Category Justice News

Join Silicon Valley Pride 2026!

August 22nd, 2026 by

The annual Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival will take place this year on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30 in San Jose.  There are several ways to participate:

March in the parade on Sunday, August 30, starting at 10:30 at Market St and E. Julian … read more.

Notification of Endorsement Request in Progress

August 15th, 2026 by

The Action Council has approved a request from Nancy Neff to co-sponsor the Proposition 4 (Allow Public Financing of Election Campaigns) Kickoff on Saturday, October 3 from 2:30-5:30 in the Main Hall.  The Board will be considering a full church endorsement of this event later this month.  

As a reminder, the Action Council and Board … read more.

Request for UUCPA to endorse Proposition 4

July 11th, 2026 by

Last year UUCPA endorsed Senate Bill 42, which placed the California Fair Elections Act on the November 2026 ballot. It has been designated Proposition 4. This measure allows any jurisdiction in California, including the state, to set up its own public funding system.  It removes … read more.

Notification of Use of UUCPA Banner

May 23rd, 2026 by

This is to notify the congregation that the Action Council has approved the use of our UUCPA banner at two of the June Pride events where we will have a physical presence:

·      Palo Alto Pride:  Sunday, June 7, 2:00-5:00 pm, at King … read more.

Announcing the Justice Partners for FY26-27

April 18th, 2026 by

The Action Council is grateful for all the nominations we received this year for potential new Justice Partners – more than we have seen in years!  It is great to feel the energy in the congregation!  The Action Council presented the following slate of Justice … read more.

Approval of Request to Use UUCPA Banners

March 7th, 2026 by

On March 1 the Action Council approved the use of the UUCPA Side with Love rally banners at the March 28 No Kings demonstrations.  As a reminder, use of these banners requires only the approval of the Action Council, not the Board. If you have … read more.

UUCPA Backpack Drive with Onyxx Village Connection starts Jan 25

February 14th, 2026 by

Would you like to directly help someone who is unhoused? The UUCPA Action Council is holding a backpack drive with our January justice partner, Onyxx Village Connection. 

Here’s how it works: After the service on January 25, stop by the Action Council table and sign out … read more.

UUCPA Recommended Exhibit: County of Santa Clara Displays “Honoring the Children of Palestine. They deserve to play” Memorial To Honor the Children Killed

February 14th, 2026 by

County of Santa Clara Displays “Honoring the Children of Palestine. They deserve to play” Memorial To Honor the Children Killed.  SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA – On Monday, February 2, the County of Santa Clara in partnership with The Palestinian Heritage Committee (PHC) brought forward the art installation … read more.

Action Council approves signature gathering

February 7th, 2026 by

The Action Council has approved a request by Kevin Ma to collect signatures on the patio for adding a Bay Area regional transit tax measure to the November 2026 ballot.  Please look for the petition on the patio in the coming weeks and add your … read more.

Undie Sunday Thank You!

December 20th, 2025 by

This year’s Undie Sunday campaign was once again a great success!  Thank you to everyone who participated!  We donated numerous undies, hats, socks, coats, notebooks, sleeping bags, and more to the Opportunity Center’s annual Holiday Faire.  All items have been delivered, and the Faire will … read more.