregational United Church of Christ Church Council met on March 20, 2017. AIR L&J/Sanctuary Action Team: Sanctuary Church/Rapid Response to Immigration Enforcement The Church Council passed a resolution submitted by Cassie Emanuel and Liz Gilbert...
Read more... New Group forming: Sanctuary Action Team
The Sanctuary Action Team, a new action team of the Love & Justice Ministries, is currently discerning the potential for our church to join numerous churches, locally and across the country, in becoming a Sanctuary Church. All people living in the United States,...
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Constructing New Stained Glass for our Chapel
By now you have probably noticed the clear panel of glass installed next to our new chapel door. That glass is temporary, pending the installation of a new stained glass window, and plans for the new window are underway. Kristen Gilje, a Bellingham artist, is...
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April 2017 Events
Register for Seabeck 2017 Don’t miss the fun! Get your registration in soon for Seabeck. Early registration due April 2. Bring this form with you on Sunday to be sure you get in the building you want. Seabeck dates are July 9-July 14. This summer our theme is Hope as...
Read more... Sharing the Journey: Racial Justice at our church
~ Ginger Warfield One of the beams of light that provide occasional relief in the dark woods into which we have all been thrust is that for many of us it has served as a wake-up call, or at least as motivation to convert “That’s something important to think about some...
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Easter
In this season of Easter, we are invited to think of what the image of the risen Christ means to us. How do we experience Christ in the world each day? How do we experience Christ in ourselves? The latter question is sometimes hard to answer if we have forgotten...
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April Special Offering: Mwanzo Proud Farmers
MWANZO PROUD FARMERS If you have visited Mwanzo’s Facebook or web pages recently, you may have seen photos of various stages of school construction. Work to date has largely been made possible by your generous donations. Completion of the building itself includes the...
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Ministry Update: Spirit Workshops
This last month our congregation launched Spirit Workshops. This ministry is an outgrowth of the Simple Path work of Lisa Domke. That community met for over a year, once a month, on Sunday afternoons at the Ravenna Community Center. It was designed to reach people who...
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Superfluity Sale coming up – April 6-8, 2017
Bring in your Treasures by Sunday, April 2 to give our volunteers plenty of time to sort. Plan now for Superfluity, our church's annual rummage, collectibles and plant sale. It will take place this year on April 6-8. Thursday, April 6, Grand Opening from 7 - 9 pm ($5...
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April Worship & Preaching Calendar
Our Worship Series Gifts of the Dark Wood continues. The Gift of Temptation 4/2/2017 Peter Ilgenfritz Preaching 2 Corinthians 5:16-19 The gift of temptation may bring images of resisting evil–sometimes in seriously dangerous form or as seemingly benign as the pastry...
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University Housing Association dinner
Join us March 25 at the lovely Seattle Yacht Club for the 12th annual fundraising dinner for University Congregational Housing Association. This will be a festive community gathering of people who actively support the church's commitment to provide housing for...
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Our playground is getting a makeover
Our playground, located at the north end of our building by the staff parking lot, will soon be under re-construction! The playground has been chosen as the site for the spring “build” project of the UW School of Architecture Design and Build Studio. They did the...
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Love & Justice chooses a new food bank to support
When the Beacon Avenue Food Bank closed it’s doors in September 2016, the search for another food bank to support began. At the Love & Justice Board meeting in October 2016, several food banks were discussed with the goal of finding one that needed financial...
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April 2017 Children’s Ministry News
You Are Invited to Teach Sunday School Live into our covenant “to encourage each other in the growth of our minds and spirits.” Become a Sunday school teacher or assistant. We have a need for "substitute teachers", preschool teachers for Summer, and teachers in all...
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April 2017 Youth News
Thank you to the congregation: The youth would like to thank the congregation for their amazing support of the Moving Mountains fundraiser on Saturday, March 11th! It was a wonderful church community event. Together you helped us net over $8000 for the middle school...
Read more... Along the Way: General Synod, Articulation, and Community
Last week I was in Cleveland at the UCC Board meeting, in my role as General Synod staff to the board’s Committee on Disposition and to the Synod’s Committee Process. I’ve been involved in some aspect of this work for 10 biennial synods in the last 20 years. I can...
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BeFriender Ministry News
Hopefully you have heard the term BeFriender Ministry mentioned here at UCUCC. The BeFriender Ministry is a lay pastoral care ministry of listening presence. Trained lay ministers (BeFrienders) expand the capacity of the church to provide pastoral care. We are...
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Find out about our Guatemala build with Habitat for Humanity
If you missed their presentation, check out the video Mionty VanderBilt posted on YouTube: It's Not about the Outhouse. On March 12, at 11:30 in Ostrander Hall 1, the team that went to Guatemala in January spoke about their trip and showed a slide show giving you a...
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Aging with Wisdom begins April 25, 2017
Join with others to explore exciting ideas that help increase our spiritual depth as we age. Carol Scott-Kassner, Commissioned Minister of UCUCC, offers this class every other year. It is particularly aimed toward people from the age of 65 and older who want tools to...
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March 2017 Events
March 4 - Seabeck-themed family pizza night Get a taste of Seabeck at Family Pizza and Game Night March 4 at 5:00. You are invited to pizza and a campfire in the lounge. Bring your favorite game and join us in the library, just like the Inn at Seabeck. All are...
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Equinox Balance: A Spirit Workshop
Finding yourself in a whirl? Let’s investigate ways to remember and practice the sixth sense – balance – in a dynamic and changing world. This is a 3 week series. You’re welcome to attend one or all sessions. 2-4pm on Sundays March 19, 26 and April 2 in the...
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Sharing the Journey: White Priviledge – Let’s Talk About It
~ Tamara Roberts Nine years ago, I was driving Miranda to school. We were talking about Barack Obama. We had heard him speak at the UCC National Convention, and took special interest in his campaign. She expressed disdain and amazement that anyone thought he might not...
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Along the Way – Ash Wednesday
It’s not a very popular service. And why would it be? I mean, who would really want to come at an inconvenient hour in the middle of a busy week to have the pastor make the sign of the cross on your forehead in black soot and bless you with the words, “Remember you...
Read more... March 2017 Worship and Preaching Calendar
Lent Worship: Gifts of the Dark Wood Our Lenten Series, based on the book by the same name by Eric Elnes, is about “seeing life through new eyes, recognizing that experiences of failure, emptiness, and uncertainty are as critical for finding our way through life as...
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Youth Ministry News March 2017
Youth Group & Worship 9am Youth Group Sundays March 5, 12, 19 & 26 Youth in grades 6 – 12 are invited to join us Sunday mornings for our weekly gathering. Youth group is a place where we talk about things that matter, we do things that matter and we know that...
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Children’s Ministry News March 2017
March 4 - Seabeck Family Pizza Night! Dust off those jokes as we bring to life one of the kids' favorite Seabeck events.....the campfire!! Folks young and old can try out new jokes... the sillier, the better. And we'll sing some summer songs too; no need to wait until...
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Returning to center
For those who cannot attend church (and those who can) It is easy in this time of political change to suffer from information overload and to be thrown off-center spiritually on a regular basis. Here are some practices to use to return to your center: Start each day...
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The Lecture Series presents John Dominic Crossan
The Challenge of the Christian Bible March 3, 4, and 5, 2017 Please join us for some or all of a full weekend of lectures with renowned theologian and Lecture Series long-time friend, John Dominic Crossan, on his most recent book, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a...
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Ministry Update: encouraging one another in the growth of our minds and spirits
Youth Ministry working hard to prepare another amazing and fantastic Moving Mountains auction and dinner. The Confirmation class is discovering that talking about God “can be really trippy.” Our 10th and 11th Our Whole Lives class is meeting the challenge of talking...
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March 2017 Announcements
Noisy Coin Report Thank you to all who contributed to our Noisy Coin Offering. $407.50 will be added to our January Special Offering for Syrian Refugees in Seattle. The sanctuary was filled with the gentle jingle of our coins when Peter Ilgenfritz asked us to cup our...
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End-of-Life Discussion Series
This 4-week series (Every Sunday from 11:30—1:00 Feb. 26 to March 19 in the Chapel) is a part of our desire to provide a safe and caring environment to talk about how we approach the end of our lives. How do we engage in conversation with our families? How can we...
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Moving Mountains: Youth Celebration, Dinner, and Fundraiser
March 11, 6:00 - 9:00 pm Tickets are $5 kids, $10 adult, $25 for a family of three or more. We’ll be selling tickets in the Narthex before and after worship on until March 5. For the first time, registration is also available online (no payment necessary, just reserve...
Read more... March 2017 Births and Deaths
Tyler David & Ethan Gregory Van Pelt Born January 19, 2017 Congratulations to Anna & Miles Van Pelt as they welcome twin sons, Tyler David & Ethan Gregory on January 19. They join older sister Kira. All are doing well and adjusting to life with twins....
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March 2017 Special Offering: One Great Hour of Sharing
You are here at a disaster like last October’s Hurricane Matthew that stormed up the Southeast Coast from Haiti through North Carolina. for James E. Jones, a war hero and former Tuskegee Airman, a person who had always helped others. He had been on his own North...
Read more... Conversations on Racial Justice and White Privilege
Many people have expressed an interest in joining a small group to discuss this issue, which is of deep importance to the congregation as a whole. Several groups are forming, and some have room for a few more participants. The underlying curriculum for the...
Read more... UCUCC Church Council Summary January 2017
Leadership Staff Reports Question: parking is tight on Sunday mornings. Any suggestions: David Anderson: it would be better if people arrived early & parked in the UW Central Garage off 42nd (under Red Square). There is always parking available there and...
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Grounding: A Spirit Workshop Feb 19 & 26
Thinking of work for justice and compassion? Let’s find and polish the touchstones that will ground you in your most important values. Two sessions will be Sundays, February 19 & 26, 2pm – 4pm at University Congregational UCC, 4515 16th Ave NE, Seattle...
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Your guide to the all-new University UCC website
You have gotten this far, so you know there is a new website. If you have a few minutes to take the new site for a test drive, here are some of the features that you may want to check out: What’s up now – a news section that will provide the latest updates on church...
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UCUCC Church Council honors Dale Turner by designating the narthex and lounge as Turner Commons
At the November church council meeting, the council unanimously affirmed the recommendation of the Turner Legacy Committee with the naming of the Turner Commons. A heartfelt and helpful presentation from committee members provided information and background Dr. Turner...
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February 2017 Events
Feb 3-5 - UCC Pacific NW Conference Men’s Winter Retreat Rev. Mike Denton, Conference Minister, is the program speaker at the 26th Annual Pacific NW Men's Retreat at Pilgrim Firs Feb 3-5, 2017. The theme is Finding the Wisdom We Need. Mike will share his thoughts and...
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Grace
For those who cannot attend church (and those who can) The renowned spiritual writer and thinker, Kathleen Norris, wrote the following statement about grace. If grace is so wonderful, why do we have such difficulty recognizing and accepting it? Maybe it's because...
Read more... Nov 2016 Church Council Meeting Summary
~ Submitted by David Anderson The University Congregational United Church of Christ Church Council met on November 14, 2016. Actions included: Approved 2017 Clergy Housing Allowance designation, an annual IRS requirement. Approved request to name the Narthex and...
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University Congregational Housing Forum Feb 5
“Out of a desire to be hands for god's work, our mission is to find creative ways to prevent homelessness and provide housing for people in need.” We would love to have more hands to help do the work, so we are having a Forum to introduce ourselves, or update the...
Read more... February 2017 Births and Deaths
Aurora Miller and Coral Miller Born: January 9, 2017 Welcome to the world baby Aurora and baby Coral! These precious girls were born on Monday afternoon, January 9 to Laura Jean and Mike Miller. They weighed 4lbs 6oz, and are doing well for coming into the world a bit...
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February 2017 Worship and Preaching Calendar
Epiphany Series: The Tie That Binds, continued Relationships form us. As we gather for worship in this series, we will be invited to consider how our relationships with the Holy, and with each other, form and transform us. And we will affirm the power of God's...
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February 2017 Youth Ministry News
Youth Group Sundays, Feb 5, 12, 19, 26: 9 am-10 am, Pilgrim Room and Room 104 Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join us! The middle school youth group is made up of youth in grades 6, 7 and 8. Their youth leaders are Hillary Coleman and Johnathon Fitzpatrick. The...
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February 2017 Children’s Ministry News
Family Pizza Night Feb 4 from 5-7 pm in the Lounge Join fellow families and friends for pizza followed by special guest Lucas Bonnema, the Lego Man! Lucas will lead the kiddos in a Lego building opportunity. Parents and caregivers will have their own "special time"...
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February 2017 Special Offering: University Family YMCA
This month our giving will help move along the expansion plans of our friend and neighbor, the University Family YMCA. Although we know of and may use the exercise, child care and enrichment classes offered, we might not have heard about the support given to homeless...
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Looking ahead to Seabeck 2017
Save the dates for Seabeck All-Church Summer Camp Sunday, July 9 - Friday, July 14, 2017 Make plans now to enjoy all your favorite camp activities: meals together, fellowship with old and new friends, quiet time to relax and reflect, tie dye, talent show, square...
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Mary’s Place hosting – January 3 – 17
After considerable discernment and prayer, we have decided to limit our hosting to two 2-week periods in 2017. In the past, we’ve provided four 2-week hosting periods, but since Mary’s Place is successfully recruiting more faith communities, it seems like the right...
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Church group going to Guatemala for Habitat for Humanity build
January 14 - 22 A group of 17 people from our church is going to San Lucas Toliman in Guatemala through Habitat for Humanity to build "Healthy Home Kits' for families in the region around Lake Atitlan. Habitat makes all the arrangements for the work and connects us...
Read more... December 2016 Births and Deaths
Welcome to the world Ethan! Born: November 29, 2016 Ethan Richard Blume was born at 11:36pm on Tuesday to delighted parents Rebecca and Grant Blume. He was 10lbs 11oz and 22” long. New baby, Mom, and Dad are doing well! Ethan joins older siblings Isaac & Olivia...
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UCUCC Ministry Moves into 2017 with Strong Financial Support
Thank you to all who pondered and pledged for our 2017 ministry! In this amazing congregation, we have much to be thankful for, and much work to do. Our pledge theme was A Light in the Window. The work we do – the light we shine – permeates the lives it touches. The...
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