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Special post-debate session of Dismantling White Supremacy

September 6th, 2024 by

The presidential debate is September 10, 6-7:30, overlapping slightly with our usual Dismantling White Supremacy meeting time. Since many of us will be watching the debate, we will convene at 8 for a short, 45-minute session. That will give everyone time to stretch, scream, dissect … read more.

Transforming Hearts Collective to present webinars on building trans safety and justice

September 6th, 2024 by

Four years ago, many of us participated in Trans Experience and Spirituality, which incorporated sessions of the “Trans Inclusion in Congregations” program created by the Transforming Hearts Collective. Now the Transforming Hearts Collective is offering two webinars on building trans justice and … read more.

Weaving the Web: To Call a Minister

August 31st, 2024 by

Dear UUCPA folks,

Can you believe Rev. Cat has only been at UUCPA for two years? The stories she brings to every service, the Game Nights and Parents’ Nights Out that build community, the family chapel services, and the kind, wise presence she brings to her … read more.

Forum Topics for September, 2024

August 24th, 2024 by

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for September 2024:

9/1    Great Decisions – Understanding Indonesia – Susan Owicki

9/8    Wrecking Crew: dismantling the government – General discussion

9/15  Why Experts Should Answer to the Amateurs – … read more.

Volunteers & Riders Needed for LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness – Sept 14

August 24th, 2024 by

LifeMoves is holding its 10th Annual Ride to End Homeless place on Saturday, September 14, at Stanford Research Park, and is seeking volunteers to help with the event.  They are asking volunteers to commit to one (or more) of the following shifts:

6:30 – 9:30 am

9 – … read more.

Meet a Board Member – Barbara Smith-Thomas! 

August 24th, 2024 by

Did you know that our community is led by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees that meets monthly? Anyone is welcome to attend our meetings and learn how UUCPA is governed. In an effort to make the Board more accessible to the entire community, we will … read more.

Sign up for a shift at the interfaith booth at the Silicon Valley Pride Festival Aug 24-25!

August 17th, 2024 by

Silicon Valley Pride is coming up in one week!  UUCPA is once again part of an informal group of faith organizations that organize and staff an interfaith welcome booth at the festival each year. We need volunteers! Sign up here to help set … read more.

Bay Area UU Women’s retreat: Sept 13-15

August 3rd, 2024 by

Registration is now open for the Bay Area UU Women’s retreat at Villa Maria Del Mar in Santa Cruz on September 13-15.  Sign up now for a fun and relaxing weekend on the ocean in Santa Cruz.  The cost for two nights is $350 double … read more.

UU the Vote announces July 30 webinar

July 27th, 2024 by

UU the Vote, which has mobilized so many voters in its brief history, invites us to a webinar about the work ahead.

Three of the special guests: 

Nora Rasman, Side With Love Democracy Strategist

Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson, Highlander Research & Education Center Co-Executive Director

… read more.

Forum Topics For August, 2024

July 17th, 2024 by

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for August 2024:

8/4 After Oppenheimer: Nuclear weapons in the news – Dick Duda

8/11 The art of letting go – Susan Owicki

8/18 How do you decide what is human or … read more.