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Pledge Report: Joy in Progress!

March 22nd, 2025 by

Dear UUCPA folks,

Thank you so much to all who have made their pledges for the coming year! We have received 97 pledges so far, and are waiting to hear from at least 50 more individuals or families. Many of those commitments are from people who … read more.

Request for UUCPA to endorse Senate Bill 42

March 22nd, 2025 by

Based on a previous congregational endorsement of public financing of election campaigns, on behalf of California Clean Money Campaign I (Nancy Neff) am asking the Board to approve the following at the March 26 Board meeting:

UUCPA endorses Senate Bill 42 (SB 42), the California Fair … read more.

Judean Village Looking for Help!

March 15th, 2025 by

Our children and youth will be participating in a spring project, an immersive Judean Village experience starting in April and we’re still looking for shopkeepers/assistants to help bring our Roman era village to life. It takes a village to raise a child and this is … read more.

Two mimosas in champagne glasses in the foreground of a tropical beach

Let Us Thank You for Your Legacy

March 15th, 2025 by

If you have included UUCPA in your will, or if you are thinking about it and would like to learn more, please join us for a thank-you brunch in your honor.

Let us know via the 2025-2026 online pledge form, or online Legacy Society … read more.

Reminder:  FY25-26 Justice Partner Nominations

March 8th, 2025 by

This is a reminder that the nomination period for FY25-26 Justice Partners is open.  Nominations will be accepted until end of day Wednesday, March 19.  Please submit your nominations to actioncouncil@uucpa.org.  The original request for nominations with  more details can be found … read more.

Introduction to the Interim Minister Search

March 1st, 2025 by

On January 22nd, Rev. Amy announced her plan to resign from her position as UUCPA Parish Minister in June. (Read her full announcement here.) While saddened by her decision to leave, the board acknowledges with deep gratitude Amy’s more than 22 … read more.

Interfaith Iftar dinner, March 9

March 1st, 2025 by

Campus Vision Project Update

February 22nd, 2025 by

On November 24, 2024, we held a UUCPA congregational meeting where members overwhelmingly approved completing the Campus Vision project with a total budget of $2,855,000.  

At that time, we were planning to submit our plans to the City of Palo Alto Building Department for permit … read more.

Upcoming Speaker Event – HEATHEN Religion and Race in American History at St. Mark’s

February 22nd, 2025 by

Last year UUCPA agreed to co-sponsor St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s speaker series on White Christian Nationalism and its threats to our communities. The final event in this series is coming up!  It will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at St. Mark’s Episcopal … read more.

Forum Topics for March, 2025

February 19th, 2025 by

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for March 2025:

3/2 Great Decisions: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy – David Puryear

3/9 Surviving political turmoil – Dick Duda (facilitator)

3/16 A short poem you wrote … read more.