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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
08 Mar

Sunday Service

03/08/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 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/
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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:      [...]
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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 [...]
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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, [...]
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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 [...]
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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
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
04 Aug
08/04/2025    
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
04 Aug
08/04/2025    
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)-Peter’s Vision-Acts 10: 9–16
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Peter’s Vision-Acts 10: 9–16
08/06/2025    
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
06 Aug
08/06/2025    
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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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
07 Aug
08/07/2025    
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
08/09/2025    
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)-Revolution-Eric Hobsbawm
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Revolution-Eric Hobsbawm
08/09/2025    
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
08/10/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic: Are we a part of a 1% group? Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
08/10/2025    
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
10 Aug
08/10/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
11 Aug
08/11/2025    
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
11 Aug
08/11/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - "Checkmate" Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - "Checkmate" Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch
08/13/2025    
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
14 Aug
08/14/2025    
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 [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/16/2025    
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)-Adoration of the Magi-Da Vinci
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Adoration of the Magi-Da Vinci
08/16/2025    
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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All Ages Game Night
16 Aug
08/16/2025    
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
08/17/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Taking Action for Peace and Justice Discussion Leader: Kristi Iverson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up
08/17/2025    
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
17 Aug
08/17/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
18 Aug
08/18/2025    
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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Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
18 Aug
08/18/2025    
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) - Give Money-Logion 95
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Give Money-Logion 95
08/20/2025    
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
21 Aug
08/21/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/23/2025    
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)-Jacob’s Blessing-Rembrandt
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Jacob’s Blessing-Rembrandt
08/23/2025    
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
08/23/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Room 4/5
Join Us for the BBQ, Sat, Aug 23, 6PM! The UUCPA Choir invites you to the last BBQ of the summer on Saturday, August 23, [...]
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Forum
Forum
08/24/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic: The impact of generative AI Discussion Leader: Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up
08/24/2025    
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
24 Aug
08/24/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
25 Aug
08/25/2025    
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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Clean Money Lobby Day for UUCPA endorsed bill
Clean Money Lobby Day for UUCPA endorsed bill
08/26/2025    
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
In support of UUCPA’s endorsement of SB 42, the California Fair Elections Act (to allow public financing of election campaigns), can you attend our big Lobby [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Suzanne Lupien
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Suzanne Lupien
08/27/2025    
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
27 Aug
08/27/2025    
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
08/30/2025    
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)-Beethoven's 9th Symphony
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Beethoven's 9th Symphony
08/30/2025    
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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Parents Night Out!
30 Aug
08/30/2025    
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
08/31/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for October The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
08/31/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA
Join us for our last Summer Sunday School event! All ages are making fall equinox crafts together. We'll leave the service after the story at [...]
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Sunday Service
31 Aug
08/31/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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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
Events on 08/04/2025
04 Aug
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
4 Aug 25
04 Aug
First Monday Film Discussion Group
4 Aug 25
Events on 08/06/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Peter’s Vision-Acts 10: 9–16
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Peter’s Vision-Acts 10: 9–16
6 Aug 25
06 Aug
By Your Side Singers
6 Aug 25
Palo Alto
Events on 08/07/2025
07 Aug
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
7 Aug 25
Events on 08/09/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
9 Aug 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Revolution-Eric Hobsbawm
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Revolution-Eric Hobsbawm
9 Aug 25
Events on 08/10/2025
Forum
Forum
10 Aug 25
Palo Alto
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
10 Aug 25
Palo Alto
10 Aug
Sunday Service
10 Aug 25
Palo Alto
Events on 08/11/2025
11 Aug
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
11 Aug 25
11 Aug
Finance Committee Meeting
11 Aug 25
Events on 08/13/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - "Checkmate" Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - "Checkmate" Friedrich Moritz August Retzsch
13 Aug 25
Events on 08/14/2025
14 Aug
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
14 Aug 25
Events on 08/16/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
16 Aug 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Adoration of the Magi-Da Vinci
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Adoration of the Magi-Da Vinci
16 Aug 25
16 Aug
All Ages Game Night
16 Aug 25
Palo Alto
Events on 08/17/2025
Forum
Forum
17 Aug 25
Palo Alto
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up
17 Aug 25
Palo Alto
17 Aug
Sunday Service
17 Aug 25
Palo Alto
Events on 08/18/2025
18 Aug
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
18 Aug 25
18 Aug
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
18 Aug 25
Events on 08/20/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Give Money-Logion 95
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Give Money-Logion 95
20 Aug 25
Events on 08/21/2025
21 Aug
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
21 Aug 25
Events on 08/23/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
23 Aug 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Jacob’s Blessing-Rembrandt
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Jacob’s Blessing-Rembrandt
23 Aug 25
BBQ Potluck and Game Night
BBQ Potluck and Game Night
23 Aug 25
Palo Alto
Events on 08/24/2025
Forum
Forum
24 Aug 25
Palo Alto
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for grades 3 and up
24 Aug 25
Palo Alto
24 Aug
Sunday Service
24 Aug 25
Palo Alto
Events on 08/25/2025
25 Aug
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
25 Aug 25
Events on 08/26/2025
Clean Money Lobby Day for UUCPA endorsed bill
Clean Money Lobby Day for UUCPA endorsed bill
26 Aug 25
Events on 08/27/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Suzanne Lupien
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Suzanne Lupien
27 Aug 25
27 Aug
Board of Trustees meeting
27 Aug 25
Events on 08/30/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
30 Aug 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Beethoven's 9th Symphony
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Beethoven's 9th Symphony
30 Aug 25
30 Aug
Parents Night Out!
30 Aug 25
Palo Alto
Events on 08/31/2025
Forum
Forum
31 Aug 25
Palo Alto
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
31 Aug 25
Palo Alto
31 Aug
Sunday Service
31 Aug 25
Palo Alto

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