We Are An Inclusive  Community

Where people of diverse spiritual perspectives gather to learn and grow together.  Where all ages, abilities, ethnicities, genders,  and sexual orientations are welcome.  Where kids have the freedom to discover who they are and who they wish to become.  Where passionate hearts stand on the side of love, justice, and peace. Where all spirits are invited to rise and expand in harmony with the earth.

Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Soul Focus (5 of 6)

Soul Focus: “InSoulvent: The Costs of What’s Been Lost” (Part 5 of 6)

Rev. Peter continues his ongoing exploration of the soul and society.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Jim Stevens, folk guitar

If you prefer to join the community of those attending online, there are two … read more.

Next Worship Service

Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Soul Focus (5 of 6)

Soul Focus: “InSoulvent: The Costs of What’s Been Lost” (Part 5 of 6)

Rev. Peter continues his ongoing exploration of the soul and society.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Jim Stevens, folk guitar

If you prefer to join the community of those attending online, there are two … read more.

Upcoming Events

01 Jun

Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners

06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
All Day
09 Jun

Staff Relations Committee Meeting

06/09/2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
11 Jun
11 Jun

Choir Practice

06/11/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

06/13/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Round-Kunitz

Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Round-Kunitz

06/13/2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Forum

Forum What will the world be like next year?

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01 Jun
06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for June is Peninsula Food Runners. Peninsula Food Runners’ mission is to alleviate hunger and minimize food waste in the San Mateo [...]
01 Jun
06/01/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
01 Jun
Perfect Days (2023)   Japan/Japanese Drama Hirayama is content with his simple life cleaning toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on [...]
Brown Bag Books
06/02/2026    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Brown Bag Books group meets year-round, except in July and August. Many attendees bring their lunches, and everyone brings a sense of humor. Monthly [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Dappled Things-Hopkins
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
By Your Side Singers - Practice
06/03/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Join us for warm, welcoming small-group singing of beloved songs from our hymnals and other sources. In our practice sessions, we sing together and develop [...]
04 Jun
06/04/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
Campus Workday
06/06/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Saturday Meditation
06/06/2026    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-My Symphony-Channing
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
Forum
06/07/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Bright moments in 250 years of U.S. history Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
07 Jun
06/07/2026    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
This Sunday: 10:30 AM Summer Sunday School starts in Main Hall. Childcare available. Room 4-5 OWL Meets from 10:30 AM - 1:OO PM. Because we [...]
07 Jun
06/07/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
08 Jun
06/08/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
09 Jun
06/09/2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Virtual meeting of Staff Relations Committee.   Please email staff-relations@uucpa.org if you have a need to contact us.  
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Time-Travelling Adventure-Jones
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
10 Jun
06/10/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
You are invited to attend Stanford Professor Lerone Martin's book talk on his just released book: Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King, Jr. [...]
11 Jun
06/11/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
11 Jun
06/11/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Oversees and evaluates all children and youth programs; plans and carries out special events; organizes Baby Cafe; supports social justice projects that welcome children and [...]
Saturday Meditation
06/13/2026    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Round-Kunitz
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
Forum
06/14/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: What will the world be like next year? Discussion Leader: Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
14 Jun
06/14/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
14 Jun
Sunday Summer School is all about one of our official UUCPA CYRE goals – have fun and build community.  We will check in and offer [...]
15 Jun
06/15/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting 7:00  - 8:30.  3rd Monday evening. Discuss projects and upkeep for the UUCPA Campus. Contacts:  Building and Grounds Committee <buildings+grounds@uucpa.org> [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
06/17/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
At our June meeting we'll discuss the novel Dungeon Crawler Carl (2020) by Matt Dinniman, (446 pages, audio 13 hrs, 31 mins) From Wikipedia: The [...]
18 Jun
06/18/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
Saturday Meditation
06/20/2026    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
Summer Solstice
06/20/2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
On Saturday June 20, 2026 we will celebrate the longest day of the year with a Summer Solstice Celebration. Afterwards we will share food and [...]
Forum
06/21/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Stories about our Dads Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday [...]
21 Jun
06/21/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
21 Jun
Sunday Summer School is all about one of our official UUCPA CYRE goals – have fun and build community.  We will check in and offer [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
24 Jun
06/24/2026    
7:00 pm
The congregation elects the Board of Trustees from among its members "to be the governing body and exercise the power of the Church" (UUCPA By-laws) [...]
Saturday Meditation
06/27/2026    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
Forum
06/28/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for August The Forum meets in the [...]
28 Jun
06/28/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
28 Jun
Sunday Summer School is all about one of our official UUCPA CYRE goals – have fun and build community.  We will check in and offer [...]
01 Jul
07/01/2026 - 07/31/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for July is Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action PICA is a Regional Working Group of California Interfaith Power and Light which was formed in [...]
05 Jul
Sunday Summer School is all about one of our official UUCPA CYRE goals – have fun and build community.  We will check in and offer [...]
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
07/05/2026    
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Small changes create big results! This in-person support group is designed for anyone looking to improve their quality of life through better sleep, nutrition, movement, and [...]
Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting
07/05/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
We are a Green Sanctuary Congregation and continue our active push toward being truly Green in our energy consumption. The Green Sanctuary Committee meets on [...]
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Join us for an informal first gathering of our new LGBTQ+ group at UUCPA. We’ll get to know one another Read more
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On Sunday, June 14th, Rev. Peter invites anyone who’s relatively new to UUCPA to attend a “Getting to Know UU” Read more
Following the May 31 screening of UUCPA member Dorothy Fadiman's short film Radiance at church, people asked about seeing her other films. So Read more
On Saturday, June 20 we will celebrate the longest day of the year with a Summer Solstice Celebration.  Please join Read more
June is Pride Month, and UUCPA is taking part in two local Pride festivals! We need volunteers to help staff Read more

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