Reconciling Congregations welcome people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to transform our Church and world into the full expression of Christ’s inclusive love.

University Gathering has been a Reconciling Congregation since 1997. Our statement of affirmation proclaims,

“We believe all persons are recipients of God’s love and grace. We believe the church of Jesus Christ is a community created to witness and embody this truth. As God has called the church in past times to affirm God’s love and grace in relation to specific groups of people including women, the poor, and racial minorities, we believe God is calling us today to declare this same truth in relation to all persons, regardless of sexual orientation. Out of this discernment we declare ourselves to be a Reconciling Congregation.” July 1997

For more information on the Reconciling Churches, click HERE

A Reconciling Prayer

“Ever-living God, we give thanks for your goodness. You have made each one of us in your image, called us to care for creation, and to love one another. Pour out your spirit upon this community as we recommit ourselves to the life of a Reconciling Congregation, working for compassion and justice-love in the world. Help us dismantle all the barriers to love, fellowship, and inclusion among your children. Teach us warm and welcoming hospitality. Bless us each day with enough hope to dream, enough courage to speak the truth, enough compassion to touch, enough passion to insist on justice, and enough strength to stand for integrity. Amen.”                                            Credit:  Adapted from Shaping Sanctuary

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.