Podcast: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections

We Hear Each Other Into Speech

Something happens when someone gives their whole attention to our words: we may discover things we didn’t know until that attention brought forth words from us. Our Transcendentalist ancestors knew this, and made conversation one of their spiritual practices. We have that spiritual practice as well at UUCPA, and we’ll engage in it this morning.
Music: Be’eri Moalem,viola

You Must Be Present To Win

Woody Allen once said that 80% of success is showing up! How can we truly show up for our lives—that is, be fully present and aware? How can we cultivate mindfulness in a world full of details, deadlines and distractions? Music: Aaron Lington, saxophone

Water Communion

In our annual ritual of ingathering, we bring water from the places of our lives, and pour the many waters into a communal bowl in a ritual honoring variety and unity. We welcome the Adult Choir back after their several-week break. Music: Nicholas Dold, piano

Your Island of Sanity

The world is big and messy and getting messier all the time. We are pulled in two directions: to engage and make a difference, and to retreat into a safe place. Both are important to a meaningful and sustainable life. Let’s explore the possibility of integrating these two needs. Music: Four Shillings Short, Celtic singers/musicians
DUAL SERVICES (at 9:30 and 11 am) RESUME TODAY!
Justice Partner Collection Week: This is the week that we donate the entire non-pledge collection to our Justice Partner of the Month: South Bay Sanctuary Covenant

Notes from the Resistance

What does a successful resistance movement look like? Amy visited the Dutch Resistance Museum in Amsterdam and was surprised and inspired by the answers there. She shares them today.  Special Music: Veronika Agranov Dafoe, piano
Justice Partner Collection Week: This is the week that we donate the entire non-pledge collection to our Justice Partner of the Month: California Clean Money

Unitarian Universalism’s Seven Principles: Is Something Missing? 

Are the seven principles distinctive to Unitarian Universalism, distinguishing us from other faith communities? And are there other principles and values that are also part of the fabric of Unitarian Universalism? Music: Libby and Anat Kardontchik, piano and violin