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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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  • Jan Rosin

    Jan Rosin

    Board of Trustees
  • Gloria Geller

    Gloria Geller

    Committee on Ministry
  • Stephen Kampmeier

    Stephen Kampmeier

    General Assembly Delegates
  • Sarah Doxiadis

    Nominating Committee
  • Gary Rosin

    Gary Rosin

  • 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 Ministry650-494-0541 x26
  • Autri Dutta

    Autri Dutta

  • Marilyn Stoddard

    Marilyn Stoddard

  • 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

    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

    Chair
  • 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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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
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9:00 AM - Forum - What Are Our Hobbies and What Do They Mean to Us?
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
9:30 AM - Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books - A Gentleman in Moscow
7:00 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
7:15 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
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7:30 PM - Transcendentalism Then and Now
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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7:00 PM - 2nd Friday Bridge Club
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum -- What Is Your Wishlist for the Biden Administration?
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
9:30 AM - Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
more...
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7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
7:30 PM - Parents/Caregivers of Teens Group
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7:15 PM - White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
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7:30 PM - Transcendentalism Then and Now
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
6:30 PM - Membership & Growth Committee
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum -- What's Going On in Washington?
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
9:30 AM - NO Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
more...
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7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
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7:30 PM - Transcendentalism Then and Now
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum -- What Is the Most Useful Election Action for the Next Two Years?
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
9:30 AM - Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
more...
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5:00 PM - UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
7:15 PM - White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
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7:30 PM - Transcendentalism Then and Now
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
4:00 PM - Notecard-writing circle
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Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
12/28/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Welcoming
In September, 2020, many of you attended UUCPA’s Welcoming Congregation seminar “Transgender Experience and Spirituality.” The event featured selections from the online course series “Transgender [...]
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/31/2020    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
More Info
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
01/02/2021    
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
01/02/2021    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
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
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
01/02/2021    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we explore a different brief scriptural text in depth. The aims of the sessions are educational (learning something [...]
More Info
Forum - What Are Our Hobbies and What Do They Mean to Us?
Forum - What Are Our Hobbies and What Do They Mean to Us?
01/03/2021    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
More Info
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
01/03/2021    
9:30 am - 10:25 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
More Info
Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
03 Jan
01/03/2021    
9:30 am - 10:15 am
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
The Red class is currently on hold.  If you are interested in Sunday school classes for 3 and 4 year olds please contact us at [...]
More Info
Brown Bag Books - A Gentleman in Moscow
Brown Bag Books - A Gentleman in Moscow
01/05/2021    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Brown Bag Books
by Amor Towels
More Info
CYRE Committee Meeting
05 Jan
01/05/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
CYRE Committee Meeting
05 Jan
01/05/2021    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Transcendentalism Then and Now
Transcendentalism Then and Now
01/06/2021    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
Transcendentalism
Please join us for a 4-part adult religious education class titled: Transcendentalism Then and Now, led by Rev. John Buehrens. Date: Wednesdays: January 6, 13, [...]
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/07/2021    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
More Info
2nd Friday Bridge Club
08 Jan
01/08/2021    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
2nd Friday Bridge Club
The Second Friday Bridge Club has finally accepted the fact that this pandemic is going to be with us for a while and has decided [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/09/2021    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
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
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
01/09/2021    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we explore a different brief scriptural text in depth. The aims of the sessions are educational (learning something [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
01/09/2021    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
A twice-weekly online sacred text reading group. We meet on Saturdays, 4-5, and on Wednesdays, 12-1. All are wide open and you are welcome! Using [...]
More Info
Forum -- What Is Your Wishlist for the Biden Administration?
Forum -- What Is Your Wishlist for the Biden Administration?
01/10/2021    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader: Bob Greene The Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
More Info
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
01/10/2021    
9:30 am - 10:25 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
More Info
Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
10 Jan
01/10/2021    
9:30 am - 10:15 am
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
The Red class is currently on hold.  If you are interested in Sunday school classes for 3 and 4 year olds please contact us at [...]
More Info
Finance Committee Meeting
11 Jan
01/11/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Parents/Caregivers of Teens Group
11 Jan
01/11/2021    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Moms of Teens, Parent Group, Parents of Teens
This group is for UUCPA Parents/Caregivers who have teenage children. Date: 2nd Mondays each month Time: 7:30-9 pm Location: via video conference. Facilitator: Heather Chen [...]
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White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
01/12/2021    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Action Council
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
WhiteDismantling
Co-sponsored by the Action Council and the Adult Religious Education Committee, this study/action group meets twice a month, on the second and fourth Tuesday evenings [...]
More Info
Transcendentalism Then and Now
Transcendentalism Then and Now
01/13/2021    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
Transcendentalism
Please join us for a 4-part adult religious education class titled: Transcendentalism Then and Now, led by Rev. John Buehrens. Date: Wednesdays: January 6, 13, [...]
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/14/2021    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
More Info
Membership & Growth Committee
14 Jan
01/14/2021    
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Membership and Growth
Join us for a discussion of challenges and lessons learned since the pandemic moved church activities online, and what those mean for the Membership & Growth Committee's work.
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/16/2021    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
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
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
01/16/2021    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we explore a different brief scriptural text in depth. The aims of the sessions are educational (learning something [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
01/16/2021    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
A twice-weekly online sacred text reading group. We meet on Saturdays, 4-5, and on Wednesdays, 12-1. All are wide open and you are welcome! Using [...]
More Info
Forum -- What's Going On in Washington?
Forum -- What's Going On in Washington?
01/17/2021    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader: Bob Greene The Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
More Info
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
01/17/2021    
9:30 am - 10:25 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
More Info
NO Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
17 Jan
01/17/2021    
9:30 am - 10:15 am
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
The Red class is currently on hold.  If you are interested in Sunday school classes for 3 and 4 year olds please contact us at [...]
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
18 Jan
01/18/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
01/18/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Welcoming
In September, 2020, many of you attended UUCPA’s Welcoming Congregation seminar “Transgender Experience and Spirituality.” The event featured selections from the online course series “Transgender [...]
More Info
Transcendentalism Then and Now
Transcendentalism Then and Now
01/20/2021    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
Transcendentalism
Please join us for a 4-part adult religious education class titled: Transcendentalism Then and Now, led by Rev. John Buehrens. Date: Wednesdays: January 6, 13, [...]
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/21/2021    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/23/2021    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
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
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
01/23/2021    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
A weekly online sacred text reading group with Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text in [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
01/23/2021    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
A twice-weekly online sacred text reading group. We meet on Saturdays, 4-5, and on Wednesdays, 12-1. All are wide open and you are welcome! Using [...]
More Info
Forum -- What Is the Most Useful Election Action for the Next Two Years?
Forum -- What Is the Most Useful Election Action for the Next Two Years?
01/24/2021    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader: Dave Joki The Forum will meet via online video conference.  The link will be emailed to members of forum-announce@uucpa.org. If you aren’t already in that group (or if you aren’t sure), please request to join by 9 pm Saturday evening for the next day’s meeting info by sending an email to forum-announce+subscribe@uucpa.org.
More Info
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
01/24/2021    
9:30 am - 10:25 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
Date: Every Sunday Time: 9:30 - 10:25 on the weeks when UUCPA has only one service Location: Online Leader: Eric Bier Contact: Marilyn Austin (sundaymeditation@uucpa) This meditation opportunity is open [...]
More Info
Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
24 Jan
01/24/2021    
9:30 am - 10:15 am
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
The Red class is currently on hold.  If you are interested in Sunday school classes for 3 and 4 year olds please contact us at [...]
More Info
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
01/26/2021    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Small Groups
  • Welcoming
Online, UUA
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)'s LGBTQ and Multicultural Programs Office now hosts a monthly Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space: UPLIFT! All trans/non-binary Unitarian Universalists, whether children, seniors, [...]
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White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
01/26/2021    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Action Council
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
WhiteDismantling
This week we will watch and discuss parts of a webinar "White Backlash: why it happens and how we fight back."   The main speaker is [...]
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Transcendentalism Then and Now
Transcendentalism Then and Now
01/27/2021    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
Transcendentalism
Please join us for a 4-part adult religious education class titled: Transcendentalism Then and Now, led by Rev. John Buehrens. Date: Wednesdays: January 6, 13, [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/28/2021    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Thursday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks.  We keep 6 feet apart [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/30/2021    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
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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Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
01/30/2021    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
A weekly online sacred text reading group with Amy Using a spiritual-practice approach, in each session we will explore a different brief scriptural text in [...]
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Notecard-writing circle
Notecard-writing circle
01/30/2021    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Caring
  • Small Groups
UUCPA folks sent thousands of postcards and letters to voters over the past several months to strengthen our democracy. Folks in our Caring Network who [...]
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Events on 12/28/2020
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
28 Dec 20
Events on 12/31/2020
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
31 Dec 20
Palo Alto
Events on 01/02/2021
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
2 Jan 21
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
2 Jan 21
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
2 Jan 21
more...
Events on 01/03/2021
Forum - What Are Our Hobbies and What Do They Mean to Us?
Forum - What Are Our Hobbies and What Do They Mean to Us?
3 Jan 21
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
3 Jan 21
03 Jan
Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
3 Jan 21
more...
Events on 01/05/2021
Brown Bag Books - A Gentleman in Moscow
Brown Bag Books - A Gentleman in Moscow
5 Jan 21
05 Jan
CYRE Committee Meeting
5 Jan 21
05 Jan
CYRE Committee Meeting
5 Jan 21
Events on 01/06/2021
Transcendentalism Then and Now
Transcendentalism Then and Now
6 Jan 21
Events on 01/07/2021
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
7 Jan 21
Palo Alto
Events on 01/08/2021
08 Jan
2nd Friday Bridge Club
8 Jan 21
Events on 01/09/2021
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
9 Jan 21
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
9 Jan 21
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
9 Jan 21
more...
Events on 01/10/2021
Forum -- What Is Your Wishlist for the Biden Administration?
Forum -- What Is Your Wishlist for the Biden Administration?
10 Jan 21
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
10 Jan 21
10 Jan
Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
10 Jan 21
more...
Events on 01/11/2021
11 Jan
Finance Committee Meeting
11 Jan 21
11 Jan
Parents/Caregivers of Teens Group
11 Jan 21
Events on 01/12/2021
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
12 Jan 21
Events on 01/13/2021
Transcendentalism Then and Now
Transcendentalism Then and Now
13 Jan 21
Events on 01/14/2021
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
14 Jan 21
Palo Alto
14 Jan
Membership & Growth Committee
14 Jan 21
Events on 01/16/2021
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
16 Jan 21
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
16 Jan 21
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
16 Jan 21
Events on 01/17/2021
Forum -- What's Going On in Washington?
Forum -- What's Going On in Washington?
17 Jan 21
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
17 Jan 21
17 Jan
NO Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
17 Jan 21
more...
Events on 01/18/2021
18 Jan
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
18 Jan 21
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
18 Jan 21
Events on 01/20/2021
Transcendentalism Then and Now
Transcendentalism Then and Now
20 Jan 21
Events on 01/21/2021
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
21 Jan 21
Palo Alto
Events on 01/23/2021
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
23 Jan 21
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
23 Jan 21
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
23 Jan 21
Events on 01/24/2021
Forum -- What Is the Most Useful Election Action for the Next Two Years?
Forum -- What Is the Most Useful Election Action for the Next Two Years?
24 Jan 21
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
24 Jan 21
24 Jan
Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
24 Jan 21
more...
Events on 01/26/2021
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
26 Jan 21
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
26 Jan 21
Events on 01/27/2021
Transcendentalism Then and Now
Transcendentalism Then and Now
27 Jan 21
Events on 01/28/2021
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
28 Jan 21
Palo Alto
Events on 01/30/2021
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
30 Jan 21
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
30 Jan 21
Notecard-writing circle
Notecard-writing circle
30 Jan 21
more...
 

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. 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 - Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)

The Justice Partner for February is Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)

SURJ Sacred Heart Chapter is based in San Jose and is part of a national network of groups and individuals organizing white people for racial justice. There are over 150 SURJ chapters and affiliates nationwide. Through community organizing, mobilizing, and education, SURJ moves white people to act as part of a multi-racial majority for justice, with passion and accountability.  Accountability means being in relationship with and taking direction from people of color and working on the issues that matter most to accountability partners, organizations run by people of color.

Website: www.surjatsacredheart.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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