University Gathering Building Plans
OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12th
University Gathering + 5:30-7:30 pm
1415 NE 43rd Street, north building entrance
New church
We’re building a new church on our current site at NE 43rd and 15th Ave NE, on the street level of a project that will include student housing. We want to hear from neighbors now!
(planning for 2023)
New doors
Our current building, long used and loved by many people, is hard to access and shut off from the life of the street. We’re designing for windows on the sidewalk, full accessibility, day and evening events, and rooms for flexible use.
(way more open)
New spaces
Plans include a corner café with adjoining forum space, a big hall with a kitchen, a beautiful new Sanctuary for worship and public gatherings, room for human services, classes, music, meditation,
celebrations, conversations . . . What do you want to see inside?
(for church & community)
Help us imagine a new life inside the new doors!
This is a new chapter in a long story that started in 1901 with Methodists holding church in a tent. Buildings have changed over the years, but our commitment
to the University District is still strong. Love still calls us here, in worship and in service.
Building Dreams: 12 Tiny Homes for the Homeless in 2018
For the most recent update click 1.21.19 update
Check out KOMO4 News’ video and article about our Tiny Homes project HERE
Seattle’s homeless? Visible to us all, almost everywhere we go, it is evident to us all that we have a serious social problem. We see or hear of the homeless, we care, but ask ourselves “What can I possibly do about this?”
Mother Teresa said “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” Building Dreams is approaching the homeless issue in that way – sheltering one homeless person at a time.
Find out how you, in very simple and concrete ways, can participate in this community effort to build 12 Tiny Homes in 2018.
For project details- including costs, how to participate, and contact information, click here: BuildingDreamsTinyHomes2018.
To donate online: click HERE. On the donation page, enter the amount you want to donate in the “Other” category and type “Tiny Homes” on the “Other” line. Under “Contribution Frequency,” choose frequency on the drop down menu. Then click “Continue.” You will then be prompted to enter your credit/debit/checking information. If you have any questions, feel free to call the office at (206)632-5163.
Many thanks to Project Creator and Manager, Dale Hoff for his vision and hard work.
Evening Contemplative Worship
Join us for Evening Contemplative Worship every Thursday in Advent (November 30th, December 7th, 14th, and 21st)
7:00 PM in the CHAPEL.
Readings, silence, prayers, candlelight, and singing of Taize chants.
Poor People’s Campaign
University Gathering’s Racial Justice Conversation is urging all to connect with this exciting movement. It’s coming to Seattle with a mass meeting the evening of Monday November 6th, 6:00pm with follow-up events planned early in 2018. Information on the Seattle meeting is on Facebook. Meeting location: UW Campus Intellectual House: 4249 Whitman Court, Seattle WA 98195. The Poor People’s Campaign website has background on the larger movement. The event will be live-streamed at University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave N.E. Doors open at 5:50pm.
Minister of Levity
Have you checked out the Minister of Levity BLOG lately? Read more about the lighter side of faith thanks to Rev. Judy Schultz (and her dog Loulu!).
https://ministeroflevity.wordpress.com/
