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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
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
UUCPA
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Sunday Service

03/08/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
30 Jun
06/30/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
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Justice Partner - American Muslim Voice (AMV)
01 Jul
07/01/2025 - 07/31/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for July is American Muslim Voice (AMV). AMV is local grassroots, nonviolent, inclusive, civil, immigrant and human rights organization. AMV hosts open [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-ULYSSES from The Human Comedy by William Saroyan
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-ULYSSES from The Human Comedy by William Saroyan
07/02/2025    
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
02 Jul
07/02/2025    
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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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
07/05/2025    
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
07/05/2025    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
07/05/2025    
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
07/06/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Positive outlook on the global economy  Discussion Leader: Dave Joki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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No Sunday School, childcare only
No Sunday School, childcare only
07/06/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA
UUCPA Children’s Summer Sunday Schedule (subject to change, check back weekly for updates) May 25 Summer Sunday School for K-8 Starts at 10:15 Jun 1 [...]
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Sunday Service
06 Jul
07/06/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
07 Jul
07/07/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
07 Jul
07/07/2025    
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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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
07/09/2025    
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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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
10 Jul
07/10/2025    
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 [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
07/12/2025    
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 [...]
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Building Solid DRUUMM CA Foundations
12 Jul
07/12/2025    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
07/12/2025    
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
07/13/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic: What was the most fun thing you experienced this week?  Discussion Leader: Barbara Symons (facilitator) The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
07/13/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA
UUCPA Children’s Summer Sunday Schedule (subject to change, check back weekly for updates) May 25 Summer Sunday School for K-8 Starts at 10:15 Jun 1 [...]
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Sunday Service
13 Jul
07/13/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
14 Jul
07/14/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
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Finance Committee Meeting
14 Jul
07/14/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-A Place for You-New Testament
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-A Place for You-New Testament
07/16/2025    
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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Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
17 Jul
07/17/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
07/19/2025    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
07/19/2025    
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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BBQ Potluck and Game Night
BBQ Potluck and Game Night
07/19/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
We're having a BBQ Potluck on Saturday, July 19 followed by our monthly board game night.  Come for either or both!  We'll eat around 6:15, [...]
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Forum
Forum
07/20/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Is Trump an “enemy, domestic”?  Discussion Leader: Bob Greene The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
07/20/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA
UUCPA Children’s Summer Sunday Schedule (subject to change, check back weekly for updates) May 25 Summer Sunday School for K-8 Starts at 10:15 Jun 1 [...]
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Sunday Service
20 Jul
07/20/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
21 Jul
07/21/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
21 Jul
07/21/2025    
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> [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
07/23/2025    
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
23 Jul
07/23/2025    
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) [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
07/26/2025    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
07/26/2025    
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
07/27/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for September The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
07/27/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA
UUCPA Children’s Summer Sunday Schedule (subject to change, check back weekly for updates) May 25 Summer Sunday School for K-8 Starts at 10:15 Jun 1 [...]
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Sunday Service
27 Jul
07/27/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
28 Jul
07/28/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Sleep-Saroyan
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Sleep-Saroyan
07/30/2025    
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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DRUUMM California Summer Retreat, August 1-3
01 Aug
08/01/2025 - 08/03/2025    
All Day
https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
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Justice Partner - There With Care
01 Aug
08/01/2025 - 08/31/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for August is There With Care Their mission is to provide a wide range of thoughtful and fundamental services to families and [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
08/02/2025    
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
08/02/2025    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
08/02/2025    
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
08/03/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic: What is it we love so much about our pets? Discussion Leader: Barbara Symons The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as [...]
More Info
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
08/03/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA
UUCPA Children’s Summer Sunday Schedule (subject to change, check back weekly for updates) May 25 Summer Sunday School for K-8 Starts at 10:15 Jun 1 [...]
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Sunday Service
03 Aug
08/03/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Events on 06/30/2025
30 Jun
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
30 Jun 25
Events on 07/01/2025
01 Jul
Justice Partner - American Muslim Voice (AMV)
1 Jul 25
Events on 07/02/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-ULYSSES from The Human Comedy by William Saroyan
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-ULYSSES from The Human Comedy by William Saroyan
2 Jul 25
02 Jul
By Your Side Singers
2 Jul 25
Palo Alto
Events on 07/05/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
5 Jul 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Jul 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
5 Jul 25
Events on 07/06/2025
Forum
Forum
6 Jul 25
Palo Alto
No Sunday School, childcare only
No Sunday School, childcare only
6 Jul 25
Palo Alto
06 Jul
Sunday Service
6 Jul 25
Palo Alto
Events on 07/07/2025
07 Jul
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
7 Jul 25
07 Jul
First Monday Film Discussion Group
7 Jul 25
Events on 07/09/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
9 Jul 25
Events on 07/10/2025
10 Jul
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
10 Jul 25
Events on 07/12/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12 Jul 25
12 Jul
Building Solid DRUUMM CA Foundations
12 Jul 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
12 Jul 25
Events on 07/13/2025
Forum
Forum
13 Jul 25
Palo Alto
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
13 Jul 25
Palo Alto
13 Jul
Sunday Service
13 Jul 25
Palo Alto
Events on 07/14/2025
14 Jul
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
14 Jul 25
14 Jul
Finance Committee Meeting
14 Jul 25
Events on 07/16/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-A Place for You-New Testament
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-A Place for You-New Testament
16 Jul 25
Events on 07/17/2025
17 Jul
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
17 Jul 25
Events on 07/19/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
19 Jul 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
19 Jul 25
BBQ Potluck and Game Night
BBQ Potluck and Game Night
19 Jul 25
Palo Alto
Events on 07/20/2025
Forum
Forum
20 Jul 25
Palo Alto
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
20 Jul 25
Palo Alto
20 Jul
Sunday Service
20 Jul 25
Palo Alto
Events on 07/21/2025
21 Jul
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
21 Jul 25
21 Jul
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
21 Jul 25
Events on 07/23/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
23 Jul 25
23 Jul
Board of Trustees meeting
23 Jul 25
Events on 07/26/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
26 Jul 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
26 Jul 25
Events on 07/27/2025
Forum
Forum
27 Jul 25
Palo Alto
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
27 Jul 25
Palo Alto
27 Jul
Sunday Service
27 Jul 25
Palo Alto
Events on 07/28/2025
28 Jul
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
28 Jul 25
Events on 07/30/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Sleep-Saroyan
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Sleep-Saroyan
30 Jul 25
Events on 08/01/2025
01 Aug
DRUUMM California Summer Retreat, August 1-3
1 Aug 25
01 Aug
Justice Partner - There With Care
1 Aug 25
Events on 08/02/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
2 Aug 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
2 Aug 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
2 Aug 25
Events on 08/03/2025
Forum
Forum
3 Aug 25
Palo Alto
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
3 Aug 25
Palo Alto
03 Aug
Sunday Service
3 Aug 25
Palo Alto

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