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Peek behind the cars parked along the entrance drive to see the male and female Coyote Bush (Baccharis pilularis) which have bloomed and are going to seed.  The male plants had yellow flowers now turning brown.  The female plants are covered with little white “tails” that turn fluffy to … read more.

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, the UUCPA Board of Trustees spent the day together on campus for our annual board retreat. It’s a special time when we step away from the usual meeting agenda to reconnect, dream a little bigger, and talk about the year … read more.

The Forum meets from 8:45 to 10:15 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for November 2025:

11/2 American policy in the Middle East – Jim Basiji (Great Decisions)

11/9 What we know and don’t know about autism spectrum disorder – Paula Hillard

11/16 What can … read more.

Don’t forget! THIS Sunday, October 12, 2025, our Sunday worship start time is 10:30AM. This change is in response to several requests to move our Sunday worship start time later as well as to pick a time that is intuitively easy to communicate and remember. Enjoy the extra 15 minutes to arrive, greet friends, and settle … read more.

The UUCPA Action Council has voted to adopt the work of the recently formed Immigrant Action Task Force as a Justice Project for the coming months.  The Task Force is accompanying an immigrant from Honduras, in conjunction with All Saints Episcopal Church of Palo Alto, … read more.

Are you planning to hand out chocolate this Halloween?  Did you know that some well-known chocolate brands purchase their chocolate from farms and plantations that use child or slave labor?  And some other brands choose to look the other way or don’t track their ingredient sourcing carefully. 

Buying Fair Trade chocolate is a good way to support … read more.

Welcome to UUCPA! We’re glad you’re here. We want to get to know you and share the gifts of Unitarian Universalism. In this 4-week group, we’ll practice deep listening, share our own values and histories, and explore all that UUCPA offers. Our curriculum is called … read more.

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for October 2025:

10/5 AI and American National Security (Great Decisions) – Susan Owicki

10/12 Experiencing the Resonant Reading Group – Ann Zeise

10/19 Inspiring Quotes and Sayings – Dick Duda 

10/26 Discussion … read more.

Have fun and make new connections at an informal potluck Circle Supper this fall hosted at a UUCPA member’s home!  There is still availability at the last 3 supper dates in October and November. Use this Circle Supper sign-up form to choose a supper that works for you. The host will contact you to confirm and give details. If you’re a longtime member, consider inviting someone you’ve recently met to help them get to know more of us. If you have any questions or would like to host a Circle Supper in the spring, send email to circlesuppers@uucpa.org .

Folks at the Action Council table will show you how to support groups  working to improve conditions for people in Gaza.  Look for the table on the patio after the service.

We will be highlighting (and encouraging UUs to contribute to) these non-profits:  Redwood City based … read more.