Podcast: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections

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

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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.

Soul Focus

Rev. Peter continues his ongoing exploration of the soul and society. Though suicidal despair and authoritarian domination may seem poles apart, in his Soul Focus sermon series Rev. Peter suggests that both arise mainly from modern materialism’s spiritual wasteland—and that archaic religious remedies now only … read more.

Soul Focus

Rev. Peter continues his ongoing exploration of the soul and society. Though suicidal despair and authoritarian domination may seem poles apart, in his Soul Focus sermon series Rev. Peter suggests that both arise mainly from modern materialism’s spiritual wasteland—and that archaic religious remedies now only … read more.

Soul Focus

Though suicidal despair and authoritarian domination may seem poles apart, in his Soul Focus sermon series Rev. Peter suggests that both arise mainly from modern materialism’s spiritual wasteland—and that archaic religious remedies now only aggravate these and related ills. He also reclaims the soul’s significance … read more.

Rising: The Satisfaction of Action

Rising: The Satisfaction of Action

UUCPA’s Covenant of Shared Ministry includes the promise “to struggle for justice and act with compassion, taking the teachings of our faith beyond these walls.” Come learn how doing so leads directly to life’s greatest satisfactions.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: … read more.