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Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Sunday Service, November 30, 2025 – The Beatitude of Gratitude

This Thanksgiving-weekend service explores ideas and practices that help us live with constant gratitude—an attitude that benefits mind, body, spirit, and others.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship associate: Jane Correia

Special Music: Arhan Dutta, piano

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Sunday Service, November 30, 2025 – The Beatitude of Gratitude

This Thanksgiving-weekend service explores ideas and practices that help us live with constant gratitude—an attitude that benefits mind, body, spirit, and others.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship associate: Jane Correia

Special Music: Arhan Dutta, piano

If you prefer to join the community of those attending online, there are … read more.

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Upcoming Events

01 Nov

Justice Partner -  Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity

11/01/2025 - 11/30/2025
All Day
2025 Friendsgiving Event at LifeMoves

2025 Friendsgiving Event at LifeMoves

11/25/2025
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
All Saints' Episcopal Church
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - The Vision of St. Hubert by Franz von Stuck

Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - The Vision of St. Hubert by Franz von Stuck

11/26/2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
26 Nov

Board of Trustees meeting

11/26/2025
7:00 pm
27 Nov

Choir Practice

11/27/2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

11/29/2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-WE instead of I-Eagleman

Resonant Reading (Saturday)-WE instead of I-Eagleman

11/29/2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Forum

Forum Topic Selection for January

11/30/2025
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
30 Nov

Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8

11/30/2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Justice Partner - South Bay Sanctuary Covenant
01 Oct
10/01/2025 - 10/31/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for October is South Bay Sanctuary Covenant. SBSC is an interfaith, non-partisan organization of churches and individuals in the Bay Area. The [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
10/01/2025    
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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By Your Side Singers
01 Oct
10/01/2025    
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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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
02 Oct
10/02/2025    
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 [...]
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Choir Practice
02 Oct
10/02/2025    
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
10/04/2025    
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
10/04/2025    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
10/04/2025    
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
10/05/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic:  AI and American National Security (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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Sunday Service
05 Oct
10/05/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
05 Oct
10/05/2025    
10:15 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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First Monday Film Discussion Group
06 Oct
10/06/2025    
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
10/07/2025    
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)-When I die-Rumi
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-When I die-Rumi
10/08/2025    
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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Choir Practice
09 Oct
10/09/2025    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/11/2025    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Power of thee State-Judt
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Power of thee State-Judt
10/11/2025    
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
10/12/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic: Experiencing the Resonant Reading Group Discussion Leader: Ann Zeise Discussion Topic: When I die, I shall soar with angels, and when I die [...]
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Sunday Service
12 Oct
10/12/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
12 Oct
10/12/2025    
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
13 Oct
10/13/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
14 Oct
10/14/2025    
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)-The Mad Ones-Kerouac
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-The Mad Ones-Kerouac
10/15/2025    
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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Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
10/15/2025    
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 [...]
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By Your Side Singers
15 Oct
10/15/2025    
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 Learning Journey Committee Meeting
16 Oct
10/16/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir Practice
16 Oct
10/16/2025    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/18/2025    
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 [...]
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All Church & Community Family Dance
All Church & Community Family Dance
10/18/2025    
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Main Hall
Mark your calendars for the All Church & Community Family Dance on Saturday October 18, 2-4:30 PM in the Main Hall. So what kind of [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Past-MacIntyre
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Past-MacIntyre
10/18/2025    
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
10/19/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Inspiring Quotes and Sayings Discussion Leader: Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday [...]
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Sunday Service
19 Oct
10/19/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
19 Oct
10/19/2025    
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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Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
20 Oct
10/20/2025    
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> [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Lonesome Valley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Lonesome Valley
10/22/2025    
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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Board of Trustees meeting
22 Oct
10/22/2025    
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) [...]
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Choir Practice
23 Oct
10/23/2025    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/25/2025    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Elder Statesmen-Judt
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Elder Statesmen-Judt
10/25/2025    
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!
25 Oct
10/25/2025    
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
10/26/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for December The Forum meets in the [...]
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Sunday Service
26 Oct
10/26/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Intergenerational Service - No Sunday School
26 Oct
10/26/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
The service theme, “The Masks We Wear,” is all about finding courage and celebrating our authentic selves. We’ll have a fun skit and a hands-on [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Painting: Hugo Simberg's "The Wounded Angel"
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Painting: Hugo Simberg's "The Wounded Angel"
10/29/2025    
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, [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
30 Oct
10/30/2025    
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
Justice Partner -  Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
01 Nov
11/01/2025 - 11/30/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for November is Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity The Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity is a statewide California organization that connects clergy [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
11/01/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11/01/2025    
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 [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
11/02/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: American policy in the Middle East  (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader: Jim Basiji The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
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Sunday Service
02 Nov
11/02/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
02 Nov
11/02/2025    
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
Events on 10/01/2025
01 Oct
Justice Partner - South Bay Sanctuary Covenant
1 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
1 Oct 25
01 Oct
By Your Side Singers
1 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/02/2025
02 Oct
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
2 Oct 25
02 Oct
Choir Practice
2 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/04/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
4 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
4 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
4 Oct 25
Events on 10/05/2025
Forum
Forum
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto
05 Oct
Sunday Service
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto
05 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/06/2025
06 Oct
First Monday Film Discussion Group
6 Oct 25
Events on 10/07/2025
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
7 Oct 25
Events on 10/08/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-When I die-Rumi
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-When I die-Rumi
8 Oct 25
Events on 10/09/2025
09 Oct
Choir Practice
9 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/11/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Power of thee State-Judt
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Power of thee State-Judt
11 Oct 25
Events on 10/12/2025
Forum
Forum
12 Oct 25
Palo Alto
12 Oct
Sunday Service
12 Oct 25
Palo Alto
12 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
12 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/13/2025
13 Oct
Finance Committee Meeting
13 Oct 25
Events on 10/14/2025
14 Oct
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
14 Oct 25
Events on 10/15/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-The Mad Ones-Kerouac
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-The Mad Ones-Kerouac
15 Oct 25
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
15 Oct 25
15 Oct
By Your Side Singers
15 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/16/2025
16 Oct
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
16 Oct 25
16 Oct
Choir Practice
16 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/18/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
18 Oct 25
All Church & Community Family Dance
All Church & Community Family Dance
18 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Past-MacIntyre
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Past-MacIntyre
18 Oct 25
Events on 10/19/2025
Forum
Forum
19 Oct 25
Palo Alto
19 Oct
Sunday Service
19 Oct 25
Palo Alto
19 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
19 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/20/2025
20 Oct
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
20 Oct 25
Events on 10/22/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Lonesome Valley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Lonesome Valley
22 Oct 25
22 Oct
Board of Trustees meeting
22 Oct 25
Events on 10/23/2025
23 Oct
Choir Practice
23 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/25/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
25 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Elder Statesmen-Judt
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Elder Statesmen-Judt
25 Oct 25
25 Oct
Parents Night Out!
25 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/26/2025
Forum
Forum
26 Oct 25
Palo Alto
26 Oct
Sunday Service
26 Oct 25
Palo Alto
26 Oct
Intergenerational Service - No Sunday School
26 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/29/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Painting: Hugo Simberg's "The Wounded Angel"
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Painting: Hugo Simberg's "The Wounded Angel"
29 Oct 25
Events on 10/30/2025
30 Oct
Choir Practice
30 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 11/01/2025
01 Nov
Justice Partner -  Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
1 Nov 25
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
1 Nov 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
1 Nov 25
Events on 11/02/2025
Forum
Forum
2 Nov 25
Palo Alto
02 Nov
Sunday Service
2 Nov 25
Palo Alto
02 Nov
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
2 Nov 25
Palo Alto

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Participate in the UUCPA Gratitude Art Project—Sundays Nov 23 + Nov 30!
The UUCPA Board invites you to take part in our Gratitude Art Project! This Sunday, Nov 23, and next Sunday, Read more
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.  "Our Whole Lives" (OWL) Read more
SAVE THE DATE: UUCPA Choir Concert Saturday, Dec 6, 4PM!
On Saturday, December 6, at 4 PM, in the Main Hall, the UUCPA Adult Choir presents "In Winter's Glow: Songs Read more
UUCPA Campus Closures during the Campus Vision Remodel
This regular announcement describes the current closures and cautions on campus, as construction begins on our Campus Vision remodel project Read more
What a great auction -- thank you!
Our auction party took place on November 15, 2025, and it was a tremendous success thanks to the incredible generosity Read more
Undie Sunday Coming Up Soon!
Our 2025 Undie Sunday drive will take place in early December again this year.  Financial donations will be accepted from Read more

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