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Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Sunday Service, November 30, 2025 – The Beatitude of Gratitude

This Thanksgiving-weekend service explores ideas and practices that help us live with constant gratitude—an attitude that benefits mind, body, spirit, and others.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship associate: Jane Correia

Special Music: Arhan Dutta, piano

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Sunday Service, November 30, 2025 – The Beatitude of Gratitude

This Thanksgiving-weekend service explores ideas and practices that help us live with constant gratitude—an attitude that benefits mind, body, spirit, and others.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship associate: Jane Correia

Special Music: Arhan Dutta, piano

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

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Upcoming Events

01 Nov

Justice Partner -  Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity

11/01/2025 - 11/30/2025
All Day
2025 Friendsgiving Event at LifeMoves

2025 Friendsgiving Event at LifeMoves

11/25/2025
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
All Saints' Episcopal Church
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - The Vision of St. Hubert by Franz von Stuck

Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - The Vision of St. Hubert by Franz von Stuck

11/26/2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
26 Nov

Board of Trustees meeting

11/26/2025
7:00 pm
27 Nov

Choir Practice

11/27/2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

11/29/2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-WE instead of I-Eagleman

Resonant Reading (Saturday)-WE instead of I-Eagleman

11/29/2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Forum

Forum Topic Selection for January

11/30/2025
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
30 Nov

Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8

11/30/2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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, [...]
More Info
Parents Night Out!
28 Feb
02/28/2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
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 [...]
More Info
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
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
01 Mar
03/01/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
02 Mar
03/02/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
More Info
First Monday Film Discussion Group
02 Mar
03/02/2026    
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
03/03/2026    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/04/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
By Your Side Singers
04 Mar
03/04/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
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
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
05 Mar
03/05/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
05 Mar
03/05/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
03/07/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/07/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/07/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/08/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
08 Mar
03/08/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
08 Mar
03/08/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Finance Committee Meeting
09 Mar
03/09/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
10 Mar
03/10/2026    
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.  
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/11/2026    
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 Mar
03/12/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/14/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/14/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/15/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
15 Mar
03/15/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
15 Mar
03/15/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Mar
03/16/2026    
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> [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/18/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
03/18/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
By Your Side Singers
18 Mar
03/18/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
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 Mar
03/19/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Choir Practice
19 Mar
03/19/2026    
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
03/21/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/21/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
All Ages Game Night
21 Mar
03/21/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
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 [...]
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Forum
Forum
03/22/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
22 Mar
03/22/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
22 Mar
03/22/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/25/2026    
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 Mar
03/25/2026    
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 Mar
03/26/2026    
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
03/28/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/28/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
Parents Night Out!
28 Mar
03/28/2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
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 [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/29/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
29 Mar
03/29/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
29 Mar
03/29/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Justice Partner – Canopy
01 Apr
04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for April is Canopy Canopy is a Palo Alto-based non-profit that plants and cares for trees where people need them the most.  [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
04/01/2026    
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
By Your Side Singers
01 Apr
04/01/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
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
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
02 Apr
04/02/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
02 Apr
04/02/2026    
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
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
04/04/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
04/04/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
04/04/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
04/05/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
05 Apr
04/05/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
05 Apr
04/05/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Events on 02/25/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
28 Feb 26
28 Feb
Parents Night Out!
28 Feb 26
Palo Alto
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
Events on 03/02/2026
02 Mar
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
2 Mar 26
02 Mar
First Monday Film Discussion Group
2 Mar 26
Events on 03/03/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
3 Mar 26
Events on 03/04/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
4 Mar 26
04 Mar
By Your Side Singers
4 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/05/2026
05 Mar
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
5 Mar 26
05 Mar
Choir Practice
5 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/07/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
7 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
7 Mar 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
7 Mar 26
Events on 03/08/2026
Forum
Forum
8 Mar 26
Palo Alto
08 Mar
Sunday Service
8 Mar 26
Palo Alto
08 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
8 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/09/2026
09 Mar
Finance Committee Meeting
9 Mar 26
Events on 03/10/2026
10 Mar
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
10 Mar 26
Events on 03/11/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
11 Mar 26
Events on 03/12/2026
12 Mar
Choir Practice
12 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/14/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
14 Mar 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
14 Mar 26
Events on 03/15/2026
Forum
Forum
15 Mar 26
Palo Alto
15 Mar
Sunday Service
15 Mar 26
Palo Alto
15 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
15 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/16/2026
16 Mar
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Mar 26
Events on 03/18/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
18 Mar 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
18 Mar 26
18 Mar
By Your Side Singers
18 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/19/2026
19 Mar
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
19 Mar 26
19 Mar
Choir Practice
19 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/21/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
21 Mar 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
21 Mar 26
21 Mar
All Ages Game Night
21 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/22/2026
Forum
Forum
22 Mar 26
Palo Alto
22 Mar
Sunday Service
22 Mar 26
Palo Alto
22 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
22 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/25/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
25 Mar 26
25 Mar
Board of Trustees meeting
25 Mar 26
Events on 03/26/2026
26 Mar
Choir Practice
26 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/28/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
28 Mar 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
28 Mar 26
28 Mar
Parents Night Out!
28 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/29/2026
Forum
Forum
29 Mar 26
Palo Alto
29 Mar
Sunday Service
29 Mar 26
Palo Alto
29 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
29 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/01/2026
01 Apr
Justice Partner – Canopy
1 Apr 26
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
1 Apr 26
01 Apr
By Your Side Singers
1 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/02/2026
02 Apr
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
2 Apr 26
02 Apr
Choir Practice
2 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/04/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
4 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
4 Apr 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
4 Apr 26
Events on 04/05/2026
Forum
Forum
5 Apr 26
Palo Alto
05 Apr
Sunday Service
5 Apr 26
Palo Alto
05 Apr
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
5 Apr 26
Palo Alto

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