Podcast: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections

A Message of Hope for Humanity and Our Planet

This service offers a message of encouragement, and evidence based hope, about our country and the world; with a simple method of growing the emotional balance and resilience we will need in times of great change.

Worship Leader: David Nielsen

Worship Associate: Mayo Tsuzuki

Special Music: Aurora Singers

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Eye of the Dark

Gary Rosin, a member of our congregation and a retired law professor who has written poetry since he was sixteen, brings “Eye of the Dark” to our pulpit this week. “Eye of the Dark” is prose mixed with poetry to argue that poetry is the … read more.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Soul Focus (6 of 6)

Soul Focus: “InSoulvent: The Costs of What’s Been Lost” (Part 6 of 6)

Rev. Peter continues his ongoing exploration of the soul and society.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano

Follow along in the order of service https://bit.ly/uucpa_oos_20260621.

Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Soul Focus (5 of 6)

Soul Focus: “InSoulvent: The Costs of What’s Been Lost” (Part 5 of 6)

Rev. Peter continues his ongoing exploration of the soul and society.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Jim Stevens, folk guitar

Follow along in the order of service bit.ly/uucpa_oos_20260614.

Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Soul Focus (4 of 6)

Soul Focus: “InSoulvent: The Costs of What’s Been Lost” (Part 4 of 6)

Rev. Peter continues his ongoing exploration of the soul and society.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano

Follow along in the order of service bit.ly/uucpa_oos_20260607

May 31, 2026 – Flower Communion

This Sunday’s Flower Communion celebrates the garden of blossoming beings that make up UUCPA, including those who most recently set down spiritual roots here. And since every garden needs TLC to thrive, we’ll also honor all those who tend and nurture it. If it’s easy … read more.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 – “The Liberating Power of Forgiveness” (Part 2 of 2)

We all make mistakes, so practicing forgiveness is vital to people’s well-being. Last week this 2-part inquiry began with a focus on forgiving others. This week looks at how to seek forgiveness from others—and how to forgive ourselves.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Steven Chanan, … read more.

The Liberating Power of Forgiveness (Part 1 of 2)

We all make mistakes, so practicing forgiveness is vital to people’s well-being. The first of this 2-part inquiry focuses on forgiving others, while next week looks at how to seek forgiveness from others—and how to forgive ourselves.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Lynda MacNeil and … read more.

Love That Endures: An Inclusive Mother’s Day

Love isn’t just an emotion; it’s a commitment that matures over time. Join us this Sunday for an inclusive service dedicated to the power of nurturing in all its forms. We celebrate the hands that held us, the hearts that chose us, and the memories … read more.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 – May Day

May Day is an earth-based holiday celebrating the vibrancy and creativity of spring, as well as a day of worker recognition and protest. As we prepare to weave the ribbons of the maypole dance after the service, we’ll reflect on the various interwoven threads of … read more.