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Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

August 9, 2026 – Temples, Trees, and Transcendence

What do Burmese Buddhism, pagan traditions, nature and Unitarian Universalism have in common? Thida Cornes explores the human search for transcendence through sacred spaces, the natural world, and moments of connection that invite us beyond ourselves. From temple courtyards to towering trees, this sermon considers … read more.

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August 9, 2026 – Temples, Trees, and Transcendence

What do Burmese Buddhism, pagan traditions, nature and Unitarian Universalism have in common? Thida Cornes explores the human search for transcendence through sacred spaces, the natural world, and moments of connection that invite us beyond ourselves. From temple courtyards to towering trees, this sermon considers … read more.

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01 Aug

Justice Partner - Day Worker Center of Mountain View

08/01/2026 - 08/31/2026
All Day
Forum

Forum Personal health advice and healthy practices

08/09/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
09 Aug

Sunday Service

08/09/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
09 Aug

UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages

08/09/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
2nd Sunday Lunch

2nd Sunday Lunch

08/09/2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Patio
Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting

Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting

08/09/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 10
Younger Adult Group

Younger Adult Group

08/09/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
09 Aug

Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing

08/09/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fireside Room
11 Aug

Staff Relations Committee Meeting

08/11/2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Once the Soul was Perfect-Malick
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Once the Soul was Perfect-Malick
07/29/2026    
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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Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer - On Courage
Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer - On Courage
07/29/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto
Shared with UUCPA by member Linda Henigin: I'm sharing an invitation to a late-breaking event with your fabulous congregation -- Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer, [...]
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Justice Partner - Day Worker Center of Mountain View
01 Aug
08/01/2026 - 08/31/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for August is Day Worker Center of Mountain View The Day Worker Center of Mountain View connects day laborers and local employers in a [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
08/01/2026    
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
08/01/2026    
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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Forum
Forum
08/02/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Turning points in history (general discussion) Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
02 Aug
08/02/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Sunday Summer School is all about one of our official UUCPA CYRE goals – have fun and build community.  We will check in and offer [...]
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Sunday Service
02 Aug
08/02/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
03 Aug
08/03/2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Film for discussion on August 3rd will be Black Bear, available on Kanopy We gather via video conference on the first Monday of the month [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Talk less, Draw more-Huxley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Talk less, Draw more-Huxley
08/05/2026    
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 - Practice
05 Aug
08/05/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
Join us for warm, welcoming small-group singing of beloved songs from our hymnals and other sources. In our practice sessions, we sing together and develop [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/08/2026    
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)-Ethics of Truth-Robinson
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Ethics of Truth-Robinson
08/08/2026    
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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Potluck BBQ and Backpack Blessing
08 Aug
08/08/2026    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
UUCPA
Potluck BBQ and Backpack Blessing - Saturday August 8 4 pm -7 pm Patio, Room 4-5, Fireside Get ready for the school year with one last [...]
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Forum
Forum
08/09/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic: Personal health advice and healthy practices Discussion Leader: Mango Martin The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
09 Aug
08/09/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday Join us this Sunday for Summer Sunday School at 10:30 AM! We'll be using our imagination as architects with Toothpick Architecture. Please let [...]
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Sunday Service
09 Aug
08/09/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
11 Aug
08/11/2026    
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)-Heaven and Hell— Huxley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Heaven and Hell— Huxley
08/12/2026    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/15/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
08/15/2026    
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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All Ages Game Night
15 Aug
08/15/2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room
Bring your favorite board game and snacks and learn a new one with your family and friends. Everyone welcome! Game Nights happen every third Saturday [...]
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Forum
Forum
08/16/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Title: Human behaviors exhibited by some wild animals Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
16 Aug
08/16/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Sunday Summer School is all about one of our official UUCPA CYRE goals – have fun and build community.  We will check in and offer [...]
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Sunday Service
16 Aug
08/16/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
08/19/2026    
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
08/19/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
At the August 19, 2026 meeting, we'll discuss the novel Genesis (2017) by Ken Lozito [Book 1 of 20 in the First Colony Series] (328 [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/22/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
08/22/2026    
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!
22 Aug
08/22/2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
Parents’ Night Out every fourth Saturday August 2026 until May 2027 except for November and December, Room 4-5 5-8 pm  
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Forum
Forum
08/23/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground by Kurt Gray Discussion Leader: Allison Davis The Forum [...]
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Religious Education Begins
Religious Education Begins
08/23/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
We are excited to offer this year’s classes and programming for Children and Youth Programming.  For all grades this year, we are following Soul Matters [...]
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Sunday Service
23 Aug
08/23/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
08/26/2026    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/29/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
08/29/2026    
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
08/30/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October The Forum meets in the [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
30 Aug
08/30/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Sunday Summer School is all about one of our official UUCPA CYRE goals – have fun and build community.  We will check in and offer [...]
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Sunday Service - Water Communion
30 Aug
08/30/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Justice Partner - United Effort
01 Sep
09/01/2026 - 09/30/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for September is United Effort United Effort helps homeless people find affordable housing and jobs, and access safety net programs every Saturday [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
09/01/2026    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
09/02/2026    
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 - Practice
02 Sep
09/02/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
Join us for warm, welcoming small-group singing of beloved songs from our hymnals and other sources. In our practice sessions, we sing together and develop [...]
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Choir Practice
03 Sep
09/03/2026    
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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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
09/05/2026    
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
09/05/2026    
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)
09/05/2026    
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
Forum
Forum
09/06/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
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Sunday Service
06 Sep
09/06/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
09/06/2026    
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Fireside Room
Small changes create big results! This in-person support group is designed for anyone looking to improve their quality of life through better sleep, nutrition, movement, and [...]
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Events on 07/29/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Once the Soul was Perfect-Malick
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Once the Soul was Perfect-Malick
29 Jul 26
Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer - On Courage
Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer - On Courage
29 Jul 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/01/2026
01 Aug
Justice Partner - Day Worker Center of Mountain View
1 Aug 26
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
1 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
1 Aug 26
Events on 08/02/2026
Forum
Forum
2 Aug 26
Palo Alto
02 Aug
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
2 Aug 26
Palo Alto
02 Aug
Sunday Service
2 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/03/2026
03 Aug
First Monday Film Discussion Group
3 Aug 26
Events on 08/05/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Talk less, Draw more-Huxley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Talk less, Draw more-Huxley
5 Aug 26
05 Aug
By Your Side Singers - Practice
5 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/08/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
8 Aug 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Ethics of Truth-Robinson
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Ethics of Truth-Robinson
8 Aug 26
08 Aug
Potluck BBQ and Backpack Blessing
8 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/09/2026
Forum
Forum
9 Aug 26
Palo Alto
09 Aug
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
9 Aug 26
Palo Alto
09 Aug
Sunday Service
9 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/11/2026
11 Aug
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
11 Aug 26
Events on 08/12/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Heaven and Hell— Huxley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Heaven and Hell— Huxley
12 Aug 26
Events on 08/15/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
15 Aug 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
15 Aug 26
15 Aug
All Ages Game Night
15 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/16/2026
Forum
Forum
16 Aug 26
Palo Alto
16 Aug
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
16 Aug 26
Palo Alto
16 Aug
Sunday Service
16 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/19/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
19 Aug 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
19 Aug 26
Events on 08/22/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
22 Aug 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
22 Aug 26
22 Aug
Parents Night Out!
22 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/23/2026
Forum
Forum
23 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Religious Education Begins
Religious Education Begins
23 Aug 26
Palo Alto
23 Aug
Sunday Service
23 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/26/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
26 Aug 26
Events on 08/29/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
29 Aug 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
29 Aug 26
Events on 08/30/2026
Forum
Forum
30 Aug 26
Palo Alto
30 Aug
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
30 Aug 26
Palo Alto
30 Aug
Sunday Service - Water Communion
30 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/01/2026
01 Sep
Justice Partner - United Effort
1 Sep 26
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
1 Sep 26
Events on 09/02/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
2 Sep 26
02 Sep
By Your Side Singers - Practice
2 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/03/2026
03 Sep
Choir Practice
3 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/05/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
5 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Sep 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
5 Sep 26
Events on 09/06/2026
Forum
Forum
6 Sep 26
Palo Alto
06 Sep
Sunday Service
6 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
6 Sep 26
Palo Alto

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Younger Adults Group Meets on August 9
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SciFi/Fantasy Discussion Group Next Meeting -- August 19th -- the novel "Genesis" by Ken Lozito
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Mark your calendar for UUCPA's Auction—Saturday, November 14, 2026, 5:30 to 9 p.m. You are invited to the biggest and best church party of the Read more
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