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Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Worship leader: Rev. Ranwa Hammamy

Special music: Barbary Grant, Harp

If you prefer to join the community of those attending online, there are two options. One, join the service via Zoom bit.ly/uucpa_service_1030am_v3. To get the passcode, email sundayservice@uucpa.org or call UUCPA’s outgoing voicemail message, 650-494-0541. It is … read more.

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Next Worship Service

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Worship leader: Rev. Ranwa Hammamy

Special music: Barbary Grant, Harp

If you prefer to join the community of those attending online, there are two options. One, join the service via Zoom bit.ly/uucpa_service_1030am_v3. To get the passcode, email sundayservice@uucpa.org or call UUCPA’s outgoing voicemail message, 650-494-0541. It is … read more.

Sunday Forum

For Children & Youth

Upcoming Events

01 Jan

Justice Partner - Onyxx Village Connection

01/01/2026 - 01/31/2026
All Day
Forum

Forum Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for March

01/25/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
25 Jan

Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8

01/25/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
25 Jan

Sunday Service

01/25/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
25 Jan

4th Sunday Brunch

01/25/2026
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Patio
ALJ Class - Poetry Exploration

ALJ Class - Poetry Exploration

01/25/2026
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Fireside Room and Zoom
Vegan Sausage and Veggie Burger Tasting Event

Vegan Sausage and Veggie Burger Tasting Event

01/25/2026
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Patio
25 Jan

Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing

01/25/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fireside Room
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Guardian of my Heart-Wordsworth

Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Guardian of my Heart-Wordsworth

01/28/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-no meeting today
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-no meeting today
12/31/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Justice Partner - Onyxx Village Connection
01 Jan
01/01/2026 - 01/31/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for January is Onyxx Village Connection (OVC). OVC is a black-led organization that restores the dignity of underserved individuals and families by feeding [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
01/03/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/03/2026    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Lessons of Loss-Schulz
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Lessons of Loss-Schulz
01/03/2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Forum
Forum
01/04/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: What are you hoping to make happen in your life in 2026? The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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Sunday Service
04 Jan
01/04/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
04 Jan
01/04/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
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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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
05 Jan
01/05/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
05 Jan
01/05/2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
We gather via video conference on the first Monday of the month for an hour-long discussion of a movie we have chosen and each watched [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
01/06/2026    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hamaker Library
The Brown Bag Books group meets year-round, except in July and August. Many attendees bring their lunches, and everyone brings a sense of humor. Monthly [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-The Circle Game—Joni Mitchell
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-The Circle Game—Joni Mitchell
01/07/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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By Your Side Singers
07 Jan
01/07/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
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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Choir Practice
08 Jan
01/08/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
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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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
08 Jan
01/08/2026    
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 [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/10/2026    
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 [...]
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Celebrating the Life of Jerry Strom
Celebrating the Life of Jerry Strom
01/10/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall, Main Patio, & Online
Please join family and friends in mourning the loss and celebrating the life of Jerry Strom, who passed peacefully at his home on October 1 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Role of the Alchemist-Eiseley
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Role of the Alchemist-Eiseley
01/10/2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Forum
Forum
01/11/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: How long has it been since you made a new friend? Is it time to make some new ones? How will you do [...]
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Sunday Service
11 Jan
01/11/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
11 Jan
01/11/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
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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Finance Committee Meeting
12 Jan
01/12/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
13 Jan
01/13/2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Virtual meeting of Staff Relations Committee.   Please email staff-relations@uucpa.org if you have a need to contact us.  
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)- Nature of Sin-Hugo
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)- Nature of Sin-Hugo
01/14/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
15 Jan
01/15/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir Practice
15 Jan
01/15/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
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
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/17/2026    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Immortal Significance-William James
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Immortal Significance-William James
01/17/2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Forum
Forum
01/18/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic: Ways of looking at life that you find meaningful This month (January, 2026) the Forum meets in the Fireside Room on the third [...]
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Sunday Service
18 Jan
01/18/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for preschool through grade 2, childcare for grades 3+
18 Jan
01/18/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Programming is limited this Sunday due to the holiday. There is no programming for grades 3-12; however childcare is available in Room 2. Our preschool [...]
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Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
19 Jan
01/19/2026    
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> [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Dazzled by God-Hugo
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Dazzled by God-Hugo
01/21/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
01/21/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
We'll discuss the 1968 movie “Charly” (based on the novel Flowers for Algernon) From Rotten Tomatoes: “… Charly Gordon (Cliff Robertson), who has an IQ [...]
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By Your Side Singers
21 Jan
01/21/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
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 [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
22 Jan
01/22/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
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
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/24/2026    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-True Poetry-Miguel de Unamuno
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-True Poetry-Miguel de Unamuno
01/24/2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Parents Night Out!
24 Jan
01/24/2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
Parents deserve a break! Let UUCPA take care of dinner and childcare while you go out on the town every fourth Saturday (holidays excluded), usually [...]
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Forum
Forum
01/25/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for March The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
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Sunday Service
25 Jan
01/25/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
25 Jan
01/25/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Because we believe in learning by doing, a very important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Guardian of my Heart-Wordsworth
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Guardian of my Heart-Wordsworth
01/28/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
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Board of Trustees meeting
28 Jan
01/28/2026    
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) [...]
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Choir Practice
29 Jan
01/29/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
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
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/31/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
01/31/2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
An exploration of ideas, feelings, and our life experiences, using a different short reading as our springboard each time. The sessions are on Saturdays, 4-5, [...]
More Info
Justice Partner - Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
01 Feb
02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026    
All Day
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 [...]
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Forum
Forum
02/01/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Things that we keep because they helped to define who we were Discussion Leader: Ann Zeise The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, [...]
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Sunday Service - Intergenerational Fire Ritual & Installation of Rev. Cat Boyle
01 Feb
02/01/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Events on 12/31/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-no meeting today
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-no meeting today
31 Dec 25
Events on 01/01/2026
01 Jan
Justice Partner - Onyxx Village Connection
1 Jan 26
Events on 01/03/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
3 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
3 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Lessons of Loss-Schulz
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Lessons of Loss-Schulz
3 Jan 26
Events on 01/04/2026
Forum
Forum
4 Jan 26
Palo Alto
04 Jan
Sunday Service
4 Jan 26
Palo Alto
04 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
4 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/05/2026
05 Jan
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
5 Jan 26
05 Jan
First Monday Film Discussion Group
5 Jan 26
Events on 01/06/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
6 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/07/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-The Circle Game—Joni Mitchell
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-The Circle Game—Joni Mitchell
7 Jan 26
07 Jan
By Your Side Singers
7 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/08/2026
08 Jan
Choir Practice
8 Jan 26
Palo Alto
08 Jan
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
8 Jan 26
Events on 01/10/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10 Jan 26
Celebrating the Life of Jerry Strom
Celebrating the Life of Jerry Strom
10 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Role of the Alchemist-Eiseley
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Role of the Alchemist-Eiseley
10 Jan 26
Events on 01/11/2026
Forum
Forum
11 Jan 26
Palo Alto
11 Jan
Sunday Service
11 Jan 26
Palo Alto
11 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
11 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/12/2026
12 Jan
Finance Committee Meeting
12 Jan 26
Events on 01/13/2026
13 Jan
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
13 Jan 26
Events on 01/14/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)- Nature of Sin-Hugo
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)- Nature of Sin-Hugo
14 Jan 26
Events on 01/15/2026
15 Jan
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
15 Jan 26
15 Jan
Choir Practice
15 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/17/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
17 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Immortal Significance-William James
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Immortal Significance-William James
17 Jan 26
Events on 01/18/2026
Forum
Forum
18 Jan 26
Palo Alto
18 Jan
Sunday Service
18 Jan 26
Palo Alto
18 Jan
Sunday School for preschool through grade 2, childcare for grades 3+
18 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/19/2026
19 Jan
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
19 Jan 26
Events on 01/21/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Dazzled by God-Hugo
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Dazzled by God-Hugo
21 Jan 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
21 Jan 26
21 Jan
By Your Side Singers
21 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/22/2026
22 Jan
Choir Practice
22 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/24/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
24 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-True Poetry-Miguel de Unamuno
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-True Poetry-Miguel de Unamuno
24 Jan 26
24 Jan
Parents Night Out!
24 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/25/2026
Forum
Forum
25 Jan 26
Palo Alto
25 Jan
Sunday Service
25 Jan 26
Palo Alto
25 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
25 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/28/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Guardian of my Heart-Wordsworth
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Guardian of my Heart-Wordsworth
28 Jan 26
28 Jan
Board of Trustees meeting
28 Jan 26
Events on 01/29/2026
29 Jan
Choir Practice
29 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/31/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
31 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
31 Jan 26
Events on 02/01/2026
01 Feb
Justice Partner - Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
1 Feb 26
Forum
Forum
1 Feb 26
Palo Alto
01 Feb
Sunday Service - Intergenerational Fire Ritual & Installation of Rev. Cat Boyle
1 Feb 26
Palo Alto

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Join us next Sunday for Installation of Rev. Cat + Fire Communion
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Game Night TONIGHT, Sat, Jan 24 @ 6pm
Game Night at UUCPA is TONIGHT, Saturday January 24 6-9 PM Room 4-5. Bring your friends, food and whatever boardgame Read more
Parents’ Night Out - Jan 24
Take the night off and let UUCPA take care of the childcare. 5-8 pm @ UUCPA. RSVP via email to Read more
ALJ Class – A Poetry Appreciation Gathering, Jan 25
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OWL Classes for grades K-1 and 4-6 are starting in January!
Starting January 25, 2026 during our usual Sunday School time (10:45 AM-11:45 AM), UUCPA is offering K-1 and 4-6 OWL classes (4-6 OWL start Read more
Jan. 25: Try Vegan Meats & See Induction Cooking in Action!
On Sunday, Jan. 25 after the service, alongside 4th Sunday Brunch (at about 11:45 am), the Green Sanctuary Committee will Read more

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