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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.

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April 11, 2024 • Amy Zucker Morgenstern

Location

UUCPA, 505 E. Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto
CA
94306

Next Event

Empty Nest Parenting Group - 12/21/2025 - 11:45 am - 1:15 pm

Upcoming Events

  • By Your Side Singers - 05/20/2026 - 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Brown Bag Books - 06/02/2026 - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • By Your Side Singers - 06/03/2026 - 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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1
12:00 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
6:30 PM - First Monday Film Discussion Group
2
12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
3
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-No Meeting Today
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
4
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
5
5:00 PM - Board of Trustees meeting
6
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Not Meeting
more...
7
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8:45 AM - Forum
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
10:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
8
7:30 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
9
10
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Progress-C. S. Lewis
11
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
7:00 PM - Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
12
13
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Eucharist-O’Connor
14
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8:45 AM - Forum
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
10:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
15
7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16
17
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-What is a Christian?-Ehrman
7:00 PM - Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
18
12:30 PM - Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
19
7:45 PM - Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert
20
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Pillars of Creation
7:00 PM - Aurora Singers Holiday Concert
21
+
8:45 AM - Forum
10:30 AM - Sunday Service - No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
10:30 AM - Integenerational Service - No Sunday School
more...
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23
24
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
6:30 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
8:00 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
25
26
27
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
28
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8:45 AM - Forum
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
10:30 AM - No Sunday School, childcare is available
more...
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31
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
1
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
2
3
9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
4
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
01 Dec
12/01/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Membership and Growth, Online
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
More Info
First Monday Film Discussion Group
01 Dec
12/01/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Adults
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Film Discussion Group
We gather via video conference on the first Monday of the month for an hour-long discussion of a movie we have chosen and each watched [...]
More Info
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
12/02/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hamaker Library
  • 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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-No Meeting Today
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-No Meeting Today
12/03/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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
03 Dec
12/03/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
  • 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 [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
04 Dec
12/04/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
More Info
Board of Trustees meeting
05 Dec
12/05/2025    
5:00 pm - 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
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
12/06/2025    
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:      [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/06/2025    
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)-Not Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Not Meeting
12/06/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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
12/07/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: How Holiday Celebrations Change as We Move Through Life Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
07 Dec
12/07/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
07 Dec
12/07/2025    
10:30 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
Finance Committee Meeting
08 Dec
12/08/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Progress-C. S. Lewis
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Progress-C. S. Lewis
12/10/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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
Choir Practice
11 Dec
12/11/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
More Info
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
11 Dec
12/11/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Children & Youth
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
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 [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/13/2025    
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)-The Eucharist-O’Connor
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Eucharist-O’Connor
12/13/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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
12/14/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: AI beyond ChatGPT  Discussion Leader: Michael Abramson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
14 Dec
12/14/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
14 Dec
12/14/2025    
10:30 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
15 Dec
12/15/2025    
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> [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-What is a Christian?-Ehrman
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-What is a Christian?-Ehrman
12/17/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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
12/17/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Sci Fi Fantasy
At the December 17, 2025 meeting, we'll discuss the novel Gateway (1977), by Fredrick Pohl A Scifi classic (the first novel in the HeeChee saga) [...]
More Info
By Your Side Singers
17 Dec
12/17/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
  • 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 [...]
More Info
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
18 Dec
12/18/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Adult Religious Education Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Choir Practice
18 Dec
12/18/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
More Info
Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert
Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert
12/19/2025    
7:45 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Concert
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert, Friday, December 19th, 7:30 pm, Main Hall.  Enjoy the beautiful Celtic harps performing some of your favorite Christmas music.  [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/20/2025    
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)-Pillars of Creation
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Pillars of Creation
12/20/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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
Aurora Singers Holiday Concert
20 Dec
12/20/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
UUCPA Main Hall
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
Aurora Singers Holiday Concert, Saturday, December 20th, Main Hall, 7:00 pm.  Doors Open at 6:30 pm – come early! Tickets: Suggested donation $10 per ticket, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
12/21/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Our Remembrances of Christmas Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday [...]
More Info
Sunday Service - No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
Sunday Service - No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
12/21/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Integenerational Service - No Sunday School
Integenerational Service - No Sunday School
12/21/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Come celebrate the season with stories from around the world at the Intergenerational Service: Solstice, Hanukkah, and Christmas. You don’t have to just listen; you [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12/24/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
12/24/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
More Info
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
12/24/2025    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/27/2025    
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)
12/27/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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
12/28/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February The Forum meets in the [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
28 Dec
12/28/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
No Sunday School, childcare is available
28 Dec
12/28/2025    
10:30 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)
12/31/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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
Choir Practice
01 Jan
01/01/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
More Info
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
01/03/2026    
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
01/03/2026    
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)
01/03/2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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
Events on 12/01/2025
01 Dec
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
1 Dec 25
01 Dec
First Monday Film Discussion Group
1 Dec 25
Events on 12/02/2025
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
2 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/03/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-No Meeting Today
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-No Meeting Today
3 Dec 25
03 Dec
By Your Side Singers
3 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/04/2025
04 Dec
Choir Practice
4 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/05/2025
05 Dec
Board of Trustees meeting
5 Dec 25
Events on 12/06/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
6 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
6 Dec 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Not Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Not Meeting
6 Dec 25
more...
Events on 12/07/2025
Forum
Forum
7 Dec 25
Palo Alto
07 Dec
Sunday Service
7 Dec 25
Palo Alto
07 Dec
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
7 Dec 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 12/08/2025
08 Dec
Finance Committee Meeting
8 Dec 25
Events on 12/10/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Progress-C. S. Lewis
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Progress-C. S. Lewis
10 Dec 25
Events on 12/11/2025
11 Dec
Choir Practice
11 Dec 25
Palo Alto
11 Dec
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
11 Dec 25
Events on 12/13/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
13 Dec 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Eucharist-O’Connor
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Eucharist-O’Connor
13 Dec 25
Events on 12/14/2025
Forum
Forum
14 Dec 25
Palo Alto
14 Dec
Sunday Service
14 Dec 25
Palo Alto
14 Dec
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
14 Dec 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 12/15/2025
15 Dec
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
15 Dec 25
Events on 12/17/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-What is a Christian?-Ehrman
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-What is a Christian?-Ehrman
17 Dec 25
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
17 Dec 25
17 Dec
By Your Side Singers
17 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/18/2025
18 Dec
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
18 Dec 25
18 Dec
Choir Practice
18 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/19/2025
Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert
Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert
19 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/20/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
20 Dec 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Pillars of Creation
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Pillars of Creation
20 Dec 25
20 Dec
Aurora Singers Holiday Concert
20 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/21/2025
Forum
Forum
21 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Sunday Service - No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
Sunday Service - No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
21 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Integenerational Service - No Sunday School
Integenerational Service - No Sunday School
21 Dec 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 12/24/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
24 Dec 25
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec 25
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec 25
Events on 12/27/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
27 Dec 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
27 Dec 25
Events on 12/28/2025
Forum
Forum
28 Dec 25
Palo Alto
28 Dec
Sunday Service
28 Dec 25
Palo Alto
28 Dec
No Sunday School, childcare is available
28 Dec 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 12/31/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
31 Dec 25
Events on 01/01/2026
01 Jan
Choir Practice
1 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/03/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
3 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
3 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
3 Jan 26
 

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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