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Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Worship Leader: Gary Rosin

Worship Associate: Matt Rosin

Special Music: Thomas Shoebottom, cello/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 or call UUCPA’s outgoing voicemail message, 650-494-0541. … read more.

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Next Worship Service

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Worship Leader: Gary Rosin

Worship Associate: Matt Rosin

Special Music: Thomas Shoebottom, cello/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 or call UUCPA’s outgoing voicemail message, 650-494-0541. … read more.

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Upcoming Events

01 Jun

Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners

06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
All Day
01 Jul

Justice Partner - Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action (PICA)

07/01/2026 - 07/31/2026
All Day
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)—Emily Dickenson, Poems: Third Series

Resonant Reading (Wednesday)—Emily Dickenson, Poems: Third Series

07/01/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Campus Workday

Campus Workday

07/03/2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Resonant Reading (Saturday)—William Stafford, The Way It Is

Resonant Reading (Saturday)—William Stafford, The Way It Is

07/04/2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Forum

Forum Tipping points in your life

07/05/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
05 Jul

UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages

07/05/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)

Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)

07/05/2026
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Fireside Room
Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting

Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting

07/05/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Justice Partner - Colectivo Acción Latina de Ambiente (ALA)
01 Dec
12/01/2025 - 12/31/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for December is Colectivo Acción Latina de Ambiente (ALA). Colectivo Accion Latina de Ambiente (ALA) was founded on August 1st, 2011, in [...]
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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
01 Dec
12/01/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
01 Dec
12/01/2025    
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
12/02/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hamaker Library
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)
12/03/2025    
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 Wednesdays, 12-1. [...]
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By Your Side Singers - Practice
03 Dec
12/03/2025    
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
04 Dec
12/04/2025    
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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Board of Trustees meeting
05 Dec
12/05/2025    
5:00 pm - 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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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
12/06/2025    
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
12/06/2025    
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)-Not Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Not Meeting
12/06/2025    
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
12/07/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: How Holiday Celebrations Change as We Move Through Life Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
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Sunday Service
07 Dec
12/07/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
07 Dec
12/07/2025    
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
08 Dec
12/08/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
09 Dec
12/09/2025    
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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12/10/2025    
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 Wednesdays, 12-1. [...]
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Choir Practice
11 Dec
12/11/2025    
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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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
11 Dec
12/11/2025    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/13/2025    
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)-The Eucharist-O’Connor
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Eucharist-O’Connor
12/13/2025    
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
12/14/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic: AI beyond ChatGPT  Discussion Leader: Michael Abramson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of [...]
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Sunday Service
14 Dec
12/14/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
14 Dec
12/14/2025    
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
15 Dec
12/15/2025    
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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12/17/2025    
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 Wednesdays, 12-1. [...]
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Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
12/17/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
At the December 17, 2025 meeting, we'll discuss the novel Gateway (1977), by Fredrick Pohl A Scifi classic (the first novel in the HeeChee saga) [...]
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By Your Side Singers - Practice
17 Dec
12/17/2025    
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
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
18 Dec
12/18/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir Practice
18 Dec
12/18/2025    
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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Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert
Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert
12/19/2025    
7:45 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA
Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert, Friday, December 19th, 7:30 pm, Main Hall.  Enjoy the beautiful Celtic harps performing some of your favorite Christmas music.  [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/20/2025    
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)-Pillars of Creation
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Pillars of Creation
12/20/2025    
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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Aurora Singers Holiday Concert
20 Dec
12/20/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
UUCPA Main Hall
Aurora Singers Holiday Concert, Saturday, December 20th, Main Hall, 7:00 pm.  Doors Open at 6:30 pm – come early! Tickets: Suggested donation $10 per ticket, [...]
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Forum
Forum
12/21/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Our Remembrances of Christmas Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday [...]
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Sunday Service - No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
Sunday Service - No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
12/21/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Integenerational Service - No Sunday School
Integenerational Service - No Sunday School
12/21/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Come celebrate the season with stories from around the world at the Intergenerational Service: Solstice, Hanukkah, and Christmas. You don’t have to just listen; you [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12/24/2025    
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 Wednesdays, 12-1. [...]
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
12/24/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
12/24/2025    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12/27/2025    
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)-Facts of Life-Pádraig Ó Tuama
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Facts of Life-Pádraig Ó Tuama
12/27/2025    
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
12/28/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February The Forum meets in the [...]
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Sunday Service
28 Dec
12/28/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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No Sunday School, childcare is available
28 Dec
12/28/2025    
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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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12/31/2025    
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 Wednesdays, 12-1. [...]
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Justice Partner - Onyxx Village Connection
01 Jan
01/01/2026 - 01/31/2026    
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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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
01/03/2026    
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
01/03/2026    
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)-The Lessons of Loss-Schulz
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Lessons of Loss-Schulz
01/03/2026    
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
01/04/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: What are you hoping to make happen in your life in 2026? The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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Sunday Service
04 Jan
01/04/2026    
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 Jan
01/04/2026    
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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Events on 12/01/2025
01 Dec
Justice Partner - Colectivo Acción Latina de Ambiente (ALA)
1 Dec 25
01 Dec
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
1 Dec 25
01 Dec
First Monday Film Discussion Group
1 Dec 25
Events on 12/02/2025
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
2 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/03/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
3 Dec 25
03 Dec
By Your Side Singers - Practice
3 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/04/2025
04 Dec
Choir Practice
4 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/05/2025
05 Dec
Board of Trustees meeting
5 Dec 25
Events on 12/06/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
6 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
6 Dec 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Not Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Not Meeting
6 Dec 25
Events on 12/07/2025
Forum
Forum
7 Dec 25
Palo Alto
07 Dec
Sunday Service
7 Dec 25
Palo Alto
07 Dec
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
7 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/08/2025
08 Dec
Finance Committee Meeting
8 Dec 25
Events on 12/09/2025
09 Dec
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
9 Dec 25
Events on 12/10/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
10 Dec 25
Events on 12/11/2025
11 Dec
Choir Practice
11 Dec 25
Palo Alto
11 Dec
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
11 Dec 25
Events on 12/13/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
13 Dec 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Eucharist-O’Connor
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Eucharist-O’Connor
13 Dec 25
Events on 12/14/2025
Forum
Forum
14 Dec 25
Palo Alto
14 Dec
Sunday Service
14 Dec 25
Palo Alto
14 Dec
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
14 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/15/2025
15 Dec
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
15 Dec 25
Events on 12/17/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
17 Dec 25
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
17 Dec 25
17 Dec
By Your Side Singers - Practice
17 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/18/2025
18 Dec
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
18 Dec 25
18 Dec
Choir Practice
18 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/19/2025
Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert
Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert
19 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/20/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
20 Dec 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Pillars of Creation
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Pillars of Creation
20 Dec 25
20 Dec
Aurora Singers Holiday Concert
20 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/21/2025
Forum
Forum
21 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Sunday Service - No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
Sunday Service - No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
21 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Integenerational Service - No Sunday School
Integenerational Service - No Sunday School
21 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/24/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
24 Dec 25
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec 25
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec 25
Events on 12/27/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
27 Dec 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Facts of Life-Pádraig Ó Tuama
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Facts of Life-Pádraig Ó Tuama
27 Dec 25
Events on 12/28/2025
Forum
Forum
28 Dec 25
Palo Alto
28 Dec
Sunday Service
28 Dec 25
Palo Alto
28 Dec
No Sunday School, childcare is available
28 Dec 25
Palo Alto
Events on 12/31/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
31 Dec 25
Events on 01/01/2026
01 Jan
Justice Partner - Onyxx Village Connection
1 Jan 26
Events on 01/03/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
3 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
3 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Lessons of Loss-Schulz
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Lessons of Loss-Schulz
3 Jan 26
Events on 01/04/2026
Forum
Forum
4 Jan 26
Palo Alto
04 Jan
Sunday Service
4 Jan 26
Palo Alto
04 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
4 Jan 26
Palo Alto

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