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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

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505 E Charleston Rd
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    9:00 AM - Forum - Why are Governments Leaning Towards Authoritarianism?
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    9:00 AM - Forum - How to Use Boredom Creatively
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    10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    06/14/2020 - 07/31/2020    
    12:00 am
    • Gallery Exhibit
    Those who have been to UUCPA's Main Hall know that several art exhibits are shown in its lobby per year. With our buildings closed, the [...]
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    Hinduism, Session 1
    Hinduism, Session 1
    07/29/2020    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    This introductory session will cover a flavor of the Hindu way of life, the basic beliefs that underpin that way of life, some of the [...]
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    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    07/30/2020    
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Gardening
    Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
    More Info
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    07/30/2020    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Classes
    • Learning
    • Small Groups
    craftcheckin, Online
    Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
    More Info
    Mens Group - Friday
    31 Jul
    07/31/2020    
    9:30 am - 11:30 am
    This is a closed group.
    More Info
    Using Zoom - Class B: Hosting (iPad too)
    Using Zoom - Class B: Hosting (iPad too)
    07/31/2020    
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Zoom
    Using Zoom – A set of classes taught by Susan Owicki via Zoom.  This session is Class B: Hosting Zoom meetings and it includes hosting [...]
    More Info
    Campus Workday
    Campus Workday
    08/01/2020    
    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    UUCPA
    Workday
    During the August workday, we'll continue what we started last month and focus on outdoor tasks, keeping social distancing, and wearing masks.  All are welcome [...]
    More Info
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    08/01/2020    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Meditation
    The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
    More Info
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    08/01/2020    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Classes
    • Learning
    • Small Groups
    ARE, Online
    A weekly online sacred text reading group with Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text in [...]
    More Info
    Forum - Life after Covid-19
    Forum - Life after Covid-19
    08/02/2020    
    9:00 am - 10:15 am
    • Forum
    Forum
    Discussion Leader: Dick Duda If group gatherings are still not allowed, the Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
    More Info
    Sunday Meditation
    Sunday Meditation
    08/02/2020    
    9:30 am - 10:25 am
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Meditation
    Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
    More Info
    Summer Sunday School
    02 Aug
    08/02/2020    
    11:45 am - 12:30 pm
    • Children
    • Elementary
    While the Coronavirus keeps us physically apart, we would like to bring UUCPA children and youth together using online meetings. Elementary Grades Sunday School will [...]
    More Info
    Using Zoom - Class C: Leading (iPad too)
    Using Zoom - Class C: Leading (iPad too)
    08/03/2020    
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Zoom
    Using Zoom – A set of classes taught by Susan Owicki via Zoom.  This session is Class C: Leading Zoom meetings and it includes leading [...]
    More Info
    CYRE Committee Meeting
    04 Aug
    08/04/2020    
    7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Committee Meetings
    CYRE Committee
    https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
    More Info
    Hinduism, Session 2
    Hinduism, Session 2
    08/05/2020    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    The second session will cover the teachings and the philosophy - the Great Texts, which talk about the eternal verities, like Truth, the Goal of [...]
    More Info
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    08/06/2020    
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Gardening
    Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
    More Info
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    08/06/2020    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Classes
    • Learning
    • Small Groups
    craftcheckin, Online
    Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
    More Info
    Virtual Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Party
    Virtual Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Party
    08/06/2020    
    7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    • Justice
    • Justice Projects
    UUtheVote
    Join Elsa Schafer and/or Linda Henigin on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 PM starting on August 6, 2020 and continuing until September 24, 2020 [...]
    More Info
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    08/08/2020    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Meditation
    The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
    More Info
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    08/08/2020    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    A weekly online sacred text reading group with Reverend Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text [...]
    More Info
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    08/08/2020    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Classes
    • Learning
    • Small Groups
    ARE, Online
    A weekly online sacred text reading group with Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text in [...]
    More Info
    Forum - Modern News – Fact or Editorial
    Forum - Modern News – Fact or Editorial
    08/09/2020    
    9:00 am - 10:15 am
    • Forum
    Forum
    Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki If group gatherings are still not allowed, the Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
    More Info
    Sunday Meditation
    Sunday Meditation
    08/09/2020    
    9:30 am - 10:25 am
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Meditation
    Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
    More Info
    Summer Sunday School
    09 Aug
    08/09/2020    
    11:45 am - 12:30 pm
    • Children
    • Elementary
    While the Coronavirus keeps us physically apart, we would like to bring UUCPA children and youth together using online meetings. Elementary Grades Sunday School will [...]
    More Info
    White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
    White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
    08/11/2020    
    7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    WhiteDismantling
    Over the past year, Amy has been periodically offering a class entitled “White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy”.  In Amy’s classes, attendees have listened to some [...]
    More Info
    Water Communion Water Drop-off
    12 Aug
    08/12/2020    
    12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    Amy's Office
    • Special Events
    The annual Water Communion service will be on August 30 this year. We hope you can participate in this annual ritual of ingathering. To share, bring a [...]
    More Info
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    08/13/2020    
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Gardening
    Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
    More Info
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    08/13/2020    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    craftcheckin
    Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
    More Info
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    08/13/2020    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Classes
    • Learning
    • Small Groups
    craftcheckin, Online
    Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
    More Info
    2nd Friday Bridge Club
    14 Aug
    08/14/2020    
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    2nd Friday Bridge Club
    The Second Friday Bridge Club has finally accepted the fact that this pandemic is going to be with us for a while and has decided [...]
    More Info
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    08/15/2020    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Meditation
    The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
    More Info
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    08/15/2020    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    In each session, we explore a different brief sacred text in depth, using a spiritual-practice approach. The aims of the sessions are educational (learning something [...]
    More Info
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    08/15/2020    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Classes
    • Learning
    • Small Groups
    ARE, Online
    A weekly online sacred text reading group with Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text in [...]
    More Info
    Forum - Why are Governments Leaning Towards Authoritarianism?
    Forum - Why are Governments Leaning Towards Authoritarianism?
    08/16/2020    
    9:00 am - 10:15 am
    • Forum
    Forum
    Discussion Leaders: Jerry Strom and Bob Greene If group gatherings are still not allowed, the Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
    More Info
    Sunday Meditation
    Sunday Meditation
    08/16/2020    
    9:30 am - 10:25 am
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Meditation
    Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
    More Info
    Summer Sunday School
    16 Aug
    08/16/2020    
    11:45 am - 12:30 pm
    • Children
    • Elementary
    While the Coronavirus keeps us physically apart, we would like to bring UUCPA children and youth together using online meetings. Elementary Grades Sunday School will [...]
    More Info
    Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
    17 Aug
    08/17/2020    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Committee Meetings
    Buildings and Grounds, Online
    https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
    More Info
    Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: Parable of the Sower
    Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: Parable of the Sower
    08/19/2020    
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Sci Fi Fantasy
    This session was originally scheduled on June 17.  It has been rescheduled for August 19, 2020 at 7 pm. Come discuss Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, "a [...]
    More Info
    Bass Lake Getaway - Canceled
    Bass Lake Getaway - Canceled
    08/20/2020    
    12:00 am - 12:01 am
    • Special Events
    Bass Lake
    The Bass Lake family camp for summer 2020 has been canceled.  Read more here: https://www.uucpa.org/2020-uucpa-bass-lake-camp-canceled/ Visit the Bass Lake web page for more information.
    More Info
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    08/20/2020    
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Gardening
    Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
    More Info
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    08/20/2020    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    craftcheckin
    Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
    More Info
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    08/22/2020    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Meditation
    The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
    More Info
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    08/22/2020    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    A weekly online sacred text reading group with Reverend Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text [...]
    More Info
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    08/22/2020    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Adult
    • Classes
    • Learning
    • Small Groups
    ARE, Online
    A weekly online sacred text reading group with Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text in [...]
    More Info
    Forum - How to Use Boredom Creatively
    Forum - How to Use Boredom Creatively
    08/23/2020    
    9:00 am - 10:15 am
    • Forum
    Forum
    Discussion Leader: Rob Ruether If group gatherings are still not allowed, the Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
    More Info
    Sunday Meditation
    Sunday Meditation
    08/23/2020    
    9:30 am - 10:25 am
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Meditation
    Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
    More Info
    Summer Sunday School
    23 Aug
    08/23/2020    
    11:45 am - 12:30 pm
    • Children
    • Elementary
    While the Coronavirus keeps us physically apart, we would like to bring UUCPA children and youth together using online meetings. Elementary Grades Sunday School will [...]
    More Info
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    08/24/2020 - 08/29/2020    
    All Day
    • Justice
    • Non-UUCPA
    • Offsite
    More Info
    Elder Journey
    Elder Journey
    08/25/2020    
    1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    • Seniors
    Elder Journey
    It's been too long since we gathered! We'll share around the (virtual) circle on the topic, "Shelter in Place: The Good, the Bad, and the [...]
    More Info
    White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
    White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
    08/25/2020    
    7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
    WhiteDismantling
    Over the past year, Amy has been periodically offering a class entitled “White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy”.  In Amy’s classes, attendees have listened to some [...]
    More Info
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    08/27/2020    
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Gardening
    Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
    More Info
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    08/27/2020    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    craftcheckin
    Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
    More Info
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    08/29/2020    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Meditation
    The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
    More Info
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    08/29/2020    
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    A weekly online sacred text reading group. At the moment, we are using a very well-traveled practice called lectio divina, which takes numerous forms--our approach [...]
    More Info
    Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
    Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
    08/30/2020    
    9:00 am - 10:15 am
    • Forum
    Forum
    Discussion Leaders: All If group gatherings are still not allowed, the Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
    More Info
    Sunday Meditation
    Sunday Meditation
    08/30/2020    
    9:30 am - 10:25 am
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Meditation
    Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
    More Info
    Family check-in gathering before Water Communion
    Family check-in gathering before Water Communion
    08/30/2020    
    9:45 am - 10:15 am
    • Sunday School
    This year, Dan Harper will host family check-in gatherings before intergenerational services. This is a chance for kids to see and interact with their UUCPA [...]
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    Hotel de Zink
    Hotel de Zink
    09/01/2020 - 09/30/2020    
    All Day
    UUCPA
    • Justice
    • Justice Projects
    Hotel de Zink
    Hotel de Zink is the name of a rotating homeless shelter that UUCPA participates in as one of our Justice Projects. During the month of [...]
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    Brown Bag Books - Unsheltered:  A Novel
    Brown Bag Books - Unsheltered:  A Novel
    09/01/2020    
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Brown Bag Books
    by Barbara Kingsolver
    More Info
    CYRE Committee Meeting
    01 Sep
    09/01/2020    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Committee Meetings
    CYRE Committee
    https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
    More Info
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    09/03/2020    
    10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    UUCPA
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Gardening
    Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
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    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    09/03/2020    
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    craftcheckin
    Calling all crafters! Starting Thursday, April 30, join Amy and other people who love making or fixing things for a weekly check-in while we stitch, [...]
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    Campus Workday
    Campus Workday
    09/05/2020    
    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
    09/05/2020    
    9:00 am - 10:30 am
    • Adult
    • Learning
    • Ongoing Events
    • Small Groups
    Meditation
    The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
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    Events on 07/27/2020
    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    14 Jun 20
    Events on 07/28/2020
    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    14 Jun 20
    Events on 07/29/2020
    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    14 Jun 20
    Hinduism, Session 1
    Hinduism, Session 1
    29 Jul 20
    Events on 07/30/2020
    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    14 Jun 20
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    30 Jul 20
    Palo Alto
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    30 Jul 20
    more...
    Events on 07/31/2020
    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    Online Gallery Exhibit: Visual Prayers
    14 Jun 20
    31 Jul
    Mens Group - Friday
    31 Jul 20
    Using Zoom - Class B: Hosting (iPad too)
    Using Zoom - Class B: Hosting (iPad too)
    31 Jul 20
    Events on 08/01/2020
    Campus Workday
    Campus Workday
    1 Aug 20
    Palo Alto
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    1 Aug 20
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    1 Aug 20
    Events on 08/02/2020
    Forum - Life after Covid-19
    Forum - Life after Covid-19
    2 Aug 20
    Sunday Meditation
    Sunday Meditation
    2 Aug 20
    02 Aug
    Summer Sunday School
    2 Aug 20
    more...
    Events on 08/03/2020
    Using Zoom - Class C: Leading (iPad too)
    Using Zoom - Class C: Leading (iPad too)
    3 Aug 20
    Events on 08/04/2020
    04 Aug
    CYRE Committee Meeting
    4 Aug 20
    Events on 08/05/2020
    Hinduism, Session 2
    Hinduism, Session 2
    5 Aug 20
    Events on 08/06/2020
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    6 Aug 20
    Palo Alto
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    6 Aug 20
    Virtual Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Party
    Virtual Reclaim Our Vote Postcard Writing Party
    6 Aug 20
    Events on 08/08/2020
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    8 Aug 20
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    8 Aug 20
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    8 Aug 20
    more...
    Events on 08/09/2020
    Forum - Modern News – Fact or Editorial
    Forum - Modern News – Fact or Editorial
    9 Aug 20
    Sunday Meditation
    Sunday Meditation
    9 Aug 20
    09 Aug
    Summer Sunday School
    9 Aug 20
    more...
    Events on 08/11/2020
    White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
    White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
    11 Aug 20
    Events on 08/12/2020
    12 Aug
    Water Communion Water Drop-off
    12 Aug 20
    Palo Alto
    Events on 08/13/2020
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    13 Aug 20
    Palo Alto
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    13 Aug 20
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    13 Aug 20
    more...
    Events on 08/14/2020
    14 Aug
    2nd Friday Bridge Club
    14 Aug 20
    Events on 08/15/2020
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    15 Aug 20
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    15 Aug 20
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    15 Aug 20
    Events on 08/16/2020
    Forum - Why are Governments Leaning Towards Authoritarianism?
    Forum - Why are Governments Leaning Towards Authoritarianism?
    16 Aug 20
    Sunday Meditation
    Sunday Meditation
    16 Aug 20
    16 Aug
    Summer Sunday School
    16 Aug 20
    more...
    Events on 08/17/2020
    17 Aug
    Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
    17 Aug 20
    Events on 08/19/2020
    Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: Parable of the Sower
    Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: Parable of the Sower
    19 Aug 20
    Events on 08/20/2020
    Bass Lake Getaway - Canceled
    Bass Lake Getaway - Canceled
    20 Aug 20
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    20 Aug 20
    Palo Alto
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    20 Aug 20
    more...
    Events on 08/22/2020
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    22 Aug 20
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    22 Aug 20
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    Sacred Text Reading Group
    22 Aug 20
    Events on 08/23/2020
    Forum - How to Use Boredom Creatively
    Forum - How to Use Boredom Creatively
    23 Aug 20
    Sunday Meditation
    Sunday Meditation
    23 Aug 20
    23 Aug
    Summer Sunday School
    23 Aug 20
    more...
    Events on 08/24/2020
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    24 Aug 20
    Events on 08/25/2020
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    24 Aug 20
    Elder Journey
    Elder Journey
    25 Aug 20
    White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
    White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
    25 Aug 20
    Events on 08/26/2020
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    24 Aug 20
    Events on 08/27/2020
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    24 Aug 20
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    27 Aug 20
    Palo Alto
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    27 Aug 20
    more...
    Events on 08/28/2020
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    24 Aug 20
    Events on 08/29/2020
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    UU Justice Ministry of California’s Annual Conference
    24 Aug 20
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    29 Aug 20
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    Sacred Text Reading Group (via Video Conference)
    29 Aug 20
    more...
    Events on 08/30/2020
    Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
    Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
    30 Aug 20
    Sunday Meditation
    Sunday Meditation
    30 Aug 20
    Family check-in gathering before Water Communion
    Family check-in gathering before Water Communion
    30 Aug 20
    more...
    Events on 09/01/2020
    Hotel de Zink
    Hotel de Zink
    1 Sep 20
    Palo Alto
    Brown Bag Books - Unsheltered:  A Novel
    Brown Bag Books - Unsheltered:  A Novel
    1 Sep 20
    01 Sep
    CYRE Committee Meeting
    1 Sep 20
    more...
    Events on 09/02/2020
    Hotel de Zink
    Hotel de Zink
    1 Sep 20
    Palo Alto
    Events on 09/03/2020
    Hotel de Zink
    Hotel de Zink
    1 Sep 20
    Palo Alto
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    Gardening @ UUCPA
    3 Sep 20
    Palo Alto
    Craft-and-check-in
    Craft-and-check-in
    3 Sep 20
    more...
    Events on 09/04/2020
    Hotel de Zink
    Hotel de Zink
    1 Sep 20
    Palo Alto
    Events on 09/05/2020
    Hotel de Zink
    Hotel de Zink
    1 Sep 20
    Palo Alto
    Campus Workday
    Campus Workday
    5 Sep 20
    Palo Alto
    Saturday Meditation
    Saturday Meditation
    5 Sep 20
    more...
    Events on 09/06/2020
    Hotel de Zink
    Hotel de Zink
    1 Sep 20
    Palo Alto
     

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    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 - 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.



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