Category Newsletter

Update on holiday craft kits for LifeMoves

December 9th, 2023 by

A huge (and hugely belated) THANK YOU to everyone who helped build this year’s 118 holiday craft kits for children and adults living in LifeMoves’ transitional housing in Mountain View: enough for one kit for each child, each single adult, and each set of parents … read more.

OWL for grades K-1 and 4-6 starts in Jan ’24 – registration is now open

December 2nd, 2023 by

OWL for children in grades K-1 and 4-6 will start in January 2024. If you have yet to register your child for OWL, please do so here. Select whichever OWL as the class. Any questions can be directed to Rev. Cat (… read more.

UU Prison Pen Pal program

December 2nd, 2023 by

I’ve been promoting the UU Church of the Larger Fellowship Prison Pen Pal program. When I told Jesse, my prison buddy, he sent the attachment, encouraging we UU’s, especially we UUCPAians to sign up to become a pal. Hundreds of women and men are awaiting … read more.

Forum Topics for December 2023

November 23rd, 2023 by

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for December 2023:

12/03 Putting AI to use: General Discussion — Dick Duda

12/10 New World Order (Which Countries Lead the World?) — Warren Schmidt 

12/17 Republican Congressional Governance for 2024 — Bob … read more.

Could UUCPA Work with IM4HI to Support Refugees?

November 18th, 2023 by

Did you hear Rev. Deborah Lee, Executive Director of Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI), speak in the service on November 5?  She gave a very inspiring sermon on how people could help the migrants and refugees coming to the U.S.  The Action Council would … read more.

Forum Topics for November 2023

October 21st, 2023 by

The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for October 2023:

11/05 Your favorite moment this year (2023) – General Discussion 

11/12 Is going to college worthwhile? – General Discussion 

11/19 Thanksgiving – what are you thankful for? – General

Discussion

11/26 Discussion … read more.

Adult Religious Education (ARE) is now Adult Learning Journey (ALJ)

September 30th, 2023 by

Adult Religious Education (ARE) is now Adult Learning Journey (ALJ)! The committee decided to change the name to show that learning does not only happen in classrooms, but in workshops and events outside of the classroom walls; and that learning does not have an end … read more.

A Note of Gratitude from our Justice Partner, American Muslim Voice

September 20th, 2023 by

Dear Peace Partners, speakers, performers, and volunteers,

I thank you so much for your partnership in creating such a beautiful memorable event on Monday night.  The audience thoroughly enjoyed our Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor 9/11 victims.We have enjoyed your partnership for over … read more.

High Schooler Looking for Community Service Hours? 

September 16th, 2023 by

If you have a high schooler looking to fulfill service hours, CYRE is seeking volunteers to help supervise Parents’ Night Out or help out with Children’s Chapel. Email Rev. Cat (revcat@uucpa.org). 

Summer 2023 Action Council Update

August 19th, 2023 by

The mission of the UUCPA Action Council is to empower the congregation to take action for social and environmental justice in the larger community, in accordance with our Unitarian Universalist principles and our congregational commitment to transforming ourselves, each other, and the world.  We want … read more.