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Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

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650-494-0541

uucpa@uucpa.org

We gather,
our different paths entwined,
to deepen our spiritual lives:
nourishing connection,
learning from each other,
caring for each other,
tending to our world.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
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Cause And Effect

June 17, 2018 - 10:30am Steve Johnson
https://episodes.castos.com/uucpa/8-Sermon-Cause-and-Effect.mp3

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Sometimes things happen to you, and other times you make things happen. It’s surprising how many ways this duality shows up in our work, relationships, and spiritual lives. We’ll explore.  Worship Leader: Steve Johnson

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12:00 AM - Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
2
6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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4
9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
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6
6:30 PM - First Monday Film Discussion Group
7
12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
8
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-When I die-Rumi
9
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
10
11
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Power of thee State-Judt
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
10:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
13
7:30 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
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15
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
16
12:30 PM - Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
17
18
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
2:00 PM - All Church & Community Family Dance
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
10:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
20
7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
21
22
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees meeting
23
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
24
25
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
5:00 PM - Parents Night Out!
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
10:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025    
All Day
UUCPA
  • Justice
  • Justice Projects
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
10/01/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
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, [...]
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By Your Side Singers
01 Oct
10/01/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
  • Music
  • Small Groups
By Your Side Singers
You are welcome to sing with the By Your Side Singers, the 1st Wed of the month June - Aug, the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays during [...]
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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
02 Oct
10/02/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Membership and Growth, Online
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
02 Oct
10/02/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Children & Youth
  • Committee Meetings
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 [...]
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Choir Practice
02 Oct
10/02/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
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 [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
10/04/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Workday
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/04/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
10/04/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
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, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
10/05/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic:  AI and American National Security (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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Sunday Service
05 Oct
10/05/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
05 Oct
10/05/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
06 Oct
10/06/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Adults
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Film Discussion Group
We gather via video conference on the first Monday of the month for an hour-long discussion of a movie we have chosen and each watched [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
10/07/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
Brown Bag Books
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-When I die-Rumi
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-When I die-Rumi
10/08/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
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, [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
09 Oct
10/09/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
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 [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/11/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Power of thee State-Judt
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Power of thee State-Judt
10/11/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
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, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
10/12/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Experiencing the Resonant Reading Group Discussion Leader: Ann Zeise The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
12 Oct
10/12/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
12 Oct
10/12/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Finance Committee Meeting
13 Oct
10/13/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
10/15/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
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, [...]
More Info
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
10/15/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Sci Fi Fantasy
The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group was meeting via Zoom before it was cool! Lovers of science fiction and fantasy, at UUCPA and beyond, have [...]
More Info
By Your Side Singers
15 Oct
10/15/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
  • Music
  • Small Groups
By Your Side Singers
You are welcome to sing with the By Your Side Singers, the 1st Wed of the month June - Aug, the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays during [...]
More Info
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
16 Oct
10/16/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Adult Religious Education Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Choir Practice
16 Oct
10/16/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
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 [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/18/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
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 [...]
More Info
All Church & Community Family Dance
All Church & Community Family Dance
10/18/2025    
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Main Hall
  • Special Events
Mark your calendars for the All Church & Community Family Dance on Saturday October 18, 2-4:30 PM in the Main Hall. So what kind of [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
10/18/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
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, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
10/19/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Inspiring Quotes and Sayings Discussion Leader: Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
19 Oct
10/19/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
19 Oct
10/19/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
20 Oct
10/20/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds, Online
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> [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
10/22/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
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, [...]
More Info
Board of Trustees meeting
22 Oct
10/22/2025    
7:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
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) [...]
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Choir Practice
23 Oct
10/23/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
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 [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/25/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
10/25/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
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, [...]
More Info
Parents Night Out!
25 Oct
10/25/2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
  • Children & Youth
  • Parents
Family Fun, Parent Night Out
Parents deserve a break! Let UUCPA take care of dinner and childcare while you go out on the town every fourth Saturday (holidays excluded), usually [...]
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Forum
Forum
10/26/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for December The Forum meets in the [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
26 Oct
10/26/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
26 Oct
10/26/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
10/29/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
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, [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
30 Oct
10/30/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
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 [...]
More Info
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
11/01/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Workday
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11/01/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
11/01/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
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, [...]
More Info
Events on 09/29/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/30/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/01/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
1 Oct 25
01 Oct
By Your Side Singers
1 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/02/2025
02 Oct
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
2 Oct 25
02 Oct
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
2 Oct 25
02 Oct
Choir Practice
2 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/04/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
4 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
4 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
4 Oct 25
Events on 10/05/2025
Forum
Forum
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto
05 Oct
Sunday Service
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto
05 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/06/2025
06 Oct
First Monday Film Discussion Group
6 Oct 25
Events on 10/07/2025
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
7 Oct 25
Events on 10/08/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-When I die-Rumi
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-When I die-Rumi
8 Oct 25
Events on 10/09/2025
09 Oct
Choir Practice
9 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/11/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Power of thee State-Judt
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Power of thee State-Judt
11 Oct 25
Events on 10/12/2025
Forum
Forum
12 Oct 25
Palo Alto
12 Oct
Sunday Service
12 Oct 25
Palo Alto
12 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
12 Oct 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/13/2025
13 Oct
Finance Committee Meeting
13 Oct 25
Events on 10/15/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
15 Oct 25
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
15 Oct 25
15 Oct
By Your Side Singers
15 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/16/2025
16 Oct
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
16 Oct 25
16 Oct
Choir Practice
16 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/18/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
18 Oct 25
All Church & Community Family Dance
All Church & Community Family Dance
18 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
18 Oct 25
more...
Events on 10/19/2025
Forum
Forum
19 Oct 25
Palo Alto
19 Oct
Sunday Service
19 Oct 25
Palo Alto
19 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
19 Oct 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/20/2025
20 Oct
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
20 Oct 25
Events on 10/22/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
22 Oct 25
22 Oct
Board of Trustees meeting
22 Oct 25
Events on 10/23/2025
23 Oct
Choir Practice
23 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/25/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
25 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
25 Oct 25
25 Oct
Parents Night Out!
25 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/26/2025
Forum
Forum
26 Oct 25
Palo Alto
26 Oct
Sunday Service
26 Oct 25
Palo Alto
26 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
26 Oct 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/29/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
29 Oct 25
Events on 10/30/2025
30 Oct
Choir Practice
30 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 11/01/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
1 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
1 Nov 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
1 Nov 25
 

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Directions

650-494-0541

uucpa@uucpa.org

We gather,
our different paths entwined,
to deepen our spiritual lives:
nourishing connection,
learning from each other,
caring for each other,
tending to our world.

Meet Our Ministers

Rev. Peter Farriday joins us for two years starting in August 2025 to help us discern our main needs and challenges, goals and desires, and together lay a solid foundation for the future, thriving with a new longer-term minister.

Rev. Catherine (Cat) Boyle joined us in 2022. Embracing wonder, embracing curiosity and embracing life is her credo. Cat's background in theater shows up in her creativity in religious education, and infuses her worship with energy.

Learn about all our ministers here.

Justice Partner

Justice Partner - South Bay Sanctuary Covenant

The Justice Partner for October is South Bay Sanctuary Covenant.

SBSC is an interfaith, non-partisan organization of churches and individuals in the Bay Area. The group is concerned with peace, justice and liberation for the people of Central America and for the refugees who have fled these areas.

We gather on unceded, stolen land of the Tamien and Ramaytush people. We acknowledge these communities in the interest of truth and justice, awareness and gratitude. In order to dismantle the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism, we pledge to join the Tamien and Ramaytush people whenever they ask us for solidarity.
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