We Are An Inclusive  Community

Where people of diverse spiritual perspectives gather to learn and grow together.  Where all ages, abilities, ethnicities, genders,  and sexual orientations are welcome.  Where kids have the freedom to discover who they are and who they wish to become.  Where passionate hearts stand on the side of love, justice, and peace. Where all spirits are invited to rise and expand in harmony with the earth.

Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Saving Souls of Churches and Nations

There has been much talk in the past year, both pre- and post-election, about the soul of our nation, pointing to “soul” as the seat of sacred identity. What does it mean for nations or churches to have souls?  The soul of a church lies in its purpose or … read more.

Next Worship Service

Saving Souls of Churches and Nations

There has been much talk in the past year, both pre- and post-election, about the soul of our nation, pointing to “soul” as the seat of sacred identity. What does it mean for nations or churches to have souls?  The soul of a church lies in its purpose or … read more.

Upcoming Events

01 Aug

Justice Partner - There With Care

08/01/2025 - 08/31/2025
All Day
BBQ Potluck and Game Night

BBQ Potluck and Game Night

08/23/2025
6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Forum

Forum The impact of generative AI

08/24/2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am
24 Aug

Sunday school for preschool – 2nd graders

08/24/2025
10:15 am - 11:15 am
24 Aug

Sunday Service

08/24/2025
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up

UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up

08/24/2025
10:15 am - 11:15 am
24 Aug

4th Sunday Brunch

08/24/2025
11:15 am - 11:45 am
ALJ Class: Love at the Center of UU Theologizing

ALJ Class: Love at the Center of UU Theologizing

08/24/2025
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
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28 Jul
07/28/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Sleep-Saroyan
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
01 Aug
08/01/2025 - 08/03/2025    
All Day
https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
01 Aug
08/01/2025 - 08/31/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for August is There With Care Their mission is to provide a wide range of thoughtful and fundamental services to families and [...]
Campus Workday
08/02/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Saturday Meditation
08/02/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
Forum
08/03/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: What is it we love so much about our pets? Discussion Leader: Barbara Symons The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as [...]
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Children’s Summer Sunday Schedule (subject to change, check back weekly for updates) May 25 Summer Sunday School for K-8 Starts at 10:15 Jun 1 [...]
03 Aug
08/03/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
04 Aug
08/04/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
04 Aug
Sliding Doors was winning choice for our August viewing. See you on August 4th for the discussion!   We gather via Zoom on the first [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Peter’s Vision-Acts 10: 9–16
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
06 Aug
08/06/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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 [...]
07 Aug
08/07/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
07 Aug
08/07/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
07 Aug
08/07/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
08/09/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Revolution-Eric Hobsbawm
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
Forum
08/10/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: Are we a part of a 1% group? Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Children’s Summer Sunday Schedule (subject to change, check back weekly for updates) May 25 Summer Sunday School for K-8 Starts at 10:15 Jun 1 [...]
10 Aug
08/10/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
11 Aug
08/11/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
11 Aug
08/11/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - "Checkmate" Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
Saturday Meditation
08/16/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Adoration of the Magi-Da Vinci
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
Forum
08/17/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: Taking Action for Peace and Justice Discussion Leader: Kristi Iverson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up
UUCPA Children’s Summer Sunday Schedule (subject to change, check back weekly for updates) May 25 Summer Sunday School for K-8 Starts at 10:15 Jun 1 [...]
17 Aug
08/17/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
18 Aug
08/18/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
18 Aug
08/18/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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> [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Give Money-Logion 95
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
21 Aug
08/21/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
Saturday Meditation
08/23/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Jacob’s Blessing-Rembrandt
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
BBQ Potluck and Game Night
08/23/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Join Us for the BBQ, Sat, Aug 23, 6PM! The UUCPA Choir invites you to the last BBQ of the summer on Saturday, August 23, [...]
Forum
08/24/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: The impact of generative AI Discussion Leader: Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up
UUCPA Children’s Summer Sunday Schedule (subject to change, check back weekly for updates) May 25 Summer Sunday School for K-8 Starts at 10:15 Jun 1 [...]
24 Aug
08/24/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
25 Aug
08/25/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
Clean Money Lobby Day for UUCPA endorsed bill
08/26/2025    
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
In support of UUCPA’s endorsement of SB 42, the California Fair Elections Act (to allow public financing of election campaigns), can you attend our big Lobby [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Suzanne Lupien
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
27 Aug
08/27/2025    
7:00 pm
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) [...]
Saturday Meditation
08/30/2025    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
Forum
08/31/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Children’s Summer Sunday Schedule (subject to change, check back weekly for updates) May 25 Summer Sunday School for K-8 Starts at 10:15 Jun 1 [...]
31 Aug
08/31/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
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Palo Alto
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Palo Alto
31 Aug
31 Aug 25
Palo Alto

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The UUCPA Choir invites you to the last BBQ of the summer on Saturday, August 23, at 6PM! Come for Read more
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The Action Council (UUCPA’s social justice council) will have a table on the patio after the service on August 17 Read more
Take the night off and let UUCPA take care of the childcare. 5-8 pm @ UUCPA. RSVP via email to Read more
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