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
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting

Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting

10/04/2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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
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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, [...]
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 [...]
03 Mar
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
03/04/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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 [...]
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 Mar
03/05/2025    
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 [...]
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. [...]
06 Mar
03/06/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
06 Mar
03/06/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
06 Mar
03/06/2025    
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
03/08/2025    
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 [...]
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
03/09/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: Surviving political turmoil Discussion Leader: Dick Duda  The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of [...]
09 Mar
Our faith community visits are the experiential component of Neighboring Faith Communities, an educational program for middle schoolers and adults. For this last visit, to [...]
09 Mar
03/09/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
10 Mar
03/10/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
11 Mar
03/11/2025    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
UUCPA's Dismantling White Supremacy group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. On Tuesday, March 11, we'll plan a way to encourage support for [...]
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. [...]
13 Mar
03/13/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Saturday Meditation
03/15/2025    
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 Mar
03/15/2025    
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
03/16/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: A short poem you wrote yourself or that you love Discussion Leaders: Sarah Doxiadis and Trisha Suppes The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, [...]
16 Mar
03/16/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
16 Mar
03/16/2025    
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 Mar
03/17/2025    
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
03/19/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
In March, we'll discuss the novel The Terraformers, by Annalee Newitz From nebulas.sfwa.org: "Destry’s life is dedicated to terraforming Sask-E. As part of the Environmental Rescue [...]
20 Mar
03/20/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
20 Mar
03/20/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Saturday Meditation
03/22/2025    
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 [...]
Spring 🌱Equinox Celebration
03/22/2025    
10:15 am - 12:15 pm
The Spring Equinox is when the growing daylight and the shrinking night are of equal length. We hope you can join us for a Spring [...]
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
03/23/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: A path or venture you once followed Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
23 Mar
03/23/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
23 Mar
03/23/2025    
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 [...]
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 Mar
03/26/2025    
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) [...]
27 Mar
03/27/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Saturday Meditation
03/29/2025    
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
03/30/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for May The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
30 Mar
03/30/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
30 Mar
03/30/2025    
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 [...]
01 Apr
04/01/2025 - 04/30/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for April is United Effort United Effort helps homeless people find affordable housing and jobs, and access safety net programs every Saturday [...]
Brown Bag Books
04/01/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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 [...]
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, [...]
02 Apr
04/02/2025    
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 [...]
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
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
04/05/2025    
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
04/05/2025    
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
04/06/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion topic: U.S.-China Relations (Great Decisions) Discussion leader - Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
06 Apr
04/06/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
06 Apr
04/06/2025    
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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