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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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June 29, 2016 • webadmin

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505 E Charleston Road
Palo Alto
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94306

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    Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doublethink-Orwell
    Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doublethink-Orwell
    09/30/2026    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice
    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 Oct
    10/01/2026    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Main Hall
    • Choir
    • Music
    Adult Choir
    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
    10/03/2026    
    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:      [...]
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    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    10/03/2026    
    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)-No Meeting
    Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
    10/03/2026    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice
    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
    10/04/2026    
    8:45 am - 10:15 am
    Library
    • Forum
    • Small Groups
    Forum
    The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
    More Info
    Sunday Service
    04 Oct
    10/04/2026    
    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
    04 Oct
    10/04/2026    
    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 [...]
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    First Monday Film Discussion Group
    05 Oct
    10/05/2026    
    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    • Adult
    • Adults
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Adult Learning Journey, Film Discussion Group
    The movie for October 5 is Petite Maman. We gather via video conference on the first Monday of the month for an hour-long discussion of [...]
    More Info
    Brown Bag Books
    Brown Bag Books
    10/06/2026    
    11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Library
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    Brown Bag Books
    The Brown Bag Books group meets year-round, except in July and August, on the first Tuesday of each month. Many attendees bring their lunches, and [...]
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    Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
    Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
    10/07/2026    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice
    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 - Practice
    07 Oct
    10/07/2026    
    7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
    Hamaker Library
    • Music
    • Small Groups
    By Your Side Singers
    Join us for warm, welcoming small-group singing of beloved songs from our hymnals and other sources. In our practice sessions, we sing together and develop [...]
    More Info
    Choir Practice
    08 Oct
    10/08/2026    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Main Hall
    • Choir
    • Music
    Adult Choir
    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
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    10/10/2026    
    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
    UUCPA B4 Workshop
    10 Oct
    10/10/2026    
    9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Special Events
    You are invited to the Break Barriers, Build Beliefs (B4) workshop on Saturday, October 10, from 9 am to 12:30 pm. This workshop is offered [...]
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    Resonant Reading (Saturday)-God of the Mystics-Armstrong
    Resonant Reading (Saturday)-God of the Mystics-Armstrong
    10/10/2026    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice
    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
    10/11/2026    
    8:45 am - 10:15 am
    Library
    • Forum
    • Small Groups
    Forum
    The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
    More Info
    Sunday Service
    11 Oct
    10/11/2026    
    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
    11 Oct
    10/11/2026    
    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)
    10/14/2026    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice
    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
    15 Oct
    10/15/2026    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Main Hall
    • Choir
    • Music
    Adult Choir
    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
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    10/17/2026    
    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)-When the Mind Goes-Penick
    Resonant Reading (Saturday)-When the Mind Goes-Penick
    10/17/2026    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice
    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
    17 Oct
    10/17/2026    
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Fireside Room
    • 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! Game Nights happen every third Saturday [...]
    More Info
    Forum
    Forum
    10/18/2026    
    8:45 am - 10:15 am
    Library
    • Forum
    • Small Groups
    Forum
    The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
    More Info
    Sunday Service
    18 Oct
    10/18/2026    
    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
    18 Oct
    10/18/2026    
    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)
    10/21/2026    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice
    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
    10/21/2026    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Sci Fi Fantasy
    The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group was meeting via Zoom before it was cool! Lovers of science fiction and fantasy, at UUCPA and beyond, have [...]
    More Info
    By Your Side Singers - Practice
    21 Oct
    10/21/2026    
    7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
    Hamaker Library
    • Music
    • Small Groups
    By Your Side Singers
    Join us for warm, welcoming small-group singing of beloved songs from our hymnals and other sources. In our practice sessions, we sing together and develop [...]
    More Info
    Choir Practice
    22 Oct
    10/22/2026    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Main Hall
    • Choir
    • Music
    Adult Choir
    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
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    10/24/2026    
    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
    UUCPA Justice Partner Event - Day Worker Center 30 Anniversary Party
    24 Oct
    10/24/2026    
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Mountain View Civic Center
    • Non-UUCPA
    More Info
    Day Worker Center of Mt. View 30th Anniversary
    Day Worker Center of Mt. View 30th Anniversary
    10/24/2026    
    3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Non-UUCPA
    • Offsite
    More Info
    Forum
    Forum
    10/25/2026    
    8:45 am - 10:15 am
    Library
    • Forum
    • Small Groups
    Forum
    The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
    More Info
    Sunday Service
    25 Oct
    10/25/2026    
    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
    25 Oct
    10/25/2026    
    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)
    10/28/2026    
    12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice
    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
    29 Oct
    10/29/2026    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Main Hall
    • Choir
    • Music
    Adult Choir
    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
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    10/31/2026    
    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)
    10/31/2026    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice
    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
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    Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doublethink-Orwell
    30 Sep 26
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    01 Oct
    Choir Practice
    1 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
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    Campus Workday
    Campus Workday
    3 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    3 Oct 26
    Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
    Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
    3 Oct 26
    Events on 10/04/2026
    Forum
    Forum
    4 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    04 Oct
    Sunday Service
    4 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    04 Oct
    Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
    4 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
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    First Monday Film Discussion Group
    5 Oct 26
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    Brown Bag Books
    Brown Bag Books
    6 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
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    Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
    Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
    7 Oct 26
    07 Oct
    By Your Side Singers - Practice
    7 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
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    08 Oct
    Choir Practice
    8 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
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    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    10 Oct 26
    10 Oct
    UUCPA B4 Workshop
    10 Oct 26
    Resonant Reading (Saturday)-God of the Mystics-Armstrong
    Resonant Reading (Saturday)-God of the Mystics-Armstrong
    10 Oct 26
    Events on 10/11/2026
    Forum
    Forum
    11 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    11 Oct
    Sunday Service
    11 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    11 Oct
    Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
    11 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
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    Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
    Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
    14 Oct 26
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    15 Oct
    Choir Practice
    15 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    Events on 10/17/2026
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    17 Oct 26
    Resonant Reading (Saturday)-When the Mind Goes-Penick
    Resonant Reading (Saturday)-When the Mind Goes-Penick
    17 Oct 26
    17 Oct
    All Ages Game Night
    17 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    Events on 10/18/2026
    Forum
    Forum
    18 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    18 Oct
    Sunday Service
    18 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    18 Oct
    Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
    18 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    more...
    Events on 10/21/2026
    Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
    Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
    21 Oct 26
    Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
    Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
    21 Oct 26
    21 Oct
    By Your Side Singers - Practice
    21 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    Events on 10/22/2026
    22 Oct
    Choir Practice
    22 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    Events on 10/24/2026
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    24 Oct 26
    24 Oct
    UUCPA Justice Partner Event - Day Worker Center 30 Anniversary Party
    24 Oct 26
    Mountain VIew
    Day Worker Center of Mt. View 30th Anniversary
    Day Worker Center of Mt. View 30th Anniversary
    24 Oct 26
    more...
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    Forum
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    25 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    25 Oct
    Sunday Service
    25 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
    25 Oct
    Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
    25 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
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    28 Oct 26
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    29 Oct
    Choir Practice
    29 Oct 26
    Palo Alto
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    31 Oct 26
    Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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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.

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    The Justice Partner for September is United Effort

    United Effort helps homeless people find affordable housing and jobs, and access safety net programs every Saturday from 8:30-10:30 am, and every Wednesday from 8:00-9:00 am, as a complement to the meal, shower, and laundry programs at Hope’s Corner in Mountain View. They also provide job and computer literacy training.  United Effort is currently an all-volunteer organization.



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