There are many programs for adults at UUCPA. This includes special classes offered by the Adult Learning Journey committee as well as ongoing group meetings and events.

Adult Learning Journey (ALJ)

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, through the Adult Learning Journey committee, offers an array of classes, groups, and events designed to support and enhance the lifelong spiritual explorations of our adult members, friends, and visitors. 

Our offerings encourage participants to open their minds and hearts to new understandings, to share their diverse experiences with one another, and to engage in compassionate action outside of the congregation. 

Classes encourage the continued spiritual and ethical exploration of Unitarian Universalist values through learning about diverse faiths, philosophies, and wisdom traditions, as well as pursuing a deeper understanding of our Unitarian Universalist identity and principles. All Adult Learning Journey classes are offered at no charge.

For information on any Adult Learning Journey class, seminar or workshop, contact the church office (650-494-0541), or send an email to aljclasses@uucpa.org.

Vision and Mission of ALJ

Vision: All adult members and friends of UUCPA know about and can choose to participate in inclusive programs that address their diverse interests and needs in furthering their individual spiritual journeys and that enrich our community and world. 

Mission: The Adult Learning Journey Committee offers classes that align with the UU Principles and with the mission of UUCPA (see below). The classes aim to enrich the mind and spirit and seek to:

  • support our faith development and spiritual growth;
  • respect the many, diverse ways to be human; 
  • enhance knowledge of the self;
  • address the specific interests and needs of the adult UUCPA community;
  • foster connection and compassion with each other and with the world; and
  • recognize and promote diversity and inclusion in our community and world.

Adult Learning Journey Class Schedule

We welcome your participation in the following explorations, generally held in the Fireside room at UUCPA in hybrid fashion:

Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Ubuntu-Desmond Tutu

Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Ubuntu-Desmond Tutu Desmond Tutu, No Future Without Forgiveness

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, [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Reality of life-Péguy

Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Reality of life-Péguy

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, [...]
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class

Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class

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. [...]
23 Feb

Neighboring Faiths Visit Sikh gurdwara TBD

Our faith community visits are the experiential component of Neighboring Faith Communities, an educational program for middle schoolers and adults. We will meet at UUCPA's [...]
ALJ Class: Why UU’s should give a “dam” about water conservation

ALJ Class: Why UU’s should give a “dam” about water conservation

02/23/2025    
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Be sure to join Jodi Dutta, a UUCPA member, who will share her knowledge of the critical issues of water conservation, distribution, viability, and sustainability [...]
Living with Chronic Pain

Living with Chronic Pain

03/02/2025    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Are you living with chronic pain and inflammation? If you’re navigating painful chronic illnesses like autoimmune, joint issues, GI issues, long-COVID, we invite you to join [...]
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class

Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class

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. [...]
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class

Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class

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. [...]

Ongoing Events

Please email childcare@uucpa.org about the availability of childcare at least two weeks prior to the event. (650-494-0541)