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Nominations for the 2024-25 Board

March 23rd, 2024 by

The 2024 Nominating Committee (Kim Carlson, Autri Dutta, Ed Haertel, Esa Jacobi, and Marilyn Stoddard) is delighted to put forward two outstanding candidates for election to the Board of Trustees: Autri Dutta and Judy Lookabill. The election will occur during the congregation’s Annual Meeting on April 21. … read more.

A week of video visits

March 15th, 2024 by

Did you get to see all the little gifts that went out by email this week? If not, you can catch up now!

To stay in the loop, cl… read more.

UU PWR Regional Assembly – Apr 19&20, 2024

March 15th, 2024 by

Connect with other UUs in the Pacific Western Region.  Our 4th Regional Assembly will be held in Denver on April 19 and 20, at the beautiful First Universalist Church.  You can attend either in person or online. The keynote address will feature a conversation between our … read more.

Forum Topics for March 2024

March 9th, 2024 by

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

3/3   Great Decisions – The U.S. and the Middle East – Jai Cho

3/10 Photography: a brief history and some current issues – Chris Cassel

3/17 How do … read more.

Weaving the Web I: Why Join?

February 24th, 2024 by

What does it mean to be a member of UUCPA? What does it mean to belong?

In one sense–perhaps the most important one–simply being involved in the congregation is belonging. Sure, when you’re new to a congregation, as with any community, it usually takes a while … read more.

Weaving the Web II: What’s Cooking

February 24th, 2024 by

Dear UUCPA folks,

Rev. Cat and I have been making plans that are still a little too nebulous to have a spot on this site’s calendar, but that we want you to know about.
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On March 25, the Sunday service will be about Israel and Palestine, the … read more.

Announcing Two UUCPA Endorsements

February 23rd, 2024 by

This message is to inform the congregation that the Board of Trustees has voted for UUCPA to co-sponsor the following two efforts:

1.     A speaker series to be offered by St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto entitled Community, Faith, and Racial Justice.  The series begins on March 6.  … read more.

The overdose-reversal drug Narcan is displayed during training for employees of the Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Help equip UUCPA with lifesaving Narcan

February 19th, 2024 by

Let’s train together: Date now April 2

Opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, methadone and oxycodone have killed thousands of Californians and sent tens of thousands more to the emergency room in each of the past several years. An easy-to-administer treatment called naloxone, also known as Narcan, … read more.

Monday Chalice Circle open

February 17th, 2024 by

If you’re looking for people with whom you can have real conversations about things that matter, the Monday evening Chalice Circle has room for a few more people. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7:30-9 pm, via Zoom.

You can learn … read more.

A photo shows stuffed animals at the pulpit, while other stuffed animals sit in the congregation. The words are "Apply to be a Worship Associate! Application Due March 1."

Calling new Worship Associates!

February 17th, 2024 by

Have you ever attended a service and thought, “I’d like to be up there doing what today’s Worship Associate is doing”? Now’s your chance! Worship Associates typically serve for three years, and we are welcoming new members of the team this spring. Tell me a … read more.