Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

Our Church

Ministering in Palo Alto since 1947

Our roots go back many years. Today, our congregation numbers 350 members and many friends. We are young, old, singles, couples, and families of many types from up and down the Peninsula.

We are theists, atheists, and agnostics

Instead of a central creed, our religion centers around shared principles or moral values, like "the inherent worth and dignity of each person". Our Living Tradition enriches our lives.

We worship together

Our ordained ministers lead Sunday services brimming with beautiful music. A contemplative service each Thursday evening follows a casual dinner and friendly conversation. Our children sit with their families for the first part of the service before going to Sunday School.  And we provide a variety of spiritual experiences with meditation groups, small spiritual meetings, and our labyrinth.

We work together

Based on our long history of commitment, today we have social justice groups active in the areas of poverty, environment, peace, childhood education, and equality.

We like to get together

We play, hike, dance, talk, sing, act, and share meals together. For many of us, the community we have found here is our second family.

We support each other

With friendships and our ministry to each other, for example, our Covenant Groups, and our Caring Network, we support one another through life’s transitions.