Rev. Dan’s Writing
From the Associate Minister of RE – Rev. Dan Harper
UUCPA participates in city listening session
The Palo Alto Human Relations Commission (HRC) recently extended an invitation to the city’s faith-community leaders to share their concerns and perspectives. Amy was able to be there and address the HRC, and the Palo Alto Weekly has summarized the event. https://www.paloaltoonline.com/community/2024/07/12/taken-for-granted-faith-leaders-seek-more-city-hall-support Amy was pleased that the HRC was so attentive, and that they offered themselves as ...Chair Selection Announcement
The Votes are In … The Winner Is … Chair D! After much research to find 4 candidate chairs for us to evaluate, and analyzing responses from many of us, the chair committee has decided on Chair D. It looks good and was the most comfortable for the most people, and truly uncomfortable for no one. The committee ...Authors of color reading summer
When the Dismantling White Supremacy group re-convenes on Tuesday, August 13, we’ll all share about a book we’ve read (or a podcast we’ve listened to, or a movie we’ve watched) that was created by a person of color. Immersing ourselves in someone else’s perspective is a great way to expand our own perspective, and develop our ...Announcing Expansion of UUCPA Safe Parking Program
The City of Palo Alto recently updated its policy on the Safe Parking Program, allowing expansion of safe parking lots from four vehicles to six, then a year later to eight. Both the Action Council and the Board have approved expansion of the UUCPA Safe Parking Program from four to six vehicles – effective as ...UUA re-certifies UUCPA as a Welcoming Congregation
Once again this year, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has re-certified our congregation as a Welcoming Congregation, one that meets the needs of queer and trans congregants and the wider community. UUCPA became a Welcoming Congregation in 1998. To maintain that designation, each year a congregation must incorporate welcoming practices into its worship and religious ...