Ministries In Our Facility
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UW Lutherans are a progressive, inclusive, welcoming, grace-filled, justice-oriented community of faith for the University of Washington community. We are affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and a ministry of the Northwest Washington Synod of the ELCA. Whether you are a UW undergrad or doctoral student, an alum or faculty member, staff or a Husky fan, we are here for you.
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Transitional housing and a day center for homeless women.
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A safe space for homeless street youth to explore art, music & drama.
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A feeding program every night of the week for homeless youth in the University District. ULC is host for Sunday, Monday and Friday nights.
Ministries in the Seattle Area
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The Church Council of Greater Seattle builds collective power through faith-rooted community organizing for transformational change toward liberation and justice.
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Community Lunch on Capitol Hill is a Seattle based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides hot nutritious meals, clothing and other critical services to those enduring homelessness and economic hardship. We serve Monday through Friday 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Our meals are open to all in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No sign-in is ever required.
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In the Lutheran tradition of caring through service, Compass Housing Alliance develops and provides essential services and affordable housing for homeless and low-income people in the greater Puget Sound region.
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Earth Ministry/WAIPL transforms faith into action for the well-being of communities and the environment. We organize people of faith to advocate for strong environmental policies and provide strategic guidance to religious communities working toward environmental justice.
www.earthministry.org
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We are a multi-faith, non-profit organization though which thousands of people and over 160 faith communities across Washington State partner for the common good. Together, we are powerful voices of the faith and conscience advocating for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
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Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.
Ministries in the U-District
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ROOTS Young Adult Shelter partners with young adults experiencing homelessness on their journey to stability. Our vision is that everyone has a safe place to call home.
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A volunteer organization that helps those living in the U District and surrounding areas with financial need.
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Located in the University Chrisitan Church.
National ELCA Ministries
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The ELCA is a community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in the world. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God’s grace in our lives.
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The Northwest Washington Synod is the congregations, people, and ministries of the Pacific Northwest - journeying together. Within our denomination, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the synod is a missional geographic region. It is overseen by a bishop and a synod council who provide vision, support, and resources so that these ministries can carry out God's mission.
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Affirming God’s love for all people, we work with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty, injustice and human suffering.
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The Lutheran Volunteer Corps is a community of faith uniting people to work for peace with justice.
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Since 1974, ReconcilingWorks: Lutherans for Full Participation has advocated for the full welcome, inclusion, and equity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual/aromantic (LGBTQIA+) Lutherans in all aspects of the life of their Church, congregations, and community.
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Lutheran Peace Fellowship (LPF) is a non-profit organization with a rich history of providing expertise and support to peacemakers and justice seekers.
