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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 - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
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7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
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6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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2:30 PM - How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
9:00 AM - Campus Workday
10:00 AM - POSTPONED - Tie Dye Party
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - Spring Project – Kids’ TownHall
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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.)
12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
7:00 PM - Confronting Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn in And How to Talk Across the Divide
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7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
10
5:00 PM - UPLIFT Trans/Nonbinary+ Pastoral Small Group
7:00 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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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - Intergenerational worship: Flower Communion (No Sunday School)
more...
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:30 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
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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 - Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
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12:30 PM - Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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2:30 PM - How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
2:30 PM - All Church Community Family Dance
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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8:30 AM - Forum
10:15 AM - Sunday Service
10:15 AM - Intergenerational worship: Senior High Youth Group (No Sunday School)
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.)
12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees meeting
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7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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2:30 PM - How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
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7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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2:30 PM - How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
04/29/2024    
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. Bring your own gloves and [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
01 May
05/01/2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • 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.)
01 May
05/01/2024    
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
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
01 May
05/01/2024    
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
02 May
05/02/2024    
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
CYRE Committee Meeting
02 May
05/02/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Choir rehearsal
02 May
05/02/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
03 May
05/03/2024    
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Fireside Room and Zoom
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Justice
  • Learning
  • Youth
Adult Learning Journey, Faith in Action
An eight-session deep dive into the history of the conflict that has brought us to today's crisis. It is structured around a four-part lecture series [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
05/04/2024    
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
05/04/2024    
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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POSTPONED - Tie Dye Party
POSTPONED - Tie Dye Party
05/04/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
The Tie Dye Party has been postponed.  The organizers will send an update once a new date has been chosen. Jenny Robertson and Lorraine Kostka [...]
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Forum
Forum
05/05/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Great Decisions – US-China trade rivalry Discussion Leader: Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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Sunday Service
05 May
05/05/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Spring Project – Kids’ TownHall
05 May
05/05/2024    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Our religious education program’s project for the Spring focuses on democracy: What is it? Why does it matter? How does it work? The project gets kids on [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
05/06/2024    
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. Bring your own gloves and [...]
More Info
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
05/07/2024    
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.)
08 May
05/08/2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • 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.)
08 May
05/08/2024    
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
Confronting Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn in And How to Talk Across the Divide
Confronting Christian Nationalism:  Why People Are Drawn in And How to Talk Across the Divide
05/08/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Offsite
The Action Council of the UUCPA has joined the Becoming Beloved Community Task Force at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church as a co-sponsor for their free [...]
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Choir rehearsal
09 May
05/09/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
UPLIFT Trans/Nonbinary+ Pastoral Small Group
10 May
05/10/2024    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Welcoming
This is a closed event specifically for trans/nonbinary+ people. Anyone who is trans, nonbinary, metagender, multigender, genderfluid, agender, demigender, genderqueer, and otherwise not wholly or [...]
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2nd Friday Bridge Club
2nd Friday Bridge Club
05/10/2024    
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fireside Room
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
2nd Friday Bridge Club
If you know how to play bridge, please join us at the Second Friday Bridge Club. We have a very friendly, casual game. You don’t [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
05/11/2024    
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)
05/11/2024    
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
05/12/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Unusual music that makes your lips smile, your spirits soar, and your heart sing! Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
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Sunday Service
12 May
05/12/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Intergenerational worship: Flower Communion (No Sunday School)
12 May
05/12/2024    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
🪻🌷🌼Don't forget your flowers this Sunday!🌼🌷🪻 Every Mother's Day, UUCPA weaves together a beautiful ceremony the blossoming flowers of the season and the spirit of [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
05/13/2024    
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. Bring your own gloves and [...]
More Info
Finance Committee Meeting
13 May
05/13/2024    
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
14 May
05/14/2024    
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. If you would like to attend this session and are not subscribed [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
15 May
05/15/2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • 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.)
15 May
05/15/2024    
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
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
05/15/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Sci Fi Fantasy
The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group was meeting via Zoom before it was cool! Lovers of science fiction and fantasy, at UUCPA and beyond, have [...]
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Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
16 May
05/16/2024    
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
16 May
05/16/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
17 May
05/17/2024    
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Justice
  • Learning
  • Youth
Adult Learning Journey, Faith in Action
Please note that today's session (5/17) is on Zoom only.   An eight-session deep dive into the history of the conflict that has brought us [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
05/18/2024    
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
All Church Community Family Dance
All Church Community Family Dance
05/18/2024    
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Main Hall
  • Special Events
Saturday, May 18, 2:30 - 4:30PM in the UUCPA Main Hall!  This one is a collaboration between UUCPA, and the Bay Area Country Dance Society [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
05/18/2024    
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
05/19/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Implications of the war in Israel Discussion Leader: Bob Greene The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
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Sunday Service
19 May
05/19/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
Intergenerational worship: Senior High Youth Group (No Sunday School)
19 May
05/19/2024    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
This Sunday we are celebrating all people and things religious education with a super fun, intergenerational service recognizing the good folks who volunteer to serve [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
05/20/2024    
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. Bring your own gloves and [...]
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
20 May
05/20/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds, Online
UUCPA Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting 7:00  - 8:30.  3rd Monday evening. Discuss projects and upkeep for the UUCPA Campus. Contacts:  Building and Grounds Committee <buildings+grounds@uucpa.org> [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
22 May
05/22/2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • 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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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
22 May
05/22/2024    
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
22 May
05/22/2024    
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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Choir rehearsal
23 May
05/23/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
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How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
24 May
05/24/2024    
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Fireside Room and Zoom
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Justice
  • Learning
  • Youth
Adult Learning Journey, Faith in Action
An eight-session deep dive into the history of the conflict that has brought us to today's crisis. It is structured around a four-part lecture series [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
05/25/2024    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Meditation
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us on Zoom for meditation and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
05/25/2024    
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
05/26/2024    
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 July The Forum meets in the [...]
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Sunday Service
26 May
05/26/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Children's Chapel
26 May
05/26/2024    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
All kids and youth start in the Main Hall and walk to class with their teachers. At 10:30, Preschool and Kindergarten meets in Room 2 [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
05/27/2024    
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. Bring your own gloves and [...]
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Special Campus Work Day
Special Campus Work Day
05/27/2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Small Groups
Workday
Looking for something special for the long weekend? UUCPA B&G and Gardening teams have special one-time work for the church: Help the Gardening team by [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
29 May
05/29/2024    
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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Choir rehearsal
30 May
05/30/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
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How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
31 May
05/31/2024    
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Fireside Room and Zoom
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Justice
  • Learning
  • Youth
Adult Learning Journey, Faith in Action
An eight-session deep dive into the history of the conflict that has brought us to today's crisis. It is structured around a four-part lecture series [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
06/01/2024    
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
06/01/2024    
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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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
06/01/2024    
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
06/02/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Great Decisions - NATO’s future Discussion Leader: Bob Greene The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
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Sunday Service
02 Jun
06/02/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Sunday Service
02 Jun
06/02/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Events on 04/29/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
29 Apr 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/01/2024
01 May
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
1 May 24
01 May
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
1 May 24
01 May
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
1 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/02/2024
02 May
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
2 May 24
02 May
CYRE Committee Meeting
2 May 24
02 May
Choir rehearsal
2 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/03/2024
03 May
How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
3 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/04/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
4 May 24
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
4 May 24
Palo Alto
POSTPONED - Tie Dye Party
POSTPONED - Tie Dye Party
4 May 24
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 05/05/2024
Forum
Forum
5 May 24
Palo Alto
05 May
Sunday Service
5 May 24
Palo Alto
05 May
Spring Project – Kids’ TownHall
5 May 24
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 05/06/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
6 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/07/2024
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
7 May 24
Events on 05/08/2024
08 May
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
8 May 24
08 May
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
8 May 24
Confronting Christian Nationalism:  Why People Are Drawn in And How to Talk Across the Divide
Confronting Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn in And How to Talk Across the Divide
8 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/09/2024
09 May
Choir rehearsal
9 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/10/2024
10 May
UPLIFT Trans/Nonbinary+ Pastoral Small Group
10 May 24
2nd Friday Bridge Club
2nd Friday Bridge Club
10 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/11/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11 May 24
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
11 May 24
Events on 05/12/2024
Forum
Forum
12 May 24
12 May
Sunday Service
12 May 24
Palo Alto
12 May
Intergenerational worship: Flower Communion (No Sunday School)
12 May 24
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 05/13/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
13 May 24
Palo Alto
13 May
Finance Committee Meeting
13 May 24
Events on 05/14/2024
14 May
Dismantling White Supremacy
14 May 24
Events on 05/15/2024
15 May
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
15 May 24
15 May
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
15 May 24
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
15 May 24
more...
Events on 05/16/2024
16 May
Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
16 May 24
16 May
Choir rehearsal
16 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/17/2024
17 May
How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
17 May 24
Events on 05/18/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
18 May 24
All Church Community Family Dance
All Church Community Family Dance
18 May 24
Palo Alto
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
18 May 24
more...
Events on 05/19/2024
Forum
Forum
19 May 24
Palo Alto
19 May
Sunday Service
19 May 24
Palo Alto
19 May
Intergenerational worship: Senior High Youth Group (No Sunday School)
19 May 24
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 05/20/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
20 May 24
Palo Alto
20 May
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
20 May 24
Events on 05/22/2024
22 May
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
22 May 24
22 May
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
22 May 24
22 May
Board of Trustees meeting
22 May 24
Events on 05/23/2024
23 May
Choir rehearsal
23 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/24/2024
24 May
How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
24 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/25/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
25 May 24
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
25 May 24
Events on 05/26/2024
Forum
Forum
26 May 24
Palo Alto
26 May
Sunday Service
26 May 24
Palo Alto
26 May
Children's Chapel
26 May 24
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 05/27/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
27 May 24
Palo Alto
Special Campus Work Day
Special Campus Work Day
27 May 24
Events on 05/29/2024
29 May
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
29 May 24
Events on 05/30/2024
30 May
Choir rehearsal
30 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 05/31/2024
31 May
How Did We Get Here, Where Can We Go?: Understanding Israel/Palestine for Engagement
31 May 24
Palo Alto
Events on 06/01/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
1 Jun 24
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
1 Jun 24
Palo Alto
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
1 Jun 24
Events on 06/02/2024
Forum
Forum
2 Jun 24
Palo Alto
02 Jun
Sunday Service
2 Jun 24
Palo Alto
02 Jun
Sunday Service
2 Jun 24
Palo Alto
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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.

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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