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

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Sermon Topic: Showing Up

Despite many other worthy things competing for our attention on Sunday morning, we choose to take a few hours out of our day to show up here. Why? What difference does it make to show up regularly? Could it be that … read more.

Next Worship Service

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Sermon Topic: Showing Up

Despite many other worthy things competing for our attention on Sunday morning, we choose to take a few hours out of our day to show up here. Why? What difference does it make to show up regularly? Could it be that … read more.

Upcoming Events

01 Mar

Justice Partner - Heart and Home

03/01/2026 - 03/31/2026
12:00 am
26 Mar

Choir Practice

03/26/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

03/28/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
28 Mar

All Ages Game Night

03/28/2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Forum

Forum Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for May

03/29/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
29 Mar

Sunday Service

03/29/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
01 Apr

Justice Partner – Canopy

04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Closer to Truth-Penrose
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, [...]
25 Feb
02/25/2026    
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) [...]
26 Feb
02/26/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
02/28/2026    
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 [...]
Dancing From Within - Open Movement & Sound Bath for All Ages
02/28/2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Do you feel the need for a respite from the worries of life right now? Would you like a deeper sense of connection with your [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)–Spots of Time-Wordsworth
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 Mar
03/01/2026 - 03/31/2026    
12:00 am
The Justice Partner for March is Heart and Home. Heart and Home, founded by Stanford students, provides night-time winter shelter for fifteen unhoused women in [...]
Forum
03/01/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Social Security problems and proposed solutions Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
01 Mar
03/01/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
02 Mar
03/02/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
02 Mar
March film: Seconds (1966) Banker Arthur Hamilton (John Randolph) gets a call one day from a friend he thought was dead. It turns out that [...]
Brown Bag Books
03/03/2026    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Staying Alive-Huxley
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, [...]
04 Mar
03/04/2026    
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 [...]
05 Mar
03/05/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
Campus Workday
03/07/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Saturday Meditation
03/07/2026    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-In my end is my beginning—TS Eliot
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
03/08/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Ideas for reforming healthcare Discussion Leader: Michael Abramson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday [...]
08 Mar
03/08/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
08 Mar
03/08/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This Sunday 10:30 All ages meet in the Main Hall and attend class together after the story at 10:45 AM K-1 OWL meets in Room [...]
09 Mar
03/09/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
10 Mar
03/10/2026    
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.  
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-On Pascal’s Wager from Pursuit of Wonder
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, [...]
12 Mar
03/12/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
12 Mar
03/12/2026    
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
03/14/2026    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Enmity shapes us-Armstrong
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
03/15/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: The joy of making things Discussion Leader: Paula Hillard The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
15 Mar
03/15/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
15 Mar
03/15/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This Sunday Preschool - 5 have Children's Chapel after the story.  There is no K-1 OWL this week.  6-8 Grade: This class is attending Palo [...]
16 Mar
03/16/2026    
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> [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-True Clarity-Saint Francis
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, [...]
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
03/18/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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 [...]
18 Mar
03/18/2026    
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 [...]
19 Mar
03/19/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
19 Mar
03/19/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
03/21/2026    
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 [...]
Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
03/21/2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
The Spring Equinox is when the growing daylight and the shrinking night are of equal length. Come share in our Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration of the [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-States of Mind-Murdoch
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
03/22/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Three favorite trips in our lives Discussion Leader: Trisha Suppes The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
22 Mar
03/22/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
22 Mar
03/22/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-I want you to get mad—Beale
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, [...]
25 Mar
03/25/2026    
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) [...]
26 Mar
03/26/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
03/28/2026    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-End of the clockwork universe— Ehrenreich
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, [...]
28 Mar
03/28/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bring your favorite board game and snacks and learn a new one with your family and friends. Everyone welcome! Questions?  Contact gamenight@uucpa.org. Check out more [...]
Forum
03/29/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for May The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
29 Mar
03/29/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
29 Mar
03/29/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
01 Apr
04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for April is Canopy Canopy is a Palo Alto-based non-profit that plants and cares for trees where people need them the most.  [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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 Apr
04/01/2026    
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 [...]
02 Apr
04/02/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
Campus Workday
04/04/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Saturday Meditation
04/04/2026    
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 [...]
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
04/05/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
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 [...]
05 Apr
04/05/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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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