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UUA re-certifies UUCPA as a Welcoming Congregation

June 27th, 2024 by

Once again this year, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has re-certified our congregation as a Welcoming Congregation, one that meets the needs of queer and trans congregants and the wider community. UUCPA became a Welcoming Congregation in 1998. To maintain that designation, each year a … read more.

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You’re invited: a new-to-UUCPA film group

June 22nd, 2024 by

Welcome to the First Monday Film Discussion Group (aka Menlo Park Film Discussion Group)! Bruce England, the group’s current facilitator, has been active at UUCPA for several years, and the group and congregation are teaming up and making UUCPA its institutional home. UUCPA had a … read more.

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.

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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?

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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.

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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.