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Auction Party News—Donations, please!

Your donation makes the UUCPA Auction the biggest and best party of the year. Donation ideas—an outing, hiking or biking event, picnic, dinner, themed party, or event hosted by you. A homemade savory or sweet. The offer of a talent or skill. A weekend at your family’s cabin. Or a fun event or service you dream up to share with our community.  Auction questions? Email auction@uucpa.org.

To be included in the auction catalog, submit your Auction donation by November 3 at https://auctria.events/uucpa2025 or on Sundays at the Auction table on the patio.

The Auction Party, on November 15 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., offers something for everyone: Dancing to live music. Mingling in the Main Hall while enjoying delicious food and drink. The silent auction for a quieter environment. A professional balloon artist to create festive, wearable balloon art. For kids, activities throughout the evening and kid-friendly snacks.

Everyone has something to contribute. Be an Auction volunteer—lots of fun opportunities. Sign up at Auction 2025 Volunteer Signup.xlsx or on Sundays at the Auction table on the patio. Questions? Email auction@uucpa.org.

Beginning October 12, Sunday Worship to start at 10:30AM

Don’t forget! On October 12, 2025, we are changing our Sunday worship start time to 10:30AM. This change is in response to several requests to move our Sunday worship start time later as well as to pick a time that is intuitively easy to communicate and remember. Mark your calendars … read more.

Save the Date: All Church & Community Family Dance – Oct 18

On October 18 from 2-4:30pm, come join us for an afternoon of dancing, crafting, singing, stilting, and socializing. Called by Susan Petrick with music by the Opporchoonists. Susan will teach easy-to-learn dances from American and British Isles folk traditions suitable for all ages.

Grief Circle – Oct 9

We invite you to join us for a Grief Circle for Those Mourning Erika Lin Sperry October 9 Thursday evening from 7:00–8:30 p.m hosted by therapist and fellow congregant Meag-gan O’Reilly, Rev. Peter and Rev. Cat. This will be a gentle, supportive space to gather, grieve, and care for … read more.

Circle Suppers

Have fun and make new connections at an informal potluck Circle Supper this fall hosted at a UUCPA member’s home!  There is still availability at the last 3 supper dates in October and November. Use this Circle Supper sign-up form to choose a supper that works for you. The host will contact you to confirm and give details. If you’re a longtime member, consider inviting someone you’ve recently met to help them get to know more of us. If you have any questions or would like to host a Circle Supper in the spring, send email to circlesuppers@uucpa.org .