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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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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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7:00 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
7:15 PM - Dismantling White Supremacy
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12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees meeting
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7:30 PM - Wisdom from the Welcome Table - Part 2
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:30 AM - Sunday Service
9:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
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12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
6:00 PM - Town Hall (on Zoom): One service or two?
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:30 AM - Sunday Service
9:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:30 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
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7:15 PM - White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
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12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
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4:00 PM - Town Hall (in person): One service or two?
6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
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6:30 PM - 2nd Friday Bridge Club
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum
9:30 AM - Sunday Service
9:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
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12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
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12:30 PM - Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
4:30 PM - Parents’ Night Out and Pumpkin Carving Contest
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9:00 AM - Forum
9:30 AM - Sunday Service
9:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
8:00 PM - UUCPA Mission Conversation
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7:00 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
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
3:30 PM - Book launch party: Easy to Love, by Bear Capron
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9:30 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
09/26/2022    
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 Sep
09/27/2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Dismantling White Supremacy
Dismantling White Supremacy
09/27/2022    
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 Sep
09/28/2022    
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
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
28 Sep
09/28/2022    
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
Board of Trustees meeting
28 Sep
09/28/2022    
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) [...]
More Info
Wisdom from the Welcome Table - Part 2
Wisdom from the Welcome Table - Part 2
09/29/2022    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Membership
Do you remember the first time you came to UUCPA? How you got such a friendly welcome that you wanted to come back the next [...]
More Info
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
10/01/2022    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Workday
Are you interested in getting together in person, in community with other UUCPA folks? Come to the work day on Saturday, October 1 from 9 [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/01/2022    
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
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
10/01/2022    
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
10/02/2022    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic - US Election 22 Discussion Leader - Dave Joki The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside Room as [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
02 Oct
10/02/2022    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
UUCPA Main Patio
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
02 Oct
10/02/2022    
9:30 am - 10:30 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
10/03/2022    
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
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
10/04/2022    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
Brown Bag Books
October book:  Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, by Robin Wall Kimmerer The Brown Bag Books group meets year-round, except [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
05 Oct
10/05/2022    
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
Town Hall (on Zoom): One service or two?
Town Hall (on Zoom): One service or two?
10/05/2022    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Zoom
  • Special Events
Should we change our schedule to one Sunday service? What do you see as the pros and cons? Share your views and questions with Amy [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/08/2022    
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
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
10/08/2022    
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
Humanists at UUCPA
08 Oct
10/08/2022    
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
10/09/2022    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic -  Latest Marvels from Artificial Intelligence Discussion Leader – Warren Schmidt The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
09 Oct
10/09/2022    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
UUCPA Main Patio
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
09 Oct
10/09/2022    
9:30 am - 10:30 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
10/10/2022    
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
Finance Committee Meeting
10 Oct
10/10/2022    
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
10/11/2022    
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.)
12 Oct
10/12/2022    
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
Town Hall (in person): One service or two?
Town Hall (in person): One service or two?
10/13/2022    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Special Events
Should we change our schedule to one Sunday service? What do you see as the pros and cons? Share your views and questions with Amy [...]
More Info
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
13 Oct
10/13/2022    
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
10/14/2022    
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 [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/15/2022    
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
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
10/15/2022    
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
10/16/2022    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic - Status report on the Ukraine Russian conflict Discussion Leader - Bob Greene The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
16 Oct
10/16/2022    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
UUCPA Main Patio
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
16 Oct
10/16/2022    
9:30 am - 10:30 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
10/17/2022    
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
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
17 Oct
10/17/2022    
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> [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
19 Oct
10/19/2022    
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
Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
20 Oct
10/20/2022    
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
10/22/2022    
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
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
10/22/2022    
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
Parents’ Night Out and Pumpkin Carving Contest
Parents’ Night Out and Pumpkin Carving Contest
10/22/2022    
4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
UUCPA
  • Special Events
  • Sunday School
Parents! Take the night off and drop your kids off at UUCPA. We will have a short worship service (15 minutes) for parents. For kids, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
10/23/2022    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic - Why Empires Fail Discussion Leader -- Scott R. Pearson The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside Room [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
23 Oct
10/23/2022    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
UUCPA Main Patio
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
23 Oct
10/23/2022    
9:30 am - 10:30 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
10/24/2022    
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 [...]
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UUCPA Mission Conversation
UUCPA Mission Conversation
10/24/2022    
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Special Events
Mission
Why does UUCPA exist in the world? Many of us often say that we come to UUCPA for the community, but community is also available [...]
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CYRE Committee Meeting
25 Oct
10/25/2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Dismantling White Supremacy
Dismantling White Supremacy
10/25/2022    
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 [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
26 Oct
10/26/2022    
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 [...]
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Board of Trustees meeting
26 Oct
10/26/2022    
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
10/29/2022    
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 [...]
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Book launch party: Easy to Love, by Bear Capron
29 Oct
10/29/2022    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Special Events
You are warmly invited to celebrate the launch of Bear Capron's memoir, Easy to Love! Bear and his siblings grew up in this congregation, where [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
10/29/2022    
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 [...]
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Forum
Forum
10/30/2022    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, and International Interest, and Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for December The Forum meets from 9:00 [...]
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Sunday Service
30 Oct
10/30/2022    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
UUCPA Main Patio
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
30 Oct
10/30/2022    
9:30 am - 10:30 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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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
10/31/2022    
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 [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
11/01/2022    
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.)
02 Nov
11/02/2022    
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 [...]
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Campus Workday & Potluck
Campus Workday & Potluck
11/05/2022    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Workday
Are you interested in getting together in person, in community with other UUCPA folks? Come to the work day on Saturday, November 5 from 9 [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11/05/2022    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual practice
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)
11/05/2022    
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 [...]
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Events on 09/26/2022
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
26 Sep 22
Palo Alto
Events on 09/27/2022
27 Sep
CYRE Committee Meeting
27 Sep 22
Dismantling White Supremacy
Dismantling White Supremacy
27 Sep 22
Events on 09/28/2022
28 Sep
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
28 Sep 22
28 Sep
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
28 Sep 22
28 Sep
Board of Trustees meeting
28 Sep 22
Events on 09/29/2022
Wisdom from the Welcome Table - Part 2
Wisdom from the Welcome Table - Part 2
29 Sep 22
Events on 10/01/2022
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
1 Oct 22
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
1 Oct 22
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
1 Oct 22
Events on 10/02/2022
Forum
Forum
2 Oct 22
Palo Alto
02 Oct
Sunday Service
2 Oct 22
Palo Alto
02 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
2 Oct 22
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/03/2022
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
3 Oct 22
Palo Alto
Events on 10/04/2022
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
4 Oct 22
Events on 10/05/2022
05 Oct
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
5 Oct 22
Town Hall (on Zoom): One service or two?
Town Hall (on Zoom): One service or two?
5 Oct 22
Events on 10/08/2022
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
8 Oct 22
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
8 Oct 22
08 Oct
Humanists at UUCPA
8 Oct 22
Palo Alto
Events on 10/09/2022
Forum
Forum
9 Oct 22
Palo Alto
09 Oct
Sunday Service
9 Oct 22
Palo Alto
09 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
9 Oct 22
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/10/2022
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
10 Oct 22
Palo Alto
10 Oct
Finance Committee Meeting
10 Oct 22
Events on 10/11/2022
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
11 Oct 22
Events on 10/12/2022
12 Oct
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
12 Oct 22
Events on 10/13/2022
Town Hall (in person): One service or two?
Town Hall (in person): One service or two?
13 Oct 22
Palo Alto
13 Oct
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
13 Oct 22
Events on 10/14/2022
2nd Friday Bridge Club
2nd Friday Bridge Club
14 Oct 22
Palo Alto
Events on 10/15/2022
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
15 Oct 22
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
15 Oct 22
Events on 10/16/2022
Forum
Forum
16 Oct 22
Palo Alto
16 Oct
Sunday Service
16 Oct 22
Palo Alto
16 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
16 Oct 22
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/17/2022
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
17 Oct 22
Palo Alto
17 Oct
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
17 Oct 22
Events on 10/19/2022
19 Oct
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
19 Oct 22
Events on 10/20/2022
20 Oct
Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
20 Oct 22
Events on 10/22/2022
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
22 Oct 22
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
22 Oct 22
Parents’ Night Out and Pumpkin Carving Contest
Parents’ Night Out and Pumpkin Carving Contest
22 Oct 22
Palo Alto
Events on 10/23/2022
Forum
Forum
23 Oct 22
Palo Alto
23 Oct
Sunday Service
23 Oct 22
Palo Alto
23 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
23 Oct 22
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/24/2022
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
24 Oct 22
Palo Alto
UUCPA Mission Conversation
UUCPA Mission Conversation
24 Oct 22
Events on 10/25/2022
25 Oct
CYRE Committee Meeting
25 Oct 22
Dismantling White Supremacy
Dismantling White Supremacy
25 Oct 22
Events on 10/26/2022
26 Oct
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
26 Oct 22
26 Oct
Board of Trustees meeting
26 Oct 22
Events on 10/29/2022
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
29 Oct 22
29 Oct
Book launch party: Easy to Love, by Bear Capron
29 Oct 22
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
29 Oct 22
Events on 10/30/2022
Forum
Forum
30 Oct 22
Palo Alto
30 Oct
Sunday Service
30 Oct 22
Palo Alto
30 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
30 Oct 22
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 10/31/2022
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
31 Oct 22
Palo Alto
Events on 11/01/2022
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
1 Nov 22
Events on 11/02/2022
02 Nov
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
2 Nov 22
Events on 11/05/2022
Campus Workday & Potluck
Campus Workday & Potluck
5 Nov 22
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Nov 22
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
5 Nov 22
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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 - 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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