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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 session is this Wednesday evening, September 18, to be followed … Continue reading Neighboring Faiths for Adults begins Sept. 18

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

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 through one or more of the following: In addition, over … Continue reading Silicon Valley Pride Interfaith Booth Success!

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 safety in the wide community. I (Amy) will be there–I hope I’ll see … Continue reading Transforming Hearts Collective to present webinars on building trans safety and justice

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 interactions are so interwoven into our congregational life that … Continue reading Weaving the Web: To Call a Minister

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for September 2024: The Forum meets both in-person and online via video conference.  On the second Sunday of each month, the in-person meeting is in the Fireside Room. On other Sundays it is in the church library. For online … Continue reading Forum Topics for September, 2024

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: If you’re available, consider volunteering at the event. We have a variety of roles … Continue reading Volunteers & Riders Needed for LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness – Sept 14

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 feature one Board member each month in our weekly update … Continue reading Meet a Board Member – Barbara Smith-Thomas! 

Registration is now open for the Bay Area UU Women’s retreat at Villa Maria Del Mar in Santa Cruz on September 13-15.  Sign up now for a fun and relaxing weekend on the ocean in Santa Cruz.  The cost for two nights is $350 double occupancy (ensuite bath), including six meals: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, … Continue reading Bay Area UU Women’s retreat: Sept 13-15

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for August 2024: The Forum meets both in-person and online via video conference.  On the second Sunday of each month, the in-person meeting is in the Fireside Room. On other Sundays it is in the church library. For online … Continue reading Forum Topics For August, 2024