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Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

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650-494-0541

uucpa@uucpa.org

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

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
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Staff

  • Gloria Geller

    Gloria Geller

    Committee on Ministry
  • Stephen Kampmeier

    Stephen Kampmeier

    General Assembly Delegates
  • Sarah Doxiadis

    Sarah Doxiadis

    Nominating Committee
  • Gary Rosin

    Gary Rosin

    Board of Trustees
  • David Puryear

    David Puryear

    Board of Trustees
  • Arhan Dutta

    Arhan Dutta

    Board of Trustees
  • Steve Ludington

    Steve Ludington

    Board of Trustees
  • Robert Neff

    Robert Neff

    Board of Trustees
  • Joe Moonan Walbran

    Joe Moonan Walbran

    Archived
  • Liam Mina

    Liam Mina

    SecretaryBoard of Trustees
  • Karen Skold

    Karen Skold

    General Assembly Delegates
  • Jesse Schwab

    Jesse Schwab

    Committee on Ministry
  • Trisha Suppes

    Trisha Suppes

    Nominating Committee
  • Nadine Kaplanov

    Nadine Kaplanov

  • Jennifer Wang

    Jennifer Wang

  • Rev. Peter Farriday

    Sabbatical MinisterArchived(650) 494-0541 x26, Room D
  • Autri Dutta

    Autri Dutta

    Nominating Committee
  • Marilyn Stoddard

    Marilyn Stoddard

    Nominating Committee
  • Kim Carlson

    Kim Carlson

  • Esa Jacobi

    Esa Jacobi

  • Jeralyn Moran

    Jeralyn Moran

    Social JusticeArchived
  • Mo Jebian

    Mo Jebian

    Archived
  • Mayo Tsuzuki

    PresidentBoard of Trustees
  • Enrique Infante

    Enrique Infante

    SextonOperations
  • Rev. Catherine Boyle

    Assistant Minister of Religious EducationChildren and Youth, Ministry, Parish Ministry650-494-0541 x28, Room B
  • Heather Chen

    CommunicationsBoard of Trustees
  • Kevin Ma

    Archived
  • Joanna Ragsdale

    Joanna Ragsdale

    CYREArchived
  • Buzz Frahn

    VP FacilitiesArchived
  • Randy Helmonds

    Randy Helmonds

    Archived
  • Greg Brail

    ChairCommittee on Ministry
  • Linda Henigin

    Linda Henigin

    Nominating Committee
  • Judy Lookabill

    Adult Learning JourneyBoard of Trustees
  • John Wright

    Archived
  • Lisa Helmonds

    MembershipArchived
  • Paula Hillard

    Adult Religious Education PortfolioArchived
  • Megan Fazio

    Planning PortfolioArchived
  • Weijia Cheng

    Weijia Cheng

    ChairArchived
  • Elsa Schafer

    Elsa Schafer

    Nominating Committee
  • Tina Kochel

  • Vani Raja Hansen

  • Brooke Bishara

    PresidentArchived
  • Maria Almli

    Maria Almli

    Denominational ConcernsArchived
  • Dave Joki

    Dave Joki

    PlanningArchived
  • Gregg Williams

    Small GroupsArchived
  • Emma Grant-Bier

    Emma Grant-Bier

    Children/Youth REArchived
  • Geoff Ivison

    Geoff Ivison

    Archived
  • Castor Fu

    Castor Fu

    Archived
  • Cathy Gale

    Cathy Gale

    Archived
  • Liz Esbenshade

    Liz Esbenshade

    Archived
  • Brian Weller

    Brian Weller

    Archived
  • Olivia Ramberg-Gomez

  • Ed Haertel

    ChairNominating Committee
  • Mark Williams

    Mark Williams

    SecretaryArchived
  • Maricia Scott

    Nominating Committee
  • Sharon Cu

  • Kevin Crane

    VP FinanceBoard of Trustees
  • Maria Hernandez

    Maria Hernandez

    Child care provider for infants and toddlers (Room 7/8)Child Care Providers
  • Sally Ahnger

    Co-President, Staff RelationsArchived
  • Jim Basiji

    MembershipArchived
  • Kay Brown

    TreasurerEx-Officio Member
  • Joe Bailey

    Committee on Ministry
  • Barbara Smith-Thomas (she/her)

    Asst Treasurer for InvestmentsEx-Officio Member
  • Mark Erickson

    VP FinanceArchived
  • Lorraine Kostka

    VP Facilities, Adult REArchived
  • Jeb Eddy

    NewcomersArchived
  • Robert Byrom

    PlanningArchived
  • Thida Cornes

    CommunicationsArchived
  • Geetha Rao

    PoliciesArchived
  • John Kostka

    Children/Youth REArchived
  • Audrey Erbes

    Small GroupsArchived
  • Kristi Iverson

    Social JusticeArchived
  • Rev. Stefanie Etzbach-Dale

    Community MinisterCommunity Ministry, Ministry
  • BJ Wishinsky

    Membership Engagement CoordinatorPrograms(650) 494-0541 ext. 24
  • Grecia Uribe

    Grecia Uribe

    RE AssistantArchived(650) 494-0541 x28
  • Jaleh Samai

    Child care provider for Rainbow Chasers (ages 3 and up, Room 2/3)Archived
  • Pari Mahjoubina

    Child care provider for Rainbow Chasers (ages 3 and up, Room 2/3)Archived
  • Josefina Celaya

    Josefina Celaya

    Child care provider for infants and toddlers (Room 7/8)Archived
  • Pamela Palmer

    Child care provider for infants and toddlers (Room 7/8)Archived
  • Daisy de Salvidar

    Child care provider for infants and toddlers (Room 7/8)Archived
  • Antonia de Salvidar

    Child care providers for infants and toddlers (Room 7/8)Child Care Providers
  • Andre Fleet

    Small GroupsArchived
  • Barb Greve

    Religious Education AssistantArchived(650) 494-0541 x28 (starting Nov. 1)
  • Edie Keating

    VolunteersArchived
  • Jay Fowler

    Jay Fowler

    Custodian/SextonArchived
  • Rev. Scotty McLennan

    Community Minister - RetiredArchived
  • Rev. Jen Dillinger

    Community MinisterCommunity Ministry, Ministry
  • Rev. Melissa Thomson

    Community MinisterCommunity Ministry, Ministry
  • Hong Bui

    Hong Bui

    Religious Education Assistant Archivedext. 23
  • Veronika Agranov-Dafoe

    AccompanistMusic, Programs
  • Bruce Olstad

    Music DirectorMusic, Programs
  • Debra Heinz

    Debra Heinz

    Office Administrative Assistant/FacilitiesArchivedext. 24
  • Jeff Cashdollar

    Congregational AdministratorOperationsext. 22
  • Rev. Mary Mckinnon Ganz

    Sabbatical MinisterArchived(650) 494-0541
  • David Chen

    Archived
  • Rafael Gomez

    Archived
  • Bill Hilton

    Bill Hilton

    Archived
  • Harrison Frahn

    Harrison Frahn

    Children & Youth REArchived
  • Fred Buelow

    Fred Buelow

    TreasurerArchived
  • Rev. Amy Zucker Morgenstern

    Parish MinisterMinistry, Parish Ministry650-494 0541 x26, Room D
  • Rev. Daniel Harper

    Associate Minister of Religious EducationArchived(650) 494-0541 ext. 28
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees meeting
7:00 PM - Professor Kathryn Gin Lum, Religion, Race, and the ‘Heathen’ at St. Mark's
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7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
9:00 AM - Campus Workday
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
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6:30 PM - First Monday Film Discussion Group
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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
5
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
7:30 PM - Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
6
6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
7:00 PM - Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
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8
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
9:30 AM - Neighboring Faiths Visit: Hindu Temple
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
more...
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7:30 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
11
7:15 PM - Dismantling White Supremacy
12
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:30 PM - Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
13
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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15
9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
6:00 PM - All Ages Game Night
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
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7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
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19
12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
20
12:30 PM - Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
10:15 AM - Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
more...
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
more...
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees meeting
27
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - No Sunday School
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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
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12:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
3
6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
7:00 PM - Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
9:00 AM - Campus Workday
4:00 PM - Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - Children's chapel for all ages
more...
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
02/26/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Board of Trustees meeting
26 Feb
02/26/2025    
7:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
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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Professor Kathryn Gin Lum, Religion, Race, and the ‘Heathen’ at St. Mark's
Professor Kathryn Gin Lum, Religion, Race, and the ‘Heathen’ at St. Mark's
02/26/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Offsite
Last year UUCPA agreed to co-sponsor St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s speaker series on White Christian Nationalism and its threats to our communities. The final event [...]
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Choir rehearsal
27 Feb
02/27/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/01/2025    
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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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
03/01/2025    
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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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/01/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/02/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader: David Puryear The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
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Sunday Service
02 Mar
03/02/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
02 Mar
03/02/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
03 Mar
03/03/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Adults
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Film Discussion Group
We gather via Zoom on the first Monday of the month for an hourlong discussion of a movie we have chosen and each watched ahead [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
03/04/2025    
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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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/05/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
05 Mar
03/05/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
  • Music
  • Small Groups
By Your Side Singers
You are welcome to sing with the By Your Side Singers, the 1st Wed of the month June - Aug, the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays during [...]
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Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
03/05/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
Adult Learning Journey, Neighboring Faiths - Adults, Spotlight
Neighboring Faith Communities for adults (older youth welcome!) runs in parallel with the middle-schoolers' experiential program about some of the faith communities of our area. [...]
More Info
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
06 Mar
03/06/2025    
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.
More Info
Choir rehearsal
06 Mar
03/06/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
06 Mar
03/06/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Children & Youth
  • Committee Meetings
Oversees and evaluates all children and youth programs; plans and carries out special events; organizes Baby Cafe; supports social justice projects that welcome children and [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/08/2025    
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
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/08/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/09/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Surviving political turmoil Discussion Leader: Dick Duda  The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of [...]
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Neighboring Faiths Visit: Hindu Temple
09 Mar
03/09/2025    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Children & Youth
  • Classes
  • Learning
Adult Learning Journey, Neighboring Faiths, Neighboring Faiths - Adults, Spotlight
Our faith community visits are the experiential component of Neighboring Faith Communities, an educational program for middle schoolers and adults. For this last visit, to [...]
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Sunday Service
09 Mar
03/09/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Finance Committee Meeting
10 Mar
03/10/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Dismantling White Supremacy
11 Mar
03/11/2025    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
WhiteDismantling
UUCPA's Dismantling White Supremacy group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. On Tuesday, March 11, we'll plan a way to encourage support for [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/12/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
03/12/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
Adult Learning Journey, Neighboring Faiths - Adults, Spotlight
Neighboring Faith Communities for adults (older youth welcome!) runs in parallel with the middle-schoolers' experiential program about some of the faith communities of our area. [...]
More Info
Choir rehearsal
13 Mar
03/13/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/15/2025    
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
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/15/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
All Ages Game Night
15 Mar
03/15/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
  • Children & Youth
  • Small Groups
Game Night
Bring your favorite board game and snacks and learn a new one with your family and friends. Everyone welcome! Questions?  Contact Rev. Cat. Check out [...]
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Forum
Forum
03/16/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: A short poem you wrote yourself or that you love Discussion Leaders: Sarah Doxiadis and Trisha Suppes The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, [...]
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Sunday Service
16 Mar
03/16/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
16 Mar
03/16/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
17 Mar
03/17/2025    
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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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/19/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
03/19/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Sci Fi Fantasy
In March, we'll discuss the novel The Terraformers, by Annalee Newitz From nebulas.sfwa.org: "Destry’s life is dedicated to terraforming Sask-E. As part of the Environmental Rescue [...]
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Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
20 Mar
03/20/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Adult Religious Education Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Choir rehearsal
20 Mar
03/20/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/22/2025    
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
Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
03/22/2025    
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
UUCPA
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
The Spring Equinox is when the growing daylight and the shrinking night are of equal length. We hope you can join us for a Spring [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/22/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/23/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: A path or venture you once followed Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
23 Mar
03/23/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
23 Mar
03/23/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/26/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Board of Trustees meeting
26 Mar
03/26/2025    
7:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
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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Choir rehearsal
27 Mar
03/27/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/29/2025    
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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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/29/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Forum
Forum
03/30/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for May The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
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Sunday Service
30 Mar
03/30/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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No Sunday School
30 Mar
03/30/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
04/01/2025    
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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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
04/02/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
02 Apr
04/02/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
  • Music
  • Small Groups
By Your Side Singers
You are welcome to sing with the By Your Side Singers, the 1st Wed of the month June - Aug, the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays during [...]
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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
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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Choir rehearsal
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Children & Youth
  • Committee Meetings
Oversees and evaluates all children and youth programs; plans and carries out special events; organizes Baby Cafe; supports social justice projects that welcome children and [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
04/05/2025    
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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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
04/05/2025    
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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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
04/05/2025    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Small Groups
Adult Learning Journey, Resonant Reading, Spiritual practice, Spotlight
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Forum
Forum
04/06/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion topic: U.S.-China Relations (Great Decisions) Discussion leader - Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
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Sunday Service
06 Apr
04/06/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Children's chapel for all ages
06 Apr
04/06/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
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Events on 02/26/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
26 Feb 25
26 Feb
Board of Trustees meeting
26 Feb 25
Professor Kathryn Gin Lum, Religion, Race, and the ‘Heathen’ at St. Mark's
Professor Kathryn Gin Lum, Religion, Race, and the ‘Heathen’ at St. Mark's
26 Feb 25
Palo Alto
Events on 02/27/2025
27 Feb
Choir rehearsal
27 Feb 25
Palo Alto
Events on 03/01/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
1 Mar 25
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
1 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
1 Mar 25
Events on 03/02/2025
Forum
Forum
2 Mar 25
Palo Alto
02 Mar
Sunday Service
2 Mar 25
Palo Alto
02 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
2 Mar 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 03/03/2025
03 Mar
First Monday Film Discussion Group
3 Mar 25
Events on 03/04/2025
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
4 Mar 25
Events on 03/05/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
5 Mar 25
05 Mar
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
5 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
5 Mar 25
Events on 03/06/2025
06 Mar
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
6 Mar 25
06 Mar
Choir rehearsal
6 Mar 25
Palo Alto
06 Mar
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
6 Mar 25
Events on 03/08/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
8 Mar 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
8 Mar 25
Events on 03/09/2025
Forum
Forum
9 Mar 25
Palo Alto
09 Mar
Neighboring Faiths Visit: Hindu Temple
9 Mar 25
09 Mar
Sunday Service
9 Mar 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 03/10/2025
10 Mar
Finance Committee Meeting
10 Mar 25
Events on 03/11/2025
11 Mar
Dismantling White Supremacy
11 Mar 25
Events on 03/12/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12 Mar 25
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
12 Mar 25
Events on 03/13/2025
13 Mar
Choir rehearsal
13 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Events on 03/15/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
15 Mar 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
15 Mar 25
15 Mar
All Ages Game Night
15 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Events on 03/16/2025
Forum
Forum
16 Mar 25
Palo Alto
16 Mar
Sunday Service
16 Mar 25
Palo Alto
16 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
16 Mar 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 03/17/2025
17 Mar
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
17 Mar 25
Events on 03/19/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
19 Mar 25
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
19 Mar 25
Events on 03/20/2025
20 Mar
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
20 Mar 25
20 Mar
Choir rehearsal
20 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Events on 03/22/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
22 Mar 25
Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
22 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
22 Mar 25
more...
Events on 03/23/2025
Forum
Forum
23 Mar 25
Palo Alto
23 Mar
Sunday Service
23 Mar 25
Palo Alto
23 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
23 Mar 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 03/26/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
26 Mar 25
26 Mar
Board of Trustees meeting
26 Mar 25
Events on 03/27/2025
27 Mar
Choir rehearsal
27 Mar 25
Palo Alto
Events on 03/29/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
29 Mar 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
29 Mar 25
Events on 03/30/2025
Forum
Forum
30 Mar 25
Palo Alto
30 Mar
Sunday Service
30 Mar 25
Palo Alto
30 Mar
No Sunday School
30 Mar 25
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 04/01/2025
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
1 Apr 25
Events on 04/02/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
2 Apr 25
02 Apr
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
2 Apr 25
Palo Alto
Events on 04/03/2025
03 Apr
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
3 Apr 25
03 Apr
Choir rehearsal
3 Apr 25
Palo Alto
03 Apr
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
3 Apr 25
Events on 04/05/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Apr 25
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
5 Apr 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
5 Apr 25
Events on 04/06/2025
Forum
Forum
6 Apr 25
Palo Alto
06 Apr
Sunday Service
6 Apr 25
Palo Alto
06 Apr
Children's chapel for all ages
6 Apr 25
Palo Alto
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. Amy Zucker Morgenstern has served with UUCPA since 2003. With a fascination for the big questions and a passion for social justice, Amy helps us to create a community where we treat our differences--of theological language, spiritual practice, chosen metaphor, life story--with respect and interest, so that they can enliven our shared journey.

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

Learn about all our ministers here.

Justice Partner

Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners

The Justice Partner for June is Peninsula Food Runners.

Peninsula Food Runners’ mission is to alleviate hunger and minimize food waste in the San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Every day, our volunteers pick up and deliver a wide variety of wonderfully prepared and non-prepared surplus food to community organizations that feed their clients in need.  Website: https://www.peninsulafoodrunners.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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