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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 interactions are so interwoven into our congregational life that … Continue reading Weaving the Web: To Call a Minister

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for September 2024: The Forum meets both in-person and online via video conference.  On the second Sunday of each month, the in-person meeting is in the Fireside Room. On other Sundays it is in the church library. For online … Continue reading Forum Topics for September, 2024

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: If you’re available, consider volunteering at the event. We have a variety of roles … Continue reading Volunteers & Riders Needed for LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness – Sept 14

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 feature one Board member each month in our weekly update … Continue reading Meet a Board Member – Barbara Smith-Thomas! 

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 up or break down the booth or take a shift during the festival itself.  … Continue reading Sign up for a shift at the interfaith booth at the Silicon Valley Pride Festival Aug 24-25!

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 occupancy (ensuite bath), including six meals: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, … Continue reading Bay Area UU Women’s retreat: Sept 13-15

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:  The webinar is at 5 PT on Tuesday, July 30. Click to register.

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for August 2024: The Forum meets both in-person and online via video conference.  On the second Sunday of each month, the in-person meeting is in the Fireside Room. On other Sundays it is in the church library. For online … Continue reading Forum Topics For August, 2024

The Palo Alto Human Relations Commission (HRC) recently extended an invitation to the city’s faith-community leaders to share their concerns and perspectives. Amy was able to be there and address the HRC, and the Palo Alto Weekly has summarized the event. Amy was pleased that the HRC was so attentive, and that they offered themselves … Continue reading UUCPA participates in city listening session

The Votes are In … The Winner Is … Chair D! After much research to find 4 candidate chairs for us to evaluate, and analyzing responses from many of us, the chair committee has decided on Chair D. It looks good and was the most comfortable for the most people, and truly uncomfortable for no … Continue reading Chair Selection Announcement