Adults
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:
Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers
09/27/2026 at 12:00 PM Are you new or newish to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto? Want to deepen your connection with the congregation but aren’t sure how? Or want to gain clarity about what it means to be a UU? If so, Starting Point is for you. We will meet on four Sundays (Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8), after the church service from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 6. There’ll be time to share about ourselves, get to know each other, and learn through fun and thought-provoking interactive activities. Snacks and childcare will be provided. Note that anyone is welcome—no matter how long you’ve been coming to UUCPA. If you are interested, we encourage you to register and attend. Here’s the form to register: 2026 Fall Starting Point Registration –Gloria Geller and Jenny Robertson
Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers
10/11/2026 at 12:00 PM Are you new or newish to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto? Want to deepen your connection with the congregation but aren’t sure how? Or want to gain clarity about what it means to be a UU? If so, Starting Point is for you. We will meet on four Sundays (Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8), after the church service from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 6. There’ll be time to share about ourselves, get to know each other, and learn through fun and thought-provoking interactive activities. Snacks and childcare will be provided. Note that anyone is welcome—no matter how long you’ve been coming to UUCPA. If you are interested, we encourage you to register and attend. Here’s the form to register: 2026 Fall Starting Point Registration –Gloria Geller and Jenny Robertson
Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers
10/25/2026 at 12:00 PM Are you new or newish to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto? Want to deepen your connection with the congregation but aren’t sure how? Or want to gain clarity about what it means to be a UU? If so, Starting Point is for you. We will meet on four Sundays (Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8), after the church service from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 6. There’ll be time to share about ourselves, get to know each other, and learn through fun and thought-provoking interactive activities. Snacks and childcare will be provided. Note that anyone is welcome—no matter how long you’ve been coming to UUCPA. If you are interested, we encourage you to register and attend. Here’s the form to register: 2026 Fall Starting Point Registration –Gloria Geller and Jenny Robertson
Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers
11/08/2026 at 12:00 PM Are you new or newish to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto? Want to deepen your connection with the congregation but aren’t sure how? Or want to gain clarity about what it means to be a UU? If so, Starting Point is for you. We will meet on four Sundays (Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8), after the church service from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. in Room 6. There’ll be time to share about ourselves, get to know each other, and learn through fun and thought-provoking interactive activities. Snacks and childcare will be provided. Note that anyone is welcome—no matter how long you’ve been coming to UUCPA. If you are interested, we encourage you to register and attend. Here’s the form to register: 2026 Fall Starting Point Registration –Gloria Geller and Jenny Robertson
UUCPA Realm Attendance Workshop-Room 9
08/30/2026 at 12:00 PM
Please join us on Sunday, August 30, at noon in Room 9 to learn how to take attendance in Realm for your group or committee. This will be a hands-on workshop.
If you already know how to take attendance in Realm, please come as well and help show others—we could really use as many experts as possible!
A few asks ahead of time, in order to get the most done in the meeting:
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Please fill out this very simple form to tell us what group(s) or committee(s) you lead, so we can make sure Realm is set up ahead of time for your group. (But if you don’t have a chance to do so, don’t worry! Please come anyway.)
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Please make sure you can log into Realm on your preferred device (phone or laptop). Instructions for doing so are on the web here.
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If you are more comfortable on a laptop, please bring yours with you to the workshop.
Don’t have a Realm login or need to reset your password? Email jeff@uucpa.org or mariciascott@uucpa.org to get a new login email.
UUCPA Realm Attendance Workshop-Room 9
Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers
Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers
Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers
Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers
Ongoing Events
Brown Bag Books – Next Meeting: 05/04/2027 at 11:30 AM
Brown Bag Books – Next Meeting: 06/01/2027 at 11:30 AM
Brown Bag Books – Next Meeting: 09/01/2026 at 11:30 AM
Brown Bag Books – Next Meeting: 10/06/2026 at 11:30 AM
Brown Bag Books – Next Meeting: 11/03/2026 at 11:30 AM
Brown Bag Books – Next Meeting: 12/01/2026 at 11:30 AM
Brown Bag Books – Next Meeting: 01/05/2027 at 11:30 AM
Brown Bag Books – Next Meeting: 02/02/2027 at 11:30 AM
Brown Bag Books – Next Meeting: 03/02/2027 at 11:30 AM
Campus Workday – Next Meeting: 09/05/2026 at 9:00 AM
Campus Workday – Next Meeting: 10/03/2026 at 9:00 AM
Campus Workday – Next Meeting: 11/07/2026 at 9:00 AM
Campus Workday – Next Meeting: 12/05/2026 at 9:00 AM
Campus Workday – Next Meeting: 01/02/2027 at 9:00 AM
Campus Workday – Next Meeting: 02/06/2027 at 9:00 AM
Campus Workday – Next Meeting: 03/06/2027 at 9:00 AM
Campus Workday – Next Meeting: 04/03/2027 at 9:00 AM
Campus Workday – Next Meeting: 05/01/2027 at 9:00 AM
Campus Workday – Next Meeting: 06/05/2027 at 9:00 AM
First Monday Film Discussion Group – Next Meeting: 09/07/2026 at 6:30 PM
First Monday Film Discussion Group – Next Meeting: 10/05/2026 at 6:30 PM
First Monday Film Discussion Group – Next Meeting: 11/02/2026 at 6:30 PM
First Monday Film Discussion Group – Next Meeting: 12/07/2026 at 6:30 PM
First Monday Film Discussion Group – Next Meeting: 01/04/2027 at 6:30 PM
Please email childcare@uucpa.org about the availability of childcare at least two weeks prior to the event. (650-494-0541)