Gathering for Sunday services in person and online at 10:30 am. Campus Vision Construction Continues - learn more
Sayings about the past and the future are all over the map. Some exhort us not to dwell on the past (“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future”–John F. Kennedy) while others remind us that there is wisdom to be … Continue reading Weaving the Web: Our past, our future
The legendary singer/songwriter paid a surprise visit to UUCPA this week, having heard about our Stewardship drive for our Annual Fund and 75th Anniversary Capital Campaign. He was very enthusiastic about our plan to upgrade our kitchen and choir room, provide all-gender and family restrooms, and make our community’s home carbon-neutral. We told him about … Continue reading Paul Simon plays UUCPA 😉 !
A friend of the congregation has returned after several months’ absence! Our beautiful, century-old Steinway has been at Ernie Martinez‘s local studio, being repaired and reconditioned, while its housing and lid went to Mexico for expert refurbishing. You can hear and see the results tomorrow. The Steinway C is a rare, “opulent,” and “powerful” piano, … Continue reading Our piano is back home
Dear UUCPA Friends, In response to changing pandemic conditions, we will no longer be checking vaccination cards at UUCPA, nor requiring folks to have the latest boosters for which they are eligible. Signs posted will inform people that by entering the building, they are attesting to being fully vaccinated. We will continue wearing our masks … Continue reading Vaccination Policy Change
It recently dawned on me that the description of the Sacred Text Reading Group was somewhat misleading. It implied that we do a kind of “comparative religions” study, which is wildly off base. So it now reads: What do we mean by a sacred text? Any text that helps us to: As Unitarian Universalists, we … Continue reading What is a sacred text?
Calling all new and new-ish folks! This Sunday, February 19, after a brief update on the Campus Vision Plan so that you can be well-informed before voting in the upcoming poll, we’ll gather in my office to get to know each other and help you get connected to what will nourish you at UUCPA. See … Continue reading Join me for tea!
Dear UUCPA folks, You may have heard that I have a sabbatical coming up, so I want to make sure you know the details. First, it’s a ways off! I’ll be away from UUCPA from June 12, 2023. through January 1, 2024. Many UU congregations fill in the minister’s role only with volunteers and guest … Continue reading Weaving the Web: Sabbatical
For the intergenerational Chalice Sunday service tomorrow, January 29, everyone who comes into the Main Hall will receive a candle. If you are participating from home, you’ll want to have a candle, matches and candleholder on hand before the service begins. We will hold a hope for our congregation community in our hearts as we … Continue reading Have a candle / Bring a book
The Celebration of Books and Reading on Sunday, February 5, keeps expanding with new things to do and learn. UUCPA’s book groups, Brown Bag Books and the Sci Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group, will now be represented there so that you can learn from members all about what you might enjoy there as much as … Continue reading New additions to book celebration day
The deadline for applying for this position has passed. Thank you for your interest! Sabbatical Minister Job PostingUnitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto (UUCPA)Position Title: Sabbatical MinisterReporting to: UUCPA Board of Trustees via a small appointed Sabbatical CommitteeAppointment Period: July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 (or, as arranged)Position: Half-time FTE Background The Unitarian Universalist … Continue reading Job posting: Sabbatical Minister