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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

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.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
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Justice News

  • Announcing the Justice Partner Slate for FY26-27

    Announcing the Justice Partner Slate for FY26-27
  • Heart and Home – Sign up to Bring a Meal or Serve Dinner

    Heart and Home - Sign up to Bring a Meal or Serve Dinner
  • Approval of Request to Use UUCPA Banners

    Approval of Request to Use UUCPA Banners
  • UUCPA Backpack Drive with Onyxx Village Connection starts Jan 25

    UUCPA Backpack Drive with Onyxx Village Connection starts Jan 25
  • UUCPA Recommended Exhibit: County of Santa Clara Displays “Honoring the Children of Palestine. They deserve to play” Memorial To Honor the Children Killed

  • Action Council approves signature gathering

    Action Council approves signature gathering
  • Undie Sunday Thank You!

    Undie Sunday Thank You!
  • November service project updates

    November service project updates
  • Announcing New UUCPA Action Council Members – Updated

    Announcing New UUCPA Action Council Members - Updated
  • Announcing a New Justice Project: Immigrant Action

    Announcing a New Justice Project: Immigrant Action
  • Buy Fair Trade Chocolate for Halloween

    Buy Fair Trade Chocolate for Halloween
  • Want to help humanitarian efforts in Gaza?

    Want to help humanitarian efforts in Gaza?
  • Immigration Action Assistance for Yamileth

  • Hotel de Zink: Every Meal Covered—Thank You!

    Hotel de Zink: Every Meal Covered—Thank You!
  • The LA Immigration Court Came Through!

  • Sign Up to Volunteer at the Silicon Valley Pride Interfaith Booth!

    Sign Up to Volunteer at the Silicon Valley Pride Interfaith Booth!
  • Join Clean Money Aug. 26 Lobby Day for UUCPA endorsed bill

    Join Clean Money Aug. 26 Lobby Day for UUCPA endorsed bill
  • August 2025 Action Council Endorsements

    August 2025 Action Council Endorsements
  • Making UUCPA a sanctuary for all

    Making UUCPA a sanctuary for all
  • Thanks from Heart and Home

    Thanks from Heart and Home
  • Weaving the Web: The life-cycle of a group

    Weaving the Web: The life-cycle of a group
  • Nonprofit Support Letter Signed

    Nonprofit Support Letter Signed
  • Palo Alto Affordable Housing Fair – May 17, 2025

    Palo Alto Affordable Housing Fair - May 17, 2025
  • Notification of endorsement request

    Notification of endorsement request
  • Two Noteworthy Non-UUCPA Events Coming Up

  • What to do if ICE shows up at your congregation, place of worship, non-profit business, clinic, or private employer – May 7

    What to do if ICE shows up at your congregation, place of worship, non-profit business, clinic, or private employer - May 7
  • UUCPA comes out for justice in deportation dispute

    UUCPA comes out for justice in deportation dispute
  • UUs represent! June 29

    UUs represent! June 29
  • Reminder:  FY25-26 Justice Partner Nominations

    Reminder:  FY25-26 Justice Partner Nominations
  • Interfaith Iftar dinner, March 9

    Interfaith Iftar dinner, March 9
  • Upcoming Speaker Event – HEATHEN Religion and Race in American History at St. Mark’s

    Upcoming Speaker Event - HEATHEN Religion and Race in American History at St. Mark's
  • Requesting Justice Partner Nominations for FY25-26

    Requesting Justice Partner Nominations for FY25-26
  • Twofer democracy Sunday, Feb 16

    Twofer democracy Sunday, Feb 16
  • Weaving the Web: Feeling overwhelmed?

    Weaving the Web: Feeling overwhelmed?
  • Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice Chooses Love

    Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice Chooses Love
  • Organize for Trans and Migrant Liberation! Jan 5@11:45am

    Organize for Trans and Migrant Liberation! Jan 5@11:45am
  • Board votes unanimously to support Amah Mutsun

    Board votes unanimously to support Amah Mutsun
  • Action Council Supports Amah Mutsun Tribe

    Action Council Supports Amah Mutsun Tribe
  • Weaving the Web: Protecting our partners

    Weaving the Web: Protecting our partners
  • A grateful message from your ministers

    A grateful message from your ministers
  • Silicon Valley Pride Interfaith Booth Success!

    Silicon Valley Pride Interfaith Booth Success!
  • Special post-debate session of Dismantling White Supremacy

    Special post-debate session of Dismantling White Supremacy
  • Transforming Hearts Collective to present webinars on building trans safety and justice

    Transforming Hearts Collective to present webinars on building trans safety and justice
  • Volunteers & Riders Needed for LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness – Sept 14

    Volunteers & Riders Needed for LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness - Sept 14
  • Sign up for a shift at the interfaith booth at the Silicon Valley Pride Festival Aug 24-25!

    Sign up for a shift at the interfaith booth at the Silicon Valley Pride Festival Aug 24-25!
  • Announcing Expansion of UUCPA Safe Parking Program

    Announcing Expansion of UUCPA Safe Parking Program
  • UUA re-certifies UUCPA as a Welcoming Congregation

    UUA re-certifies UUCPA as a Welcoming Congregation
  • Learn about / act on reparations bills

    Learn about / act on reparations bills
  • Outlet, May’s Justice Partner

    Outlet, May's Justice Partner
  • Proposed Slate of Justice Partners for 2024-25

    Proposed Slate of Justice Partners for 2024-25
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Calendar

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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
7:00 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees Meeting
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
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9:00 AM - Forum - What Are the Benefits of Being a Photographer?
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
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12:00 AM - Undie Sundays
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7:15 PM - White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
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8:00 PM - The Jataka Tales
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
11
7:00 PM - 2nd Friday Bridge Club
12
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
6:00 PM - Humanists at UUCPA
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9:00 AM - Forum - Humanity’s Space Frontier: Implications and Ethical Issues
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
9:30 AM - Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
more...
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7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
7:30 PM - Parents/Caregivers of Teens Group
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7:00 PM - Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum - Can Treaties Prevent Nuclear War?
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
9:30 AM - No Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
more...
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7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Winter Solstice Service
22
5:00 PM - UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
7:15 PM - White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
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24
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
6:30 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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26
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - No Sacred Text Reading Group this week
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
9:30 AM - No Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
more...
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7:00 PM - Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
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Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
11/24/2020 - 12/08/2020    
All Day
  • Justice
  • Justice Projects
Undie Sunday
More Info
Brown Bag Books - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
Brown Bag Books - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
12/01/2020    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Brown Bag Books
The Brown Bag Books selection for December is "Dear America:  Notes of an Undocumented Citizen" by Jose Antonio Vargas (Non Fiction). "This is not a [...]
More Info
CYRE Committee Meeting
01 Dec
12/01/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/03/2020    
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 [...]
More Info
Board of Trustees Meeting
03 Dec
12/03/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
Board
The November and December 2020 meetings are combined into a single meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Board meetings are held every fourth Thursday of [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
12/05/2020    
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
12/05/2020    
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 [...]
More Info
Forum - What Are the Benefits of Being a Photographer?
Forum - What Are the Benefits of Being a Photographer?
12/06/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leaders: Warren Schmidt and Rob Ruether 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
12/06/2020    
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
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
12/08/2020    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Action Council
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
WhiteDismantling
Co-sponsored by the Action Council and the Adult Religious Education Committee, this study/action group meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings [...]
More Info
The Jataka Tales
The Jataka Tales
12/09/2020    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
ARE
The Jataka Tales are a collection of stories that are supposed to give incidents from the Buddha's 550 previous births before he became the Buddha. [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/10/2020    
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
2nd Friday Bridge Club
11 Dec
12/11/2020    
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
12/12/2020    
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
Sacred Text Reading Group
12/12/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE
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
Humanists at UUCPA
12 Dec
12/12/2020    
6:00 pm - 8:40 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Humanists at UUCPA
This meeting features social time, a potluck, a 20-minute presentation, and an all-peer discussion. We usually have more than 15 attendees. Topics are selected by [...]
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Forum - Humanity’s Space Frontier: Implications and Ethical Issues
Forum - Humanity’s Space Frontier: Implications and Ethical Issues
12/13/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader: Chris Cassell 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
12/13/2020    
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
Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
13 Dec
12/13/2020    
9:30 am - 10:15 am
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
The Red class is currently on hold.  If you are interested in Sunday school classes for 3 and 4 year olds please contact us at [...]
More Info
Finance Committee Meeting
14 Dec
12/14/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Parents/Caregivers of Teens Group
14 Dec
12/14/2020    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Moms of Teens, Parent Group, Parents of Teens
This group is for UUCPA Parents/Caregivers who have teenage children. Date: 2nd Mondays each month Time: 7:30-9 pm Location: via video conference. Facilitator: Heather Chen [...]
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Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
16 Dec
12/16/2020    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
Sci Fi Fantasy
Robert Heinlein's exploration of libertarianism, authoritarianism, and revolution will be an interesting jumping-off point for a conversation about our own political situation. With The Day [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/17/2020    
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
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/19/2020    
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
Sacred Text Reading Group
12/19/2020    
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
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
12/19/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
A twice-weekly online sacred text reading group. We meet on Saturdays, 4-5, and on Wednesdays, 12-1. All are wide open and you are welcome! Using [...]
More Info
Forum - Can Treaties Prevent Nuclear War?
Forum - Can Treaties Prevent Nuclear War?
12/20/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader: Dick Duda 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
12/20/2020    
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
No Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
20 Dec
12/20/2020    
9:30 am - 10:15 am
  • Children
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
The Red class is currently on hold.  If you are interested in Sunday school classes for 3 and 4 year olds please contact us at [...]
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
21 Dec
12/21/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Winter Solstice Service
Winter Solstice Service
12/21/2020    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
Join us to celebrate the Winter Solstice Ceremony – remotely via Zoom! Have your own candle and delicious snacks at hand. We will have beautiful music and images, and each other’s company on the longest night of the year.
More Info
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
12/22/2020    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Small Groups
  • Welcoming
Online, UUA
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)'s LGBTQ and Multicultural Programs Office now hosts a monthly Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space: UPLIFT! All trans/non-binary Unitarian Universalists, whether children, seniors, [...]
More Info
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
12/22/2020    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Action Council
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
WhiteDismantling
Co-sponsored by the Action Council and the Adult Religious Education Committee, this study/action group meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings [...]
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/24/2020    
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
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
12/24/2020    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
We welcome Christmas, livestreamed from our beloved sanctuary, with stories, carols and special music, and candles. Come sing the familiar songs that are always powerful, and experience the magic of candlelight in the darkness, as we receive the message of a love without limits or conditions. Please have a candle at the ready! Note to members that candles and other items are available for pickup in advance.
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/26/2020    
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
No Sacred Text Reading Group this week
No Sacred Text Reading Group this week
12/26/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
We will resume Sacred Text Reading next week, January 2.
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
12/26/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
A twice-weekly online sacred text reading group. We meet on Saturdays, 4-5, and on Wednesdays, 12-1. All are wide open and you are welcome! Using [...]
More Info
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
12/27/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
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
12/27/2020    
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
No Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
27 Dec
12/27/2020    
9:30 am - 10:15 am
  • Children
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
The Red class is currently on hold.  If you are interested in Sunday school classes for 3 and 4 year olds please contact us at [...]
More Info
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
12/28/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Welcoming
In September, 2020, many of you attended UUCPA’s Welcoming Congregation seminar “Transgender Experience and Spirituality.” The event featured selections from the online course series “Transgender [...]
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/31/2020    
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
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
01/02/2021    
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:      [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/02/2021    
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
Sacred Text Reading Group
01/02/2021    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we explore a different brief scriptural text in depth. The aims of the sessions are educational (learning something [...]
More Info
Events on 11/30/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Events on 12/01/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Brown Bag Books - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
Brown Bag Books - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
1 Dec 20
01 Dec
CYRE Committee Meeting
1 Dec 20
more...
Events on 12/02/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Events on 12/03/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
3 Dec 20
Palo Alto
03 Dec
Board of Trustees Meeting
3 Dec 20
Events on 12/04/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Events on 12/05/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
5 Dec 20
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Dec 20
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Events on 12/06/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Forum - What Are the Benefits of Being a Photographer?
Forum - What Are the Benefits of Being a Photographer?
6 Dec 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
6 Dec 20
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Events on 12/07/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Events on 12/08/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
8 Dec 20
Events on 12/09/2020
The Jataka Tales
The Jataka Tales
9 Dec 20
Events on 12/10/2020
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
10 Dec 20
Palo Alto
Events on 12/11/2020
11 Dec
2nd Friday Bridge Club
11 Dec 20
Events on 12/12/2020
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12 Dec 20
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
12 Dec 20
12 Dec
Humanists at UUCPA
12 Dec 20
Events on 12/13/2020
Forum - Humanity’s Space Frontier: Implications and Ethical Issues
Forum - Humanity’s Space Frontier: Implications and Ethical Issues
13 Dec 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
13 Dec 20
13 Dec
Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
13 Dec 20
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Events on 12/14/2020
14 Dec
Finance Committee Meeting
14 Dec 20
14 Dec
Parents/Caregivers of Teens Group
14 Dec 20
Events on 12/16/2020
16 Dec
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
16 Dec 20
Events on 12/17/2020
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
17 Dec 20
Palo Alto
Events on 12/19/2020
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
19 Dec 20
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
19 Dec 20
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
19 Dec 20
Events on 12/20/2020
Forum - Can Treaties Prevent Nuclear War?
Forum - Can Treaties Prevent Nuclear War?
20 Dec 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
20 Dec 20
20 Dec
No Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
20 Dec 20
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Events on 12/21/2020
21 Dec
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
21 Dec 20
Winter Solstice Service
Winter Solstice Service
21 Dec 20
Events on 12/22/2020
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
22 Dec 20
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
22 Dec 20
Events on 12/24/2020
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
24 Dec 20
Palo Alto
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec 20
Events on 12/26/2020
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
26 Dec 20
No Sacred Text Reading Group this week
No Sacred Text Reading Group this week
26 Dec 20
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
26 Dec 20
Events on 12/27/2020
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
27 Dec 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
27 Dec 20
27 Dec
No Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
27 Dec 20
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Events on 12/28/2020
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
28 Dec 20
Events on 12/31/2020
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
31 Dec 20
Palo Alto
Events on 01/02/2021
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
2 Jan 21
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
2 Jan 21
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
2 Jan 21
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Directions

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 – Canopy

The Justice Partner for April is Canopy

Canopy is a Palo Alto-based non-profit that plants and cares for trees where people need them the most.  Their mission is to grow urban tree canopy in Midpeninsula communities for the benefit of all.  Their vision is a day when every resident of the Midpeninsula can step outside to walk, play, and thrive under the shade of healthy trees.  Canopy continues to have a strong focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  They prioritize tree planting and stewardship, education, and advocacy in communities where people do not have a thriving urban forest due to limited resources, competing priorities, historical development, and urbanization patterns.

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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