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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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5:00 PM - UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
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7:00 PM - Board of Trustees Meeting
29
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
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4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum - In Secularism We Trust
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
11:45 AM - All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person only)
more...
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7:00 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
7:15 PM - CYRE Committee Meeting
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum - Responding to California’s drought and wildfires
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
11:45 AM - All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person and Virtual)
more...
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7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
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6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
12:30 PM - Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
more...
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6:30 PM - 2nd Friday Bridge Club
14
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
6:00 PM - Humanists at UUCPA
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9:00 AM - Forum - The upcoming Supreme Court case on the right to choose
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
11:45 AM - All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person and Virtual)
more...
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7:00 PM - Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
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7:00 PM - Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group: The Once and Future Witches
19
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
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21
9:00 AM - Special Campus Workday
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum - Grown people and humanoid people
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
11:45 AM - All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person and Virtual)
more...
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24
5:00 PM - UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
7:15 PM - White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
25
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30 PM - Sexual Assault and Consent Awareness Class
26
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
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28
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
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9:00 AM - Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
10:30 AM - Sunday Service
1:00 PM - Solidarity Gathering: "Surround the City with Light and Love"
more...
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7:30 PM - Domestic Violence Awareness Class
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers
2
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
3
4
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
5
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
07/27/2021    
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, [...]
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Board of Trustees Meeting
28 Jul
07/28/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
Board
Board meetings are held every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Meetings are open to all, but the schedule is always tight, so [...]
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
07/29/2021    
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
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
07/29/2021    
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
Choir Rehearsal
29 Jul
07/29/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Patio
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
07/31/2021    
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)
07/31/2021    
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 - In Secularism We Trust
Forum -  In Secularism We Trust
08/01/2021    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader Rob Ruether If group gatherings are still not allowed, 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 Service
01 Aug
08/01/2021    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person only)
01 Aug
08/01/2021    
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Summer Sunday School will meet this Sunday Aug 1, outdoors in person only at UUCPA, with strong covid safety protocols. We will enjoy some gluten-free [...]
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CYRE Committee Meeting
03 Aug
08/03/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
CYRE Committee Meeting
03 Aug
08/03/2021    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
CYRE Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/05/2021    
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
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/05/2021    
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
Choir Rehearsal
05 Aug
08/05/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Patio
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
More Info
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
08/07/2021    
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:      [...]
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
08/07/2021    
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 - Responding to California’s drought and wildfires
Forum - Responding to California’s drought and wildfires
08/08/2021    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis If group gatherings are still not allowed, 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 Service
08 Aug
08/08/2021    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person and Virtual)
08 Aug
08/08/2021    
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Francesca Finch, Carol Steinfeld, and Dan Harper will be leading summer Sunday school this week. We’ll read a story, have time to chat about it, [...]
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Finance Committee Meeting
09 Aug
08/09/2021    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee, Online
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Finance Committee Meeting
09 Aug
08/09/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Finance Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
11 Aug
08/11/2021    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Membership and Growth, Online
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the second Wednesday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/12/2021    
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
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/12/2021    
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
Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
12 Aug
08/12/2021    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  • Committee Meetings
Adult Religious Education Committee
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
2nd Friday Bridge Club
2nd Friday Bridge Club
08/13/2021    
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
  • 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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Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
08/14/2021    
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)
08/14/2021    
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
Humanists at UUCPA
14 Aug
08/14/2021    
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 - The upcoming Supreme Court case on the right to choose
Forum - The upcoming Supreme Court case on the right to choose
08/15/2021    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader: Jai Cho If group gatherings are still not allowed, 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 Service
15 Aug
08/15/2021    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person and Virtual)
15 Aug
08/15/2021    
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
Come join us for summer Sunday school. The week we'll hear a story and talk about it. For a fun activity after the story and [...]
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Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Aug
08/16/2021    
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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Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group: The Once and Future Witches
18 Aug
08/18/2021    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Classes
Sci Fi Fantasy
Read The Once and Future Witches, by Alix E. Harrow, and join the conversation on August 18. "Once upon a time," says Jessica Wick on National [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/19/2021    
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
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/19/2021    
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
Choir Rehearsal
19 Aug
08/19/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Patio
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
More Info
Special Campus Workday
Special Campus Workday
08/21/2021    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
UUCPA
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
Workday
There will be a special UUCPA workday this Saturday, 8/21, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (or less, if we finish early). We will take [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
08/21/2021    
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)
08/21/2021    
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 - Grown people and humanoid people
Forum - Grown people and humanoid people
08/22/2021    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt If group gatherings are still not allowed, 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 Service
22 Aug
08/22/2021    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person and Virtual)
22 Aug
08/22/2021    
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
  • Children
  • Children & Youth
  • Elementary
  • Learning
  • Sunday School
(1) This week in Sunday school we’ll hear a story, talk about it, then make bee watering stations. That’s right, bees need water too, so [...]
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UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
08/24/2021    
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, [...]
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White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
08/24/2021    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
  • Action Council
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
WhiteDismantling
The next session of White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy is coming up on Tuesday, August 24 at 7:15 on Zoom.  During this session we will listen to [...]
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Board of Trustees Meeting
25 Aug
08/25/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Board of Trustees
  • Committee Meetings
Board
Board meetings are held every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Meetings are open to all, but the schedule is always tight, so [...]
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Sexual Assault and Consent Awareness Class
Sexual Assault and Consent Awareness Class
08/25/2021    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
ARE
Sexual Assault and Consent Awareness Wed. Aug. 25 7:30-8:30 p.m. We will discuss myths & facts related to Sexual Assault and consent, explore how rape [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/26/2021    
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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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/26/2021    
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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Choir Rehearsal
26 Aug
08/26/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Patio
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
08/28/2021    
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 [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
08/28/2021    
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 [...]
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Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
08/29/2021    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
If group gatherings are still not allowed, 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.
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Sunday Service
29 Aug
08/29/2021    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Solidarity Gathering: "Surround the City with Light and Love"
29 Aug
08/29/2021    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
First United Methodist Church
  • Justice Projects
  • Offsite
WhiteDismantling
Palo Alto clergy and faith leaders from diverse traditions invite all members of the Palo Alto and neighboring communities to stand against hate and aggression, [...]
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Domestic Violence Awareness Class
Domestic Violence Awareness Class
09/01/2021    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Learning
ARE
Domestic Violence Awareness led by Jessica Marshall Wed. Sep. 1 7:30-8:30 p.m. Domestic Violence Awareness: We will discuss myths & facts related to Domestic Violence, [...]
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By Your Side Singers
By Your Side Singers
09/01/2021    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Choir
  • Music
By Your Side Singers
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, founded in 2016. In small groups, we visit and sing for any church member or friend, [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
09/02/2021    
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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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
09/02/2021    
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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Choir Rehearsal
02 Sep
09/02/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Patio
  • Choir
  • Music
Singers wanted! We can use singers on all parts. Don’t be shy – give us a try! The UUCPA choir welcomes singers of all vocal [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
09/04/2021    
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 [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
09/04/2021    
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 [...]
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Events on 07/27/2021
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
27 Jul 21
Events on 07/28/2021
28 Jul
Board of Trustees Meeting
28 Jul 21
Events on 07/29/2021
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
29 Jul 21
Palo Alto
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
29 Jul 21
Palo Alto
29 Jul
Choir Rehearsal
29 Jul 21
Palo Alto
Events on 07/31/2021
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
31 Jul 21
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
31 Jul 21
Events on 08/01/2021
Forum -  In Secularism We Trust
Forum - In Secularism We Trust
1 Aug 21
01 Aug
Sunday Service
1 Aug 21
01 Aug
All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person only)
1 Aug 21
more...
Events on 08/03/2021
03 Aug
CYRE Committee Meeting
3 Aug 21
03 Aug
CYRE Committee Meeting
3 Aug 21
Events on 08/05/2021
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
5 Aug 21
Palo Alto
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
5 Aug 21
Palo Alto
05 Aug
Choir Rehearsal
5 Aug 21
Palo Alto
Events on 08/07/2021
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
7 Aug 21
Palo Alto
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
7 Aug 21
Events on 08/08/2021
Forum - Responding to California’s drought and wildfires
Forum - Responding to California’s drought and wildfires
8 Aug 21
08 Aug
Sunday Service
8 Aug 21
08 Aug
All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person and Virtual)
8 Aug 21
more...
Events on 08/09/2021
09 Aug
Finance Committee Meeting
9 Aug 21
09 Aug
Finance Committee Meeting
9 Aug 21
Events on 08/11/2021
11 Aug
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
11 Aug 21
Events on 08/12/2021
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12 Aug 21
Palo Alto
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
12 Aug 21
Palo Alto
12 Aug
Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
12 Aug 21
more...
Events on 08/13/2021
2nd Friday Bridge Club
2nd Friday Bridge Club
13 Aug 21
Events on 08/14/2021
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
14 Aug 21
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
14 Aug 21
14 Aug
Humanists at UUCPA
14 Aug 21
Events on 08/15/2021
Forum - The upcoming Supreme Court case on the right to choose
Forum - The upcoming Supreme Court case on the right to choose
15 Aug 21
15 Aug
Sunday Service
15 Aug 21
15 Aug
All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person and Virtual)
15 Aug 21
more...
Events on 08/16/2021
16 Aug
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Aug 21
Events on 08/18/2021
18 Aug
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group: The Once and Future Witches
18 Aug 21
Events on 08/19/2021
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
19 Aug 21
Palo Alto
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
19 Aug 21
Palo Alto
19 Aug
Choir Rehearsal
19 Aug 21
Palo Alto
Events on 08/21/2021
Special Campus Workday
Special Campus Workday
21 Aug 21
Palo Alto
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
21 Aug 21
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
21 Aug 21
Events on 08/22/2021
Forum - Grown people and humanoid people
Forum - Grown people and humanoid people
22 Aug 21
22 Aug
Sunday Service
22 Aug 21
22 Aug
All Grades Summer Sunday School (In-Person and Virtual)
22 Aug 21
more...
Events on 08/24/2021
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
UPLIFT Trans/Non-Binary Gathering Space
24 Aug 21
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
White Folks Dismantling White Supremacy
24 Aug 21
Events on 08/25/2021
25 Aug
Board of Trustees Meeting
25 Aug 21
Sexual Assault and Consent Awareness Class
Sexual Assault and Consent Awareness Class
25 Aug 21
Events on 08/26/2021
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
26 Aug 21
Palo Alto
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
26 Aug 21
Palo Alto
26 Aug
Choir Rehearsal
26 Aug 21
Palo Alto
Events on 08/28/2021
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
28 Aug 21
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
28 Aug 21
Events on 08/29/2021
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October
29 Aug 21
29 Aug
Sunday Service
29 Aug 21
29 Aug
Solidarity Gathering: "Surround the City with Light and Love"
29 Aug 21
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 09/01/2021
Domestic Violence Awareness Class
Domestic Violence Awareness Class
1 Sep 21
By Your Side Singers
By Your Side Singers
1 Sep 21
Events on 09/02/2021
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
2 Sep 21
Palo Alto
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
2 Sep 21
Palo Alto
02 Sep
Choir Rehearsal
2 Sep 21
Palo Alto
Events on 09/04/2021
Sacred Text Reading Group
Sacred Text Reading Group
4 Sep 21
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
4 Sep 21
 

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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