Category Newsletter

Letter to the congregation

April 15th, 2023 by

Dear UUCPA friends,  As I finish my time as Board president this month, I find there’s a lot I want to tell you. 

First, if you’ve already pledged to this year’s annual fund, thank you! If you haven’t, now is your time. Every single person and … read more.

75-Year Vision for a New Oak Woodland

April 8th, 2023 by

The 75-Year Vision of your Garden Committee (Glenda Jones and Nancy Neff) is to create an Oak Woodland in place of the row of 44 oleander shrubs along the creek. 

Oak Woodland has high habitat value, consistent with our 7th principle.  Oaks are the best habitat … read more.

UUCPA member honored with an upcoming art exhibit

April 7th, 2023 by

Pacific Hearing Service, Los Altos is hosting a special showing of the political activist art of UUCPA member Glenda Jones.

You may have seen some of Glenda’s art in the Main Hall lobby several months ago. Now you have another chance, thanks to the display … read more.

Weaving the Web: An exciting week

March 25th, 2023 by

Dear UUCPA folks,

I’ve had an exciting week here.

Several people joined the congregation, and several more asked for membership packets. We’ll be formally welcoming these new members on April 9, Easter. That service was already shaping up to be full of wonderful … read more.

UUCPA Action Council signs letter supporting release of last 2 women detained by ICE at Adelanto

March 25th, 2023 by

The UUCPA Action Council has voted to sign a letter to Senator Alex Padilla in response to a request from our Justice Partner, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity. Senator Padilla is Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and … read more.

Brown Bag Books selections May-Dec 2023

March 25th, 2023 by

The Brown Bag Books club has chosen the following books for the next few months:

And as you know that our April book is “Secrets of the Oak Woodlands ‘ Plants and Animals among California’s Oaks” by Kate Marianchild  

May:  Fiction:  “Thursday Murder … read more.

Volunteering for introverts

March 25th, 2023 by

Helping with membership growth and engagement isn’t only about greeting and outreach. Behind-the-scenes tasks are essential, and two areas where help is needed are entering new information into UUCPA’s Realm database as it arrives, and updating the website (which runs on WordPress). If you can … read more.

Judean Village Looking for Villagers

March 23rd, 2023 by

Judean Village is looking for weavers, bakers, cooks, craftspeople and more. If you have a skill and a hankering to share it with RE (religious education), please email Rev. Cat. It will be held from 4/16-5/7. You do not have to … read more.

Light the Chalice

March 23rd, 2023 by

Be a part of the service with your whole family! We are looking for families who want to help light the chalice for Sunday service. It could include just the lighting part or the complete lighting and reading from the pulpit. Email … read more.

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Weaving the Web: Our past, our future

March 11th, 2023 by

Sayings about the past and the future are all over the map. Some exhort us not to dwell on the past (“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future”–John F. Kennedy) … read more.