Podcast: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections

Soul Focus: Introduction, Part 3 (of 3)

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

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special music: David Chen, guitar

If you prefer to join the community of those attending online, there are two options. One, join the service via Zoom bit.ly/uucpa_service_1030am_v3. To get the passcode, … read more.

Soul Focus: Introduction, Part 2 (of 3)

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

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano

If you prefer to join the community of those attending online, there are two options. One, join the service via Zoom bit.ly/uucpa_service_1030am_v3. To get the passcode, email … read more.

Soul Focus: Introduction, Part 1 (of 3)

Rev. Peter Farriday begins an ongoing series of reflections that explore the soul and society.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special music: Season of Us (Bill Stanfield, Guitar)

If you prefer to join the community of those attending online, there are two options. One, join the service … read more.

Friendship

Friendship is vitally important to all of us. There has been a lot of research on friendship in recent decades. In this service we will talk about both the science and the power of friendship in our lives.

Worship leader: Richard Heydt

Special Music: Steven Chanan, piano

If … read more.

Stories of Darkness & Light

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Throughout ancient cultures, light returning from darkness in nature led to symbolic tales of the same “miracle” occurring in human lives and communities. Today’s intergenerational service tells three of these as we mark the winter solstice, share the story of Hanukkah, and together bring to life … read more.

Mindful Amid the Flurry

While we don’t get snow flurries in the South Bay, the flurry of the winter holidays can sometimes be more stressful than joyful. But mindfulness practices are a potent remedy—and a gift you can benefit from all year long.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Margaret … read more.

The Dope on Hope

Hope has many faces; some fanciful and escapist, others grounded and empowering. Today we explore the difference, and how to apply hope’s nourishing aspects to our lives and our world.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship associate: Brian Weller

Special music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano

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The Beatitude of Gratitude

This Thanksgiving-weekend service explores ideas and practices that help us live with constant gratitude—an attitude that benefits mind, body, spirit, and others.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship associate: Jane Correia

Special Music: Arhan Dutta, piano

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Towards Composting

In the face of what is crumbling, what is our ethical response to what falls apart? What do we do if there is no “exit” or “restart” for situations, organizations, or a world we are uncertain about how to heal, or harm we are uncertain … read more.