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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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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.  [...]
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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, [...]
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By Your Side Singers
01 Apr
04/01/2026    
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
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Sunday Service - Easter
05 Apr
04/05/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
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 [...]
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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
06 Apr
04/06/2026    
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
06 Apr
04/06/2026    
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
04/07/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
04/08/2026    
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
09 Apr
04/09/2026    
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
09 Apr
04/09/2026    
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
04/11/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
04/11/2026    
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
04/12/2026    
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 [...]
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Sunday Service
12 Apr
04/12/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
12 Apr
04/12/2026    
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
13 Apr
04/13/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
14 Apr
04/14/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
04/15/2026    
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
04/15/2026    
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
15 Apr
04/15/2026    
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
16 Apr
04/16/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir Practice
16 Apr
04/16/2026    
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
04/18/2026    
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)
04/18/2026    
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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All Ages Game Night
18 Apr
04/18/2026    
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
04/19/2026    
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 [...]
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UUCPA on the Growing Native Garden Tour
UUCPA on the Growing Native Garden Tour
04/19/2026    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
UUCPA
Sunday, April 19, from 10-4 the UUCPA garden will be on the Growing Natives Garden Tour (as will a number of gardens on the Peninsula. [...]
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Sunday Service
19 Apr
04/19/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
20 Apr
04/20/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
04/22/2026    
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
22 Apr
04/22/2026    
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
23 Apr
04/23/2026    
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
04/25/2026    
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)
04/25/2026    
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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Parents Night Out!
25 Apr
04/25/2026    
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 [...]
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Forum
Forum
04/26/2026    
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 [...]
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Sunday Service
26 Apr
04/26/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
26 Apr
04/26/2026    
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)
04/29/2026    
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
30 Apr
04/30/2026    
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
05/02/2026    
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
05/02/2026    
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)
05/02/2026    
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
05/03/2026    
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
03 May
05/03/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
03 May
05/03/2026    
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 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
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 - Easter
5 Apr 26
Palo Alto
05 Apr
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
5 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/06/2026
06 Apr
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
6 Apr 26
06 Apr
First Monday Film Discussion Group
6 Apr 26
Events on 04/07/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
7 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/08/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
8 Apr 26
Events on 04/09/2026
09 Apr
Choir Practice
9 Apr 26
Palo Alto
09 Apr
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
9 Apr 26
Events on 04/11/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11 Apr 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
11 Apr 26
Events on 04/12/2026
Forum
Forum
12 Apr 26
Palo Alto
12 Apr
Sunday Service
12 Apr 26
Palo Alto
12 Apr
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
12 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/13/2026
13 Apr
Finance Committee Meeting
13 Apr 26
Events on 04/14/2026
14 Apr
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
14 Apr 26
Events on 04/15/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
15 Apr 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
15 Apr 26
15 Apr
By Your Side Singers
15 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/16/2026
16 Apr
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
16 Apr 26
16 Apr
Choir Practice
16 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/18/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
18 Apr 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
18 Apr 26
18 Apr
All Ages Game Night
18 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/19/2026
Forum
Forum
19 Apr 26
Palo Alto
UUCPA on the Growing Native Garden Tour
UUCPA on the Growing Native Garden Tour
19 Apr 26
Palo Alto
19 Apr
Sunday Service
19 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/20/2026
20 Apr
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
20 Apr 26
Events on 04/22/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
22 Apr 26
22 Apr
Board of Trustees meeting
22 Apr 26
Events on 04/23/2026
23 Apr
Choir Practice
23 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/25/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
25 Apr 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
25 Apr 26
25 Apr
Parents Night Out!
25 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/26/2026
Forum
Forum
26 Apr 26
Palo Alto
26 Apr
Sunday Service
26 Apr 26
Palo Alto
26 Apr
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
26 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/29/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
29 Apr 26
Events on 04/30/2026
30 Apr
Choir Practice
30 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 05/02/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
2 May 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
2 May 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
2 May 26
Events on 05/03/2026
Forum
Forum
3 May 26
Palo Alto
03 May
Sunday Service
3 May 26
Palo Alto
03 May
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
3 May 26
Palo Alto

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