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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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  • Action Council approves signature gathering

    Action Council approves signature gathering
  • UUCPA Backpack Drive with Onyxx Village Connection starts Jan 25

    UUCPA Backpack Drive with Onyxx Village Connection starts Jan 25
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • UUCPA Justice Partner, The Opportunity Center is seeking volunteers

    UUCPA Justice Partner, The Opportunity Center is seeking volunteers
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Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
07/05/2026    
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Fireside Room
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Thriving Together
Small changes create big results! This in-person support group is designed for anyone looking to improve their quality of life through better sleep, nutrition, movement, and [...]
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Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting
Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting
07/05/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 9
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Green Sanctuary
We are a Green Sanctuary Congregation and continue our active push toward being truly Green in our energy consumption. The Green Sanctuary Committee meets on [...]
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Writing Group
05 Jul
07/05/2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Adults
Monthly Writing Group
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/monthly-writing-group/
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Events on 07/05/2026
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
5 Jul 26
Palo Alto
Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting
Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting
5 Jul 26
Palo Alto
05 Jul
Writing Group
5 Jul 26
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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 - Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)

The Justice Partner for February is Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)

SURJ Sacred Heart Chapter is based in San Jose and is part of a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice. There are over 150 SURJ chapters and affiliates nationwide. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice, with passion and accountability.  Accountability means being in relationship with and taking direction from people of color and working on the issues that matter most to accountability partners, organizations run by people of color.

Website: www.surjatsacredheart.org

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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