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Weaving the Web: Gather in Peace, Gather in Thanks . . .

April 27th, 2024 by

” . . . gather in sympathy now and then. Gather in hope, compassion and strength, gather to celebrate once again.”

This is what we do–we are a congregation, and we congregate for all these purposes and more. It is good to be together. Even … read more.

Video Message about April 28 at UUCPA

April 27th, 2024 by

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQcHNCmjpm8

SCAM ALERT! red Rubber Stamp over a white background.

Don’t Get Scammed!

April 25th, 2024 by

It happens at least a couple of times a year, sometimes more. An email or phone call goes out, supposedly from someone at UUCPA–usually a minister–asking you to send money, or click on a link, or the like. And . . . it’s a scam.

Scammers … read more.

Spiritual Adventures In Parenting meets this Sunday, April 21, at 11:30am

April 20th, 2024 by

Spiritual Adventures In Parenting, UUCPA’s group for parents of children between the ages of birth and tween, meets again this Sunday, April 21, from 11:30a.m.–12:30p.m., following the church service.

We’ll gather in the Fireside Room. Childcare will be provided.

We’ll share joys and challenges from the past month. We’ll also share our questions, insights, and surprises from reading pages 177–204 in the book Chaos,
Wonder,
and the Spiritual
Adventure of
Parenting.

***Please note: This month’s session overlaps with UUCPA’s Annual Meeting (which begins at 12:00p.m.). So, if you are a member of UUCPA, please be sure to fill out and return an absentee or proxy ballot. (Here are the instructions for doing so!) That way, your vote will be counted and help ensure a congregational quorum.***

To learn more, email spiritualparenting@uucpa.org.

Proposed Slate of Justice Partners for 2024-25

April 20th, 2024 by

This year the Action Council is proposing the addition of two new partners, Peninsula Food Runners, nominated by Amy and Cal Finch, and There With Care, nominated by Ellen Flamen.  They will replace Ada’s Cafe and California Interfaith Power and Light (CIPL).

Each month the Church … read more.

UUCPA 2022-2023 Annual Report

April 20th, 2024 by

The 2022-2023 Annual Report is now available on the UUCPA website at uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/#annual

Check out the UUCPA Bookstore

April 20th, 2024 by

Recently acquired used books are shown in the image above.

Since 1955, the Book Store has opened on Sunday mornings in the Main Hall lobby. The store features books on spirituality, personal growth, religious education, and social action – many offered by the UUA publishers, Beacon … read more.

How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement

April 20th, 2024 by

Update: the last four sessions will be by Zoom only

In the recent service about talking about Israel and Palestine, I asked you to write your hopes, fears, and questions about this heartbreaking issue. Dozens of people did—almost everyone in attendance—and what I and Rev. … read more.

Try out ushering!

April 13th, 2024 by

With our head usher out on medical leave for a few more weeks, and lots of visitors continuing to come to UUCPA, the ushers are more important than ever. If you want to try it out just once, let me know. You’ll be paired with … read more.

Spring Project – Kids’ Town Hall

April 13th, 2024 by

Our religious education program’s project for the Spring focuses on democracy:

What is it? Why does it matter? How does it work?

The project gets kids on the inside of democracy by engaging in their own election. The project ends with a celebration party on 5/5