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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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November 20, 2016 • webadmin

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505 E Charleston Rd
Palo Alto
CA
94306

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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers - Practice
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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)
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8:45 AM - Forum
11:45 AM - Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
1:00 PM - Writing Group
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6:30 PM - First Monday Film Discussion Group
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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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8:45 AM - Forum
11:30 AM - 2nd Sunday Lunch
2:00 PM - Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing
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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
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7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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19
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
6:00 PM - All Ages Game Night
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8:45 AM - Forum
11:45 AM - Seasoned Souls - Group for Older Adults
11:45 AM - Spiritual Adventures in Parenting
more...
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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)
5:00 PM - Parents Night Out!
27
8:45 AM - Forum
11:15 AM - 4th Sunday Brunch
2:00 PM - Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing
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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 - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
12/01/2026    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • 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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12/02/2026    
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
02 Dec
12/02/2026    
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
03 Dec
12/03/2026    
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
12/05/2026    
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
12/05/2026    
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)
12/05/2026    
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
12/06/2026    
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
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
12/06/2026    
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Fireside Room
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Thriving Together
Small changes create big results! This in-person support group is designed for anyone looking to improve their quality of life through better sleep, nutrition, movement, and [...]
More Info
Writing Group
06 Dec
12/06/2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Adults
Monthly Writing Group
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/monthly-writing-group/
More Info
First Monday Film Discussion Group
07 Dec
12/07/2026    
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
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12/09/2026    
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
10 Dec
12/10/2026    
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
12/12/2026    
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)
12/12/2026    
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
12/13/2026    
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
2nd Sunday Lunch
2nd Sunday Lunch
12/13/2026    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Patio
  • Food
2nd Sunday Lunch
Join us for Second Sunday Lunch, a home-cooked, nutritious, delicious food for a very reasonable donation. We go through the buffet line in the Fireside [...]
More Info
Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing
13 Dec
12/13/2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fireside Room
  • Music
  • Small Groups
Sacred Harp Singing
Join the democratic and inclusive American song tradition of Sacred Harp music, one of the oldest ongoing music traditions in the United States. Rolling Stone [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12/16/2026    
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
12/16/2026    
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
16 Dec
12/16/2026    
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
17 Dec
12/17/2026    
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
12/19/2026    
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)
12/19/2026    
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
19 Dec
12/19/2026    
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
12/20/2026    
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
Seasoned Souls - Group for Older Adults
Seasoned Souls - Group for Older Adults
12/20/2026    
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Room 10
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Seasoned Souls
Some things take time to age, like fine wine and wonderful cheese. If you are a “seasoned soul” and want to find camaraderie and support [...]
More Info
Spiritual Adventures in Parenting
Spiritual Adventures in Parenting
12/20/2026    
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Fireside Room
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Parent Group, Spiritual Adventures Parenting
If you are a parent to a child between the ages of birth through high school, we invite you to join UUCPA’s monthly parent group, Spiritual [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12/23/2026    
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
24 Dec
12/24/2026    
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
12/26/2026    
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)
12/26/2026    
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
Parents Night Out!
26 Dec
12/26/2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
  • Children & Youth
  • Parents
Family Fun, Parent Night Out
Parents’ Night Out every fourth Saturday August 2026 until May 2027 except for November and December, Room 4-5 5-8 pm  
More Info
Forum
Forum
12/27/2026    
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
4th Sunday Brunch
27 Dec
12/27/2026    
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Patio
  • Food
4th Sunday Brunch
Join us every 4th Sunday after the service for brunch.  The usual fare includes waffles, hard-boiled eggs, and fruit salad. Contact Edie if you would [...]
More Info
Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing
27 Dec
12/27/2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fireside Room
  • Music
  • Small Groups
Sacred Harp Singing
Join the democratic and inclusive American song tradition of Sacred Harp music, one of the oldest ongoing music traditions in the United States. Rolling Stone [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12/30/2026    
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
31 Dec
12/31/2026    
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
01/02/2027    
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
01/02/2027    
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)
01/02/2027    
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 12/01/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
1 Dec 26
Events on 12/02/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
2 Dec 26
02 Dec
By Your Side Singers - Practice
2 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Events on 12/03/2026
03 Dec
Choir Practice
3 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Events on 12/05/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
5 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Dec 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
5 Dec 26
Events on 12/06/2026
Forum
Forum
6 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
6 Dec 26
Palo Alto
06 Dec
Writing Group
6 Dec 26
more...
Events on 12/07/2026
07 Dec
First Monday Film Discussion Group
7 Dec 26
Events on 12/09/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
9 Dec 26
Events on 12/10/2026
10 Dec
Choir Practice
10 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Events on 12/12/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12 Dec 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
12 Dec 26
Events on 12/13/2026
Forum
Forum
13 Dec 26
Palo Alto
2nd Sunday Lunch
2nd Sunday Lunch
13 Dec 26
Palo Alto
13 Dec
Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing
13 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Events on 12/16/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
16 Dec 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
16 Dec 26
16 Dec
By Your Side Singers - Practice
16 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Events on 12/17/2026
17 Dec
Choir Practice
17 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Events on 12/19/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
19 Dec 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
19 Dec 26
19 Dec
All Ages Game Night
19 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Events on 12/20/2026
Forum
Forum
20 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Seasoned Souls - Group for Older Adults
Seasoned Souls - Group for Older Adults
20 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Spiritual Adventures in Parenting
Spiritual Adventures in Parenting
20 Dec 26
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 12/23/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
23 Dec 26
Events on 12/24/2026
24 Dec
Choir Practice
24 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Events on 12/26/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
26 Dec 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
26 Dec 26
26 Dec
Parents Night Out!
26 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Events on 12/27/2026
Forum
Forum
27 Dec 26
Palo Alto
27 Dec
4th Sunday Brunch
27 Dec 26
Palo Alto
27 Dec
Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing
27 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Events on 12/30/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
30 Dec 26
Events on 12/31/2026
31 Dec
Choir Practice
31 Dec 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/02/2027
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
2 Jan 27
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
2 Jan 27
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
2 Jan 27
 

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 - Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action (PICA)

The Justice Partner for July is Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action

PICA is a Regional Working Group of California Interfaith Power and Light which was formed in October of 2014 with members from about a dozen congregations from the San Francisco Bay Peninsula area.  At their monthly meetings, PICA members work to

  • reduce the carbon footprint at their facilities by sharing information and best practices on energy, water and resource conservation,
  • develop and put on educational programs for their members and the general public, including film showings and talks by scientists, authors and activists; and
  • work on local, state and national legislative issues by writing letters and meeting with elected officials.
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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