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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

    Sabbatical MinisterArchived(650) 494-0541 x26, Room D
  • 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 MinisterArchived, Ministry, Parish Ministry650-494 0541 x26, Room D
  • Rev. Daniel Harper

    Associate Minister of Religious EducationArchived(650) 494-0541 ext. 28
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7:30 PM - Womens Group - Moms of Teens
26
1:30 PM - Elder Journey - Canceled
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
7:30 PM - Mens Group - Modern Men
27
1:30 PM - Womens Group - Wednesday
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
28
12:00 PM - UUCPA Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
29
9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
30
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
1
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9:00 AM - Forum - Priorities for a Political Platform 
9:05 AM - Sunday Labyrinth Walk
9:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
more...
2
10:00 AM - Mens Group - 60+
5:30 PM - Action Council Meeting
3
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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books - Where the Crawdads Sing
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees Meeting
7:15 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
more...
4
3:00 PM - Xero Carbon
5
10:00 AM - Womens Group - Thursday
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
6
9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
7
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
9:00 AM - Bird Watching
more...
8
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9:00 AM - Forum - Spirituality -- What Is It? Do We Need It?
9:00 AM - Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
9:05 AM - Sunday Labyrinth Walk
more...
9
7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
10
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1:30 PM - Elder Journey - Canceled
7:15 PM - Film Discussion Group
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
more...
11
1:30 PM - Womens Group - Wednesday
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
12
12:30 PM - Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
13
9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
6:30 PM - 2nd Friday Bridge Club
14
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
6:00 PM - Humanists at UUCPA
15
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12:00 AM - UUSC Donation Sunday
9:00 AM - Forum - A Wealth Tax?
9:05 AM - Sunday Labyrinth Walk
more...
16
10:00 AM - Mens Group - 60+
7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
17
7:00 PM - Committee on Ministry Meeting
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
7:30 PM - Mens Group - Working Stiffs
18
3:00 PM - Xero Carbon
19
10:00 AM - Womens Group - Thursday
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
20
9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
21
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
7:00 PM - Aurora Singers Concert - Hip Hip! Holidays!
22
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9:00 AM - Forum - Sobering Army Report on Climate Change
9:05 AM - Sunday Labyrinth Walk
9:30 AM - Sunday Service - No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
more...
23
24
6:30 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
8:00 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
25
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
26
6:30 PM - Library Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
27
9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
11:00 AM - Caring Committee Meeting
7:30 PM - No Fourth Friday Film
28
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
29
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9:00 AM - Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
9:05 AM - Sunday Labyrinth Walk
9:30 AM - No Sunday School
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7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
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10:00 AM - Womens Group - Thursday
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:30 PM - Young Adult Group
3
9:30 AM - Mens Group - Friday
4
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
5
Womens Group - Moms of Teens
25 Nov
11/25/2019    
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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Elder Journey - Canceled
Elder Journey - Canceled
11/26/2019    
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
Young Adult Group
26 Nov
11/26/2019    
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 - Modern Men
26 Nov
11/26/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room and Zoom
Modern Men
In today's fast-paced Silicon Valley world, it is very hard for men to reach out and connect with each other on important life issues. Work [...]
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Womens Group - Wednesday
27 Nov
11/27/2019    
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
11/27/2019    
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, [...]
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UUCPA Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
UUCPA Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
11/28/2019    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
Thanksgiving
UUCPA THANKSGIVING POTLUCK DINNER - (NO RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL AGENDA) WHEN: THANKSGIVING – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 SET UP – 12 PM, APPETIZERS 12:30 PM, DINNER - 1 PM [...]
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Choir Rehearsal
28 Nov
11/28/2019    
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
28 Nov
11/28/2019    
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
29 Nov
11/29/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11/30/2019    
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 - Priorities for a Political Platform 
Forum - Priorities for a Political Platform 
12/01/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leaders: Dick Duda and Bob Greene
More Info
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
01 Dec
12/01/2019    
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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Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
01 Dec
12/01/2019    
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 [...]
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Mens Group - 60+
02 Dec
12/02/2019    
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 [...]
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Action Council Meeting
02 Dec
12/02/2019    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Action Council
https://www.uucpa.org/justice/action-council/
More Info
Brown Bag Books - Where the Crawdads Sing
03 Dec
12/03/2019    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fireside Room
Brown Bag Books
Delia Owens
More Info
Board of Trustees Meeting
03 Dec
12/03/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
Board
Board meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of the month (except in November and December) at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room. Meetings are open [...]
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CYRE Committee Meeting
03 Dec
12/03/2019    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
Dan's Office
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Xero Carbon
04 Dec
12/04/2019    
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
Womens Group - Thursday
05 Dec
12/05/2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 10
Womens Group
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
05 Dec
12/05/2019    
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
05 Dec
12/05/2019    
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
06 Dec
12/06/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
More Info
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
12/07/2019    
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
12/07/2019    
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
Bird Watching
07 Dec
12/07/2019    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Terminal Blvd, Mountain View
  • Offsite
Hike, Hiking
The weather report says showers in Palo Alto tomorrow. That could mean beautiful skies and rainbows so let's head out to the Palo Alto Baylands [...]
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Forum - Spirituality -- What Is It? Do We Need It?
Forum - Spirituality -- What Is It?  Do We Need It?
12/08/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leader(s): Bob Ohlmann
More Info
Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
12/08/2019    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lobby
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
Holiday Bazaar
It's almost that time of year already.  The holidays will be here soon and so will our annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale.  Do you [...]
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Sunday Labyrinth Walk
08 Dec
12/08/2019    
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
Finance Committee Meeting
09 Dec
12/09/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Elder Journey - Canceled
Elder Journey - Canceled
12/10/2019    
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
10 Dec
12/10/2019    
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 [...]
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Young Adult Group
10 Dec
12/10/2019    
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
Womens Group - Wednesday
11 Dec
12/11/2019    
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
11 Dec
12/11/2019    
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
12 Dec
12/12/2019    
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
12 Dec
12/12/2019    
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
12 Dec
12/12/2019    
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
13 Dec
12/13/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
More Info
2nd Friday Bridge Club
13 Dec
12/13/2019    
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 [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/14/2019    
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
14 Dec
12/14/2019    
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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UUSC Donation Sunday
UUSC Donation Sunday
12/15/2019    
All Day
UUCPA
  • Justice
  • Justice Projects
  • Special Events
Yes, this year we will celebrate the UUSC (UU Service Committee), but we will encourage your awareness and donations all on one day – Sunday, December 15. [...]
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Forum - A Wealth Tax?
Forum - A Wealth Tax?
12/15/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leader(s): Cecil Bridges and/or Jerry Strom
More Info
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
15 Dec
12/15/2019    
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
Mens Group - 60+
16 Dec
12/16/2019    
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
16 Dec
12/16/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Committee on Ministry Meeting
17 Dec
12/17/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
COM, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Young Adult Group
17 Dec
12/17/2019    
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 - Working Stiffs
17 Dec
12/17/2019    
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 [...]
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Xero Carbon
18 Dec
12/18/2019    
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
Womens Group - Thursday
19 Dec
12/19/2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 10
Womens Group
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
More Info
Choir Rehearsal
19 Dec
12/19/2019    
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
19 Dec
12/19/2019    
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
20 Dec
12/20/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/21/2019    
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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Aurora Singers Concert - Hip Hip! Holidays!
Aurora Singers Concert - Hip Hip! Holidays!
12/21/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Holidays
  • Music
  • Special Events
Aurora Singers
Hip Hip! Holidays! Holiday Concert A Benefit Performance for UUCPA Tickets $10.00 - Doors open at 6:30 pm Saturday, December 21st Main Hall - 7:00 [...]
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Forum - Sobering Army Report on Climate Change
Forum - Sobering Army Report on Climate Change
12/22/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leader: Bob Greene
More Info
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
22 Dec
12/22/2019    
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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Sunday Service - No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
Sunday Service - No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
12/22/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Main Hall
  • Holidays
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
12/24/2019    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Main Hall
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
More Info
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec
12/24/2019    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
More Info
By Your Side Singers
By Your Side Singers
12/25/2019    
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, [...]
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Library Committee Meeting
26 Dec
12/26/2019    
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
26 Dec
12/26/2019    
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
26 Dec
12/26/2019    
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
27 Dec
12/27/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
More Info
Caring Committee Meeting
27 Dec
12/27/2019    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Caring
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
No Fourth Friday Film
27 Dec
12/27/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room
  • Green Sanctuary
Green Sanctuary, GS Fourth Friday Film
There is no Film this month.  We'll have a holiday celebration instead. Films are shown on the fourth Friday of the month on a variety of [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/28/2019    
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 - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
12/29/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
Forum
Discussion Leaders: All
More Info
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
29 Dec
12/29/2019    
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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No Sunday School
29 Dec
12/29/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Elementary
  • Sunday School
There is no Sunday School today due to the Christmas break. https://www.uucpa.org/learning/children-and-youth/  
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Young Adult Group
31 Dec
12/31/2019    
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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Womens Group - Thursday
02 Jan
01/02/2020    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 10
Womens Group
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
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Choir Rehearsal
02 Jan
01/02/2020    
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
02 Jan
01/02/2020    
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
03 Jan
01/03/2020    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/04/2020    
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
Events on 11/25/2019
25 Nov
Womens Group - Moms of Teens
25 Nov 19
Events on 11/26/2019
Elder Journey - Canceled
Elder Journey - Canceled
26 Nov 19
26 Nov
Young Adult Group
26 Nov 19
26 Nov
Mens Group - Modern Men
26 Nov 19
Palo Alto
Events on 11/27/2019
27 Nov
Womens Group - Wednesday
27 Nov 19
Palo Alto
By Your Side Singers
By Your Side Singers
27 Nov 19
Palo Alto
Events on 11/28/2019
UUCPA Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
UUCPA Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner
28 Nov 19
Palo Alto
28 Nov
Choir Rehearsal
28 Nov 19
Palo Alto
28 Nov
Young Adult Group
28 Nov 19
Events on 11/29/2019
29 Nov
Mens Group - Friday
29 Nov 19
Events on 11/30/2019
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
30 Nov 19
Events on 12/01/2019
Forum - Priorities for a Political Platform 
Forum - Priorities for a Political Platform 
1 Dec 19
Palo Alto
01 Dec
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
1 Dec 19
Palo Alto
01 Dec
Sunday School for children and youth age 3 through grade 8
1 Dec 19
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 12/02/2019
02 Dec
Mens Group - 60+
2 Dec 19
Palo Alto
02 Dec
Action Council Meeting
2 Dec 19
Events on 12/03/2019
03 Dec
Brown Bag Books - Where the Crawdads Sing
3 Dec 19
Palo Alto
03 Dec
Board of Trustees Meeting
3 Dec 19
Palo Alto
03 Dec
CYRE Committee Meeting
3 Dec 19
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 12/04/2019
04 Dec
Xero Carbon
4 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Events on 12/05/2019
05 Dec
Womens Group - Thursday
5 Dec 19
Palo Alto
05 Dec
Choir Rehearsal
5 Dec 19
Palo Alto
05 Dec
Young Adult Group
5 Dec 19
Events on 12/06/2019
06 Dec
Mens Group - Friday
6 Dec 19
Events on 12/07/2019
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
7 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
7 Dec 19
07 Dec
Bird Watching
7 Dec 19
Mountain View
more...
Events on 12/08/2019
Forum - Spirituality -- What Is It?  Do We Need It?
Forum - Spirituality -- What Is It? Do We Need It?
8 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
8 Dec 19
Palo Alto
08 Dec
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
8 Dec 19
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 12/09/2019
09 Dec
Finance Committee Meeting
9 Dec 19
Events on 12/10/2019
Elder Journey - Canceled
Elder Journey - Canceled
10 Dec 19
10 Dec
Film Discussion Group
10 Dec 19
10 Dec
Young Adult Group
10 Dec 19
more...
Events on 12/11/2019
11 Dec
Womens Group - Wednesday
11 Dec 19
Palo Alto
11 Dec
By Your Side Singers
11 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Events on 12/12/2019
12 Dec
Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
12 Dec 19
Palo Alto
12 Dec
Choir Rehearsal
12 Dec 19
Palo Alto
12 Dec
Young Adult Group
12 Dec 19
Events on 12/13/2019
13 Dec
Mens Group - Friday
13 Dec 19
13 Dec
2nd Friday Bridge Club
13 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Events on 12/14/2019
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
14 Dec 19
14 Dec
Humanists at UUCPA
14 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Events on 12/15/2019
UUSC Donation Sunday
UUSC Donation Sunday
15 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Forum - A Wealth Tax?
Forum - A Wealth Tax?
15 Dec 19
Palo Alto
15 Dec
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
15 Dec 19
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 12/16/2019
16 Dec
Mens Group - 60+
16 Dec 19
Palo Alto
16 Dec
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Dec 19
Events on 12/17/2019
17 Dec
Committee on Ministry Meeting
17 Dec 19
17 Dec
Young Adult Group
17 Dec 19
17 Dec
Mens Group - Working Stiffs
17 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Events on 12/18/2019
18 Dec
Xero Carbon
18 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Events on 12/19/2019
19 Dec
Womens Group - Thursday
19 Dec 19
Palo Alto
19 Dec
Choir Rehearsal
19 Dec 19
Palo Alto
19 Dec
Young Adult Group
19 Dec 19
Events on 12/20/2019
20 Dec
Mens Group - Friday
20 Dec 19
Events on 12/21/2019
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
21 Dec 19
Aurora Singers Concert - Hip Hip! Holidays!
Aurora Singers Concert - Hip Hip! Holidays!
21 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Events on 12/22/2019
Forum - Sobering Army Report on Climate Change
Forum - Sobering Army Report on Climate Change
22 Dec 19
Palo Alto
22 Dec
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
22 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Sunday Service - No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
Sunday Service - No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
22 Dec 19
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 12/24/2019
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec 19
Palo Alto
24 Dec
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Events on 12/25/2019
By Your Side Singers
By Your Side Singers
25 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Events on 12/26/2019
26 Dec
Library Committee Meeting
26 Dec 19
26 Dec
Choir Rehearsal
26 Dec 19
Palo Alto
26 Dec
Young Adult Group
26 Dec 19
Events on 12/27/2019
27 Dec
Mens Group - Friday
27 Dec 19
27 Dec
Caring Committee Meeting
27 Dec 19
27 Dec
No Fourth Friday Film
27 Dec 19
Palo Alto
Events on 12/28/2019
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
28 Dec 19
Events on 12/29/2019
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
29 Dec 19
Palo Alto
29 Dec
Sunday Labyrinth Walk
29 Dec 19
Palo Alto
29 Dec
No Sunday School
29 Dec 19
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 12/31/2019
31 Dec
Young Adult Group
31 Dec 19
Events on 01/02/2020
02 Jan
Womens Group - Thursday
2 Jan 20
Palo Alto
02 Jan
Choir Rehearsal
2 Jan 20
Palo Alto
02 Jan
Young Adult Group
2 Jan 20
Events on 01/03/2020
03 Jan
Mens Group - Friday
3 Jan 20
Events on 01/04/2020
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
4 Jan 20
 

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. 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 - 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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