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The many roles that go into bringing Sunday services to everyone in the Main Hall and online rotate among a wonderful crew of volunteers. The benefit to the congregation is immeasurable. There are several benefits for you, the volunteer, as well: Some members of the Worship Tech team are dealing with family illnesses and would … Continue reading Help bring Sunday services to life

Are you living with chronic pain and inflammation? If you’re navigating painful chronic illnesses like autoimmune, joint issues, GI issues, long-COVID, we invite you to join us for a monthly support group. We’ll start with an introduction, asks, and a different topic for each month. Childcare will be provided.  Time:  First Sunday of every month after church service around 11:30am-12:30pm, starting on … Continue reading New Chronic Pain Support Group – starting Oct 6

We have three exciting weekends coming up! This Sunday, September 15, is the UUCPA Activity Fair. Stroll from table to table, snacking and learning about the many groups and activities from the people who know them best: the ones who enjoy them right now. Two dozen groups will have representatives at the fair, and they’re … Continue reading Three great weekends at UUCPA

Are you looking to get more involved in the UUCPA community? Whether you’re new or a long-time member, the Activity Fair on Sunday, September 15th, after service is the perfect opportunity to explore ways to connect. Representatives from a variety of UUCPA small groups, committees, and activities will be there to share what they do … Continue reading Join us for the UUCPA Activity Fair on Sept 15

It’s here! One of our regular educational programs for middle schoolers is Neighboring Faith Communities, a mix of experiential and discussion-based learning about a few of the many religious communities of our area. This year, we are pioneering an intergenerational version, and the first adult session is this Wednesday evening, September 18, to be followed … Continue reading Neighboring Faiths for Adults begins Sept. 18

Please note that Empty Nest will not meet on the 15th this month. It will meet on October 6 instead.

This year UUCPA once again co-sponsored an interfaith booth at the August Silicon Valley Pride Festival in San Jose.  Six members of UUCPA volunteered at this event, and two of those six were also on the planning team.   Over 1000 people interacted with the booth through one or more of the following: In addition, over … Continue reading Silicon Valley Pride Interfaith Booth Success!

Sunday school classes begin on Sunday, September 8th at 10:15 AM. All ages start in the Main Hall and after Time for All Ages, all attend religious education classes. After service: All preschool, kindergarten and elementary students go to and stay in the playground until you sign out your child of the playground with childcare … Continue reading Children & Youth Religious Ed Starts Sept 8

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 the experience with family members–whatever you need to do after … Continue reading Special post-debate session of Dismantling White Supremacy

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 safety in the wide community. I (Amy) will be there–I hope I’ll see … Continue reading Transforming Hearts Collective to present webinars on building trans safety and justice