Love Is the Why, Love Is the How
Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love.
Podcast: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto Sermons and Reflections
Riches Beyond Imagining
Generosity. We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
We covenant to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. Our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality.
–Article II (Purposes and Covenant) of the Unitarian Universalist Association Bylaws
Generosity is … read more.
Blessed by Animals, Blessing the Animals
It’s our first animal blessing since 2020! In the spirit of St. Francis, patron saint of non-human animals, whose day is this Friday, we give thanks to all the animals who bring their incredible variety, beauty, weirdness and wildness to our world. Please bring any … read more.
Re:Imagining Enough
Justice. We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all thrive.
We covenant to dismantle racism and all forms of systemic oppression. We support the use of inclusive democratic processes to make decisions within our congregations, our Association, and society at large.
A Piece of the Truth
Pluralism. We celebrate that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
We covenant to learn from one another in our free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We embrace our differences and commonalities with Love, curiosity, and respect.
The Only Lasting Truth
Transformation. We adapt to the changing world.
We covenant to collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically. Openness to change is fundamental to our Unitarian and Universalist heritages, never complete and never perfect.
—Article II (Purposes and Covenant), Unitarian Universalist Association Bylaws
As we explore … read more.
Call, Calling, Called
We are called into community, in love and by one another. Ministry is always a relationship, and when entered into with seriousness and intention, it affirms the congregation’s commitment to its mission.
Starting soon, UUCPA will reflect on ministry and our calling to faith … read more.
How All May Flourish
Video preview of this Sunday’s service–with mystery guest!
Equity. We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion. We covenant to use our time, wisdom, attention, and money to build and sustain fully accessible and … read more.
Why Kerouac Still Matters
Our guest preacher, Rev. Steve Edington, writes:
The sermon title draws on one of the chapters in my work in progress book The Gospel According to Jack: Tracking Kerouac in My Life.
When Jack Kerouac passed away in 1969, he was largely regarded as a literary flash-in-the-pan. … read more.
Water Communion: Interwoven, All Connected
Each year at this time, we celebrate the ways we are all connected to each other and every other living thing. For our intergenerational Water Communion service, please bring a little water to pour into the communal bowl. We will give thanks for water and … read more.