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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.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
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505 E Charleston Rd
Palo Alto
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94306

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    Elder Journey
    29 Nov
    11/29/2016    
    1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Room 6
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Seniors
    Elder Journey
      All elder members and friends of the UU community are welcome to attend – and you can define elder. One of our ministers leads [...]
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    Meditation
    Meditation
    12/03/2016    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Room 6
    • Adult
    Meditation
      An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
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    Campus Workday
    Campus Workday
    12/03/2016    
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Adult
    Workday
    WORK DAYS Date:                 1st Saturday every month Time:                 9 am-Noon Location:         UUCPA Campus Contact:           Michael Plass (workday@uucpa.org)   Consider making things even better by joining [...]
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    Decorate the Main Hall
    03 Dec
    12/03/2016    
    1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    UUCPA - Main Hall
    • Holidays
    Holiday Decor in Main Hall We invite people on Saturday, December 3 from 1-3 pm to join in decorating the Main Hall for the holidays. [...]
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    Forum - Sister Cities: A Oaxacan Summer
    04 Dec
    12/04/2016    
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Fireside Room
    • Forum
    • Small Groups
    Forum
    Topic: Sister Cities: A Oaxacan Summer Presented by: Jessalyn Grant-Bier and Eric Bier The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside [...]
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    Guest at Your Table
    04 Dec
    12/04/2016    
    9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Justice
    GAYT
    Guest at Your Table is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) annual program that highlights people around the world who have been helped by UUSC.  Use [...]
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    Undie Sunday
    04 Dec
    12/04/2016    
    9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Holidays
    • Justice
    Undie Sunday
    It is the day we bring a lot of underwear, including shoes, gloves and hats to give to homeless and very poor people.  We then [...]
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    Brown Bag Books - "Miller's Valley"
    Brown Bag Books - "Miller's Valley"
    12/06/2016    
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Fireside Room
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    Brown Bag Books
    "..."Miller's Valley" is about "..a small town on the verge of big change (and) ... a young woman who unearths deep secrets about her family [...]
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    2nd Friday Bridge Club
    2nd Friday Bridge Club
    12/09/2016    
    6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Fireside Room
    • Adult
    2nd Friday Bridge Club
    If you know how to play bridge, please join us at the Second Friday Bridge Club. We have a very friendly, casual game. You don't [...]
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    Meditation
    Meditation
    12/10/2016    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Room 6
    • Adult
    Meditation
      An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
    More Info
    Forum - UUCPA and God – How Is the Relationship?
    11 Dec
    12/11/2016    
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Fireside Room
    • Forum
    • Small Groups
    Forum
    Topic: UUCPA and God – How Is the Relationship? Facilitator: Edie Keating The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside Room. [...]
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    Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
    11 Dec
    12/11/2016    
    9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Lobby
    • Holidays
    The First Annual Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale.  You will be able to purchase some unique holiday decorative items and yummy baked goods.  All sales [...]
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    Guest at Your Table
    11 Dec
    12/11/2016    
    9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Justice
    GAYT
    Guest at Your Table is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) annual program that highlights people around the world who have been helped by UUSC.  Use [...]
    More Info
    Thespians
    Thespians
    12/12/2016    
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Room 9
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    Thespians
      Play Reading We sight-read a different play three times every month. The host provides scripts and we assign parts at the meetings. The group [...]
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    Elder Journey
    13 Dec
    12/13/2016    
    1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Room 6
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Seniors
    Elder Journey
      All elder members and friends of the UU community are welcome to attend – and you can define elder. One of our ministers leads [...]
    More Info
    Film Discussion Group
    Film Discussion Group
    12/13/2016    
    7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Ongoing Events
    Film Discussion Group
      If you enjoy watching good films and would like the opportunity to discuss them with other people, we hope you will consider joining the [...]
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    Thespians
    16 Dec
    12/16/2016    
    1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
    Fireside Room and Zoom
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    Thespians
    Play Reading We sight-read a different play three times every month. The host provides scripts and we assign parts at the meetings. The group chooses [...]
    More Info
    Meditation
    Meditation
    12/17/2016    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Room 6
    • Adult
    Meditation
      An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
    More Info
    Aurora Singers Holiday Concert
    17 Dec
    12/17/2016    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    UUCPA - Main Hall
    • Holidays
    • Music
    A benefit concert for UUCPA.  Tickets $10.  Doors open at 6:30pm (Ticket purchase required).
    More Info
    Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
    18 Dec
    12/18/2016    
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Fireside Room
    • Forum
    • Small Groups
    Forum
    Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, and International Interest, and Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 [...]
    More Info
    No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant (during services)
    18 Dec
    12/18/2016    
    9:30 am - 10:30 am
    Main Hall
    • Holidays
    More Info
    Guest at Your Table
    18 Dec
    12/18/2016    
    9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Justice
    GAYT
    Guest at Your Table is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) annual program that highlights people around the world who have been helped by UUSC.  Use [...]
    More Info
    UUCPA Winter Solstice Ceremony
    21 Dec
    12/21/2016    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    UUCPA - Main Hall
    • Holidays
    Join us on this longest night of the year!  Our simple ceremony lasts under an hour, and is followed by abundant food (cheese, dips, pies, [...]
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    Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film
    23 Dec
    12/23/2016    
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Fireside Room
    • Adult
    • Green Sanctuary
    Green Sanctuary, GS Fourth Friday Film
    Films are shown on the fourth Friday of the month on a variety of topics and themes in the Fireside Room starting at 7:30 pm. Check out [...]
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    Meditation
    Meditation
    12/24/2016    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Room 6
    • Adult
    Meditation
      An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
    More Info
    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
    24 Dec
    12/24/2016    
    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    UUCPA - Main Hall
    • Holidays
    • Special Events
    • Worship Services
    We welcome Christmas with stories, carols and special music, and candles. Come sing the familiar songs that are always powerful, and experience the magic of [...]
    More Info
    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
    24 Dec
    12/24/2016    
    8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    UUCPA - Main Hall
    • Holidays
    • Worship Services
    We welcome Christmas with stories, carols and special music, and candles. Come sing the familiar songs that are always powerful, and experience the magic of [...]
    More Info
    Forum - No Meeting
    25 Dec
    12/25/2016    
    9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Fireside Room
    • Forum
    • Small Groups
    Forum
    No Meeting on Christmas Day.  Meetings resume in January. The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside Room. Everyone is welcome [...]
    More Info
    Guest at Your Table
    25 Dec
    12/25/2016    
    9:30 am - 12:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Justice
    GAYT
    Guest at Your Table is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) annual program that highlights people around the world who have been helped by UUSC.  Use [...]
    More Info
    Christmas Day Service
    25 Dec
    12/25/2016    
    9:30 am - 10:30 am
    Fireside Room
    • Holidays
    • Worship Services
    Gather by the fire in the Fireside Room for a cozy Christmas morning service. We’ll hear the Christmas story from the classic book “The Wind [...]
    More Info
    Elder Journey
    27 Dec
    12/27/2016    
    1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Room 6
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Seniors
    Elder Journey
      All elder members and friends of the UU community are welcome to attend – and you can define elder. One of our ministers leads [...]
    More Info
    Thespians
    Thespians
    12/27/2016    
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Room 9
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    Thespians
    Play Reading We sight-read a different play three times every month. The host provides scripts and we assign parts at the meetings. The group chooses [...]
    More Info
    Meditation
    Meditation
    12/31/2016    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    Room 6
    • Adult
    Meditation
      An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
    More Info
    Events on 11/29/2016
    29 Nov
    Elder Journey
    29 Nov 16
    Palo Alto
    Events on 12/03/2016
    Meditation
    Meditation
    3 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Campus Workday
    Campus Workday
    3 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    03 Dec
    Decorate the Main Hall
    3 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    more...
    Events on 12/04/2016
    04 Dec
    Forum - Sister Cities: A Oaxacan Summer
    4 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    04 Dec
    Guest at Your Table
    4 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    04 Dec
    Undie Sunday
    4 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    more...
    Events on 12/06/2016
    Brown Bag Books - "Miller's Valley"
    Brown Bag Books - "Miller's Valley"
    6 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Events on 12/09/2016
    2nd Friday Bridge Club
    2nd Friday Bridge Club
    9 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Events on 12/10/2016
    Meditation
    Meditation
    10 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Events on 12/11/2016
    11 Dec
    Forum - UUCPA and God – How Is the Relationship?
    11 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    11 Dec
    Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
    11 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    11 Dec
    Guest at Your Table
    11 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    more...
    Events on 12/12/2016
    Thespians
    Thespians
    12 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Events on 12/13/2016
    13 Dec
    Elder Journey
    13 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Film Discussion Group
    Film Discussion Group
    13 Dec 16
    Events on 12/16/2016
    16 Dec
    Thespians
    16 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Events on 12/17/2016
    Meditation
    Meditation
    17 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    17 Dec
    Aurora Singers Holiday Concert
    17 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Events on 12/18/2016
    18 Dec
    Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
    18 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    18 Dec
    No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant (during services)
    18 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    18 Dec
    Guest at Your Table
    18 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    more...
    Events on 12/21/2016
    21 Dec
    UUCPA Winter Solstice Ceremony
    21 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Events on 12/23/2016
    23 Dec
    Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film
    23 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Events on 12/24/2016
    Meditation
    Meditation
    24 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    24 Dec
    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
    24 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    24 Dec
    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
    24 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Events on 12/25/2016
    25 Dec
    Forum - No Meeting
    25 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    25 Dec
    Guest at Your Table
    25 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    25 Dec
    Christmas Day Service
    25 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    more...
    Events on 12/27/2016
    27 Dec
    Elder Journey
    27 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Thespians
    Thespians
    27 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
    Events on 12/31/2016
    Meditation
    Meditation
    31 Dec 16
    Palo Alto
     

    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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    Justice Partner - United Effort

    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.



    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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