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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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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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7:00 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
7:15 PM - NO White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy--see you January 10!
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12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
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31
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - NO Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
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12:00 PM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
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12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Coming of Age
10:15 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
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12:00 PM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:30 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
10
7:15 PM - White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
11
12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
12
6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
13
6:30 PM - 2nd Friday Bridge Club
14
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
6:00 PM - Humanists at UUCPA
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9:00 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - NO Coming of Age today
10:15 AM - Childcare available, NO Sunday School today
more...
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12:00 PM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
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18
12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
19
12:30 PM - Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
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21
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
5:00 PM - Parents' Night Out
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9:00 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Coming of Age
10:15 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
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12:00 PM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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7:15 PM - Dismantling White Supremacy
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12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees meeting
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
9:00 AM - UUCPA Blood Drive
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - No Coming of Age
10:15 AM - Intergenerational Chalice Service, No Sunday School
more...
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12:00 PM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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7:00 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
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12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
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6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
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4
9:00 AM - Campus Workday & UUCPA Winter Oleander Party
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/26/2022    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Monday 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
CYRE Committee Meeting
27 Dec
12/27/2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
NO White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy--see you January 10!
NO White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy--see you January 10!
12/27/2022    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Action Council
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Justice
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
WhiteDismantling
We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. If you would like to attend this session and are not subscribed to the [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
28 Dec
12/28/2022    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Spiritual practice
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! Please [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/31/2022    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
NO Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
NO Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
12/31/2022    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
There is no session this afternoon, New Year's Eve. We resume on Wednesday, January 4 at noon. Or, for the next Saturday session, join in [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
12/31/2022    
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! Please [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
01/01/2023    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Monopolies and on-going global Inflation Discussion Leader: Dave Joki The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside Room as [...]
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
01 Jan
01/01/2023    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
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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Sunday Service
01 Jan
01/01/2023    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/02/2023    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Monday 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
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
01/03/2023    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
Brown Bag Books
The Brown Bag Books group meets year-round, except in July and August. Many attendees bring their lunches, and everyone brings a sense of humor. Monthly [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
04 Jan
01/04/2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Spiritual practice
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! Please [...]
More Info
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
01/07/2023    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Workday
Join us at UUCPA this Saturday, January 7, 9 am-noon (or whenever you can come) for the UUCPA Work Day - Help fix up / [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/07/2023    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
01/07/2023    
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! Please [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
01/08/2023    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic:  Lessons from Antarctica Discussion Leader: Jai Cho The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside Room as well as [...]
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Coming of Age
08 Jan
01/08/2023    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Children & Youth
  • Learning
  • Youth
COA
Coming of Age
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
08 Jan
01/08/2023    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
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
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/09/2023    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Monday 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
Finance Committee Meeting
09 Jan
01/09/2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
01/10/2023    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Action Council
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Justice
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
WhiteDismantling
We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. If you would like to attend this session and are not subscribed to the [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
11 Jan
01/11/2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Spiritual practice
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! Please [...]
More Info
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
12 Jan
01/12/2023    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Membership and Growth, Online
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the second Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
More Info
2nd Friday Bridge Club
2nd Friday Bridge Club
01/13/2023    
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Fireside Room
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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
01/14/2023    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
01/14/2023    
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! Please [...]
More Info
Humanists at UUCPA
14 Jan
01/14/2023    
6:00 pm - 8:40 pm
Fireside Room
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Humanists at UUCPA
This meeting features social time, a potluck, a 20-minute presentation, and an all-peer discussion. We usually have more than 15 attendees. Topics are selected by [...]
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Forum
Forum
01/15/2023    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Who are the viable candidates for the presidential election in 2024? Discussion Leader: Bob Greene and general discussion The Forum meets from 9:00 [...]
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NO Coming of Age today
15 Jan
01/15/2023    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Children & Youth
  • Learning
  • Youth
COA
Coming of Age
More Info
Childcare available, NO Sunday School today
15 Jan
01/15/2023    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
There are no Sunday school classes this Sunday, January 15. Children can stay in service, or join childcare to draw or play with legos. Classes are [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/16/2023    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Monday 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
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Jan
01/16/2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds, Online
UUCPA Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting 7:00  - 8:30.  3rd Monday evening. Discuss projects and upkeep for the UUCPA Campus. Contacts:  Building and Grounds Committee <buildings+grounds@uucpa.org> [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
18 Jan
01/18/2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Spiritual practice
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! Please [...]
More Info
Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
19 Jan
01/19/2023    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Adult Religious Education Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/21/2023    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
01/21/2023    
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! Please [...]
More Info
Parents' Night Out
Parents' Night Out
01/21/2023    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Children & Youth
Parents' Night Out January 21 5:00-8:00 pm on the Playground Take a break and let UUCPA do the childcare. We will be watching a movie [...]
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Forum
Forum
01/22/2023    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: UUCPA Mission Task Force - What we've learned so far Discussion Leader: Marilyn Austin The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings [...]
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Coming of Age
22 Jan
01/22/2023    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Children & Youth
  • Learning
  • Youth
COA
Coming of Age
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
22 Jan
01/22/2023    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
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
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/23/2023    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Monday 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
Dismantling White Supremacy
Dismantling White Supremacy
01/24/2023    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Action Council
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Justice
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
WhiteDismantling
We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. If you would like to attend this session and are not subscribed to the [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
25 Jan
01/25/2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Spiritual practice
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! Please [...]
More Info
Board of Trustees meeting
25 Jan
01/25/2023    
7:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
The congregation elects the Board of Trustees from among its members "to be the governing body and exercise the power of the Church" (UUCPA By-laws) [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/28/2023    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
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UUCPA Blood Drive
UUCPA Blood Drive
01/28/2023    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Justice Projects
Blood Drive
Come join us for the Blood Donation Olympics XX – the competitive game that saves lives!  This event is sponsored by UUCPA and the American [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
01/28/2023    
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! Please [...]
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Forum
Forum
01/29/2023    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, and International Interest, and Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for March The Forum meets from 9:00 [...]
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No Coming of Age
29 Jan
01/29/2023    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
  • Children & Youth
  • Learning
  • Youth
COA
10:15-11:15 NO RE (including Coming of Age) due to the intergenerational service. Come celebrate new beginnings in the midst of winter by lighting things on [...]
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Intergenerational Chalice Service, No Sunday School
29 Jan
01/29/2023    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Join us this Sunday as we celebrate Imbolc/Candlemas intergenerationally. There will be music, storytelling, and fire! 10:15-11:15 NO RE (including Coming of Age) due to [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/30/2023    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Gardening
Every Monday 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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CYRE Committee Meeting
31 Jan
01/31/2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
01 Feb
02/01/2023    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Spiritual practice
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! Please [...]
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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
02 Feb
02/02/2023    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Membership and Growth, Online
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
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Campus Workday & UUCPA Winter Oleander Party
Campus Workday & UUCPA Winter Oleander Party
02/04/2023    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Workday
Followed by 1st Saturday Potluck at 12:00. Join in the bi-annual Oleander Lopping, to keep it from getting 20 feet tall.  No experience necessary -- [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
02/04/2023    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
02/04/2023    
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! Please [...]
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Events on 12/26/2022
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
26 Dec 22
Palo Alto
Events on 12/27/2022
27 Dec
CYRE Committee Meeting
27 Dec 22
NO White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy--see you January 10!
NO White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy--see you January 10!
27 Dec 22
Events on 12/28/2022
28 Dec
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
28 Dec 22
Events on 12/31/2022
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
31 Dec 22
NO Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
NO Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
31 Dec 22
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
31 Dec 22
Events on 01/01/2023
Forum
Forum
1 Jan 23
Palo Alto
01 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
1 Jan 23
Palo Alto
01 Jan
Sunday Service
1 Jan 23
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 01/02/2023
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
2 Jan 23
Palo Alto
Events on 01/03/2023
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
3 Jan 23
Events on 01/04/2023
04 Jan
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
4 Jan 23
Events on 01/07/2023
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
7 Jan 23
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
7 Jan 23
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
7 Jan 23
Events on 01/08/2023
Forum
Forum
8 Jan 23
Palo Alto
08 Jan
Coming of Age
8 Jan 23
08 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
8 Jan 23
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 01/09/2023
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
9 Jan 23
Palo Alto
09 Jan
Finance Committee Meeting
9 Jan 23
Events on 01/10/2023
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
10 Jan 23
Events on 01/11/2023
11 Jan
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
11 Jan 23
Events on 01/12/2023
12 Jan
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
12 Jan 23
Events on 01/13/2023
2nd Friday Bridge Club
2nd Friday Bridge Club
13 Jan 23
Palo Alto
Events on 01/14/2023
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
14 Jan 23
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
14 Jan 23
14 Jan
Humanists at UUCPA
14 Jan 23
Palo Alto
Events on 01/15/2023
Forum
Forum
15 Jan 23
Palo Alto
15 Jan
NO Coming of Age today
15 Jan 23
15 Jan
Childcare available, NO Sunday School today
15 Jan 23
more...
Events on 01/16/2023
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
16 Jan 23
Palo Alto
16 Jan
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Jan 23
Events on 01/18/2023
18 Jan
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
18 Jan 23
Events on 01/19/2023
19 Jan
Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
19 Jan 23
Events on 01/21/2023
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
21 Jan 23
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
21 Jan 23
Parents' Night Out
Parents' Night Out
21 Jan 23
Palo Alto
Events on 01/22/2023
Forum
Forum
22 Jan 23
Palo Alto
22 Jan
Coming of Age
22 Jan 23
22 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
22 Jan 23
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 01/23/2023
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
23 Jan 23
Palo Alto
Events on 01/24/2023
Dismantling White Supremacy
Dismantling White Supremacy
24 Jan 23
Events on 01/25/2023
25 Jan
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
25 Jan 23
25 Jan
Board of Trustees meeting
25 Jan 23
Events on 01/28/2023
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
28 Jan 23
UUCPA Blood Drive
UUCPA Blood Drive
28 Jan 23
Palo Alto
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
28 Jan 23
more...
Events on 01/29/2023
Forum
Forum
29 Jan 23
Palo Alto
29 Jan
No Coming of Age
29 Jan 23
29 Jan
Intergenerational Chalice Service, No Sunday School
29 Jan 23
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 01/30/2023
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
30 Jan 23
Palo Alto
Events on 01/31/2023
31 Jan
CYRE Committee Meeting
31 Jan 23
Events on 02/01/2023
01 Feb
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
1 Feb 23
Events on 02/02/2023
02 Feb
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
2 Feb 23
Events on 02/04/2023
Campus Workday & UUCPA Winter Oleander Party
Campus Workday & UUCPA Winter Oleander Party
4 Feb 23
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
4 Feb 23
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
4 Feb 23
 

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Directions

650-494-0541

uucpa@uucpa.org

We gather,
our different paths entwined,
to deepen our spiritual lives:
nourishing connection,
learning from each other,
caring for each other,
tending to our world.

Meet Our Ministers

Rev. Peter Farriday joins us for two years starting in August 2025 to help us discern our main needs and challenges, goals and desires, and together lay a solid foundation for the future, thriving with a new longer-term minister.


Rev. Catherine (Cat) Boyle joined us in 2022. Embracing wonder, embracing curiosity and embracing life is her credo. Cat's background in theater shows up in her creativity in religious education, and infuses her worship with energy.

Learn about all our ministers here.

Justice Partner

Justice Partner - There With Care

The Justice Partner for August is There With Care

Their mission is to provide a wide range of thoughtful and fundamental services to families and children during the critical phase of a medical crisis. They serve families referred by medical agencies, by building a network of services and people who ease the burden of life’s day-to-day obligations with compassion and care.

Website: therewithcare.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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