From the Associate Minister of RE – Rev. Dan Harper

  • Undie Sunday 2025 is here!

    Undie Sunday 2025 is here!
    Our 2025 Undie Sunday campaign is now underway!  Each year we donate items requested by the LifeMoves Opportunity Center for their Holiday Faire for their unhoused clients.  This is especially important this year because the Opportunity Center is closed due to damage from a water leak! Please bring new physical items (see the list of requested items ...
  • OWL Classes for grades K-1 and 4-6 are starting in January!

    OWL Classes for grades K-1 and 4-6 are starting in January!
    Starting January 25, 2026 during our usual Sunday School time (10:45 AM-11:45 AM), UUCPA is offering K-1 and 4-6 OWL classes.  “Our Whole Lives” (OWL) for elementary students is a comprehensive sexuality education curriculum.  It is a comprehensive, values-based program designed to provide age-appropriate information on topics like human development, relationships, and sexual health to help children make informed and responsible decisions ...
  • What a great auction — thank you!

    What a great auction -- thank you!
    Our auction party took place on November 15, 2025, and it was a tremendous success thanks to the incredible generosity of our community. Whether you donated items, contributed your time, or gave financial support—thank you. We are deeply grateful. This year we even surpassed our fundraising goal, something we haven’t achieved in many years. Your contributions ...
  • Become an OWL Facilitator – Jan 9 – 11 in Person Training at UUCPA

    Become an OWL Facilitator - Jan 9 - 11 in Person Training at UUCPA
    Help our youth grow with courage and care! Train as an Our Whole Lives (OWL) facilitator for Grades 7–9 and 10–12 And you’ll also be certified to teach the younger levels (K–1 and 4–6). Become a trusted guide for conversations about values, identity, and healthy relationships. Email Cat for more information: revcat@uucpa.org
  • Autumn’s Turn: Remembering, Reflecting, and Giving Thanks — Rev. Peter Farriday

    Autumn’s Turn: Remembering, Reflecting, and Giving Thanks — Rev. Peter Farriday
    In 1991, Halloween was approaching in my home town of St. Paul, Minnesota. Just as when I was young kids were eager to don their costumes, fill their bags with treats, then head to the local park for a neighborhood get-together. There they could warm up with free hot chocolate from massive stainless-steel urns, which ...
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