Rev. Dan’s Writing
From the Associate Minister of RE – Rev. Dan Harper
Forum Topics for September, 2023
The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for September 2023: 9/3 Sharing Our Favorite Funny Stories – General Discussion – facilitated by Warren Schmidt 9/10 Memorable experiences — General Discussion — facilitated by Dick Duda 9/17 US Constitution 2.0: a Modern Version – Bob Greene 9/24 Discussion of Matters of Current ...Action Council Table Returns in August!
The Action Council will be staffing a table on the patio on August 6, 13, and 20, so please stop by and visit us there before or after the Sunday service. We will be sharing information and volunteer opportunities for two important local events: LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness taking place in Palo Alto on Saturday morning, ...Welcome, Peter Farriday, Sabbatical Minister
Peter started his first week on July 17 and will support UUCPA through 12/31/23. Peter will work on-site office hours and virtual. Please come by his office or contact him (pfarriday@uucpa.org). Schedule: Because Peter works half-time, most often he’s more available during the first half of each week, and takes off time from Thursday afternoon through ...Living Our UUCPA Values
If you have recently attended a Sunday service, you know that the ministers and worship associates have begun opening the services with an updated “Land Acknowledgement”, recognizing that we gather on land formerly occupied by indigenous peoples. The last part of that acknowledgment says the following: “We were not the people who took this land, but ...Circle Suppers – An Evening of Connection, Food and Conversation – open for signups
Circle Suppers are back! Would you like to make new connections while enjoying Supper and a conversation? Join a free, informal Circle Supper Potluck hosted at a UUCPA member’s home. Each Supper is limited to 8 or so people, including the hosts. We especially want to include those of you who have recently joined or just discovered our church ...