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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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  • 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 PM - Brown Bag Books - The Woman Who Smashed Codes
7:15 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
more...
2
3:00 PM - Xero Carbon
7:00 PM - Teacher Safety Training
3
10:00 AM - Womens Group - Thursday
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
4
9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
5
9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
9:00 AM - Hayward Green Belt Hike
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9:00 AM - Forum - Solitude: The Beauty and the Pain
9:05 AM - Sunday Labyrinth Walk
9:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
more...
7
10:00 AM - Mens Group - 60+
5:30 PM - Action Council Meeting
8
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1:30 PM - Elder Journey - Canceled
7:15 PM - Film Discussion Group
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
more...
9
1:30 PM - Womens Group - Wednesday
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
10
12:30 PM - Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
11
9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
6:30 PM - 2nd Friday Bridge Club
12
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
6:00 PM - Humanists at UUCPA
7:30 PM - Bodhi Tree Concert
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9:00 AM - Forum - What Does Halloween Mean to Adults?
9:05 AM - Sunday Labyrinth Walk
9:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
more...
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7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
15
7:00 PM - Committee on Ministry Meeting
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
7:30 PM - Mens Group - Working Stiffs
16
3:00 PM - Xero Carbon
7:00 PM - Sci Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group - Broken Earth Trilogy
17
10:00 AM - Womens Group - Thursday
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
18
9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
19
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
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9:00 AM - Forum - Are You Different or the Same As You Were in Your Youth?
9:05 AM - Sunday Labyrinth Walk
9:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
more...
21
10:00 AM - Mens Group - 60+
7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
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1:30 PM - Elder Journey - Canceled
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
more...
23
1:30 PM - Womens Group - Wednesday
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
24
6:30 PM - Membership & Growth Committee
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
25
9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
11:00 AM - Caring Committee Meeting
7:30 PM - Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film • People Power Solar Cooperative!
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9:00 AM - Blood Donation Olympics XV
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
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12:00 AM - Auction Donation Deadline
9:00 AM - Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for December
9:05 AM - Sunday Labyrinth Walk
more...
28
7:30 PM - Womens Group - Moms of Teens
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7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
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6:30 PM - Library Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
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9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
6:30 PM - Samhain (or All Hallows’ Day) Dinner
2
9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
3
Brown Bag Books - The Woman Who Smashed Codes
01 Oct
10/01/2019    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fireside Room
Brown Bag Books
by Jason Fagone
More Info
CYRE Committee Meeting
01 Oct
10/01/2019    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Dan's Office
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Young Adult Group
01 Oct
10/01/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
More Info
Xero Carbon
02 Oct
10/02/2019    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Room 9
Thorium, Xero Carbon
The Xero Carbon group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be [...]
More Info
Teacher Safety Training
02 Oct
10/02/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sunday School
CYRE Teachers, Safety Training
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto (UUCPA) provides a safe environment for legal minors in our programs.  One of our policies is to require annual [...]
More Info
Womens Group - Thursday
03 Oct
10/03/2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 10
Womens Group
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
03 Oct
10/03/2019    
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
Young Adult Group
03 Oct
10/03/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
More Info
Mens Group - Friday
04 Oct
10/04/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
More Info
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
10/05/2019    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Workday
Date:              1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:        UUCPA Campus Contact:         Michael Plass [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/05/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Meditation, Online
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
More Info
Hayward Green Belt Hike
05 Oct
10/05/2019    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
UU Fellowship of Redwood City
  • Offsite
Hike, Hiking
This coming Saturday, October 5, we’ll join Bob and Sandy Simoni for a 6.5-mile hike along a creek and through a shady canyon in Hayward. [...]
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Forum - Solitude: The Beauty and the Pain
Forum - Solitude: The Beauty and the Pain
10/06/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leader: Laurie Vaughan
More Info
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
06 Oct
10/06/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Labyrinth
Labyrinth
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
06 Oct
10/06/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Elementary
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Mens Group - 60+
07 Oct
10/07/2019    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Room 10
  • Seniors
Men 60+, Mens Group
Mens Group - Semi-Retired, Retired, Thinking About It: men 60+ purifying wisdom.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a [...]
More Info
Action Council Meeting
07 Oct
10/07/2019    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Action Council
https://www.uucpa.org/justice/action-council/
More Info
Elder Journey - Canceled
Elder Journey - Canceled
10/08/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Seniors
Elder Journey
Elder Journey meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Room 6 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Second Tuesday we focus on [...]
More Info
Film Discussion Group
08 Oct
10/08/2019    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Film Discussion Group
If you enjoy watching good films and would like the opportunity to discuss them with other people, we hope you will consider joining the UUCPA [...]
More Info
Young Adult Group
08 Oct
10/08/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
More Info
Womens Group - Wednesday
09 Oct
10/09/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fireside Room and Zoom
Womens Group
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
More Info
By Your Side Singers
09 Oct
10/09/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room and Zoom
  • Choir
  • Music
By Your Side Singers
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, founded in 2016. In small groups, we visit and sing for any church member or friend, [...]
More Info
Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
10 Oct
10/10/2019    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Library
  • Committee Meetings
Adult Religious Education Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
10 Oct
10/10/2019    
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
Young Adult Group
10 Oct
10/10/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
More Info
Mens Group - Friday
11 Oct
10/11/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
More Info
2nd Friday Bridge Club
11 Oct
10/11/2019    
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Fireside Room
2nd Friday Bridge Club
If you know how to play bridge, please join us at the Second Friday Bridge Club. We have a very friendly, casual game. You don't [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/12/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Meditation, Online
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
More Info
Humanists at UUCPA
12 Oct
10/12/2019    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room
Humanists at UUCPA
This meeting features social time, a potluck, 20-minute presentation and all-peer discussion. We usually have more than 15 attendees. Topics are selected by the group [...]
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Bodhi Tree Concert
Bodhi Tree Concert
10/12/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Main Hall
  • Music
Bodhi Tree Concert
BODHI TREE CONCERTS NORTH What does it mean to be far from home, in a new land, with an uncertain future? Mezzo-soprano Betany Coffland, tenor [...]
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Forum - What Does Halloween Mean to Adults?
Forum - What Does Halloween Mean to Adults?
10/13/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis and Ann Zeise
More Info
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
13 Oct
10/13/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Labyrinth
Labyrinth
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
13 Oct
10/13/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Elementary
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Finance Committee Meeting
14 Oct
10/14/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Committee on Ministry Meeting
15 Oct
10/15/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
COM, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Young Adult Group
15 Oct
10/15/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
More Info
Mens Group - Working Stiffs
15 Oct
10/15/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room and Zoom
Working Stiffs
Mens Group - Working Stiffs: men 30-60 balancing work and family.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a brief [...]
More Info
Xero Carbon
16 Oct
10/16/2019    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Room 9
Thorium, Xero Carbon
The group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be quickly used [...]
More Info
Sci Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group - Broken Earth Trilogy
Sci Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group - Broken Earth Trilogy
10/16/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Classes
Sci Fi Fantasy
In June, some of us discussed the first book in N. K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth Trilogy. By popular demand, the next time we discuss books, [...]
More Info
Womens Group - Thursday
17 Oct
10/17/2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 10
Womens Group
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
17 Oct
10/17/2019    
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
Young Adult Group
17 Oct
10/17/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
More Info
Mens Group - Friday
18 Oct
10/18/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/19/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Meditation, Online
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
More Info
Forum - Are You Different or the Same As You Were in Your Youth?
Forum -  Are You Different or the Same As You Were in Your Youth?
10/20/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leader: Barbara Symons
More Info
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
20 Oct
10/20/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Labyrinth
Labyrinth
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
20 Oct
10/20/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Elementary
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Mens Group - 60+
21 Oct
10/21/2019    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Room 10
  • Seniors
Men 60+, Mens Group
Mens Group - Semi-Retired, Retired, Thinking About It: men 60+ purifying wisdom.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a [...]
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
21 Oct
10/21/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Elder Journey - Canceled
Elder Journey - Canceled
10/22/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Seniors
Elder Journey
Elder Journey meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Room 6 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Second Tuesday we focus on [...]
More Info
Board of Trustees Meeting
22 Oct
10/22/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
Board
Board meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room. Meetings are open to all, but the schedule [...]
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Young Adult Group
22 Oct
10/22/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
More Info
Womens Group - Wednesday
23 Oct
10/23/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fireside Room and Zoom
Womens Group
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
More Info
By Your Side Singers
By Your Side Singers
10/23/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 9
  • Choir
  • Music
By Your Side Singers
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, founded in 2016. In small groups, we visit and sing for any church member or friend, [...]
More Info
Membership & Growth Committee
24 Oct
10/24/2019    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 9
  • Committee Meetings
Membership and Growth
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
24 Oct
10/24/2019    
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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Young Adult Group
24 Oct
10/24/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
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Mens Group - Friday
25 Oct
10/25/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
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Caring Committee Meeting
25 Oct
10/25/2019    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Caring
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film • People Power Solar Cooperative!
Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film • People Power Solar Cooperative!
10/25/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room
  • Green Sanctuary
Green Sanctuary, GS Fourth Friday Film
Crystal Huang of People Power Solar Cooperative is our partner for October Fourth Friday to talk about how communities are being activated through energy ownership. We'll start [...]
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Blood Donation Olympics XV
26 Oct
10/26/2019    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Justice Projects
Blood Drive
Come join us for the Blood Donation Olympics XV - the competitive game that saves lives!  This event is sponsored by UUCPA and the American [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/26/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Meditation, Online
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
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Auction Donation Deadline
27 Oct
10/27/2019    
All Day
Auction
This auction is made possible by the donations of our members.  If you’d like to donate to the auction -– either a tangible item or an [...]
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Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for December
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for December
10/27/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leaders: All
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Sunday Labyrinth Walk
27 Oct
10/27/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Labyrinth
Labyrinth
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
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Womens Group - Moms of Teens
28 Oct
10/28/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Moms of Teens, Online, Womens Group
This group is for UUCPA Moms (although we’re open to Dads who want to join) who have teenage children. Date: 4th Mondays each month Time: [...]
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Young Adult Group
29 Oct
10/29/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
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Library Committee Meeting
31 Oct
10/31/2019    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Library Committee, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir Rehearsal
31 Oct
10/31/2019    
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
Young Adult Group
31 Oct
10/31/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Young Adult Group
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
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Mens Group - Friday
01 Nov
11/01/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
More Info
Samhain (or All Hallows’ Day) Dinner
Samhain (or All Hallows’ Day) Dinner
11/01/2019    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
Samhain (or All Hallows’ Day) is the Pagan root of Halloween. This holiday honors our ancestors and loved ones who have passed. We will have [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
11/02/2019    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Workday
Date:              1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:        UUCPA Campus Contact:         Michael Plass [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11/02/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Meditation, Online
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
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Events on 10/01/2019
01 Oct
Brown Bag Books - The Woman Who Smashed Codes
1 Oct 19
Palo Alto
01 Oct
CYRE Committee Meeting
1 Oct 19
Palo Alto
01 Oct
Young Adult Group
1 Oct 19
more...
Events on 10/02/2019
02 Oct
Xero Carbon
2 Oct 19
Palo Alto
02 Oct
Teacher Safety Training
2 Oct 19
Events on 10/03/2019
03 Oct
Womens Group - Thursday
3 Oct 19
Palo Alto
03 Oct
Choir Rehearsal
3 Oct 19
Palo Alto
03 Oct
Young Adult Group
3 Oct 19
Events on 10/04/2019
04 Oct
Mens Group - Friday
4 Oct 19
Events on 10/05/2019
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
5 Oct 19
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Oct 19
05 Oct
Hayward Green Belt Hike
5 Oct 19
Redwood City
Events on 10/06/2019
Forum - Solitude: The Beauty and the Pain
Forum - Solitude: The Beauty and the Pain
6 Oct 19
Palo Alto
06 Oct
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
6 Oct 19
Palo Alto
06 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
6 Oct 19
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/07/2019
07 Oct
Mens Group - 60+
7 Oct 19
Palo Alto
07 Oct
Action Council Meeting
7 Oct 19
Events on 10/08/2019
Elder Journey - Canceled
Elder Journey - Canceled
8 Oct 19
08 Oct
Film Discussion Group
8 Oct 19
08 Oct
Young Adult Group
8 Oct 19
more...
Events on 10/09/2019
09 Oct
Womens Group - Wednesday
9 Oct 19
Palo Alto
09 Oct
By Your Side Singers
9 Oct 19
Palo Alto
Events on 10/10/2019
10 Oct
Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
10 Oct 19
Palo Alto
10 Oct
Choir Rehearsal
10 Oct 19
Palo Alto
10 Oct
Young Adult Group
10 Oct 19
Events on 10/11/2019
11 Oct
Mens Group - Friday
11 Oct 19
11 Oct
2nd Friday Bridge Club
11 Oct 19
Palo Alto
Events on 10/12/2019
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12 Oct 19
12 Oct
Humanists at UUCPA
12 Oct 19
Palo Alto
Bodhi Tree Concert
Bodhi Tree Concert
12 Oct 19
Palo Alto
Events on 10/13/2019
Forum - What Does Halloween Mean to Adults?
Forum - What Does Halloween Mean to Adults?
13 Oct 19
Palo Alto
13 Oct
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
13 Oct 19
Palo Alto
13 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
13 Oct 19
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/14/2019
14 Oct
Finance Committee Meeting
14 Oct 19
Events on 10/15/2019
15 Oct
Committee on Ministry Meeting
15 Oct 19
15 Oct
Young Adult Group
15 Oct 19
15 Oct
Mens Group - Working Stiffs
15 Oct 19
Palo Alto
Events on 10/16/2019
16 Oct
Xero Carbon
16 Oct 19
Palo Alto
Sci Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group - Broken Earth Trilogy
Sci Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group - Broken Earth Trilogy
16 Oct 19
Events on 10/17/2019
17 Oct
Womens Group - Thursday
17 Oct 19
Palo Alto
17 Oct
Choir Rehearsal
17 Oct 19
Palo Alto
17 Oct
Young Adult Group
17 Oct 19
Events on 10/18/2019
18 Oct
Mens Group - Friday
18 Oct 19
Events on 10/19/2019
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
19 Oct 19
Events on 10/20/2019
Forum -  Are You Different or the Same As You Were in Your Youth?
Forum - Are You Different or the Same As You Were in Your Youth?
20 Oct 19
Palo Alto
20 Oct
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
20 Oct 19
Palo Alto
20 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
20 Oct 19
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/21/2019
21 Oct
Mens Group - 60+
21 Oct 19
Palo Alto
21 Oct
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
21 Oct 19
Events on 10/22/2019
Elder Journey - Canceled
Elder Journey - Canceled
22 Oct 19
22 Oct
Board of Trustees Meeting
22 Oct 19
Palo Alto
22 Oct
Young Adult Group
22 Oct 19
more...
Events on 10/23/2019
23 Oct
Womens Group - Wednesday
23 Oct 19
Palo Alto
By Your Side Singers
By Your Side Singers
23 Oct 19
Palo Alto
Events on 10/24/2019
24 Oct
Membership & Growth Committee
24 Oct 19
Palo Alto
24 Oct
Choir Rehearsal
24 Oct 19
Palo Alto
24 Oct
Young Adult Group
24 Oct 19
Events on 10/25/2019
25 Oct
Mens Group - Friday
25 Oct 19
25 Oct
Caring Committee Meeting
25 Oct 19
Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film • People Power Solar Cooperative!
Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film • People Power Solar Cooperative!
25 Oct 19
Palo Alto
Events on 10/26/2019
26 Oct
Blood Donation Olympics XV
26 Oct 19
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
26 Oct 19
Events on 10/27/2019
27 Oct
Auction Donation Deadline
27 Oct 19
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for December
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for December
27 Oct 19
Palo Alto
27 Oct
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
27 Oct 19
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/28/2019
28 Oct
Womens Group - Moms of Teens
28 Oct 19
Events on 10/29/2019
29 Oct
Young Adult Group
29 Oct 19
Events on 10/31/2019
31 Oct
Library Committee Meeting
31 Oct 19
31 Oct
Choir Rehearsal
31 Oct 19
Palo Alto
31 Oct
Young Adult Group
31 Oct 19
Events on 11/01/2019
01 Nov
Mens Group - Friday
1 Nov 19
Samhain (or All Hallows’ Day) Dinner
Samhain (or All Hallows’ Day) Dinner
1 Nov 19
Palo Alto
Events on 11/02/2019
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
2 Nov 19
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
2 Nov 19
 

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.

Meet Our Ministers

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 - American Muslim Voice (AMV)

The Justice Partner for July is American Muslim Voice (AMV).

AMV is local grassroots, nonviolent, inclusive, civil, immigrant and human rights organization. AMV hosts open houses, peace picnics and peace conventions annually to unite neighbors and strangers alike, including the popular EID celebrations.  They also provide the Muslim perspective through teach-in opportunities at schools, colleges, universities, places of worship, and peace conventions.  Website: https://www.amuslimvoice.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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