John Pierce Celebration of Life, March 10
We will remember and give thanks for the life of John Pierce on Sunday, March 10 at 2 pm, in the Main Hall. John, who served UUCPA in numerous capacities over his more than 20 years as a member of the congregation, died on November … read more.
Community Speaker Series Event, March 6 (UUCPA co-sponsored)
The Action Council of the UUCPA has joined the Becoming Beloved Community Task Force at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church as a co-sponsor for their free speaker series, Community, Faith, and Racial Justice. They have invited us to attend the first talk by Dr. Lerone A. Martin, Professor and Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Institute for Research and Education at Stanford University entitled, Soul Force: Martin Luther King, Jr., The Triple Evils and American Democracy
Anyone may attend and admission is free, but we would love people to register so we can plan seating. tinyurl.com/march6speaker.
UUCPA Campus work day, Saturday Morning, March 3, 9-12.
Join the Buildings, Grounds, and Garden team to improve UUCPA on this Saturday Morning!
Last month, we did a great job cutting back plants along the exit drive,
fixing the slamming door in the main hall (!!), and clearing off the
office roof.
This month there are:
o New LED tubes to install in the office.
o If dry, there is painting on bench edges in the patio.
o A little more trimming along the exit drive.
o Removing 2 holly oak trees along the creekside, and weeding.
And more! Questions: Contact Robert Neff for questions about the workday.
— Robert Neff
Weaving the Web I: Why Join?
What does it mean to be a member of UUCPA? What does it mean to belong?
In one sense–perhaps the most important one–simply being involved in the congregation is belonging. Sure, when you’re new to a congregation, as with any community, it usually takes a while … read more.
Weaving the Web II: What’s Cooking
Dear UUCPA folks,
Rev. Cat and I have been making plans that are still a little too nebulous to have a spot on this site’s calendar, but that we want you to know about.
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On March 25, the Sunday service will be about Israel and Palestine, the … read more.
Announcing Two UUCPA Endorsements
This message is to inform the congregation that the Board of Trustees has voted for UUCPA to co-sponsor the following two efforts:
1. A speaker series to be offered by St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto entitled Community, Faith, and Racial Justice. The series begins on March 6. … read more.
Newcomers’ Tea: now in Room A or via Zoom
New to UUCPA? Come have tea with our Parish Minister!
As I announced here last week, regular Newcomers’ Tea times are now resuming, with the next two on the calendar for Sunday, February 25, at 11:45 and Sunday, March 24, at 11:45.
Because attendance appears high for … read more.
Help equip UUCPA with lifesaving Narcan
Let’s train together: Date now April 2
Opioids such as fentanyl, heroin, methadone and oxycodone have killed thousands of Californians and sent tens of thousands more to the emergency room in each of the past several years. An easy-to-administer treatment called naloxone, also known as Narcan, … read more.
Spiritual Adventures In Parenting meets on Feb 18 at 11:30am
Spiritual Adventures In Parenting, UUCPA’s group for parents of children between the ages of birth and tween, meets again this Sunday, February 18, from 11:30a.m.–12:30p.m., following the church service.
We’ll gather in the Fireside Room. Childcare will be provided.
We’ll share joys and challenges from the past month. We’ll also share our questions, insights, and surprises from reading pages 121–148 in the book Chaos, Wonder, and the Spiritual Adventure of Parenting.
To learn more, email spiritualparenting@uucpa.org.