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SciFi/Fantasy Discussion Group Next Meeting — February 21 — the 1999 movie “Bicentennial Man”

Hello SciFi/Fantasy Fans,
Our next meeting is February 21, 7-8:30, on Zoom. We’ll discuss the 1999 movie “Bicentennial Man”
Visit the UUCPA website to get the Zoom information. All are welcome. We assume that you’ve seen the movie.

At the end of the meeting, we will choose a movie or video for our April meeting.

Contact:
Jane Chronis, scifi+owner@uucpa.org

Action Council Endorsement: Community, Faith, and Racial Justice

This message is to inform the congregation that the Action Council has agreed to be a co-sponsor of a speaker series to be offered by St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto entitled Community, Faith, and Racial Justice.  The series begins on March 6.  You can find out more about this speaker series here.  A formal announcement from … Continue reading Action Council Endorsement: Community, Faith, and Racial Justice

Comfort Survey for New Main Hall Chairs – now through Feb 11

As part of the Campus Vision Project, the Chairs Committee is selecting new chairs for the Main Hall. We need stackable, storable chairs that are beautiful for worship and comfortable for a wide range of people’s shapes and abilities. We are asking for everyone’s help to assess comfort. We know that many people need arms … Continue reading Comfort Survey for New Main Hall Chairs – now through Feb 11

New Campus Vision Co-Chair

We are moving along into the next phase of our Campus Vision Project, and we have exciting news–Randy Helmonds will be joining Sally as co-chair.  Randy joined our effort last fall to supervise the newly-hired Owner’s Representative, and has been active in the church in other ways, on the finance committee and helping to run … Continue reading New Campus Vision Co-Chair

Spiritual Adventures In Parenting meets Sunday, Jan 21, at 11:30

Spiritual Adventures In Parenting, UUCPA’s group for parents of children between the ages of birth and tween, meets again this Sunday, January 21, from 11:30a.m.–12:30p.m., following the church service.

We’ll gather in the Fireside Room. Childcare will be provided.

We’ll share joys and challenges from the past month. We’ll also share our questions, insights, and surprises from reading pages 95–119 in the book Chaos,
Wonder,
and the Spiritual
Adventure of
Parenting.

To learn more, email spiritualparenting@uucpa.org.

Second Sunday Lunch, Jan 14 – Chinese themed food

Join us for Second Sunday Lunch, a home-cooked, nutritious, delicious food for a very reasonable donation. We go through the buffet line in the Fireside Room and eat in the Main Hall or outdoors, weather permitting. If you’re new or visiting, be our guest.
This month is our Chinese-themed meal – freshly fried rice, and some fine selections from Costco!
Mains and sides including: Fried Brown Rice – Onion, Carrots, Peas, Tamari Sauce, Oil, egg, White Rice, Orange Chicken (contains wheat, contains dairy (whey solids)), Coconut Shrimp  (DF, contains wheat), Egg Rolls (vegan, DF, contains wheat), Steamed Broccoli, Sautéed Mushrooms, Sriracha Hot Sauce (optional!)
Salad Bar including: -Baby Spinach -Romaine Lettuce -Mandarin Oranges -Slivered Almonds -Olives -Garbanzos -Red Onion
Dessert
And as always Light wheat bread, peanut butter, and jelly available on the side.
We want you to stay for lunch, and we welcome new volunteers!  Come to the kitchen anytime Sunday after 9 am and we will find a job for you. Drop-in clean-up help after lunch is also welcome. Some volunteers help on most second Sundays; others help occasionally. Stop by on Sunday or contact Edie if you would like to join us in the kitchen.

Contact:      Edie Keating and the Kitchen Team (food@uucpa.org)

SciFi/Fantasy Discussion Group Next Meeting — Jan 17 –“Childhood’s End” by Arthur C. Clarke

Hello SciFi/Fantasy Fans, our next meeting is January 17, 7-8:30, on Zoom. We’ll discuss the novel Childhood’s End, by Arthur C. Clarke, a classic from 1953.

The UUCPA website has the Zoom information. All are welcome. We assume that you’ve read the book.

At the end of the meeting, we will choose a book for our March meeting.

Contact:Jane Chronis (scifi+owner@uucpa.org)