Welcome to the WUUC Website. As you will see, there is a lot going on in our church, and I hope you find things here that interest and attract you. We would love to see you at any of our various services and activities. 

Our members and friends have arrived at Westside through many different routes. A few of us were brought up by UU parents and have attended UU congregations for all our lives. More of us were raised in more traditional Christian churches but found that our inner voices called on us to find our own spiritual paths. Others have come from other religious traditions. As a result, you will find all sorts of beliefs represented in our congregation: Christian, Buddhist, Earth-centered, agnostic, and atheistic, among others. You'll also find different mindsets, ranging from the strictly rational to the deeply spiritual.

So what binds us all together? It's the conviction that each of us is responsible for finding our own way to the sacred and that we can and should support each other in our individual searches. The compassionate sharing of spiritual viewpoints and experiences challenges us and helps us refine and strengthen our own theologies. In our sermons and discussions, I believe you will find ideas you agree with, some that you don't, and many that challenge you and help you grow. I am certain you will find a warm welcome, regardless of how you identify or the specifics of your beliefs. 

Another thing we have in common at Westside is living our values openly in the community through social and environmental action. We are currently cultivating relationships both with The Bottom, a bookstore and community center central to the African-American community, and with Knox Pride, a multi-faceted organization supporting and serving the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, our volunteers host the VITA program offering free tax preparation for low-income, disabled, and low-English-speaking individuals. Our Green Sanctuary Committee is actively engaging us in efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and fight climate change, and our Welcoming Congregation Renewal Team works to ensure we understand, embrace, and support all people regardless of their sexual or gender identities. 

We hope you will join us for some of our services and activities, either in-person or online. Please click on the “Happening at Westside” tab at the top of the home page to view our various offerings, ranging from religious/spiritual services, to online discussion groups, to interest groups, to social gatherings.   

We'd love the chance to get to know you, hear your story, and maybe play a part in your life.