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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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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.)
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
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6:30 PM - Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
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10:15 AM - Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
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10:00 AM - Gardening @ UUCPA
7:30 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
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8:00 PM - Dismantling White Supremacy
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12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
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7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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7:00 PM - 2nd Friday Bridge Club- This Event Is Currently Inactive
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7:00 AM - LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness
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8:30 AM - Forum
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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.)
7:00 PM - Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
7:00 PM - Leah Rothstein in conversation with Prof. Margalynne Armstrong “Challenging Segregation With Just Action”
more...
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12:30 PM - Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
4:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
4:30 PM - Autumn 🍁 Equinox Celebration
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8:30 AM - Forum
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12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
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7:00 PM - Choir rehearsal
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12:00 PM - How to Help a Friend with Anxiety
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9:00 AM - Saturday Meditation
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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books
5:00 PM - Webinar: Build Trans Justice and Safety
7:00 PM - Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers
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12:00 PM - Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
7:30 PM - By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
7:30 PM - Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
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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
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
08/26/2024    
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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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
28 Aug
08/28/2024    
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
Choir rehearsal
29 Aug
08/29/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
08/31/2024    
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
09/01/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Great Decisions – Understanding Indonesia Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
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Sunday Service
01 Sep
09/01/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
More Info
No Sunday School - Labor Day
01 Sep
09/01/2024    
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
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
09/02/2024    
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
First Monday Film Discussion Group
02 Sep
09/02/2024    
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
09/03/2024    
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.)
04 Sep
09/04/2024    
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)
04 Sep
09/04/2024    
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
05 Sep
09/05/2024    
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
Choir rehearsal
05 Sep
09/05/2024    
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
05 Sep
09/05/2024    
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
09/07/2024    
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
09/07/2024    
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)
09/07/2024    
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
09/08/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Wrecking Crew: dismantling the government General discussion The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday [...]
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Sunday Service
08 Sep
09/08/2024    
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
08 Sep
09/08/2024    
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
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
09/09/2024    
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
09 Sep
09/09/2024    
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
10 Sep
09/10/2024    
8:00 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. Since many of us will be watching the presidential debate on September [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
11 Sep
09/11/2024    
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
Choir rehearsal
12 Sep
09/12/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
2nd Friday Bridge Club- This Event Is Currently Inactive
2nd Friday Bridge Club- This Event Is Currently Inactive
09/13/2024    
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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LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness
LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness
09/14/2024    
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Stanford Research Park
  • Non-UUCPA
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
09/14/2024    
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)
09/14/2024    
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
09/15/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Why Experts Should Answer to the Amateurs Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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Sunday Service
15 Sep
09/15/2024    
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 - Children's Chapel
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 - Children's Chapel
09/15/2024    
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
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
09/16/2024    
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
16 Sep
09/16/2024    
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.)
18 Sep
09/18/2024    
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
09/18/2024    
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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Leah Rothstein in conversation with Prof. Margalynne Armstrong “Challenging Segregation With Just Action”
Leah Rothstein in conversation with Prof. Margalynne Armstrong  “Challenging Segregation With Just Action”
09/18/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church
  • Non-UUCPA
  • Offsite
Leah Rothstein in conversation with Prof. Margalynne Armstrong “Challenging Segregation With Just Action” Please join us for the next speaker event in the Community, Faith and [...]
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Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
19 Sep
09/19/2024    
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
19 Sep
09/19/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
09/21/2024    
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)
09/21/2024    
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
Autumn 🍁 Equinox Celebration
Autumn 🍁 Equinox Celebration
09/21/2024    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
UUCPA
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
Saturday September 21 is when day and night are of equal length. We hope you can join us for an Autumn 🍁 Equinox Celebration. Come [...]
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Forum
Forum
09/22/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic: Guide for US Senate campaign contributions  Discussion Leader: Bob Greene The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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Neighboring Faiths Visit
22 Sep
09/22/2024    
9:45 am - 12:45 pm
  • Adult
  • Children & Youth
  • Classes
  • Learning
Adult Learning Journey, Neighboring Faiths, Neighboring Faiths - Adults, Spotlight
At 9:45 am, 6-8 graders plus adults attending the UU Fellowship of Redwood City field trip meet outside of Room A to travel together. Our [...]
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Sunday Service
22 Sep
09/22/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
09/23/2024    
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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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
25 Sep
09/25/2024    
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
25 Sep
09/25/2024    
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
26 Sep
09/26/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
  • Choir
  • Music
Adult Choir
Sing with the choir!
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How to Help a Friend with Anxiety
How to Help a Friend with Anxiety
09/27/2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Via Zoom
  • Adult
  • Caring
  • Learning
  • Youth
Caring
The session about how to help a friend with depression was such a success that the series continues. This session, which immediately follows the Caring [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
09/28/2024    
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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UU Climate Justice Revival @ UUCPA
UU Climate Justice Revival @ UUCPA
09/28/2024    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Justice
  • Special Events
For the first time in…ever…the entire UU ecosystem is organizing for climate justice action. We all know how desperate the situation is, but even those [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
09/28/2024    
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
09/29/2024    
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 November The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
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Sunday Service
29 Sep
09/29/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
29 Sep
09/29/2024    
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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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
09/30/2024    
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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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
10/01/2024    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Small Groups
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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Webinar: Build Trans Justice and Safety
Webinar: Build Trans Justice and Safety
10/01/2024    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Justice
  • Non-UUCPA
Welcoming Congregation
As we're sure you're aware, political and legislative attacks on trans people have escalated to the point where fully half of U.S. states have banned [...]
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Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers
01 Oct
10/01/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 6
  • Adult
  • Classes
  • Newcomers
  • Small Groups
Spotlight
Welcome to UUCPA! We’re glad you’re here. We want to get to know you and share the gifts of Unitarian Universalism. In this 4-week group, [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
02 Oct
10/02/2024    
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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By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
02 Oct
10/02/2024    
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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Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
10/02/2024    
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. [...]
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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
03 Oct
10/03/2024    
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.
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Choir rehearsal
03 Oct
10/03/2024    
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 Oct
10/03/2024    
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
10/05/2024    
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
10/05/2024    
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)
10/05/2024    
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
10/06/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
Discussion Topic - Great Decisions: High Seas Treaty Discussion Leader - Chris Cassel The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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Sunday Service
06 Oct
10/06/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
  • Worship Services
Sunday Service
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 - Democracy Children's Chapel
06 Oct
10/06/2024    
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 08/26/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
26 Aug 24
Palo Alto
Events on 08/28/2024
28 Aug
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
28 Aug 24
Events on 08/29/2024
29 Aug
Choir rehearsal
29 Aug 24
Palo Alto
Events on 08/31/2024
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
31 Aug 24
Events on 09/01/2024
Forum
Forum
1 Sep 24
Palo Alto
01 Sep
Sunday Service
1 Sep 24
Palo Alto
01 Sep
No Sunday School - Labor Day
1 Sep 24
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 09/02/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
2 Sep 24
Palo Alto
02 Sep
First Monday Film Discussion Group
2 Sep 24
Events on 09/03/2024
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
3 Sep 24
Events on 09/04/2024
04 Sep
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
4 Sep 24
04 Sep
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
4 Sep 24
Palo Alto
Events on 09/05/2024
05 Sep
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
5 Sep 24
05 Sep
Choir rehearsal
5 Sep 24
Palo Alto
05 Sep
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
5 Sep 24
Events on 09/07/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
7 Sep 24
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
7 Sep 24
Palo Alto
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
7 Sep 24
Events on 09/08/2024
Forum
Forum
8 Sep 24
Palo Alto
08 Sep
Sunday Service
8 Sep 24
Palo Alto
08 Sep
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
8 Sep 24
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 09/09/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
9 Sep 24
Palo Alto
09 Sep
Finance Committee Meeting
9 Sep 24
Events on 09/10/2024
10 Sep
Dismantling White Supremacy
10 Sep 24
Events on 09/11/2024
11 Sep
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
11 Sep 24
Events on 09/12/2024
12 Sep
Choir rehearsal
12 Sep 24
Palo Alto
Events on 09/13/2024
2nd Friday Bridge Club- This Event Is Currently Inactive
2nd Friday Bridge Club- This Event Is Currently Inactive
13 Sep 24
Palo Alto
Events on 09/14/2024
LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness
LifeMoves Ride to End Homelessness
14 Sep 24
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
14 Sep 24
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
14 Sep 24
more...
Events on 09/15/2024
Forum
Forum
15 Sep 24
Palo Alto
15 Sep
Sunday Service
15 Sep 24
Palo Alto
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 - Children's Chapel
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 - Children's Chapel
15 Sep 24
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 09/16/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
16 Sep 24
Palo Alto
16 Sep
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Sep 24
Events on 09/18/2024
18 Sep
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
18 Sep 24
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
18 Sep 24
Leah Rothstein in conversation with Prof. Margalynne Armstrong  “Challenging Segregation With Just Action”
Leah Rothstein in conversation with Prof. Margalynne Armstrong “Challenging Segregation With Just Action”
18 Sep 24
Palo Alto
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Events on 09/19/2024
19 Sep
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
19 Sep 24
19 Sep
Choir rehearsal
19 Sep 24
Palo Alto
Events on 09/21/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
21 Sep 24
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
21 Sep 24
Autumn 🍁 Equinox Celebration
Autumn 🍁 Equinox Celebration
21 Sep 24
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 09/22/2024
Forum
Forum
22 Sep 24
Palo Alto
22 Sep
Neighboring Faiths Visit
22 Sep 24
22 Sep
Sunday Service
22 Sep 24
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 09/23/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
23 Sep 24
Palo Alto
Events on 09/25/2024
25 Sep
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
25 Sep 24
25 Sep
Board of Trustees meeting
25 Sep 24
Events on 09/26/2024
26 Sep
Choir rehearsal
26 Sep 24
Palo Alto
Events on 09/27/2024
How to Help a Friend with Anxiety
How to Help a Friend with Anxiety
27 Sep 24
Events on 09/28/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
28 Sep 24
UU Climate Justice Revival @ UUCPA
UU Climate Justice Revival @ UUCPA
28 Sep 24
Palo Alto
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
28 Sep 24
more...
Events on 09/29/2024
Forum
Forum
29 Sep 24
Palo Alto
29 Sep
Sunday Service
29 Sep 24
Palo Alto
29 Sep
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
29 Sep 24
Palo Alto
more...
Events on 09/30/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
30 Sep 24
Palo Alto
Events on 10/01/2024
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
1 Oct 24
Webinar: Build Trans Justice and Safety
Webinar: Build Trans Justice and Safety
1 Oct 24
01 Oct
Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers
1 Oct 24
Palo Alto
Events on 10/02/2024
02 Oct
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
2 Oct 24
02 Oct
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
2 Oct 24
Palo Alto
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
2 Oct 24
Events on 10/03/2024
03 Oct
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
3 Oct 24
03 Oct
Choir rehearsal
3 Oct 24
Palo Alto
03 Oct
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
3 Oct 24
Events on 10/05/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Oct 24
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
5 Oct 24
Palo Alto
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
5 Oct 24
Events on 10/06/2024
Forum
Forum
6 Oct 24
Palo Alto
06 Oct
Sunday Service
6 Oct 24
Palo Alto
06 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8 - Democracy Children's Chapel
6 Oct 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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