University Place Presbyterian Church

University Place Presbyterian Church UPPC is a community engaged in outreach, service and loving those around us. You are invited to participate!

UPPC is a unique, grace-filled community where you can be yourself as you engage in worship, small groups, youth activities, outreach to the community, mission trips, or just come be surrounded by people who are trying to intentionally live the Gospel.

GriefShare | Sundays starting September 13 at UPPCJoin us for GriefShare, a thirteen-week seminar and support group desi...
08/26/2026

GriefShare | Sundays starting September 13 at UPPC

Join us for GriefShare, a thirteen-week seminar and support group designed to offer help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. Our caring group of leaders have experienced grief and want to help you through the difficult days ahead as you begin to rebuild your life after loss. We know it hurts, and we want to support you.

Learn more at UPPC.org/events.

Got Questions? Meet you at Alpha | Part of the Discipleship Core.Are you looking for a space to ask the big questions of...
08/25/2026

Got Questions? Meet you at Alpha | Part of the Discipleship Core.

Are you looking for a space to ask the big questions of life in a place where you are accepted and belong? Alpha is that place! For eleven weeks, explore meaning, faith and the basics of Christianity among new friends. Childcare is available with registration.

Register for fall ALPHA at UPPC.org/events!

Divorce Recovery at UPPC starts September 24th!!!Divorce happens for a variety of reasons, and when it does, Divorce Rec...
08/24/2026

Divorce Recovery at UPPC starts September 24th!!!

Divorce happens for a variety of reasons, and when it does, Divorce Recovery will help answer some of the most difficult questions: How deeply has this affected me? How will I ever recover?

It takes courage and humility to confront our deepest fears. Divorce Recovery at UPPC is a safe place to share your thoughts, feelings and emotions and to begin the process of healing through faith, hope and love.

Dinner and childcare provided with registration at UPPC.org/events.

An urgent ask...We are still in need school supplies for this Friday’s Back to School Supply Fair! If you are looking f...
08/18/2026

An urgent ask...

We are still in need school supplies for this Friday’s Back to School Supply Fair! If you are looking for a way to GIVE towards this annual event in our community, we need your help!

You can make a one-time donation to UPPC’s “Community Connection” fund using the drop down menu at UPPC.org/give. Donations to this fund will be used to purchase remaining needed school supplies.

Thank you for your desire to serve and support!

MomCo at UPPC | Coming this fall!Motherhood is better together. Whether you're expecting your first child or navigating ...
08/11/2026

MomCo at UPPC | Coming this fall!
Motherhood is better together. Whether you're expecting your first child or navigating the preschool years, MomCo is a place to find encouragement, authentic friendships and practical support as you grow in faith alongside other moms. Join us this fall—we've saved you a seat! Learn more and register at UPPC.org/events.

08/10/2026

What does it actually look like to live wisely? In James 3:13-18, the Apostle James draws a sharp contrast between two kinds of wisdom -- one that is genuine and comes from God, and one that is fraudulent, rooted in envy and selfish ambition.

True wisdom is not just knowledge. It is knowing how to live. And according to James, it shows up in humility -- in being peace-loving, considerate, merciful and sincere. Not heroic. Not self-advancing. Just faithfully, quietly blessing others.

The good life God designed is available to all of us, and it starts with cooperating with his way rather than our own. As James writes, peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

As you move through this week, we encourage you to look for one concrete opportunity to act with humility -- to give, serve or make peace with no expectation of recognition or reward. We would love to hear your stories in the weeks ahead.

Kenya Team Updates at UPPC.org/outreach!Continue to pray and follow along on the journey as the team shares their though...
08/06/2026

Kenya Team Updates at UPPC.org/outreach!
Continue to pray and follow along on the journey as the team shares their thoughts and experiences.

08/05/2026

Words carry more weight than we realize. A single sentence can change a life, redirect a relationship, or start a fire that destroys everything in its path. This Sunday, we explored James 3 and discovered that the tongue is both a rudder that steers our lives and a spark that can burn down what we have built.

James reminds us that no human being can tame the tongue on their own. But that is exactly where the gospel steps in. Jesus did not come only to forgive careless words. He came to transform hearts, because out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks (Matthew 12).

This week, we are challenging our congregation to bless five people with specific, life-giving words. If you see something admirable in someone, say it. Let your words reflect the new heart Christ is building in you.

07/30/2026

Faith is not just something you hold -- it is something you live. In James 2:14-26, we are confronted with a direct and uncomfortable truth: faith without deeds is dead. But faith that does move, is discipleship.

We are hiring!!! If you are passionate about discipling the next generation, supporting families and shaping a culture w...
07/27/2026

We are hiring!!! If you are passionate about discipling the next generation, supporting families and shaping a culture where young people thrive, we invite you to bring your leadership to our collaborative team and help shape the future of the Church today. For more details and the full job description visit UPPC.org/youth.

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8101 27th St W, University Place
Tacoma, WA
98466

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12:30pm
Sunday 9am - 12:30pm

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