Thank you for your support of the playspace. We recognize that this is a change in our community’s culture and in how we share the Main Hall and patio. It’s an experiment we’re undertaking together: sometimes things will work well, and sometimes we’ll learn that … read more.
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UUCPA Playspace Update
October 10th, 2026 by webadmin
Starting Point – September 27 through November 8
October 10th, 2026 by webadminAre you new or newish to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto? Want to deepen your connection with the congregation but aren’t sure how? Or understand more about what it means to be a UU? If so, Starting Point is for you.
We will meet four … read more.
Your UUCPA Group Has an Idea. The Growth Engine Has Funding
October 10th, 2026 by webadminHave an idea that brings people together?
The “Growth Engine” is a fund designed to help your group try it.
The UUCPA Board of Trustees has created a small, one-time fund to help our committees and groups try things that build connections — helping newcomers find their … read more.
Forum Topics for October, 2026
October 5th, 2026 by Susan OwickiThe Forum meets from 8:45 to 10:15 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for October, 2026:
10/4 How do you describe consciousness? – Warren Schmidt
10/11 Living in a Senior Community – Susan Owicki
10/18 When did you change your mind about something important? And … read more.
Survey Results & You’re invited: UUCPA B4 Workshop – Sat. Oct. 10, 9 am (Zoom)
October 3rd, 2026 by webadminThank you to the 112 (!) people for filling out our Congregational Survey!! Please see survey results here.
Please sign up for our Break Barriers, Build Beliefs (B4) workshop on Oct 10, 9am to 12:30pm on Zoom. Read on … read more.
Announcing the Establishment of the UUCPA Endowment Fund!
September 26th, 2026 by webadminWe’re glad to share a meaningful step for our congregation’s future. At its September meeting, the Board voted unanimously to establish the UUCPA Endowment Fund — a permanent fund to help secure the church’s financial foundation for generations to come.
The endowment is inspired and founded … read more.
January Book Event to be Co-Sponsored by UUCPA
September 26th, 2026 by webadminThe Action Council and the Board of Trustees have approved a request from the Welcoming team for UUCPA to be a co-sponsor of the following event coming in January 2027:
Nico Lang Book Event on January 18, 2027: Book talk by longtime LGBTQ+ journalist Nico Lang (they/them) … read more.
Hiring for a New Part-time Membership and Growth Position
August 29th, 2026 by webadminWe would love your help finding a great addition to our Team, in a paid part-time position, to connect newcomers to the many options at UUCPA, focusing on those that best fit their interests. Please read on and forward any suggestions you have to: … read more.
Forum Topics for September, 2026
August 23rd, 2026 by Susan OwickiThe Forum meets from 8:45 to 10:15 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for September, 2026:
9/6 The 2026 midterm elections / The USA’s Hunger Games – Dave Joki
9/13 Mindfulness – Susan Owicki
9/20 What you have learned about keeping stuff – Mango Martin
9/27 … read more.
