University Christian Church has a long-standing commitment to local, national, and international outreach. Three out of every ten dollars received by cUc are designated for those in need. cUc gave over $119,000 to outreach causes in 2003 alone. Local community outreach is exemplified daily by the intensive use of the church building and grounds, and by member involvement in many programs, including:

• University Christian Church Child Care Center (UC5). Provides care for 2-4 year olds who are the children of teenage mothers attending Northwestern High School.
• Safe Haven and Warm Nights. Rotating shelters for homeless men, women, and children during the winter months at cUc, as well as other local churches.
• Community Place Cafe. Provides free lunch to those in need, plus other services (cUc participates on the fourth Monday of each month). Served at First United Methodist Church, at the corner of Adelphi Road & East-West Highway.

• Help By Phone. An ecumenical crises program serving the area through food pantries, clothes closet, and more.
• Congregations United for Compassion & Empowerment. An ecumenical crises center serving the local area.
• Mission Trips. Church members are heavily involved in mission trips. This year's trip will take us to Nicaragua on July 1st, 2012, while past trips have included Appalachia, inner-city Baltimore, Philadelphia, North Carolina, New Orleans, and Jamaica.
• United Campus Ministries. This ecumenical ministry for students and others at the University of Maryland has our long-standing support and leadership.
• 12-Step Groups. Additionally, cUc hosts two twelve-step groups.