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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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Staff

  • Gloria Geller

    Gloria Geller

    Committee on Ministry
  • Stephen Kampmeier

    Stephen Kampmeier

    General Assembly Delegates
  • Sarah Doxiadis

    Sarah Doxiadis

    Nominating Committee
  • Gary Rosin

    Gary Rosin

    Board of Trustees
  • David Puryear

    David Puryear

    Board of Trustees
  • Arhan Dutta

    Arhan Dutta

    Board of Trustees
  • Steve Ludington

    Steve Ludington

    Board of Trustees
  • Robert Neff

    Robert Neff

    Board of Trustees
  • Joe Moonan Walbran

    Joe Moonan Walbran

    Archived
  • Liam Mina

    Liam Mina

    SecretaryBoard of Trustees
  • Karen Skold

    Karen Skold

    General Assembly Delegates
  • Jesse Schwab

    Jesse Schwab

    Committee on Ministry
  • Trisha Suppes

    Trisha Suppes

    Nominating Committee
  • Nadine Kaplanov

    Nadine Kaplanov

  • Jennifer Wang

    Jennifer Wang

  • Rev. Peter Farriday

    Interim Minister starting August 2025Ministry, Parish Ministry
  • Autri Dutta

    Autri Dutta

    Nominating Committee
  • Marilyn Stoddard

    Marilyn Stoddard

    Nominating Committee
  • Kim Carlson

    Kim Carlson

  • Esa Jacobi

    Esa Jacobi

  • Jeralyn Moran

    Jeralyn Moran

    Social JusticeArchived
  • Mo Jebian

    Mo Jebian

    Archived
  • Mayo Tsuzuki

    PresidentBoard of Trustees
  • Enrique Infante

    Enrique Infante

    SextonOperations
  • Rev. Catherine Boyle

    Assistant Minister of Religious EducationChildren and Youth, Ministry, Parish Ministry650-494-0541 x28, Room B
  • Heather Chen

    CommunicationsBoard of Trustees
  • Kevin Ma

    Archived
  • Joanna Ragsdale

    Joanna Ragsdale

    CYREArchived
  • Buzz Frahn

    VP FacilitiesArchived
  • Randy Helmonds

    Randy Helmonds

    Archived
  • Greg Brail

    ChairCommittee on Ministry
  • Linda Henigin

    Linda Henigin

    Nominating Committee
  • Judy Lookabill

    Adult Learning JourneyBoard of Trustees
  • John Wright

    Archived
  • Lisa Helmonds

    MembershipArchived
  • Paula Hillard

    Adult Religious Education PortfolioArchived
  • Megan Fazio

    Planning PortfolioArchived
  • Weijia Cheng

    Weijia Cheng

    ChairArchived
  • Elsa Schafer

    Elsa Schafer

    Nominating Committee
  • Tina Kochel

  • Vani Raja Hansen

  • Brooke Bishara

    PresidentArchived
  • Maria Almli

    Maria Almli

    Denominational ConcernsArchived
  • Dave Joki

    Dave Joki

    PlanningArchived
  • Gregg Williams

    Small GroupsArchived
  • Emma Grant-Bier

    Emma Grant-Bier

    Children/Youth REArchived
  • Geoff Ivison

    Geoff Ivison

    Archived
  • Castor Fu

    Castor Fu

    Archived
  • Cathy Gale

    Cathy Gale

    Archived
  • Liz Esbenshade

    Liz Esbenshade

    Archived
  • Brian Weller

    Brian Weller

    Archived
  • Olivia Ramberg-Gomez

  • Ed Haertel

    ChairNominating Committee
  • Mark Williams

    Mark Williams

    SecretaryArchived
  • Maricia Scott

    Nominating Committee
  • Sharon Cu

  • Kevin Crane

    VP FinanceBoard of Trustees
  • Maria Hernandez

    Maria Hernandez

    Child care provider for infants and toddlers (Room 7/8)Child Care Providers
  • Sally Ahnger

    Co-President, Staff RelationsArchived
  • Jim Basiji

    MembershipArchived
  • Kay Brown

    TreasurerEx-Officio Member
  • Joe Bailey

    Committee on Ministry
  • Barbara Smith-Thomas (she/her)

    Asst Treasurer for InvestmentsEx-Officio Member
  • Mark Erickson

    VP FinanceArchived
  • Lorraine Kostka

    VP Facilities, Adult REArchived
  • Jeb Eddy

    NewcomersArchived
  • Robert Byrom

    PlanningArchived
  • Thida Cornes

    CommunicationsArchived
  • Geetha Rao

    PoliciesArchived
  • John Kostka

    Children/Youth REArchived
  • Audrey Erbes

    Small GroupsArchived
  • Kristi Iverson

    Social JusticeArchived
  • Rev. Stefanie Etzbach-Dale

    Community MinisterCommunity Ministry, Ministry
  • BJ Wishinsky

    Membership Engagement CoordinatorPrograms(650) 494-0541 ext. 24
  • Grecia Uribe

    Grecia Uribe

    RE AssistantArchived(650) 494-0541 x28
  • Jaleh Samai

    Child care provider for Rainbow Chasers (ages 3 and up, Room 2/3)Archived
  • Pari Mahjoubina

    Child care provider for Rainbow Chasers (ages 3 and up, Room 2/3)Archived
  • Josefina Celaya

    Josefina Celaya

    Child care provider for infants and toddlers (Room 7/8)Archived
  • Pamela Palmer

    Child care provider for infants and toddlers (Room 7/8)Archived
  • Daisy de Salvidar

    Child care provider for infants and toddlers (Room 7/8)Archived
  • Antonia de Salvidar

    Child care providers for infants and toddlers (Room 7/8)Child Care Providers
  • Andre Fleet

    Small GroupsArchived
  • Barb Greve

    Religious Education AssistantArchived(650) 494-0541 x28 (starting Nov. 1)
  • Edie Keating

    VolunteersArchived
  • Jay Fowler

    Jay Fowler

    Custodian/SextonArchived
  • Rev. Scotty McLennan

    Community Minister - RetiredArchived
  • Rev. Jen Dillinger

    Community MinisterCommunity Ministry, Ministry
  • Rev. Melissa Thomson

    Community MinisterCommunity Ministry, Ministry
  • Hong Bui

    Hong Bui

    Religious Education Assistant Archivedext. 23
  • Veronika Agranov-Dafoe

    AccompanistMusic, Programs
  • Bruce Olstad

    Music DirectorMusic, Programs
  • Debra Heinz

    Debra Heinz

    Office Administrative Assistant/FacilitiesArchivedext. 24
  • Jeff Cashdollar

    Congregational AdministratorOperationsext. 22
  • Rev. Mary Mckinnon Ganz

    Sabbatical MinisterArchived(650) 494-0541
  • David Chen

    Archived
  • Rafael Gomez

    Archived
  • Bill Hilton

    Bill Hilton

    Archived
  • Harrison Frahn

    Harrison Frahn

    Children & Youth REArchived
  • Fred Buelow

    Fred Buelow

    TreasurerArchived
  • Rev. Amy Zucker Morgenstern

    Parish MinisterArchived650-494 0541 x26, Room D
  • Rev. Daniel Harper

    Associate Minister of Religious EducationArchived(650) 494-0541 ext. 28
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12:00 AM - Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
6:00 PM - Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
3
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
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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
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
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12:00 AM - Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
6:00 PM - Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
6:30 PM - First Monday Film Discussion Group
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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5:30 PM - Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
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12:00 AM - Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
6:00 PM - Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
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
7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
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12:00 AM - Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees meeting
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7:00 PM - Choir Practice
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
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12:00 AM - Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
2
6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
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)
5
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025    
All Day
UUCPA
  • Justice
  • Justice Projects
More Info
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
01 Sep
09/01/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Wider UU World
BIPOC, DRUUMM
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
More Info
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
09/02/2025    
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) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
09/03/2025    
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
03 Sep
09/03/2025    
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
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
04 Sep
09/04/2025    
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
04 Sep
09/04/2025    
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 [...]
More Info
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
09/06/2025    
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:      [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
09/06/2025    
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
Forum
Forum
09/07/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic - The Future of NATO and European Security (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader - Michael Abramson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
07 Sep
09/07/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
08 Sep
09/08/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Wider UU World
BIPOC, DRUUMM
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
More Info
First Monday Film Discussion Group
08 Sep
09/08/2025    
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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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
09/10/2025    
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
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
09/11/2025    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
King Plaza
  • Non-UUCPA
Unite with UUCPA Justice Partner American Muslim Voice to honor the victims of 9/11, their families, and first responders, as we strive to transform this [...]
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Choir Practice
11 Sep
09/11/2025    
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
09/13/2025    
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)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
09/13/2025    
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
09/14/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic -The New Telescope in Chile  Discussion Leader - Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
14 Sep
09/14/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
15 Sep
09/15/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Wider UU World
BIPOC, DRUUMM
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
15 Sep
09/15/2025    
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)
09/17/2025    
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
09/17/2025    
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
18 Sep
09/18/2025    
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
18 Sep
09/18/2025    
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
09/20/2025    
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)
09/20/2025    
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
09/21/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic - What is “Woke”?  Why Are So Many Upset About It? Discussion Leader - Steven Mashin The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
21 Sep
09/21/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
09/24/2025    
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
24 Sep
09/24/2025    
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
25 Sep
09/25/2025    
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
09/27/2025    
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)
09/27/2025    
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
09/28/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic - Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for November The Forum meets in the [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
28 Sep
09/28/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
10/01/2025    
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
01 Oct
10/01/2025    
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
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
02 Oct
10/02/2025    
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
02 Oct
10/02/2025    
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 [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
02 Oct
10/02/2025    
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
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
10/04/2025    
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:      [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/04/2025    
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)
10/04/2025    
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 09/01/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
01 Sep
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
1 Sep 25
Events on 09/02/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
2 Sep 25
Events on 09/03/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
3 Sep 25
03 Sep
By Your Side Singers
3 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/04/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
04 Sep
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
4 Sep 25
04 Sep
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
4 Sep 25
more...
Events on 09/05/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/06/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
6 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
6 Sep 25
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Events on 09/07/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Forum
Forum
7 Sep 25
Palo Alto
07 Sep
Sunday Service
7 Sep 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 09/08/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
08 Sep
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
8 Sep 25
08 Sep
First Monday Film Discussion Group
8 Sep 25
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Events on 09/09/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/10/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
10 Sep 25
Events on 09/11/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
11 Sep 25
Palo Alto
11 Sep
Choir Practice
11 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/12/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/13/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
13 Sep 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
13 Sep 25
Events on 09/14/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Forum
Forum
14 Sep 25
Palo Alto
14 Sep
Sunday Service
14 Sep 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 09/15/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
15 Sep
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
15 Sep 25
15 Sep
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
15 Sep 25
Events on 09/16/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/17/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
17 Sep 25
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
17 Sep 25
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Events on 09/18/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
18 Sep
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
18 Sep 25
18 Sep
Choir Practice
18 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/19/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/20/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
20 Sep 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
20 Sep 25
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Events on 09/21/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Forum
Forum
21 Sep 25
Palo Alto
21 Sep
Sunday Service
21 Sep 25
Palo Alto
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Events on 09/22/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/23/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/24/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
24 Sep 25
24 Sep
Board of Trustees meeting
24 Sep 25
Events on 09/25/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
25 Sep
Choir Practice
25 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/26/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/27/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
27 Sep 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
27 Sep 25
more...
Events on 09/28/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Forum
Forum
28 Sep 25
Palo Alto
28 Sep
Sunday Service
28 Sep 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 09/29/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/30/2025
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/01/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
1 Oct 25
01 Oct
By Your Side Singers
1 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/02/2025
02 Oct
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
2 Oct 25
02 Oct
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
2 Oct 25
02 Oct
Choir Practice
2 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/04/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
4 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
4 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
4 Oct 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 - United Effort

The Justice Partner for September is United Effort

United Effort helps homeless people find affordable housing and jobs, and access safety net programs every Saturday from 8:30-10:30 am, and every Wednesday from 8:00-9:00 am, as a complement to the meal, shower, and laundry programs at Hope’s Corner in Mountain View. They also provide job and computer literacy training.  United Effort is currently an all-volunteer organization.



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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