The Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation has completed its renovation tasks at its new home at 7141 California Avenue Southwest and is planning a ribbon cutting ceremony for 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12.

The first service will follow at 10:30 a.m.

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The congregation purchased the building that once housed the Gatewood Baptist Church in April and needed to make many renovations to improve the facility and get it ready. With a 60 year old building, they completed an extensive repair & renovation prior to moving in. These repairs include installing a new sound systems, accessibility upgrades, painting, electrical and plumbing upgrades, new furnishings, kitchen upgrade, garden design and more.

The move in process began in June 2010. After spending the summer cleaning, painting and making general repairs, the congregation moved in on September 5.

The fellowship was founded in 1963 and started out meeting in members' homes. As the congregation grew they bought a home on Walnut Street where they met for several years. Outgrowing the home they sold it and entered into a lease agreement with The Mason's, using the Masonic Temple at 4736 40th Avenue SW ever since. In 2008, the congregation changed its name from a 'Fellowship' into operating as a fully sustainable and programmatic church and congregation. Their current membership includes approximately 150 Adults 80 youth and children.

Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation is a liberal faith grounded in the belief that all persons have dignity and worth.

Minister Reverend Peg Morgan is the first full-time minister. She played a major role in significantly increasing the membership, programming, and presence in West Seattle. They now draw members from 20 different zip codes.

They will hold their formal dedication service on Sunday evening October 24. More than 50 clergy from throughout our Pacific Northwest District will participate. The President of the national Unitarian Universalist Association will keynote the event.

They attract members from a variety of theological beliefs from atheists, Christians, Buddhists and Jewish faiths. Their common connection is their desire to learn, grown and contribute to a more just world.

You can contact the WSUU at 206-935-0418 or by 
Email minister@wsuu.org

The Community Liaison is Laura Matson. 206-707-1553, lauramatson7@gamil.com and the web address is www.wsuu.org .

Board of Trustees:
President Paula vanHaagen
Past President Cliff Houlihan
Vice President Linda Tally
Treasurer Melissa Lang
Secretary Peggy Abbey
Trustee Steve Becker
Trustee Michael Armstrong
Affiliation: Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations | 25 Beacon Street | Boston, MA 02108 | (617) 742-2100 | info @ uua.org