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Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship Associate: Steven Mashin

Special Music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, 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, … read more.

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Next Worship Service

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship Associate: Steven Mashin

Special Music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, 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, … read more.

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Upcoming Events

01 Mar

Justice Partner - Heart and Home

03/01/2026 - 03/31/2026
12:00 am
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Staying Alive-Huxley

Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Staying Alive-Huxley

03/04/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
04 Mar

By Your Side Singers

03/04/2026
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
05 Mar

Choir Practice

03/05/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
Campus Workday

Campus Workday

03/07/2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

03/07/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-In my end is my beginning—TS Eliot

Resonant Reading (Saturday)-In my end is my beginning—TS Eliot

03/07/2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Forum

Forum Ideas for reforming healthcare

03/08/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
08 Mar

Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8

03/08/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Guardian of my Heart-Wordsworth
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Guardian of my Heart-Wordsworth
01/28/2026    
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, [...]
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Board of Trustees meeting
28 Jan
01/28/2026    
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
29 Jan
01/29/2026    
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 [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/31/2026    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Obstacles to Stillness-Geiman
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Obstacles to Stillness-Geiman
01/31/2026    
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 - Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
01 Feb
02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026    
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 [...]
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Forum
Forum
02/01/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Things that we keep because they helped to define who we were Discussion Leader: Ann Zeise The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, [...]
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Sunday Service: Intergenerational Fire Ritual & Installation of Rev. Cat Boyle (Reception After)
01 Feb
02/01/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
02 Feb
02/02/2026    
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
02 Feb
02/02/2026    
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
02/03/2026    
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)-Understanding any Parable-Mark 4:9–13
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Understanding any Parable-Mark 4:9–13
02/04/2026    
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
04 Feb
02/04/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
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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Choir Practice
05 Feb
02/05/2026    
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
02/07/2026    
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
02/07/2026    
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)-Burial of the Count of Orga— El Grego
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Burial of the Count of Orga— El Grego
02/07/2026    
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
02/08/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic:  What would you like for the future of the Forum, and how can we foster it? Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets [...]
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Sunday Service
08 Feb
02/08/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
08 Feb
02/08/2026    
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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Finance Committee Meeting
09 Feb
02/09/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
10 Feb
02/10/2026    
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)-No Bad Herbs-Hugo
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-No Bad Herbs-Hugo
02/11/2026    
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
12 Feb
02/12/2026    
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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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
12 Feb
02/12/2026    
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
02/14/2026    
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)-Ask Me-Stafford
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Ask Me-Stafford
02/14/2026    
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
02/15/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Discovering the good things - right now!  Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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Sunday Service
15 Feb
02/15/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
15 Feb
02/15/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday: 10:30 AM Preschool - 8 starts in the Main Hall. At 10:45 AM after the story, everyone will attend class together.  There is [...]
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Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Feb
02/16/2026    
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)-Goodness-James Garfield
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Goodness-James Garfield
02/18/2026    
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
02/18/2026    
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
18 Feb
02/18/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
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 [...]
More Info
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
19 Feb
02/19/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir Practice
19 Feb
02/19/2026    
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
02/21/2026    
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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Celebrating the Life of Maribea Berry
Celebrating the Life of Maribea Berry
02/21/2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA Main Hall, Main Patio, & Online
Maribea Berry passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2026 after years of managing metastatic cancer. She was surrounded by family. Her Celebration of [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Expressive Ritual-Langer
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Expressive Ritual-Langer
02/21/2026    
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
02/22/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for April The Forum meets in the [...]
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Sunday Service
22 Feb
02/22/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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No regular Sunday School, OWL K-1 does meet, childcare is available
22 Feb
02/22/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday 10:30 AM There is no regular RE this Sunday. There will be childcare and games in Room 2. 10:45 AM K-1 OWL meets [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Closer to Truth-Penrose
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Closer to Truth-Penrose
02/25/2026    
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
Board of Trustees meeting
25 Feb
02/25/2026    
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) [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
26 Feb
02/26/2026    
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
02/28/2026    
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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Dancing From Within - Open Movement & Sound Bath for All Ages
Dancing From Within - Open Movement & Sound Bath for All Ages
02/28/2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Main Hall
Do you feel the need for a respite from the worries of life right now? Would you like a deeper sense of connection with your [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)–Spots of Time-Wordsworth
Resonant Reading (Saturday)–Spots of Time-Wordsworth
02/28/2026    
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 - Heart and Home
01 Mar
03/01/2026 - 03/31/2026    
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 [...]
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Forum
Forum
03/01/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Social Security problems and proposed solutions Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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Sunday Service
01 Mar
03/01/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Events on 01/28/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Guardian of my Heart-Wordsworth
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Guardian of my Heart-Wordsworth
28 Jan 26
28 Jan
Board of Trustees meeting
28 Jan 26
Events on 01/29/2026
29 Jan
Choir Practice
29 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/31/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
31 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Obstacles to Stillness-Geiman
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Obstacles to Stillness-Geiman
31 Jan 26
Events on 02/01/2026
01 Feb
Justice Partner - Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
1 Feb 26
Forum
Forum
1 Feb 26
Palo Alto
01 Feb
Sunday Service: Intergenerational Fire Ritual & Installation of Rev. Cat Boyle (Reception After)
1 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/02/2026
02 Feb
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
2 Feb 26
02 Feb
First Monday Film Discussion Group
2 Feb 26
Events on 02/03/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
3 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/04/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Understanding any Parable-Mark 4:9–13
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Understanding any Parable-Mark 4:9–13
4 Feb 26
04 Feb
By Your Side Singers
4 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/05/2026
05 Feb
Choir Practice
5 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/07/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
7 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
7 Feb 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Burial of the Count of Orga— El Grego
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Burial of the Count of Orga— El Grego
7 Feb 26
Events on 02/08/2026
Forum
Forum
8 Feb 26
Palo Alto
08 Feb
Sunday Service
8 Feb 26
Palo Alto
08 Feb
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
8 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/09/2026
09 Feb
Finance Committee Meeting
9 Feb 26
Events on 02/10/2026
10 Feb
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
10 Feb 26
Events on 02/11/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-No Bad Herbs-Hugo
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-No Bad Herbs-Hugo
11 Feb 26
Events on 02/12/2026
12 Feb
Choir Practice
12 Feb 26
Palo Alto
12 Feb
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
12 Feb 26
Events on 02/14/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
14 Feb 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Ask Me-Stafford
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Ask Me-Stafford
14 Feb 26
Events on 02/15/2026
Forum
Forum
15 Feb 26
Palo Alto
15 Feb
Sunday Service
15 Feb 26
Palo Alto
15 Feb
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
15 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/16/2026
16 Feb
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Feb 26
Events on 02/18/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Goodness-James Garfield
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Goodness-James Garfield
18 Feb 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
18 Feb 26
18 Feb
By Your Side Singers
18 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/19/2026
19 Feb
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
19 Feb 26
19 Feb
Choir Practice
19 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/21/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
21 Feb 26
Celebrating the Life of Maribea Berry
Celebrating the Life of Maribea Berry
21 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Expressive Ritual-Langer
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Expressive Ritual-Langer
21 Feb 26
Events on 02/22/2026
Forum
Forum
22 Feb 26
Palo Alto
22 Feb
Sunday Service
22 Feb 26
Palo Alto
22 Feb
No regular Sunday School, OWL K-1 does meet, childcare is available
22 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/25/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Closer to Truth-Penrose
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Closer to Truth-Penrose
25 Feb 26
25 Feb
Board of Trustees meeting
25 Feb 26
Events on 02/26/2026
26 Feb
Choir Practice
26 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/28/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
28 Feb 26
Dancing From Within - Open Movement & Sound Bath for All Ages
Dancing From Within - Open Movement & Sound Bath for All Ages
28 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)–Spots of Time-Wordsworth
Resonant Reading (Saturday)–Spots of Time-Wordsworth
28 Feb 26
Events on 03/01/2026
01 Mar
Justice Partner - Heart and Home
1 Mar 26
Forum
Forum
1 Mar 26
Palo Alto
01 Mar
Sunday Service
1 Mar 26
Palo Alto

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