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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

Location

505 E Charleston Road
Palo Alto
CA
94306

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All Ages Game Night - 10/17/2026 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doublethink-Orwell
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7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
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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
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6:30 PM - First Monday Film Discussion Group
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11:30 AM - Brown Bag Books
7
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Symbol of Empty Boxes-Kastrup
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers - Practice
8
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
9
10
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
9:00 AM - UUCPA B4 Workshop
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)-God of the Mystics-Armstrong
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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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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Know thyself-Temple of Apollo
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7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
12:00 PM - No Kings with UUCPA in Mountain View
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)-When the Mind Goes-Penick
more...
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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...
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers - Practice
22
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
3:00 PM - UUCPA Justice Partner Event - Day Worker Center 30 Anniversary Party
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
more...
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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
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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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:      [...]
More Info
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
Discussion Topic: How do you describe consciousness? Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
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
This Sunday Religious education classes all start at 10:30 AM together in the Main Hall and then attend class together after the Story for All [...]
More Info
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)-Symbol of Empty Boxes-Kastrup
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Symbol of Empty Boxes-Kastrup
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 [...]
More Info
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
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Living in a Senior Community Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
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
No Sunday School - Childcare is available
11 Oct
10/11/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
This Sunday  This Sunday there is no religious education programming. Childcare is available in Room 2. There will be sign making and coloring pages to [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Know thyself-Temple of Apollo
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Know thyself-Temple of Apollo
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
No Kings with UUCPA in Mountain View
17 Oct
10/17/2026    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
El Camino Real & Phyllis Ave
  • Special Events
You are invited to join other UUCPA members at the Mountain View No Kings event next Saturday October 17 from 12-2pm. It is fine to [...]
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
Forum
Forum
10/18/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: When did you change your mind about something important? And how many times?  Discussion Leader: Michael Abramson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, [...]
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
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
10/24/2026    
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
10/25/2026    
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 December The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
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
Events on 09/30/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doublethink-Orwell
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doublethink-Orwell
30 Sep 26
Events on 10/01/2026
01 Oct
Choir Practice
1 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/03/2026
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
more...
Events on 10/05/2026
05 Oct
First Monday Film Discussion Group
5 Oct 26
Events on 10/06/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
6 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/07/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Symbol of Empty Boxes-Kastrup
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Symbol of Empty Boxes-Kastrup
7 Oct 26
07 Oct
By Your Side Singers - Practice
7 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/08/2026
08 Oct
Choir Practice
8 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/10/2026
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
No Sunday School - Childcare is available
11 Oct 26
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/14/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Know thyself-Temple of Apollo
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Know thyself-Temple of Apollo
14 Oct 26
Events on 10/15/2026
15 Oct
Choir Practice
15 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/17/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
17 Oct 26
17 Oct
No Kings with UUCPA in Mountain View
17 Oct 26
Mountain View
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-When the Mind Goes-Penick
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-When the Mind Goes-Penick
17 Oct 26
more...
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
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
24 Oct 26
more...
Events on 10/25/2026
Forum
Forum
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
more...
Events on 10/28/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
28 Oct 26
Events on 10/29/2026
29 Oct
Choir Practice
29 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/31/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
31 Oct 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
31 Oct 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 - Pathwise

The Justice Partner for October is Pathwise

Pathwise is Palo Alto’s only free, non-profit, after-school enrichment program for less-resourced and historically underrepresented middle school students. They serve middle school students in the Palo Alto Unified School District, including low-income, housing insecure, first generation, foster youth, English Language Learners and students belonging to historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. We train high school students to mentor the middle school students.

Pathwise services are located on each middle school campus, offering social-emotional learning (SEL), academic support, and near-peer mentoring in a safe, welcoming space.  They extend that support to families through parent education, school guidance, and advocacy.

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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