Category Newsletter

Neighboring Faiths for Adults begins Sept. 18

September 14th, 2024 by

It’s here! One of our regular educational programs for middle schoolers is Neighboring Faith Communities, a mix of experiential and discussion-based learning about a few of the many religious communities of our area. This year, we are pioneering an intergenerational version, and the first adult … read more.

Empty Nest Parent Group Resumes Oct 6

September 13th, 2024 by

Please note that Empty Nest will not meet on the 15th this month. It will meet on October 6 instead.

Silicon Valley Pride Interfaith Booth Success!

September 7th, 2024 by

This year UUCPA once again co-sponsored an interfaith booth at the August Silicon Valley Pride Festival in San Jose.  Six members of UUCPA volunteered at this event, and two of those six were also on the planning team.   Over 1000 people interacted with the booth … read more.

Transforming Hearts Collective to present webinars on building trans safety and justice

September 6th, 2024 by

Four years ago, many of us participated in Trans Experience and Spirituality, which incorporated sessions of the “Trans Inclusion in Congregations” program created by the Transforming Hearts Collective. Now the Transforming Hearts Collective is offering two webinars on building trans justice and … read more.

Weaving the Web: To Call a Minister

August 31st, 2024 by

Dear UUCPA folks,

Can you believe Rev. Cat has only been at UUCPA for two years? The stories she brings to every service, the Game Nights and Parents’ Nights Out that build community, the family chapel services, and the kind, wise presence she brings to her … read more.

Forum Topics for September, 2024

August 24th, 2024 by

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for September 2024:

9/1    Great Decisions – Understanding Indonesia – Susan Owicki

9/8    Wrecking Crew: dismantling the government – General discussion

9/15  Why Experts Should Answer to the Amateurs – … read more.

Volunteers & Riders Needed for LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness – Sept 14

August 24th, 2024 by

LifeMoves is holding its 10th Annual Ride to End Homeless place on Saturday, September 14, at Stanford Research Park, and is seeking volunteers to help with the event.  They are asking volunteers to commit to one (or more) of the following shifts:

6:30 – 9:30 am

9 – … read more.

Meet a Board Member – Barbara Smith-Thomas! 

August 24th, 2024 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.

Neighboring Faiths for Adults is Coming

August 10th, 2024 by

Every couple of years, the program for the Purple Class (middle-school-age) is a mix of experiential and discussion-based learning called Neighboring Faiths. They visit several faith communities over the course of the year, attending the service and talking with a leader of the community … read more.

Volunteer to Teach RE!

August 10th, 2024 by

We are recruiting teachers and advisors for the fall. Want to teach but never have done it before? Taught for a long time ago and would like to teach again? Do you want to lead a short-term project instead of an entire class for next … read more.