Category News

The password is . . .

October 1st, 2022 by

The Sacred Text Reading Group has changed to two new Zoom rooms that are password-protected. Please don’t miss out! Drop a line to sacred-text-reading+owner@uucpa.org in advance.

We would rather have the door wide open, but unfortunately, some “Zoom bombers” have made the experience unpleasant when we … read more.

Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group — “Blade Runner” — October 19

October 1st, 2022 by

The next Sci Fi Fantasy Discussion Group meeting is October 19, 2022, 7:00-8:30 pm on Zoom only. We’ll be discussing the film Blade Runner, by Andy Weir, the original 1982 version.

Upcoming Sunlight Meeting

September 29th, 2022 by

Dear Families, 

Please note this letter contains a content warning: abuse. 

Recently UUCPA learned that a musician who has performed in worship services, is a convicted sex offender with a victim that was a minor. The victim was not a member of the church and the … read more.

New in the online art gallery: Jack Owicki

September 25th, 2022 by

Our online gallery features photographs that UUCPA member Jack Owicki has taken in the Palo Alto Baylands as meditation and psychotherapy during the COVID pandemic.

Jack is a Docent Naturalist at the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and Stanford’s Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve.  He photographically documents his experiences in nature. … read more.

In-person ARE class: Health Implications of Overturning Roe – Sept 25 @ 11am

September 24th, 2022 by

Be sure to attend this Sunday’s class at UUCPA! Because the topic is one we believe will be of great interest to CYRE parents, we have scheduled it for 11:00 in the Fireside Room.  It will be preceded by 4th Sunday Brunch on the patio.  Child care is available. … read more.

September 27 Session of White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy Coming Up!

September 24th, 2022 by

This coming Tuesday is the next session of White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy. In this session we will be learning about three notable Black women – the mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin – through a TED Radio Hour interview with sociologist and author Anna Malaika Tubbs. Come join us and learn how these three women helped shape not only their sons, but American history!

Wisdom from the Welcome Table – Part 2: Sept 29

September 24th, 2022 by

Join UUCPA’s Membership Engagement Coordinator, John Wright to learn about making UUCPA more welcoming. Even if you’re an introvert, even if you’re not an usher or greeter, no matter what, you can provide the kind of welcome everyone wants to receive when they come to a new place for what may be a very new experience: a Unitarian Universalist service or event.

Lots of new position descriptions available

September 21st, 2022 by

Sure, you’d like to help at UUCPA and meet other people. But what exactly does an usher do? You need details!

Several new role descriptions are now up. Have a look!

Usher

Memorial Reception Lead Host

Memorial Reception Assistant Host

… read more.

Take the UUCPA Mission Task Force survey!

September 21st, 2022 by

Why does UUCPA exist in the world?

As a congregation, we have not paused to reflect on this question in a very long time, and our Board of Trustees and our ministers have proposed that it’s time to do so.

A clear and shared understanding of mission … read more.

Rain, Rain…Predicted for Sun, Sep 18

September 17th, 2022 by

UPDATE, Sunday, 6:50 a.m.:

The 9:30 service, as well as the 11:00, will be celebrated in the Main Hall today due to early morning rain. And celebrate is the word! We joyfully mark 30 years since Veronika became UUCPA’s pianist, and the service focuses on how … read more.