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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

  • December 7 is Justice Partner Donation Sunday – ALA

    December 7 is Justice Partner Donation Sunday - ALA
  • Undie Sunday 2025 is here!

    Undie Sunday 2025 is here!
  • Announcing New UUCPA Action Council Members – Updated

    Announcing New UUCPA Action Council Members - Updated
  • 2025 Friendsgiving Event at LifeMoves, Nov 25

    2025 Friendsgiving Event at LifeMoves, Nov 25
  • 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

  • Approved Justice Partner Slate for FY25_26

    Approved Justice Partner Slate for FY25_26
  • 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
  • Heart and Home Thank You!

    Heart and Home Thank You!
  • 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
  • Backpack drive starts Jan 26

    Backpack drive starts Jan 26
  • Undie Sunday 2024 Thank You

    Undie Sunday 2024 Thank You
  • 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
  • Widen the circle of community with Peaceful Presence

    Widen the circle of community with Peaceful Presence
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Calendar

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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees meeting
7:00 PM - Professor Kathryn Gin Lum, Religion, Race, and the ‘Heathen’ at St. Mark's
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7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
9:00 AM - Campus Workday
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
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6:30 PM - First Monday Film Discussion Group
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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
5
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
7:30 PM - Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
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6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
7:00 PM - Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
9:30 AM - Neighboring Faiths Visit: Hindu Temple
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
more...
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7:30 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
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7:15 PM - Dismantling White Supremacy
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:30 PM - Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
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7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
6:00 PM - All Ages Game Night
more...
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
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7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
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19
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
20
12:30 PM - Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
10:15 AM - Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
more...
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
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26
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees meeting
27
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - No Sunday School
more...
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1
12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
3
6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
7:00 PM - Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
9:00 AM - Campus Workday
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
6
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
02/26/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Board of Trustees meeting
26 Feb
02/26/2025    
7:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
The congregation elects the Board of Trustees from among its members "to be the governing body and exercise the power of the Church" (UUCPA By-laws) [...]
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Professor Kathryn Gin Lum, Religion, Race, and the ‘Heathen’ at St. Mark's
Professor Kathryn Gin Lum, Religion, Race, and the ‘Heathen’ at St. Mark's
02/26/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Offsite
Last year UUCPA agreed to co-sponsor St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s speaker series on White Christian Nationalism and its threats to our communities. The final event [...]
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Choir rehearsal
27 Feb
02/27/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/01/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
03/01/2025    
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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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/01/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Forum
Forum
03/02/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader: David Puryear The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
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Sunday Service
02 Mar
03/02/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
02 Mar
03/02/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
03 Mar
03/03/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Adults
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Film Discussion Group
We gather via Zoom on the first Monday of the month for an hourlong discussion of a movie we have chosen and each watched ahead [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
03/04/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
Brown Bag Books
The Brown Bag Books group meets year-round, except in July and August. Many attendees bring their lunches, and everyone brings a sense of humor. Monthly [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/05/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
05 Mar
03/05/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
  • Music
  • Small Groups
By Your Side Singers
You are welcome to sing with the By Your Side Singers, the 1st Wed of the month June - Aug, the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays during [...]
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Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
03/05/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
Adult Learning Journey, Neighboring Faiths - Adults, Spotlight
Neighboring Faith Communities for adults (older youth welcome!) runs in parallel with the middle-schoolers' experiential program about some of the faith communities of our area. [...]
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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
06 Mar
03/06/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Membership and Growth, Online
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
More Info
Choir rehearsal
06 Mar
03/06/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
06 Mar
03/06/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Children & Youth
  • Committee Meetings
Oversees and evaluates all children and youth programs; plans and carries out special events; organizes Baby Cafe; supports social justice projects that welcome children and [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/08/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/08/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/09/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Surviving political turmoil Discussion Leader: Dick Duda  The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of [...]
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Neighboring Faiths Visit: Hindu Temple
09 Mar
03/09/2025    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Children & Youth
  • Classes
  • Learning
Adult Learning Journey, Neighboring Faiths, Neighboring Faiths - Adults, Spotlight
Our faith community visits are the experiential component of Neighboring Faith Communities, an educational program for middle schoolers and adults. For this last visit, to [...]
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Sunday Service
09 Mar
03/09/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Finance Committee Meeting
10 Mar
03/10/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Dismantling White Supremacy
11 Mar
03/11/2025    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
WhiteDismantling
UUCPA's Dismantling White Supremacy group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. On Tuesday, March 11, we'll plan a way to encourage support for [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/12/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
03/12/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
Adult Learning Journey, Neighboring Faiths - Adults, Spotlight
Neighboring Faith Communities for adults (older youth welcome!) runs in parallel with the middle-schoolers' experiential program about some of the faith communities of our area. [...]
More Info
Choir rehearsal
13 Mar
03/13/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/15/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/15/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
All Ages Game Night
15 Mar
03/15/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
  • Children & Youth
  • Small Groups
Family Fun, Game Night
Bring your favorite board game and snacks and learn a new one with your family and friends. Everyone welcome! Questions?  Contact Rev. Cat. Check out [...]
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Forum
Forum
03/16/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: A short poem you wrote yourself or that you love Discussion Leaders: Sarah Doxiadis and Trisha Suppes The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, [...]
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Sunday Service
16 Mar
03/16/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
16 Mar
03/16/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
17 Mar
03/17/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds, Online
UUCPA Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting 7:00  - 8:30.  3rd Monday evening. Discuss projects and upkeep for the UUCPA Campus. Contacts:  Building and Grounds Committee <buildings+grounds@uucpa.org> [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/19/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
03/19/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Sci Fi Fantasy
In March, we'll discuss the novel The Terraformers, by Annalee Newitz From nebulas.sfwa.org: "Destry’s life is dedicated to terraforming Sask-E. As part of the Environmental Rescue [...]
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Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
20 Mar
03/20/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Adult Religious Education Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Choir rehearsal
20 Mar
03/20/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/22/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
03/22/2025    
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
UUCPA
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
The Spring Equinox is when the growing daylight and the shrinking night are of equal length. We hope you can join us for a Spring [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/22/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/23/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: A path or venture you once followed Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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Sunday Service
23 Mar
03/23/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
23 Mar
03/23/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/26/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Board of Trustees meeting
26 Mar
03/26/2025    
7:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
The congregation elects the Board of Trustees from among its members "to be the governing body and exercise the power of the Church" (UUCPA By-laws) [...]
More Info
Choir rehearsal
27 Mar
03/27/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/29/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/29/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/30/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for May The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
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Sunday Service
30 Mar
03/30/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
No Sunday School
30 Mar
03/30/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
04/01/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
Brown Bag Books
The Brown Bag Books group meets year-round, except in July and August. Many attendees bring their lunches, and everyone brings a sense of humor. Monthly [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
04/02/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
02 Apr
04/02/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
  • Music
  • Small Groups
By Your Side Singers
You are welcome to sing with the By Your Side Singers, the 1st Wed of the month June - Aug, the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays during [...]
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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Membership and Growth, Online
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
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Choir rehearsal
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Children & Youth
  • Committee Meetings
Oversees and evaluates all children and youth programs; plans and carries out special events; organizes Baby Cafe; supports social justice projects that welcome children and [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
04/05/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
04/05/2025    
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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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
04/05/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Events on 02/26/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
26 Feb 25
26 Feb
Board of Trustees meeting
26 Feb 25
Professor Kathryn Gin Lum, Religion, Race, and the ‘Heathen’ at St. Mark's
Professor Kathryn Gin Lum, Religion, Race, and the ‘Heathen’ at St. Mark's
26 Feb 25
Palo Alto
Events on 02/27/2025
27 Feb
Choir rehearsal
27 Feb 25
Palo Alto
Events on 03/01/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
1 Mar 25
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
1 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
1 Mar 25
Events on 03/02/2025
Forum
Forum
2 Mar 25
Palo Alto
02 Mar
Sunday Service
2 Mar 25
Palo Alto
02 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
2 Mar 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 03/03/2025
03 Mar
First Monday Film Discussion Group
3 Mar 25
Events on 03/04/2025
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
4 Mar 25
Events on 03/05/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
5 Mar 25
05 Mar
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
5 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
5 Mar 25
Events on 03/06/2025
06 Mar
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
6 Mar 25
06 Mar
Choir rehearsal
6 Mar 25
Palo Alto
06 Mar
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
6 Mar 25
Events on 03/08/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
8 Mar 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
8 Mar 25
Events on 03/09/2025
Forum
Forum
9 Mar 25
Palo Alto
09 Mar
Neighboring Faiths Visit: Hindu Temple
9 Mar 25
09 Mar
Sunday Service
9 Mar 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 03/10/2025
10 Mar
Finance Committee Meeting
10 Mar 25
Events on 03/11/2025
11 Mar
Dismantling White Supremacy
11 Mar 25
Events on 03/12/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12 Mar 25
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
12 Mar 25
Events on 03/13/2025
13 Mar
Choir rehearsal
13 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Events on 03/15/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
15 Mar 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
15 Mar 25
15 Mar
All Ages Game Night
15 Mar 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 03/16/2025
Forum
Forum
16 Mar 25
Palo Alto
16 Mar
Sunday Service
16 Mar 25
Palo Alto
16 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
16 Mar 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 03/17/2025
17 Mar
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
17 Mar 25
Events on 03/19/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
19 Mar 25
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
19 Mar 25
Events on 03/20/2025
20 Mar
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
20 Mar 25
20 Mar
Choir rehearsal
20 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Events on 03/22/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
22 Mar 25
Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
22 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
22 Mar 25
more...
Events on 03/23/2025
Forum
Forum
23 Mar 25
Palo Alto
23 Mar
Sunday Service
23 Mar 25
Palo Alto
23 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
23 Mar 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 03/26/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
26 Mar 25
26 Mar
Board of Trustees meeting
26 Mar 25
Events on 03/27/2025
27 Mar
Choir rehearsal
27 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Events on 03/29/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
29 Mar 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
29 Mar 25
Events on 03/30/2025
Forum
Forum
30 Mar 25
Palo Alto
30 Mar
Sunday Service
30 Mar 25
Palo Alto
30 Mar
No Sunday School
30 Mar 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 04/01/2025
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
1 Apr 25
Events on 04/02/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
2 Apr 25
02 Apr
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
2 Apr 25
Palo Alto
Events on 04/03/2025
03 Apr
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
3 Apr 25
03 Apr
Choir rehearsal
3 Apr 25
Palo Alto
03 Apr
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
3 Apr 25
Events on 04/05/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Apr 25
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
5 Apr 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
5 Apr 25
 

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 - Colectivo Acción Latina de Ambiente (ALA)

The Justice Partner for December is Colectivo Acción Latina de Ambiente (ALA).

Colectivo Accion Latina de Ambiente (ALA) was founded on August 1st, 2011, in San Jose. Its founders, Rodrigo García and Omar Núñez, decided to open a space for non-hetero conforming Latinos and Latinas who speak Spanish. From the beginning, ALA was created with the idea of being an incubator for new Latino leaders. The leadership structure is spread out horizontally, where a group of leaders, chosen by ALA’s membership, share the responsibilities of coordination and maintenance of the group.  Programs include regular social/support meetings, an annual retreat, and a Spanish-language theater company that reflects Latinx LGBTQ experiences.  All who participate do so on a volunteer basis.  All funds are raised through events and donations.

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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