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An old-fashioned address book, opened to the Ds, with many names and contact information written in in pencil. Some are famous, like Walt Disney.
Jack L. Warner's address book. Public domain, courtesy of the National Museum of American History.

Printed directory coming

May 15th, 2025 by

To opt out, please inform the church office by June 15

We have had numerous requests for us to resume making a printed directory of church members. Wishing to balance connection and privacy, we will only print names, photos, email addresses, and phone numbers–no physical addresses. … read more.

Nonprofit Support Letter Signed

May 10th, 2025 by

We recently sent a notice that the Action Council was requesting Board approval to sign a letter on behalf of UUCPA rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofit organizations.  This message is to let you know that both the Action Council and the Board voted unanimously … read more.

Notification of endorsement request

May 3rd, 2025 by

Our national Unitarian Universalist Association has signed onto this open letter rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofit organizations, started by the ACLU. 

From the letter: “This attack on nonprofits is not happening in a vacuum, but as a part of a wholesale offensive against organizations … read more.

Forum Topics for May, 2025

April 26th, 2025 by

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

5/4 India: Between China, the West, and the Global South – Kunda (Kay Brown) (Great Decisions)

5/11 Dealing with forgetfulness – Susan Owicki 

5/18 Recent histories: memories vs current perceptions  … read more.

What to do if ICE shows up at your congregation, place of worship, non-profit business, clinic, or private employer – May 7

April 26th, 2025 by
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UUCPA comes out for justice in deportation dispute

April 16th, 2025 by

About ten of UUCPA’s members and friends were part of the crowd on April 15, 2025, at a protest demanding that the Trump administration obey the Supreme Court by returning Kilmar Ábrego García home. Through what ICE calls an “administrative error,” Ábrego García was sent … read more.

Forum Topics for April, 2025

April 6th, 2025 by

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

4/6  U.S.-China Relations – Dick Duda (Great Decisions)

4/13 Hydrogen: Fuel of the Future? – Richard Heydt

4/20 The value of kindness – Susan Owicki 

4/27 Discussion of Matters of … read more.

Plant a Tree for Neighbors, April 12

April 5th, 2025 by

Help Canopy plant 15 trees in south Palo Alto’s Ramos park neighborhood on April 12, 9 am to 1 pm. Register here by April 1 (indicate you are coming from UUCPA on the reg form). Join folks … read more.

Nominees for the Board of Trustees, Nominating Committee, and GA Delegates

March 29th, 2025 by

The Nominating Committee is pleased to present this year’s candidates for election to the Board of Trustees, to the Nominating Committee itself, and for delegates to the General Assembly. The congregation will vote on these nominations at the Annual Meeting on Sunday April 27.

For the … read more.

UUs represent! June 29

March 26th, 2025 by

Last year, Rev. Cat brought a group of teens to SF Pride, and when Rev. Amy met up with them afterwards they noted: there was only one faith- or spirituality-based organization in the whole parade, and it wasn’t Unitarian Universalist. They resolved to put the … read more.