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Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

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650-494-0541

uucpa@uucpa.org

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our different paths entwined,
to deepen our spiritual lives:
nourishing connection,
learning from each other,
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tending to our world.

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Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice - World Peace Sing-Along - 09/21/2025 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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  • Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice - World Peace Sing-Along - 09/21/2025 - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • UUs for Social Justice Speaker, Zac Mueller: How did Authoritarianism Enter the Mainstream - 09/24/2025 - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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12:00 AM - Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
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29
7:00 PM - Hinduism, Session 1
30
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
5:00 PM - Craft-and-check-in
more...
31
9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
2:00 PM - Using Zoom - Class B: Hosting (iPad too)
1
9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
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9:00 AM - Forum - Life after Covid-19
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
11:45 AM - Summer Sunday School
more...
3
2:00 PM - Using Zoom - Class C: Leading (iPad too)
4
7:15 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
5
7:00 PM - Hinduism, Session 2
6
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
5:00 PM - Craft-and-check-in
7:30 PM - Virtual Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Party
7
8
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
more...
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9:00 AM - Forum - Modern News – Fact or Editorial
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
11:45 AM - Summer Sunday School
more...
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11
7:15 PM - White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
12
12:30 PM - Water Communion Water Drop-off
13
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
5:00 PM - Craft-and-check-in
5:00 PM - Craft-and-check-in
more...
14
7:00 PM - 2nd Friday Bridge Club
15
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
16
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9:00 AM - Forum - Why are Governments Leaning Towards Authoritarianism?
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
11:45 AM - Summer Sunday School
more...
17
7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
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19
7:00 PM - Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: Parable of the Sower
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12:00 AM - Bass Lake Getaway - Canceled
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
5:00 PM - Craft-and-check-in
more...
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22
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
23
+
9:00 AM - Forum - How to Use Boredom Creatively
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
11:45 AM - Summer Sunday School
more...
24
12:00 AM - UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
25
1:30 PM - Elder Journey
7:15 PM - White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
26
27
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
5:00 PM - Craft-and-check-in
more...
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29
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
more...
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9:00 AM - Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
9:45 AM - Family check-in gathering before Water Communion
more...
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12:00 AM - Hotel de Zink
12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books - Unsheltered:  A Novel
7:00 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
more...
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
5:00 PM - Craft-and-check-in
more...
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
more...
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Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
06/14/2020 - 07/31/2020    
12:00 am
  • Gallery Exhibit
Those who have been to UUCPA's Main Hall know that several art exhibits are shown in its lobby per year. With our buildings closed, the [...]
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Hinduism, Session 1
Hinduism, Session 1
07/29/2020    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This introductory session will cover a flavor of the Hindu way of life, the basic beliefs that underpin that way of life, some of the [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
07/30/2020    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
More Info
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
07/30/2020    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
craftcheckin, Online
Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
More Info
Mens Group - Friday
31 Jul
07/31/2020    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
More Info
Using Zoom - Class B: Hosting (iPad too)
Using Zoom - Class B: Hosting (iPad too)
07/31/2020    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom
Using Zoom – A set of classes taught by Susan Owicki via Zoom.  This session is Class B: Hosting Zoom meetings and it includes hosting [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
08/01/2020    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Workday
During the August workday, we'll continue what we started last month and focus on outdoor tasks, keeping social distancing, and wearing masks.  All are welcome [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/01/2020    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
08/01/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
A weekly online sacred text reading group with Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text in [...]
More Info
Forum - Life after Covid-19
Forum - Life after Covid-19
08/02/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leader: Dick Duda If group gatherings are still not allowed, the Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
More Info
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
08/02/2020    
9:30 am - 10:25 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
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Summer Sunday School
02 Aug
08/02/2020    
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
  • Children
  • Elementary
While the Coronavirus keeps us physically apart, we would like to bring UUCPA children and youth together using online meetings. Elementary Grades Sunday School will [...]
More Info
Using Zoom - Class C: Leading (iPad too)
Using Zoom - Class C: Leading (iPad too)
08/03/2020    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Zoom
Using Zoom – A set of classes taught by Susan Owicki via Zoom.  This session is Class C: Leading Zoom meetings and it includes leading [...]
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CYRE Committee Meeting
04 Aug
08/04/2020    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Hinduism, Session 2
Hinduism, Session 2
08/05/2020    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The second session will cover the teachings and the philosophy - the Great Texts, which talk about the eternal verities, like Truth, the Goal of [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/06/2020    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
More Info
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
08/06/2020    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
craftcheckin, Online
Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
More Info
Virtual Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Party
Virtual Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Party
08/06/2020    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Justice
  • Justice Projects
UUtheVote
Join Elsa Schafer and/or Linda Henigin on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 PM starting on August 6, 2020 and continuing until September 24, 2020 [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/08/2020    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
08/08/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A weekly online sacred text reading group with Reverend Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
08/08/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
A weekly online sacred text reading group with Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text in [...]
More Info
Forum - Modern News – Fact or Editorial
Forum - Modern News – Fact or Editorial
08/09/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki If group gatherings are still not allowed, the Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
More Info
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
08/09/2020    
9:30 am - 10:25 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
More Info
Summer Sunday School
09 Aug
08/09/2020    
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
  • Children
  • Elementary
While the Coronavirus keeps us physically apart, we would like to bring UUCPA children and youth together using online meetings. Elementary Grades Sunday School will [...]
More Info
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
08/11/2020    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
WhiteDismantling
Over the past year, Amy has been periodically offering a class entitled “White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy”.  In Amy’s classes, attendees have listened to some [...]
More Info
Water Communion Water Drop-off
12 Aug
08/12/2020    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Amy's Office
  • Special Events
The annual Water Communion service will be on August 30 this year. We hope you can participate in this annual ritual of ingathering. To share, bring a [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/13/2020    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
More Info
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
08/13/2020    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
craftcheckin
Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
More Info
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
08/13/2020    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
craftcheckin, Online
Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
More Info
2nd Friday Bridge Club
14 Aug
08/14/2020    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
2nd Friday Bridge Club
The Second Friday Bridge Club has finally accepted the fact that this pandemic is going to be with us for a while and has decided [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/15/2020    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
08/15/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
In each session, we explore a different brief sacred text in depth, using a spiritual-practice approach. The aims of the sessions are educational (learning something [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
08/15/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
A weekly online sacred text reading group with Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text in [...]
More Info
Forum - Why are Governments Leaning Towards Authoritarianism?
Forum - Why are Governments Leaning Towards Authoritarianism?
08/16/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leaders: Jerry Strom and Bob Greene If group gatherings are still not allowed, the Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
More Info
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
08/16/2020    
9:30 am - 10:25 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
More Info
Summer Sunday School
16 Aug
08/16/2020    
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
  • Children
  • Elementary
While the Coronavirus keeps us physically apart, we would like to bring UUCPA children and youth together using online meetings. Elementary Grades Sunday School will [...]
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
17 Aug
08/17/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: Parable of the Sower
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: Parable of the Sower
08/19/2020    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sci Fi Fantasy
This session was originally scheduled on June 17.  It has been rescheduled for August 19, 2020 at 7 pm. Come discuss Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, "a [...]
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Bass Lake Getaway - Canceled
Bass Lake Getaway - Canceled
08/20/2020    
12:00 am - 12:01 am
  • Special Events
Bass Lake
The Bass Lake family camp for summer 2020 has been canceled.  Read more here: https://www.uucpa.org/2020-uucpa-bass-lake-camp-canceled/ Visit the Bass Lake web page for more information.
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/20/2020    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
More Info
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
08/20/2020    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
craftcheckin
Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/22/2020    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
08/22/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A weekly online sacred text reading group with Reverend Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
08/22/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
A weekly online sacred text reading group with Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text in [...]
More Info
Forum - How to Use Boredom Creatively
Forum - How to Use Boredom Creatively
08/23/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leader: Rob Ruether If group gatherings are still not allowed, the Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
More Info
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
08/23/2020    
9:30 am - 10:25 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
More Info
Summer Sunday School
23 Aug
08/23/2020    
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
  • Children
  • Elementary
While the Coronavirus keeps us physically apart, we would like to bring UUCPA children and youth together using online meetings. Elementary Grades Sunday School will [...]
More Info
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
08/24/2020 - 08/29/2020    
All Day
  • Justice
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Offsite
More Info
Elder Journey
Elder Journey
08/25/2020    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Seniors
Elder Journey
It's been too long since we gathered! We'll share around the (virtual) circle on the topic, "Shelter in Place: The Good, the Bad, and the [...]
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White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
08/25/2020    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
WhiteDismantling
Over the past year, Amy has been periodically offering a class entitled “White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy”.  In Amy’s classes, attendees have listened to some [...]
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/27/2020    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
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Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
08/27/2020    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
craftcheckin
Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/29/2020    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
08/29/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A weekly online sacred text reading group. At the moment, we are using a very well-traveled practice called lectio divina, which takes numerous forms--our approach [...]
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Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
08/30/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leaders: All If group gatherings are still not allowed, the Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
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Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
08/30/2020    
9:30 am - 10:25 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
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Family check-in gathering before Water Communion
Family check-in gathering before Water Communion
08/30/2020    
9:45 am - 10:15 am
  • Sunday School
This year, Dan Harper will host family check-in gatherings before intergenerational services. This is a chance for kids to see and interact with their UUCPA [...]
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Hotel de Zink
Hotel de Zink
09/01/2020 - 09/30/2020    
All Day
UUCPA
  • Justice
  • Justice Projects
Hotel de Zink
Hotel de Zink is the name of a rotating homeless shelter that UUCPA participates in as one of our Justice Projects. During the month of [...]
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Brown Bag Books - Unsheltered:  A Novel
Brown Bag Books - Unsheltered:  A Novel
09/01/2020    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brown Bag Books
by Barbara Kingsolver
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CYRE Committee Meeting
01 Sep
09/01/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
09/03/2020    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
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Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
09/03/2020    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
craftcheckin
Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
09/05/2020    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Workday
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
09/05/2020    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
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Events on 07/27/2020
Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
14 Jun 20
Events on 07/28/2020
Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
14 Jun 20
Events on 07/29/2020
Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
14 Jun 20
Hinduism, Session 1
Hinduism, Session 1
29 Jul 20
Events on 07/30/2020
Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
14 Jun 20
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
30 Jul 20
Palo Alto
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
30 Jul 20
more...
Events on 07/31/2020
Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
14 Jun 20
31 Jul
Mens Group - Friday
31 Jul 20
Using Zoom - Class B: Hosting (iPad too)
Using Zoom - Class B: Hosting (iPad too)
31 Jul 20
Events on 08/01/2020
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
1 Aug 20
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
1 Aug 20
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
1 Aug 20
Events on 08/02/2020
Forum - Life after Covid-19
Forum - Life after Covid-19
2 Aug 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
2 Aug 20
02 Aug
Summer Sunday School
2 Aug 20
more...
Events on 08/03/2020
Using Zoom - Class C: Leading (iPad too)
Using Zoom - Class C: Leading (iPad too)
3 Aug 20
Events on 08/04/2020
04 Aug
CYRE Committee Meeting
4 Aug 20
Events on 08/05/2020
Hinduism, Session 2
Hinduism, Session 2
5 Aug 20
Events on 08/06/2020
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
6 Aug 20
Palo Alto
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
6 Aug 20
Virtual Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Party
Virtual Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Party
6 Aug 20
Events on 08/08/2020
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
8 Aug 20
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
8 Aug 20
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
8 Aug 20
more...
Events on 08/09/2020
Forum - Modern News – Fact or Editorial
Forum - Modern News – Fact or Editorial
9 Aug 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
9 Aug 20
09 Aug
Summer Sunday School
9 Aug 20
more...
Events on 08/11/2020
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
11 Aug 20
Events on 08/12/2020
12 Aug
Water Communion Water Drop-off
12 Aug 20
Palo Alto
Events on 08/13/2020
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
13 Aug 20
Palo Alto
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
13 Aug 20
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
13 Aug 20
more...
Events on 08/14/2020
14 Aug
2nd Friday Bridge Club
14 Aug 20
Events on 08/15/2020
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
15 Aug 20
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
15 Aug 20
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
15 Aug 20
Events on 08/16/2020
Forum - Why are Governments Leaning Towards Authoritarianism?
Forum - Why are Governments Leaning Towards Authoritarianism?
16 Aug 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
16 Aug 20
16 Aug
Summer Sunday School
16 Aug 20
more...
Events on 08/17/2020
17 Aug
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
17 Aug 20
Events on 08/19/2020
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: Parable of the Sower
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: Parable of the Sower
19 Aug 20
Events on 08/20/2020
Bass Lake Getaway - Canceled
Bass Lake Getaway - Canceled
20 Aug 20
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
20 Aug 20
Palo Alto
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
20 Aug 20
more...
Events on 08/22/2020
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
22 Aug 20
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
22 Aug 20
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
22 Aug 20
Events on 08/23/2020
Forum - How to Use Boredom Creatively
Forum - How to Use Boredom Creatively
23 Aug 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
23 Aug 20
23 Aug
Summer Sunday School
23 Aug 20
more...
Events on 08/24/2020
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
24 Aug 20
Events on 08/25/2020
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
24 Aug 20
Elder Journey
Elder Journey
25 Aug 20
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
25 Aug 20
Events on 08/26/2020
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
24 Aug 20
Events on 08/27/2020
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
24 Aug 20
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
27 Aug 20
Palo Alto
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
27 Aug 20
more...
Events on 08/28/2020
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
24 Aug 20
Events on 08/29/2020
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
24 Aug 20
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
29 Aug 20
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
29 Aug 20
more...
Events on 08/30/2020
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
30 Aug 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
30 Aug 20
Family check-in gathering before Water Communion
Family check-in gathering before Water Communion
30 Aug 20
more...
Events on 09/01/2020
Hotel de Zink
Hotel de Zink
1 Sep 20
Palo Alto
Brown Bag Books - Unsheltered:  A Novel
Brown Bag Books - Unsheltered:  A Novel
1 Sep 20
01 Sep
CYRE Committee Meeting
1 Sep 20
more...
Events on 09/02/2020
Hotel de Zink
Hotel de Zink
1 Sep 20
Palo Alto
Events on 09/03/2020
Hotel de Zink
Hotel de Zink
1 Sep 20
Palo Alto
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
3 Sep 20
Palo Alto
Craft-and-check-in
Craft-and-check-in
3 Sep 20
more...
Events on 09/04/2020
Hotel de Zink
Hotel de Zink
1 Sep 20
Palo Alto
Events on 09/05/2020
Hotel de Zink
Hotel de Zink
1 Sep 20
Palo Alto
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
5 Sep 20
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Sep 20
more...
Events on 09/06/2020
Hotel de Zink
Hotel de Zink
1 Sep 20
Palo Alto
 

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

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650-494-0541

uucpa@uucpa.org

We gather,
our different paths entwined,
to deepen our spiritual lives:
nourishing connection,
learning from each other,
caring for each other,
tending to our world.

Meet Our Ministers

Rev. Peter Farriday joins us for two years starting in August 2025 to help us discern our main needs and challenges, goals and desires, and together lay a solid foundation for the future, thriving with a new longer-term minister.


Rev. Catherine (Cat) Boyle joined us in 2022. Embracing wonder, embracing curiosity and embracing life is her credo. Cat's background in theater shows up in her creativity in religious education, and infuses her worship with energy.

Learn about all our ministers here.

Justice Partner

Justice Partner - United Effort

The Justice Partner for September is United Effort

United Effort helps homeless people find affordable housing and jobs, and access safety net programs every Saturday from 8:30-10:30 am, and every Wednesday from 8:00-9:00 am, as a complement to the meal, shower, and laundry programs at Hope’s Corner in Mountain View. They also provide job and computer literacy training.  United Effort is currently an all-volunteer organization.



We gather on unceded, stolen land of the Tamien and Ramaytush people. We acknowledge these communities in the interest of truth and justice, awareness and gratitude. In order to dismantle the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism, we pledge to join the Tamien and Ramaytush people whenever they ask us for solidarity.
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