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Celebrating the Lives of Kay and Byron Brown – January 11, 2026

January 10th, 2026 by

As many of you know, on Dec. 11th our community lost beloved members Kay and Byron Brown when, after recent steep health declines and a hospitalization for each of them, they both chose a death-with-dignity surrounded by their five children.

Their joint Memorial/Celebration-of-Life service will take … read more.

ALJ Class – A Poetry Appreciation Gathering, Jan 25

January 10th, 2026 by

Jan. 25: Try Vegan Meats & See Induction Cooking in Action!

January 10th, 2026 by

On Sunday, Jan. 25 after the service, alongside 4th Sunday Brunch (at about 11:45 am), the Green Sanctuary Committee will host a vegan sausage and veggie burger tasting. Non-meat “meat” has gotten pretty tasty and is better for the environment than the meat options they … read more.

SciFi/Fantasy Discussion Group Next — January 21 — the films “Charly” or “Flowers for Algernon”

January 10th, 2026 by

UUCPA Campus Closures during the Campus Vision Remodel

January 10th, 2026 by

Construction hours this week are 8 AM to 5 PM on Monday through Friday. 

CURRENT CLOSURE STATUS:

KITCHEN + CHOIR ROOM

The kitchen and choir room are closed for construction until … read more.

The New Year’s Soul Focus

January 3rd, 2026 by

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.

Save the date: ALJ Book Discussion Series – A Chosen Faith, Feb & Mar 22

January 3rd, 2026 by

On Sunday, February 22 and Sunday, March 22, Rev. Peter will lead us in a lively, two-part discussion of A Chosen Faith: An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism, by prominent UU ministers John Buehrens and the late Forrest Church. This classic book examines aspects of UU history, theology, congregational community, … read more.

OWL Classes for grades K-1 and 4-6 are starting in January!

January 2nd, 2026 by

Starting January 25, 2026 during our usual Sunday School time (10:45 AM-11:45 AM), UUCPA is offering K-1 and 4-6 OWL classes.  “Our Whole Lives” (OWL) for elementary students is a comprehensive sexuality education curriculum.  It is a comprehensive, values-based program designed to provide age-appropriate information on topics like human development, relationships, and … read more.

Share Your Finance Talent with UUCPA

December 27th, 2025 by

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.

Forum Topics for January, 2026

December 27th, 2025 by

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.