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

Seasons of Change

On the first Sunday of this autumn change of season, and in this time of transitional exploration at UUCPA, our service looks at some challenges and opportunities of change.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special music: Martin Manley, jazz pianist

If you prefer to join the community of … read more.

Next Worship Service

Seasons of Change

On the first Sunday of this autumn change of season, and in this time of transitional exploration at UUCPA, our service looks at some challenges and opportunities of change.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special music: Martin Manley, jazz pianist

If you prefer to join the community of … read more.

Upcoming Events

01 Oct

Justice Partner - South Bay Sanctuary Covenant

10/01/2025 - 10/31/2025
All Day
Forum

Forum AI and American National Security (Great Decisions)

10/05/2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am
05 Oct

Sunday Service

10/05/2025
10:15 am - 11:15 am
05 Oct

Action Council Meeting

10/05/2025
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers

Starting Point: A Group for Newcomers

10/05/2025
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
05 Oct

Writing Group

10/05/2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
06 Oct

First Monday Film Discussion Group

10/06/2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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, [...]
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for adults (older youth welcome!) runs in parallel with the middle-schoolers' experiential program about some of the faith communities of our area. [...]
30 Jan
01/30/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
01 Feb
02/01/2025 - 02/28/2025    
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
02/01/2025    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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, [...]
Forum
02/02/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: So Trump won.  Now what?   Discussion Leader: Michael Abramson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
02 Feb
02/02/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
02 Feb
02/02/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
10:15 AM INTERGENERATIONAL Sunday! Celebrate Chalice Sunday and learn why we light the Chalice Every Sunday, only Neighboring Faiths and Coming of Age will be [...]
03 Feb
We gather via Zoom on the first Monday of the month for an hourlong discussion of a movie we have chosen and each watched ahead [...]
Brown Bag Books
02/04/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Our February book is James: A Novel by Percival Everett    Facilitator: Susan Owici The Brown Bag Books group meets year-round, except in July and [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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, [...]
05 Feb
02/05/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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 [...]
06 Feb
02/06/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
06 Feb
02/06/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
06 Feb
02/06/2025    
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
02/08/2025    
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 [...]
Campus Workday
02/08/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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, [...]
Forum
02/09/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: Space, is anybody out there?  Should we visit? Discussion Leader: Richard Heydt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
09 Feb
02/09/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
09 Feb
02/09/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
10 Feb
02/10/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
11 Feb
02/11/2025    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
UUCPA's Dismantling White Supremacy group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, we will use this space to create [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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, [...]
13 Feb
02/13/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Saturday Meditation
02/15/2025    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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, [...]
15 Feb
02/15/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bring your favorite board game and snacks and learn a new one with your family and friends. Everyone welcome! Questions?  Contact Rev. Cat. Check out [...]
Forum
02/16/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion topic: Birds of Bhutan Discussion leaders: Dan Stofle and Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
16 Feb
02/16/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
16 Feb
02/16/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
17 Feb
02/17/2025    
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> [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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, [...]
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
02/19/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
February 19, 2025, 7-8:30 we'll discuss the 1984 movie "Brother From Another Planet". From Amazon: A mysterious young black man lands in Harlem, unable to [...]
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for adults (older youth welcome!) runs in parallel with the middle-schoolers' experiential program about some of the faith communities of our area. [...]
20 Feb
02/20/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
20 Feb
02/20/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Saturday Meditation
02/22/2025    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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, [...]
22 Feb
02/22/2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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 [...]
Forum
02/23/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for April The Forum meets in the [...]
23 Feb
9:45 AM-10:00 AM Middle School Neighboring Faiths meets outside of Room A for field trip at San Jose Sikh Gurdwara. Our faith community visits are [...]
23 Feb
02/23/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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, [...]
26 Feb
02/26/2025    
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) [...]
Professor Kathryn Gin Lum, Religion, Race, and the ‘Heathen’ at St. Mark's
02/26/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Last year UUCPA agreed to co-sponsor St. Mark’s Episcopal Church’s speaker series on White Christian Nationalism and its threats to our communities. The final event [...]
27 Feb
02/27/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
01 Mar
03/01/2025 - 03/31/2025    
12:00 am
The Justice Partner for March is Heart and Home. Heart and Home, founded by Stanford students, provides night-time winter shelter for fifteen unhoused women in [...]
Saturday Meditation
03/01/2025    
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 [...]
Campus Workday
03/01/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Forum
03/02/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: U.S. Changing Leadership of the World Economy (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader: David Puryear The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
02 Mar
03/02/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
02 Mar
03/02/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
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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