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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.

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.

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 place at UUCPA and online on Sunday, January 11th, at 1pm. (Our normally scheduled Second Sunday Lunch will move to the third Sunday, January 18th.) Rev. Cat Boyle and I hope those of you who knew Byron and Kay will be present to commemorate their lives and honor their deaths. Meanwhile we join you in mourning their loss, and on behalf of UUCPA send our heartfelt condolences to their family and other friends.

In gratitude and sympathy, Rev. Peter Farriday

FOR YOUR SAFETY AT ALL TIMES, PLEASE RESPECT ANY BARRIERS AND SIGNAGE ON CAMPUS.

Construction hours this holiday week are 8 AM to 5 PM on Monday (12/29) and Tuesday (12/30). There will be no construction on December 31 through January 2. 

CURRENT … 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.