Category Justice News

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.

November service project updates

December 13th, 2025 by

Remember those posts to Announce in early November about upcoming service projects? The projects served two of UUCPA’s Justice Partners, Onyxx Village Connection and LifeMoves, and were sponsored by the Social Justice Action Council and Children and Youth Religious Education committees (and you, indirectly 🙂). … read more.

Announcing New UUCPA Action Council Members – Updated

November 1st, 2025 by

The Board has approved the addition of two new voting members to the Action Council (UUCPA’s social justice council).  The new members are Chris Jacobi and Robert Neff. Robert is the Board Social Justice Portfolio holder.  Peter Farriday will also be added as an ex-officio member, replacing Amy Morgenstern.  If you have any questions about these … read more.

Announcing a New Justice Project: Immigrant Action

October 11th, 2025 by

The UUCPA Action Council has voted to adopt the work of the recently formed Immigrant Action Task Force as a Justice Project for the coming months.  The Task Force is accompanying an immigrant from Honduras, in conjunction with All Saints Episcopal Church of Palo Alto, … read more.

Buy Fair Trade Chocolate for Halloween

October 11th, 2025 by

Are you planning to hand out chocolate this Halloween?  Did you know that some well-known chocolate brands purchase their chocolate from farms and plantations that use child or slave labor?  And some other brands choose to look the other way or don’t track their ingredient sourcing carefully. 

Buying Fair Trade chocolate is a good way to support … read more.

Want to help humanitarian efforts in Gaza?

September 20th, 2025 by

Folks at the Action Council table will show you how to support groups  working to improve conditions for people in Gaza.  Look for the table on the patio after the service.

We will be highlighting (and encouraging UUs to contribute to) these non-profits:  Redwood City based … read more.

Immigration Action Assistance for Yamileth

September 20th, 2025 by

Dear Congregation, Yamileth is joining us this Sunday afternoon for the Autumn Equinox Celebration and Potluck, and looks forward to meeting us ~ a special plus to those who can speak a little Spanish:) 

Our team is looking for more people to join the Immigration Action Team, to help with … read more.