“Ever feel a sense of belonging wash over you?” That’s the feeling many experience upon discovering Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation stands as a beacon of inclusive spirituality in West Seattle. It welcomes all regardless of background or belief.
Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation’s mission is clear. It aims to nurture each person’s spiritual path through service and community. Their vision is to be a religious home for everyone. This includes all ages genders races and sexual orientations. It includes all opinions beliefs and abilities. Westside strives to be good stewards of the earth. They extend support to the larger community through social action.
Unitarian Universalism itself is diverse. It is inclusive. There is no shared creed. The seven principles support the search for truth and meaning. These principles include the inherent worth of every person. They include justice equity and compassion. Acceptance and spiritual growth are key. The principles promote the democratic process. They strive for world peace and respect for all existence. Children learn a simple version of these principles called the Rainbow Principles.
Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation draws inspiration from six sources. These include direct experience and prophetic words. They include wisdom from world religions and Jewish and Christian teachings. Humanist teachings and Earth-centered traditions also inspire.
Currently Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation offers Sunday Morning Worship twice a month. This takes place on the second and fourth Sundays. They make time for community programming all month long. The first Sunday is Spark Sundays. It features community connection with conversation and a potluck lunch. The third Sunday offers a Parent Group and Religious Exploration for children.
Exciting news arrived in October 2024. Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation became the new home of Meaningful Movies West Seattle.
Rev Carter Smith joined Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation in the spring of 2023. She serves as their minister on a half-time basis. Rev. Smith is a lifelong Unitarian Universalist. Her ministry centers on building healthy connected communities. She creates space for people to share their gifts.
The Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation relies on funding to offer programs. The UUA Fair Share Contribution Guide suggests financial commitment levels. These start at 2% of adjusted income. The guide suggests up to 10% commitment. Even small adjustments to contributions can make a big difference.
Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation invites you to keep your mind and heart open. Open to each other. Open to what lies beyond certainties. Open to what is yet to unfold. Come discover a welcoming spiritual home. Come discover Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation.