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Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Sermon Topic: A Home for Our Hearts

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship Associate: Steven Mashin

Special Music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano

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 … read more.

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Sunday, March 8, 2026

Sermon Topic: A Home for Our Hearts

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship Associate: Steven Mashin

Special Music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano

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 … read more.

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Upcoming Events

01 Mar

Justice Partner - Heart and Home

03/01/2026 - 03/31/2026
12:00 am
Forum

Forum Ideas for reforming healthcare

03/08/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
08 Mar

Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8, OWL K-1

03/08/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
08 Mar

Sunday Service

03/08/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
2nd Sunday Lunch

2nd Sunday Lunch

03/08/2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Patio
Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers

Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers

03/08/2026
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Room 6
08 Mar

UUCPA Pledge Kickoff Luncheon

03/08/2026
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
UUCPA
08 Mar

Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing

03/08/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fireside Room
09 Mar

Finance Committee Meeting

03/09/2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Justice Partner - Onyxx Village Connection
01 Jan
01/01/2024 - 01/31/2024    
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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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/01/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
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
01/02/2024    
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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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
03 Jan
01/03/2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
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)
03 Jan
01/03/2024    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
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
04 Jan
01/04/2024    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
More Info
CYRE Committee Meeting
04 Jan
01/04/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir rehearsal
04 Jan
01/04/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/06/2024    
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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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
01/06/2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
UUCPA Campus work morning on Saturday Morning, January 6, 9-12. This month there is a door closer to install in the main hall, painting along [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
01/06/2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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
01/07/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic: The Differences Between The Generations Discussion Leader: Peri Plantenberg The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
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Sunday Service
07 Jan
01/07/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
07 Jan
01/07/2024    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/08/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
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
08 Jan
01/08/2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
10 Jan
01/10/2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
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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Choir rehearsal
11 Jan
01/11/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
Sing with the choir!
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2nd Friday Bridge Club
2nd Friday Bridge Club
01/12/2024    
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Fireside Room
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/13/2024    
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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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
01/13/2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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
01/14/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic: The Merits of Silence  Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
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Sunday Service
14 Jan
01/14/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
No Sunday School (childcare is available)
14 Jan
01/14/2024    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/15/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
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
15 Jan
01/15/2024    
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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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
17 Jan
01/17/2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
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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Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
01/17/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
In January, we'll discuss the novel Childhood's End, by Arthur C. Clarke. From Amazon:      "Without warning, giant silver ships from deep space appear [...]
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By Your Side Singers (3rd Wednesdays)
17 Jan
01/17/2024    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
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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Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
18 Jan
01/18/2024    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir rehearsal
18 Jan
01/18/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/20/2024    
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
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
01/20/2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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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All Ages Game Night
All Ages Game Night
01/20/2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
Bring your favorite board game and snacks and learn a new one with your family and friends. Everyone welcome!
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Forum
Forum
01/21/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic: A Recent Visit to the Falklands, S Georgia, and Antarctica Discussion Leader: Trisha Suppes The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well [...]
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Sunday Service
21 Jan
01/21/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Children’s Chapel – No Sunday School (childcare is available)
21 Jan
01/21/2024    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/22/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
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
Dismantling White Supremacy
23 Jan
01/23/2024    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
UUCPA's Dismantling White Supremacy group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. On Tuesday, January 23, 2024: Amy will give an update on the [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
24 Jan
01/24/2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
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
24 Jan
01/24/2024    
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 rehearsal
25 Jan
01/25/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
Sing with the choir!
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/27/2024    
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
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
01/27/2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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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Parents' Night Out
27 Jan
01/27/2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
Take a break and let UUCPA do the childcare. We will be watching a movie and eating pizza while you are out on the town. [...]
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Forum
Forum
01/28/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 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 [...]
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Sunday Service
28 Jan
01/28/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
OWL gr. 4-6 and Chalice Sunday Intergenerational Service
28 Jan
01/28/2024    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday 4-6 OWL meets in Room 4, and there is an intergenerational service celebrating Chalice Sunday in the Main Hall for the rest.  Childcare [...]
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Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
01/29/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA
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
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
31 Jan
01/31/2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom meeting, Wednesday Sacred Text
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
Justice Partner - Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
01 Feb
02/01/2024 - 02/29/2024    
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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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
01 Feb
02/01/2024    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
More Info
CYRE Committee Meeting
01 Feb
02/01/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
02/03/2024    
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
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
02/03/2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Join the Buildings, Grounds, and Garden team to improve UUCPA on this Saturday Morning! This month there are: Slamming and jammed doors to fix in [...]
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Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
02/03/2024    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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
02/04/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Great Decisions -- Climate technology and competition Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis  The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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Sunday Service
04 Feb
02/04/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
04 Feb
02/04/2024    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
More Info
Events on 01/01/2024
01 Jan
Justice Partner - Onyxx Village Connection
1 Jan 24
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
1 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/02/2024
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
2 Jan 24
Events on 01/03/2024
03 Jan
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
3 Jan 24
03 Jan
By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)
3 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/04/2024
04 Jan
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
4 Jan 24
04 Jan
CYRE Committee Meeting
4 Jan 24
04 Jan
Choir rehearsal
4 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/06/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
6 Jan 24
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
6 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
6 Jan 24
Events on 01/07/2024
Forum
Forum
7 Jan 24
Palo Alto
07 Jan
Sunday Service
7 Jan 24
Palo Alto
07 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
7 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/08/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
8 Jan 24
Palo Alto
08 Jan
Finance Committee Meeting
8 Jan 24
Events on 01/10/2024
10 Jan
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
10 Jan 24
Events on 01/11/2024
11 Jan
Choir rehearsal
11 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/12/2024
2nd Friday Bridge Club
2nd Friday Bridge Club
12 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/13/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
13 Jan 24
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
13 Jan 24
Events on 01/14/2024
Forum
Forum
14 Jan 24
Palo Alto
14 Jan
Sunday Service
14 Jan 24
Palo Alto
14 Jan
No Sunday School (childcare is available)
14 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/15/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
15 Jan 24
Palo Alto
15 Jan
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
15 Jan 24
Events on 01/17/2024
17 Jan
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
17 Jan 24
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
17 Jan 24
17 Jan
By Your Side Singers (3rd Wednesdays)
17 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/18/2024
18 Jan
Adult Religious Education Committee Meeting
18 Jan 24
18 Jan
Choir rehearsal
18 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/20/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
20 Jan 24
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
20 Jan 24
All Ages Game Night
All Ages Game Night
20 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/21/2024
Forum
Forum
21 Jan 24
Palo Alto
21 Jan
Sunday Service
21 Jan 24
Palo Alto
21 Jan
Children’s Chapel – No Sunday School (childcare is available)
21 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/22/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
22 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/23/2024
23 Jan
Dismantling White Supremacy
23 Jan 24
Events on 01/24/2024
24 Jan
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
24 Jan 24
24 Jan
Board of Trustees meeting
24 Jan 24
Events on 01/25/2024
25 Jan
Choir rehearsal
25 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/27/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
27 Jan 24
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
27 Jan 24
27 Jan
Parents' Night Out
27 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/28/2024
Forum
Forum
28 Jan 24
Palo Alto
28 Jan
Sunday Service
28 Jan 24
Palo Alto
28 Jan
OWL gr. 4-6 and Chalice Sunday Intergenerational Service
28 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/29/2024
Gardening @ UUCPA
Gardening @ UUCPA
29 Jan 24
Palo Alto
Events on 01/31/2024
31 Jan
Sacred Text Reading Group (Wed.)
31 Jan 24
Events on 02/01/2024
01 Feb
Justice Partner - Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
1 Feb 24
01 Feb
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
1 Feb 24
01 Feb
CYRE Committee Meeting
1 Feb 24
Events on 02/03/2024
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
3 Feb 24
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
3 Feb 24
Palo Alto
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
Sacred Text Reading Group (Saturday)
3 Feb 24
Events on 02/04/2024
Forum
Forum
4 Feb 24
Palo Alto
04 Feb
Sunday Service
4 Feb 24
Palo Alto
04 Feb
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
4 Feb 24
Palo Alto

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