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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.

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01 Sep

Justice Partner - United Effort

09/01/2026 - 09/30/2026
All Day
An Autumn Equinox Meal Together

An Autumn Equinox Meal Together

09/22/2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Nature’s Forces-Humboldt

Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Nature’s Forces-Humboldt

09/23/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
24 Sep

Choir Practice

09/24/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

09/26/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Flourish Together - An Evening with Canopy and Amy Stewart

Flourish Together - An Evening with Canopy and Amy Stewart

09/26/2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
First Congregational Church of Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring and Fall-Hopkins

Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring and Fall-Hopkins

09/26/2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
26 Sep

Parents Night Out!

09/26/2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
Forum

Forum Discussion Topics for October

09/27/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
09/30/2026    
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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Justice Partner - Pathwise
01 Oct
10/01/2026 - 10/31/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for October is Pathwise Pathwise is Palo Alto’s only free, non-profit, after-school enrichment program for less-resourced and historically underrepresented middle school students. They [...]
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Choir Practice
01 Oct
10/01/2026    
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
10/03/2026    
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
10/03/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
10/03/2026    
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
10/04/2026    
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
04 Oct
10/04/2026    
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 Oct
10/04/2026    
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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First Monday Film Discussion Group
05 Oct
10/05/2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The movie for October 5 is Petite Maman. We gather via video conference on the first Monday of the month for an hour-long discussion of [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
10/06/2026    
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Library
The Brown Bag Books group meets year-round, except in July and August, on the first Tuesday of each month. Many attendees bring their lunches, and [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
10/07/2026    
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 - Practice
07 Oct
10/07/2026    
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
08 Oct
10/08/2026    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/10/2026    
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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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
10/10/2026    
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
10/11/2026    
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
11 Oct
10/11/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
11 Oct
10/11/2026    
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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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
13 Oct
10/13/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
10/14/2026    
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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Choir Practice
15 Oct
10/15/2026    
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 [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10/17/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
10/17/2026    
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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All Ages Game Night
17 Oct
10/17/2026    
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
10/18/2026    
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
18 Oct
10/18/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
18 Oct
10/18/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
10/21/2026    
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
10/21/2026    
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 [...]
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By Your Side Singers - Practice
21 Oct
10/21/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
22 Oct
10/22/2026    
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
10/24/2026    
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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UUCPA Justice Partner Event - Day Worker Center 30 Anniversary Party
24 Oct
10/24/2026    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mountain View Civic Center
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
10/24/2026    
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. [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
10/25/2026    
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
25 Oct
10/25/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
25 Oct
10/25/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
10/28/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
29 Oct
10/29/2026    
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
10/31/2026    
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)
10/31/2026    
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. [...]
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Justice Partner -  Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
01 Nov
11/01/2026 - 11/30/2026    
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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Forum
Forum
11/01/2026    
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
01 Nov
11/01/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Events on 09/30/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
30 Sep 26
Events on 10/01/2026
01 Oct
Justice Partner - Pathwise
1 Oct 26
01 Oct
Choir Practice
1 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/03/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
3 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
3 Oct 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
3 Oct 26
Events on 10/04/2026
Forum
Forum
4 Oct 26
Palo Alto
04 Oct
Sunday Service
4 Oct 26
Palo Alto
04 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
4 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/05/2026
05 Oct
First Monday Film Discussion Group
5 Oct 26
Events on 10/06/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
6 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/07/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7 Oct 26
07 Oct
By Your Side Singers - Practice
7 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/08/2026
08 Oct
Choir Practice
8 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/10/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10 Oct 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
10 Oct 26
Events on 10/11/2026
Forum
Forum
11 Oct 26
Palo Alto
11 Oct
Sunday Service
11 Oct 26
Palo Alto
11 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
11 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/13/2026
13 Oct
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
13 Oct 26
Events on 10/14/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
14 Oct 26
Events on 10/15/2026
15 Oct
Choir Practice
15 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/17/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
17 Oct 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
17 Oct 26
17 Oct
All Ages Game Night
17 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/18/2026
Forum
Forum
18 Oct 26
Palo Alto
18 Oct
Sunday Service
18 Oct 26
Palo Alto
18 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
18 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/21/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
21 Oct 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
21 Oct 26
21 Oct
By Your Side Singers - Practice
21 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/22/2026
22 Oct
Choir Practice
22 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/24/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
24 Oct 26
24 Oct
UUCPA Justice Partner Event - Day Worker Center 30 Anniversary Party
24 Oct 26
Mountain VIew
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
24 Oct 26
Events on 10/25/2026
Forum
Forum
25 Oct 26
Palo Alto
25 Oct
Sunday Service
25 Oct 26
Palo Alto
25 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
25 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/28/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
28 Oct 26
Events on 10/29/2026
29 Oct
Choir Practice
29 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/31/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
31 Oct 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
31 Oct 26
Events on 11/01/2026
01 Nov
Justice Partner -  Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity
1 Nov 26
Forum
Forum
1 Nov 26
Palo Alto
01 Nov
Sunday Service
1 Nov 26
Palo Alto

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