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Helping hands sought

June 22nd, 2024 by

Lorraine Kostka was recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma and has lots of appointments for treatments. It isn’t advisable for her to drive herself to and from chemotherapy injection appointments, so helpers are particularly needed to take her from her home in Mountain View to the … read more.

Forum Topics for July, 2024

June 9th, 2024 by

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

7/7 What do we celebrate on July 4?  General discussion  

7/14 Your favorite beach or mountain experience  General discussion

7/21“Project 2025 (aka Project 25)” Revealed – Bob Greene

7/28 Discussion … read more.

Looking for a Few Good Men

June 8th, 2024 by

to help me write my next sermon

Dear men and boys of UUCPA,

In the service on June 16, which is Father’s Day, I’ll be talking about the models of masculinity that will help make people of all genders happier and healthier. Never having been male myself, … read more.

Two human figures. One, in blue, is covering their face and leaning on the other, in red, who is bent over under the weight.

What to Say to a Friend Who’s Depressed

June 8th, 2024 by

Lunchtime Learning

After the Caring Network’s monthly meeting on Friday, June 21, they’ll have this continuing-education program and all are welcome to come and learn along with them. When a friend seems depressed, how can we help?

Drawing by Nick Galifianakis for the Washington … read more.

Learn about / act on reparations bills

June 8th, 2024 by

Dismantling White Supremacy

This Tuesday, June 11, at the Dismantling White Supremacy meeting, we’ll learn about bills moving through the California legislature that act on the recommendations of the state’s task force on reparations for African-Americans. We cannot erase the past, but we can repair much … read more.

The hands of a person with light skin, using a ladle to pour punch from a big pot into a paper cup
Photo by Trnava University on Unsplash

And another way to help

June 8th, 2024 by

It can be hard to know what to do or say when a friend is grieving. One of the things we do for each other is help with the reception at the memorial service. The food is provided, but we at UUCPA help with the … read more.

Forum Topics for June, 2024

June 1st, 2024 by

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

6/2 Great Decisions – NATO’s future – Bob Greene

6/9 A dramatic event that taught you a life lesson – Kay Culpepper

6/16 Why I am (or am not) … read more.

Meet Our Newcomers!

June 1st, 2024 by

We have a lot of new people coming to Sunday Services, and would love to have you be a willing friend our Welcome table greeters can turn to, once we find what brought the new person here, and what they might be looking for. Some … read more.

Meet Our New Architect

June 1st, 2024 by

Our new architect is Cynthia Munoz, one of two principals with Stoecker + Northway Architects, Inc., which has provided architectural services to the Bay Area since 1978. Ms. Munoz has been with Stoecker & Northway since 1997. She comes to us highly recommended and was … read more.

Bill Hilton memorial set for June 22

June 1st, 2024 by

We mourn the passing of Bill Hilton and give thanks for his life with his wife Kristi Iverson and their family and many friends. Bill died in March, having had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) for about a year and a half. With UUCPA, he leaves … read more.