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, June 21, 2026 – Soul Focus (6 of 6)

Soul Focus: “InSoulvent: The Costs of What’s Been Lost” (Part 6 of 6)

Rev. Peter continues his ongoing exploration of the soul and society.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano

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

Next Worship Service

Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Soul Focus (6 of 6)

Soul Focus: “InSoulvent: The Costs of What’s Been Lost” (Part 6 of 6)

Rev. Peter continues his ongoing exploration of the soul and society.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano

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

Upcoming Events

01 Jun

Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners

06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
All Day
15 Jun

Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting

06/15/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Two Songs-Yeats

Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Two Songs-Yeats

06/17/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group

Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group Dungeon Crawler Carl (novel)

06/17/2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
18 Jun

Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting

06/18/2026
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

06/20/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice

06/20/2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Forum

Forum Stories about our Dads

06/21/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
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27 Jan
01/27/2020    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Do you have any unwanted Christmas Gifts that you don’t know what to do with?  Spring cleaning?  Down-sizing?  Looking for handsome home decorations, unique toys, [...]
27 Jan
01/27/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Reclaim Our Vote Event:  Monday, January 27, 7:00-9:00 pm, Main Hall Voter Suppression:  The Biggest Threat to Democracy in 2020 Reclaim Our Vote 2020 Kickoff [...]
27 Jan
01/27/2020    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This group is for UUCPA Moms (although we’re open to Dads who want to join) who have teenage children. Date: 4th Mondays each month Time: [...]
28 Jan
01/28/2020    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Do you have any unwanted Christmas Gifts that you don’t know what to do with?  Spring cleaning?  Down-sizing?  Looking for handsome home decorations, unique toys, [...]
Elder Journey - Canceled
01/28/2020    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Elder Journey meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Room 6 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Second Tuesday we focus on [...]
28 Jan
01/28/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Board meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room. Meetings are open to all, but the schedule [...]
29 Jan
01/29/2020    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Do you have any unwanted Christmas Gifts that you don’t know what to do with?  Spring cleaning?  Down-sizing?  Looking for handsome home decorations, unique toys, [...]
30 Jan
01/30/2020    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Do you have any unwanted Christmas Gifts that you don’t know what to do with?  Spring cleaning?  Down-sizing?  Looking for handsome home decorations, unique toys, [...]
30 Jan
01/30/2020    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The January 2020 Library Committee meeting is canceled. https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
30 Jan
01/30/2020    
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 [...]
31 Jan
01/31/2020    
All Day
The office will be closed this Friday, January 31st. If you need access to the office on Friday, please contact Rev. Amy Zucker Morgenstern when she is on campus. We apologize [...]
31 Jan
01/31/2020    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
01 Feb
02/01/2020 - 02/29/2020    
All Day
The Justice Partner for February is Stevenson House. Stevenson House’s mission is to provide affordable housing where older, independent adults enjoy a safe and caring [...]
Campus Workday
02/01/2020    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:        UUCPA Campus Contact:         Michael Plass [...]
Saturday Meditation
02/01/2020    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
Forum - When Are We Old Enough to Die?
02/02/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Tom Parker Tom will use Barbara Ehrenreich's book "Natural Causes" as a point of departure for the discussion.
Treasures Benefit Sale
02/02/2020    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Do you have any unwanted Christmas Gifts that you don’t know what to do with?  Spring cleaning?  Down-sizing?  Looking for handsome home decorations, unique toys, [...]
02 Feb
02/02/2020    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
03 Feb
02/03/2020    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mens Group - Semi-Retired, Retired, Thinking About It: men 60+ purifying wisdom.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a [...]
03 Feb
02/03/2020    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/justice/action-council/
04 Feb
02/04/2020    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
by Fatima Mizra
04 Feb
02/04/2020    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
04 Feb
02/04/2020    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
05 Feb
02/05/2020    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Xero Carbon group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be [...]
06 Feb
02/06/2020    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
06 Feb
02/06/2020    
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 [...]
06 Feb
02/06/2020    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
07 Feb
02/07/2020    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
Saturday Meditation
02/08/2020    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
08 Feb
02/08/2020    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Alert People of Color Who Have Been Taken Off The Voter Rolls Please sign up to join us in the Fireside Room, Saturday, February 8, [...]
08 Feb
02/08/2020    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This meeting features social time, a potluck, 20-minute presentation and all-peer discussion. We usually have more than 15 attendees. Topics are selected by the group [...]
Forum - Sleep and Health 
02/09/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Eric Bier
09 Feb
02/09/2020    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
09 Feb
02/09/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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 [...]
10 Feb
02/10/2020    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
Elder Journey - Canceled
02/11/2020    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Elder Journey meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Room 6 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Second Tuesday we focus on [...]
11 Feb
02/11/2020    
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
In the midst of difficult times, Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice will host “Peaceful Presence,” a monthly prayer service on the evening of the [...]
11 Feb
02/11/2020    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
If you enjoy watching good films and would like the opportunity to discuss them with other people, we hope you will consider joining the UUCPA [...]
12 Feb
02/12/2020    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
12 Feb
02/12/2020    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, founded in 2016. In small groups, we visit and sing for any church member or friend, [...]
13 Feb
02/13/2020    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
13 Feb
02/13/2020    
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 [...]
13 Feb
02/13/2020    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
14 Feb
02/14/2020    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
14 Feb
02/14/2020    
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
02/15/2020    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
Forum - “Blue Mind,” How Water Affects Us 
02/16/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Kay Culpepper The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do
16 Feb
02/16/2020    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
16 Feb
02/16/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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 [...]
17 Feb
02/17/2020    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mens Group - Semi-Retired, Retired, Thinking About It: men 60+ purifying wisdom.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a [...]
17 Feb
02/17/2020    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
18 Feb
02/18/2020    
All Day
The office will be closed Tuesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 20th.  If you need anything done before Thursday, the office will be open Wednesday, [...]
18 Feb
02/18/2020    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
18 Feb
02/18/2020    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
19 Feb
02/19/2020    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be quickly used [...]
Sci Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group - Arrival
02/19/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
After a holiday break, the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Discussion Group is back, discussing the movie Arrival. Please watch it in advance (it is available at the [...]
20 Feb
02/20/2020    
All Day
The office will be closed Tuesday, February 18th and Thursday, February 20th.  If you need anything done before Thursday, the office will be open Wednesday, [...]
20 Feb
02/20/2020    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
20 Feb
02/20/2020    
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 [...]
21 Feb
02/21/2020    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
Saturday Meditation
02/22/2020    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for April
02/23/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leaders: All
23 Feb
02/23/2020    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
23 Feb
02/23/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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 [...]
Heart and Home
02/24/2020 - 02/25/2020    
7:00 pm - 7:00 am
Heart & Home Women’s Shelter returns to UUCPA Sunday, February 23, 2020.  Participants will be at UUCPA from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am every night [...]
24 Feb
02/24/2020    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This group is for UUCPA Moms (although we’re open to Dads who want to join) who have teenage children. Date: 4th Mondays each month Time: [...]
Elder Journey
02/25/2020    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Elder Journey meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Room 6 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Second Tuesday we focus on [...]
Heart and Home
02/25/2020 - 02/26/2020    
7:00 pm - 7:00 am
Heart & Home Women’s Shelter returns to UUCPA Sunday, February 23, 2020.  Participants will be at UUCPA from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am every night [...]
25 Feb
02/25/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Board meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room. Meetings are open to all, but the schedule [...]
26 Feb
02/26/2020    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
26 Feb
02/26/2020    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Alert People of Color Who Have Been Taken Off The Voter Rolls Please join us for this postcard-writing and phone banking event hosted by Nancy [...]
Heart and Home
02/26/2020 - 02/27/2020    
7:00 pm - 7:00 am
Heart & Home Women’s Shelter returns to UUCPA Sunday, February 23, 2020.  Participants will be at UUCPA from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am every night [...]
27 Feb
02/27/2020    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
Heart and Home
02/27/2020 - 02/28/2020    
7:00 pm - 7:00 am
Heart & Home Women’s Shelter returns to UUCPA Sunday, February 23, 2020.  Participants will be at UUCPA from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am every night [...]
27 Feb
02/27/2020    
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 [...]
28 Feb
02/28/2020    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
28 Feb
02/28/2020    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
Heart and Home
02/28/2020 - 02/29/2020    
7:00 pm - 7:00 am
Heart & Home Women’s Shelter returns to UUCPA Sunday, February 23, 2020.  Participants will be at UUCPA from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am every night [...]
Saturday Meditation
02/29/2020    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
29 Feb
02/29/2020    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Alert People of Color Who Have Been Taken Off The Voter Rolls Please join us for this postcard-writing and phone banking event hosted by Nancy [...]
Heart and Home
02/29/2020 - 03/01/2020    
7:00 pm - 7:00 am
Heart & Home Women’s Shelter returns to UUCPA Sunday, February 23, 2020.  Participants will be at UUCPA from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am every night [...]
01 Mar
03/01/2020 - 03/31/2020    
12:00 am
The Justice Partner for March 2020 is Heart and Home. Heart and Home, founded by Stanford students,  provides night-time winter shelter for fifteen unhoused women [...]
Forum - Our Foreign Policy Toward Iran
03/01/2020    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Bob Greene
01 Mar
03/01/2020    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
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