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Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

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650-494-0541

uucpa@uucpa.org

We gather,
our different paths entwined,
to deepen our spiritual lives:
nourishing connection,
learning from each other,
caring for each other,
tending to our world.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
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Cause And Effect

June 17, 2018 - 10:30am Steve Johnson
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Sometimes things happen to you, and other times you make things happen. It’s surprising how many ways this duality shows up in our work, relationships, and spiritual lives. We’ll explore.  Worship Leader: Steve Johnson

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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Painting: Hugo Simberg's "The Wounded Angel"
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7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)-O ye who believe!-Quran 49.12
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8:45 AM - Forum
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
10:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
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12:00 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
6:30 PM - First Monday Film Discussion Group
4
12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
5
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Your life matters-Goodall
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
6
7:00 PM - Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
7
8
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
9:00 AM - Family Service Project: Make & Deliver Sack Lunches
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Readings on celestial and earthly marriage in Madame Bovary
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8:45 AM - Forum
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
10:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
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7:30 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)- The Temptation of the Well-Meaning-Morrill
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7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
5:30 PM - UUCPA Annual Auction
more...
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8:45 AM - Forum
10:00 AM - Volunteer Opportunity: LifeMoves Craft Kit Project
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
more...
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7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
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19
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
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12:30 PM - Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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22
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
5:00 PM - Parents Night Out!
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8:45 AM - Forum
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
10:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
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12:30 PM - 2025 Friendsgiving Event at LifeMoves
26
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees meeting
27
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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29
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
30
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Painting: Hugo Simberg's "The Wounded Angel"
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Painting: Hugo Simberg's "The Wounded Angel"
10/29/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
30 Oct
10/30/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
11/01/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Workday
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11/01/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-O ye who believe!-Quran 49.12
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-O ye who believe!-Quran 49.12
11/01/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
11/02/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: American policy in the Middle East  (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader: Jim Basiji The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
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Sunday Service
02 Nov
11/02/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
02 Nov
11/02/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
03 Nov
11/03/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Membership and Growth, Online
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
More Info
First Monday Film Discussion Group
03 Nov
11/03/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Adults
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Film Discussion Group
We gather via video conference on the first Monday of the month for an hour-long discussion of a movie we have chosen and each watched [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
11/04/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
Brown Bag Books
The Brown Bag Books group meets year-round, except in July and August. Many attendees bring their lunches, and everyone brings a sense of humor. Monthly [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Your life matters-Goodall
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Your life matters-Goodall
11/05/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
By Your Side Singers
05 Nov
11/05/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
  • Music
  • Small Groups
By Your Side Singers
You are welcome to sing with the By Your Side Singers, the 1st Wed of the month June - Aug, the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays during [...]
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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
06 Nov
11/06/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Children & Youth
  • Committee Meetings
Oversees and evaluates all children and youth programs; plans and carries out special events; organizes Baby Cafe; supports social justice projects that welcome children and [...]
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Choir Practice
06 Nov
11/06/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11/08/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
Family Service Project: Make & Deliver Sack Lunches
Family Service Project: Make & Deliver Sack Lunches
11/08/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Children & Youth
  • Special Events
  • Sunday School
Family Service Project: Make & Deliver Sack Lunches: Saturday, November 8, 2025 We are making 64 sack lunches for our unhoused neighbors in East Palo [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Readings on celestial and earthly marriage in Madame Bovary
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Readings on celestial and earthly marriage in Madame Bovary
11/08/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
11/09/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: What we know and don’t know about autism spectrum disorder Discussion Leader: Paula Hillard The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as [...]
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Sunday Service
09 Nov
11/09/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
09 Nov
11/09/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Finance Committee Meeting
10 Nov
11/10/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)- The Temptation of the Well-Meaning-Morrill
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)- The Temptation of the Well-Meaning-Morrill
11/12/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
13 Nov
11/13/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11/15/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
11/15/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
UUCPA Annual Auction
UUCPA Annual Auction
11/15/2025    
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Fundraising
  • Special Events
Auction
Each year in November, the church auctions goods and services at a wonderful party with live music, dancing, food (heavy hors d’oeuvres, balloon lady, live [...]
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Forum
Forum
11/16/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: What can we do to combat fragmentation in our culture? Discussion Leader: Cybele LoVuolo-Bhushan The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well [...]
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Volunteer Opportunity: LifeMoves Craft Kit Project
Volunteer Opportunity: LifeMoves Craft Kit Project
11/16/2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Children & Youth
  • Sunday School
RSVP is requested! Join us for our 4th annual family service project providing craft kits to neighbors in LifeMoves transitional housing. We need help assembling [...]
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Sunday Service
16 Nov
11/16/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
17 Nov
11/17/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds, Online
UUCPA Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting 7:00  - 8:30.  3rd Monday evening. Discuss projects and upkeep for the UUCPA Campus. Contacts:  Building and Grounds Committee <buildings+grounds@uucpa.org> [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
11/19/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
11/19/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Sci Fi Fantasy
At the November 19, 2025 meeting, we'll discuss the 2023 animated movie “Mars Express”. From Wikipedia: “… In 2200, Aline Ruby, a private detective, and [...]
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By Your Side Singers
19 Nov
11/19/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
  • Music
  • Small Groups
By Your Side Singers
You are welcome to sing with the By Your Side Singers, the 1st Wed of the month June - Aug, the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays during [...]
More Info
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
20 Nov
11/20/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Adult Religious Education Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Choir Practice
20 Nov
11/20/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11/22/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
11/22/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Parents Night Out!
22 Nov
11/22/2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
  • Children & Youth
  • Parents
Family Fun, Parent Night Out
Parents deserve a break! Let UUCPA take care of dinner and childcare while you go out on the town every fourth Saturday (holidays excluded), usually [...]
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Forum
Forum
11/23/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: The sweet, sour, and sad sides of sleep Discussion Leader: Mango Martin The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
23 Nov
11/23/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
23 Nov
11/23/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
2025 Friendsgiving Event at LifeMoves
2025 Friendsgiving Event at LifeMoves
11/25/2025    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
All Saints' Episcopal Church
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Offsite
Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice, MVPJ
LifeMoves is excited to announce that its Friendsgiving event will be hosted this year at All Saints' Episcopal Church.  The event will take place at [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
11/26/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Board of Trustees meeting
26 Nov
11/26/2025    
7:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
The congregation elects the Board of Trustees from among its members "to be the governing body and exercise the power of the Church" (UUCPA By-laws) [...]
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Choir Practice
27 Nov
11/27/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11/29/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
11/29/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Events on 10/29/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Painting: Hugo Simberg's "The Wounded Angel"
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Painting: Hugo Simberg's "The Wounded Angel"
29 Oct 25
Events on 10/30/2025
30 Oct
Choir Practice
30 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 11/01/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
1 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
1 Nov 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-O ye who believe!-Quran 49.12
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-O ye who believe!-Quran 49.12
1 Nov 25
Events on 11/02/2025
Forum
Forum
2 Nov 25
Palo Alto
02 Nov
Sunday Service
2 Nov 25
Palo Alto
02 Nov
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
2 Nov 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 11/03/2025
03 Nov
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
3 Nov 25
03 Nov
First Monday Film Discussion Group
3 Nov 25
Events on 11/04/2025
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
4 Nov 25
Events on 11/05/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Your life matters-Goodall
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Your life matters-Goodall
5 Nov 25
05 Nov
By Your Side Singers
5 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Events on 11/06/2025
06 Nov
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
6 Nov 25
06 Nov
Choir Practice
6 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Events on 11/08/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
8 Nov 25
Family Service Project: Make & Deliver Sack Lunches
Family Service Project: Make & Deliver Sack Lunches
8 Nov 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Readings on celestial and earthly marriage in Madame Bovary
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Readings on celestial and earthly marriage in Madame Bovary
8 Nov 25
Events on 11/09/2025
Forum
Forum
9 Nov 25
Palo Alto
09 Nov
Sunday Service
9 Nov 25
Palo Alto
09 Nov
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
9 Nov 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 11/10/2025
10 Nov
Finance Committee Meeting
10 Nov 25
Events on 11/12/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)- The Temptation of the Well-Meaning-Morrill
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)- The Temptation of the Well-Meaning-Morrill
12 Nov 25
Events on 11/13/2025
13 Nov
Choir Practice
13 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Events on 11/15/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
15 Nov 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
15 Nov 25
UUCPA Annual Auction
UUCPA Annual Auction
15 Nov 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 11/16/2025
Forum
Forum
16 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Volunteer Opportunity: LifeMoves Craft Kit Project
Volunteer Opportunity: LifeMoves Craft Kit Project
16 Nov 25
16 Nov
Sunday Service
16 Nov 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 11/17/2025
17 Nov
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
17 Nov 25
Events on 11/19/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
19 Nov 25
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
19 Nov 25
19 Nov
By Your Side Singers
19 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Events on 11/20/2025
20 Nov
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
20 Nov 25
20 Nov
Choir Practice
20 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Events on 11/22/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
22 Nov 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
22 Nov 25
22 Nov
Parents Night Out!
22 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Events on 11/23/2025
Forum
Forum
23 Nov 25
Palo Alto
23 Nov
Sunday Service
23 Nov 25
Palo Alto
23 Nov
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
23 Nov 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 11/25/2025
2025 Friendsgiving Event at LifeMoves
2025 Friendsgiving Event at LifeMoves
25 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Events on 11/26/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
26 Nov 25
26 Nov
Board of Trustees meeting
26 Nov 25
Events on 11/27/2025
27 Nov
Choir Practice
27 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Events on 11/29/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
29 Nov 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
29 Nov 25
 

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Directions

650-494-0541

uucpa@uucpa.org

We gather,
our different paths entwined,
to deepen our spiritual lives:
nourishing connection,
learning from each other,
caring for each other,
tending to our world.

Meet Our Ministers

Rev. Peter Farriday joins us for two years starting in August 2025 to help us discern our main needs and challenges, goals and desires, and together lay a solid foundation for the future, thriving with a new longer-term minister.

Rev. Catherine (Cat) Boyle joined us in 2022. Embracing wonder, embracing curiosity and embracing life is her credo. Cat's background in theater shows up in her creativity in religious education, and infuses her worship with energy.

Learn about all our ministers here.

Justice Partner

Justice Partner -  Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity

The Justice Partner for November is Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity

The Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity is a statewide California organization that connects clergy and people of faith to the work of social justice in Los Angeles County, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Inland Valleys.  They work to make the criminal justice system more just, and the immigration system fairer and more humane.  In the last two years, IM4HI trained 1,500 people of faith to take leadership roles, engaged 140 congregations and partner organizations, and reached more than 35,000 people with a message of hope, love and resilience.

Here’s lots more information about the NEAT program, Nueva Esperanza Accompaniment Teams, with which UUCPA members have been active in the recent past.

Website: https://www.im4humanintegrity.org/

We gather on unceded, stolen land of the Tamien and Ramaytush people. We acknowledge these communities in the interest of truth and justice, awareness and gratitude. In order to dismantle the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism, we pledge to join the Tamien and Ramaytush people whenever they ask us for solidarity.
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