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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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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
7:00 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees Meeting
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
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9:00 AM - Forum - What Are the Benefits of Being a Photographer?
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
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12:00 AM - Undie Sundays
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7:15 PM - White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
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8:00 PM - The Jataka Tales
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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
6:00 PM - Humanists at UUCPA
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9:00 AM - Forum - Humanity’s Space Frontier: Implications and Ethical Issues
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
9:30 AM - Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
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7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
7:30 PM - Parents/Caregivers of Teens Group
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7:00 PM - Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
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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 - Can Treaties Prevent Nuclear War?
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 - Winter Solstice Service
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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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24
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
6:30 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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26
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - No Sacred Text Reading Group this week
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
9:30 AM - Sunday Meditation
9:30 AM - No Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
more...
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7:00 PM - Transgender Inclusion in Congregations
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
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Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
11/24/2020 - 12/08/2020    
All Day
  • Justice
  • Justice Projects
Undie Sunday
More Info
Brown Bag Books - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
Brown Bag Books - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
12/01/2020    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Brown Bag Books
The Brown Bag Books selection for December is "Dear America:  Notes of an Undocumented Citizen" by Jose Antonio Vargas (Non Fiction). "This is not a [...]
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CYRE Committee Meeting
01 Dec
12/01/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/03/2020    
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
Board of Trustees Meeting
03 Dec
12/03/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
Board
The November and December 2020 meetings are combined into a single meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Board meetings are held every fourth Thursday of [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
12/05/2020    
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:      [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/05/2020    
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
Forum - What Are the Benefits of Being a Photographer?
Forum - What Are the Benefits of Being a Photographer?
12/06/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leaders: Warren Schmidt and Rob Ruether 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
12/06/2020    
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
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
12/08/2020    
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
The Jataka Tales
The Jataka Tales
12/09/2020    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
ARE
The Jataka Tales are a collection of stories that are supposed to give incidents from the Buddha's 550 previous births before he became the Buddha. [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/10/2020    
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
2nd Friday Bridge Club
11 Dec
12/11/2020    
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 [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/12/2020    
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
12/12/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE
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
Humanists at UUCPA
12 Dec
12/12/2020    
6:00 pm - 8:40 pm
  • 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 - Humanity’s Space Frontier: Implications and Ethical Issues
Forum - Humanity’s Space Frontier: Implications and Ethical Issues
12/13/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader: Chris Cassell 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
12/13/2020    
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)
13 Dec
12/13/2020    
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
14 Dec
12/14/2020    
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
14 Dec
12/14/2020    
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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Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
16 Dec
12/16/2020    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
Sci Fi Fantasy
Robert Heinlein's exploration of libertarianism, authoritarianism, and revolution will be an interesting jumping-off point for a conversation about our own political situation. With The Day [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/17/2020    
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
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/19/2020    
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
12/19/2020    
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)
12/19/2020    
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 - Can Treaties Prevent Nuclear War?
Forum - Can Treaties Prevent Nuclear War?
12/20/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader: Dick Duda 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
12/20/2020    
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)
20 Dec
12/20/2020    
9:30 am - 10:15 am
  • Children
  • 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
21 Dec
12/21/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Winter Solstice Service
Winter Solstice Service
12/21/2020    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
Join us to celebrate the Winter Solstice Ceremony – remotely via Zoom! Have your own candle and delicious snacks at hand. We will have beautiful music and images, and each other’s company on the longest night of the year.
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UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
12/22/2020    
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, [...]
More Info
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
12/22/2020    
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
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/24/2020    
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
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
12/24/2020    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
We welcome Christmas, livestreamed from our beloved sanctuary, with stories, carols and special music, and candles. Come sing the familiar songs that are always powerful, and experience the magic of candlelight in the darkness, as we receive the message of a love without limits or conditions. Please have a candle at the ready! Note to members that candles and other items are available for pickup in advance.
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/26/2020    
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
No Sacred Text Reading Group this week
No Sacred Text Reading Group this week
12/26/2020    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
ARE, Online
We will resume Sacred Text Reading next week, January 2.
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
12/26/2020    
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 - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
12/27/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
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
12/27/2020    
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)
27 Dec
12/27/2020    
9:30 am - 10:15 am
  • Children
  • 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
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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:      [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Events on 11/30/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Events on 12/01/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Brown Bag Books - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
Brown Bag Books - Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen
1 Dec 20
01 Dec
CYRE Committee Meeting
1 Dec 20
more...
Events on 12/02/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Events on 12/03/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
3 Dec 20
Palo Alto
03 Dec
Board of Trustees Meeting
3 Dec 20
Events on 12/04/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Events on 12/05/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
5 Dec 20
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Dec 20
more...
Events on 12/06/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Forum - What Are the Benefits of Being a Photographer?
Forum - What Are the Benefits of Being a Photographer?
6 Dec 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
6 Dec 20
more...
Events on 12/07/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
Events on 12/08/2020
Undie Sundays
Undie Sundays
24 Nov 20
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
8 Dec 20
Events on 12/09/2020
The Jataka Tales
The Jataka Tales
9 Dec 20
Events on 12/10/2020
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
10 Dec 20
Palo Alto
Events on 12/11/2020
11 Dec
2nd Friday Bridge Club
11 Dec 20
Events on 12/12/2020
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12 Dec 20
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
12 Dec 20
12 Dec
Humanists at UUCPA
12 Dec 20
Events on 12/13/2020
Forum - Humanity’s Space Frontier: Implications and Ethical Issues
Forum - Humanity’s Space Frontier: Implications and Ethical Issues
13 Dec 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
13 Dec 20
13 Dec
Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
13 Dec 20
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Events on 12/14/2020
14 Dec
Finance Committee Meeting
14 Dec 20
14 Dec
Parents/Caregivers of Teens Group
14 Dec 20
Events on 12/16/2020
16 Dec
Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group: The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
16 Dec 20
Events on 12/17/2020
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
17 Dec 20
Palo Alto
Events on 12/19/2020
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
19 Dec 20
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
19 Dec 20
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
19 Dec 20
Events on 12/20/2020
Forum - Can Treaties Prevent Nuclear War?
Forum - Can Treaties Prevent Nuclear War?
20 Dec 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
20 Dec 20
20 Dec
No Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
20 Dec 20
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Events on 12/21/2020
21 Dec
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
21 Dec 20
Winter Solstice Service
Winter Solstice Service
21 Dec 20
Events on 12/22/2020
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
22 Dec 20
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
22 Dec 20
Events on 12/24/2020
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
24 Dec 20
Palo Alto
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec 20
Events on 12/26/2020
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
26 Dec 20
No Sacred Text Reading Group this week
No Sacred Text Reading Group this week
26 Dec 20
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
26 Dec 20
Events on 12/27/2020
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
27 Dec 20
Sunday Meditation
Sunday Meditation
27 Dec 20
27 Dec
No Red Class Sunday School (preschool)
27 Dec 20
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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...
 

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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