Category Newsletter

Board Member Biographies – Meet Your Leaders!

June 24th, 2023 by

Did you know that our community is led by an all-volunteer Board of Trustees that meets monthly? Anyone is welcome to attend our meetings and learn how UUCPA is governed. In an effort to make the Board more accessible to the entire community, we will … read more.

New UUCPA Masking Policy

June 17th, 2023 by

On Friday, June 16, 2023, the Board voted to change our masking policy for all indoor in-person activities on campus. Following the recommendation from the COVID Safety Task Force, we will change the policy from “mandatory” masking requirements to “strongly encouraged.” This change is based … read more.

UUCPA sewer project update

June 17th, 2023 by

Since March, we have had 2 contractors replace much of the problematic, 60-year-old sewer lines from UUCPA campus buildings to the street, including replacing the sewers that serve the Main Hall kitchen and bathrooms, the classroom wing, and most of the line from the outdoor … read more.

UUCPA Summer Sunday School runs Jun 11 – Aug 6

June 10th, 2023 by

Sunday Summer School is all about one of our official UUCPA CYRE goals – have fun and build community. 

We will offer an activity planned for grades K-8 every Sunday from June 11 through August 6, except for the July 4 weekend. 

print of a child's two hands using rust-orange paint, with a red heart painted between them

To share a joy or sorrow . . .

June 10th, 2023 by

Weaving the Web: Please note this significant change in Caring & Sharing

Dear UUCPA folks,

As I’ve reviewed the next several months in my mind, I’ve noted some processes that have become more complex because, well, when they’re all in one person’s head, they can get that … read more.

Weaving the Web: Growing, learning, changing, returning

June 10th, 2023 by

Dear UUCPA folks,

The sabbatical is here! Tomorrow is my last day until next January. I hope I’ll get to see you at the service and chat over lunch, and wish you well in person.

A sabbatical is supposedly for the minister’s development. … read more.

Summer Break for Parents’ Night Out and Game Night

June 10th, 2023 by


Parents’ Night Out and Game Night are off for June and July 2023. We’ll be back in August!

Help LifeMoves Move More Lives!

June 10th, 2023 by

Our Christmas Eve Justice Partner, LifeMoves, is requesting participation in this year’s Ride to End Homelessness, which will raise funds for housing and supportive services that benefit our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

The ride will be on Saturday, August 26, 2023, starting at the VMware Campus in Palo Alto.  You … read more.

Seeking your input – mask required vs encouraged

June 3rd, 2023 by

The COVID Safety Committee seeks your opinion on moving toward a “normal but safe” environment at the Sunday Services. So please participate in the live or ZOOM poll that will occur during this Sunday’s Service, June 4. If you won’t be at the service … read more.

Popping poppy pods need pulling! Mon. and Sat. workdays

June 3rd, 2023 by

Poppy lovers, it’s time to pay the piper.  All those beautiful poppies are going to seed and threaten to make thousands more poppies to pull next year.  Please help pull them up (or at least pull the tops off) now before they pop!

You can do … read more.