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Happy 2026 Greetings and SalUUtations!

I hope you and yours enjoyed a lovely and restorative holiday season, and wish you all the best in the new year.

I’m writing to say that I’ve been putting together some thoughts that link outlooks on the human soul to personal … read more.

I share with the congregation our deep sense of loss at the passing of Kay and Byron Brown. I also want to honor Kay’s indomitable spirit and no-nonsense approach to life by saying that UUCPA needs your help to find our next Treasurer, a position … read more.

The Forum meets from 8:45 to 10:15 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for January, 2026:

1/4 What are you hoping to make happen in your life in 2026? 

1/11 How long has it been since you made a new friend? Is it time … read more.

This year’s Undie Sunday campaign was once again a great success!  Thank you to everyone who participated!  We donated numerous undies, hats, socks, coats, notebooks, sleeping bags, and more to the Opportunity Center’s annual Holiday Faire.  All items have been delivered, and the Faire will … read more.

Thank you to all of you who have made the 2025 UUCPA Auction a huge success!

 If you donated items to the auction, you should have received an email with the subject “UUCPA 2025 AUCTION donation receipt” from “Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto – UUCPA … read more.

Remember those posts to Announce in early November about upcoming service projects? The projects served two of UUCPA’s Justice Partners, Onyxx Village Connection and LifeMoves, and were sponsored by the Social Justice Action Council and Children and Youth Religious Education committees (and you, indirectly 🙂). … read more.

The Forum meets from 8:45 to 10:15 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for December 2025:

12/7 How Holiday Celebrations Change as We Move Through Life – Sarah Doxiadis

12/14 AI beyond ChatGPT – Michael Abramson

12/21 Our Remembrances of Christmas – Sarah Doxiadis

12/28 Discussion … read more.

Help our youth grow with courage and care! Train as an Our Whole Lives (OWL) facilitator for Grades 7–9 and 10–12 And you’ll also be certified to teach the younger levels (K–1 and 4–6). Become a trusted guide for conversations about values, identity, and healthy … read more.

In 1991, Halloween was approaching in my home town of St. Paul, Minnesota. Just as when I was young kids were eager to don their costumes, fill their bags with treats, then head to the local park for a neighborhood get-together. There they could warm … read more.

The Board has approved the addition of two new voting members to the Action Council (UUCPA’s social justice council).  The new members are Chris Jacobi and Robert Neff. Robert is the Board Social Justice Portfolio holder.  Peter Farriday will also be added as an ex-officio member, replacing Amy Morgenstern.  If you have any questions about these … read more.