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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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Words for a New Year

January 1, 2017 at 12:00 pm Rev. Mary McKinnon Ganz
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6:30 PM - First Monday Film Discussion Group
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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
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6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
11:30 AM - 2nd Sunday Lunch
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7:30 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
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11:30 AM - Empty Nest Parenting Group
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7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
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12:30 PM - Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
01/28/2026    
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, [...]
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Board of Trustees meeting
28 Jan
01/28/2026    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/31/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
01/31/2026    
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, [...]
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Forum
Forum
02/01/2026    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
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Sunday Service
01 Feb
02/01/2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Action Council Meeting
01 Feb
02/01/2026    
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Room 9
  • Action Council
  • Committee Meetings
  • Justice
Action Council
https://www.uucpa.org/justice/action-council/
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
02 Feb
02/02/2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Adults
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Film Discussion Group
We gather via Zoom on the first Monday of the month for an hourlong discussion of a movie we have chosen and each watched ahead [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
02/03/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
02/04/2026    
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 (1st Wednesdays)
04 Feb
02/04/2026    
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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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
05 Feb
02/05/2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Membership and Growth, Online
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
More Info
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
05 Feb
02/05/2026    
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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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
02/07/2026    
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
02/07/2026    
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)
02/07/2026    
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
02/08/2026    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
08 Feb
02/08/2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
2nd Sunday Lunch
2nd Sunday Lunch
02/08/2026    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Patio
  • Food
2nd Sunday Lunch
Join us for Second Sunday Lunch, a home-cooked, nutritious, delicious food for a very reasonable donation. We go through the buffet line in the Fireside [...]
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Finance Committee Meeting
09 Feb
02/09/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
02/11/2026    
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
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
02/14/2026    
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)
02/14/2026    
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
02/15/2026    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
15 Feb
02/15/2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Empty Nest Parenting Group
15 Feb
02/15/2026    
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Hamaker Library
  • Adults
  • Small Groups
Empty Nesters, Parent Group
  This affinity group brings together parents whose fledglings have left the nest, are soon to take flight, or are somewhere in that transition. Likewise, [...]
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Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Feb
02/16/2026    
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)
02/18/2026    
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
02/18/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Sci Fi Fantasy
The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group was meeting via Zoom before it was cool! Lovers of science fiction and fantasy, at UUCPA and beyond, have [...]
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Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
19 Feb
02/19/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Adult Religious Education Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
02/21/2026    
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)
02/21/2026    
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
02/22/2026    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
22 Feb
02/22/2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
4th Sunday Brunch
22 Feb
02/22/2026    
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Patio
  • Food
4th Sunday Brunch
Join us every 4th Sunday after the service for brunch.  The usual fare includes waffles, hard-boiled eggs, and fruit salad. Contact Edie if you would [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
02/25/2026    
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
25 Feb
02/25/2026    
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) [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
02/28/2026    
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)
02/28/2026    
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
03/01/2026    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
01 Mar
03/01/2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Action Council Meeting
01 Mar
03/01/2026    
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Room 9
  • Action Council
  • Committee Meetings
  • Justice
Action Council
https://www.uucpa.org/justice/action-council/
More Info
Events on 01/28/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
28 Jan 26
28 Jan
Board of Trustees meeting
28 Jan 26
Events on 01/31/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
31 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
31 Jan 26
Events on 02/01/2026
Forum
Forum
1 Feb 26
Palo Alto
01 Feb
Sunday Service
1 Feb 26
Palo Alto
01 Feb
Action Council Meeting
1 Feb 26
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 02/02/2026
02 Feb
First Monday Film Discussion Group
2 Feb 26
Events on 02/03/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
3 Feb 26
Events on 02/04/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
4 Feb 26
04 Feb
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
4 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/05/2026
05 Feb
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
5 Feb 26
05 Feb
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
5 Feb 26
Events on 02/07/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
7 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
7 Feb 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
7 Feb 26
Events on 02/08/2026
Forum
Forum
8 Feb 26
Palo Alto
08 Feb
Sunday Service
8 Feb 26
Palo Alto
2nd Sunday Lunch
2nd Sunday Lunch
8 Feb 26
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 02/09/2026
09 Feb
Finance Committee Meeting
9 Feb 26
Events on 02/11/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
11 Feb 26
Events on 02/14/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
14 Feb 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
14 Feb 26
Events on 02/15/2026
Forum
Forum
15 Feb 26
Palo Alto
15 Feb
Sunday Service
15 Feb 26
Palo Alto
15 Feb
Empty Nest Parenting Group
15 Feb 26
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 02/16/2026
16 Feb
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Feb 26
Events on 02/18/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
18 Feb 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
18 Feb 26
Events on 02/19/2026
19 Feb
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
19 Feb 26
Events on 02/21/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
21 Feb 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
21 Feb 26
Events on 02/22/2026
Forum
Forum
22 Feb 26
Palo Alto
22 Feb
Sunday Service
22 Feb 26
Palo Alto
22 Feb
4th Sunday Brunch
22 Feb 26
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 02/25/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
25 Feb 26
25 Feb
Board of Trustees meeting
25 Feb 26
Events on 02/28/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
28 Feb 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
28 Feb 26
Events on 03/01/2026
Forum
Forum
1 Mar 26
Palo Alto
01 Mar
Sunday Service
1 Mar 26
Palo Alto
01 Mar
Action Council Meeting
1 Mar 26
Palo Alto
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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. Amy Zucker Morgenstern has served with UUCPA since 2003. With a fascination for the big questions and a passion for social justice, Amy helps us to create a community where we treat our differences--of theological language, spiritual practice, chosen metaphor, life story--with respect and interest, so that they can enliven our shared journey.

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 - Peninsula Food Runners

The Justice Partner for June is Peninsula Food Runners.

Peninsula Food Runners’ mission is to alleviate hunger and minimize food waste in the San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Every day, our volunteers pick up and deliver a wide variety of wonderfully prepared and non-prepared surplus food to community organizations that feed their clients in need.  Website: https://www.peninsulafoodrunners.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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