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01 Sep

Justice Partner - United Effort

09/01/2026 - 09/30/2026
All Day
An Autumn Equinox Meal Together

An Autumn Equinox Meal Together

09/22/2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Nature’s Forces-Humboldt

Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Nature’s Forces-Humboldt

09/23/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
24 Sep

Choir Practice

09/24/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

09/26/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Flourish Together - An Evening with Canopy and Amy Stewart

Flourish Together - An Evening with Canopy and Amy Stewart

09/26/2026
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
First Congregational Church of Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring and Fall-Hopkins

Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring and Fall-Hopkins

09/26/2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
26 Sep

Parents Night Out!

09/26/2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
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09/27/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Once the Soul was Perfect-Malick
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Once the Soul was Perfect-Malick
07/29/2026    
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, [...]
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Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer - On Courage
Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer - On Courage
07/29/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto
Shared with UUCPA by member Linda Henigin: I'm sharing an invitation to a late-breaking event with your fabulous congregation -- Julia Angwin and Ami Fields-Meyer, [...]
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Justice Partner - Day Worker Center of Mountain View
01 Aug
08/01/2026 - 08/31/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for August is Day Worker Center of Mountain View The Day Worker Center of Mountain View connects day laborers and local employers in a [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
08/01/2026    
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
08/01/2026    
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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Forum
Forum
08/02/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Turning points in history (general discussion) Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
02 Aug
08/02/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Sunday Summer School is all about one of our official UUCPA CYRE goals – have fun and build community.  We will check in and offer [...]
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Sunday Service
02 Aug
08/02/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
03 Aug
08/03/2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Film for discussion on August 3rd will be Black Bear, available on Kanopy We gather via video conference on the first Monday of the month [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Talk less, Draw more-Huxley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Talk less, Draw more-Huxley
08/05/2026    
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 - Practice
05 Aug
08/05/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
Join us for warm, welcoming small-group singing of beloved songs from our hymnals and other sources. In our practice sessions, we sing together and develop [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/08/2026    
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)-Ethics of Truth-Robinson
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Ethics of Truth-Robinson
08/08/2026    
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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Potluck BBQ and Backpack Blessing
08 Aug
08/08/2026    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
UUCPA
Potluck BBQ and Backpack Blessing - Saturday August 8 4 pm -7 pm Patio, Room 4-5, Fireside Get ready for the school year with one last [...]
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Forum
Forum
08/09/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic: Personal health advice and healthy practices Discussion Leader: Mango Martin The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
09 Aug
08/09/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday Join us this Sunday for Summer Sunday School at 10:30 AM! We'll be using our imagination as architects with Toothpick Architecture. Please let [...]
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Sunday Service
09 Aug
08/09/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
11 Aug
08/11/2026    
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)-Heaven and Hell— Huxley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Heaven and Hell— Huxley
08/12/2026    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/15/2026    
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)-Force of Character— Hillman
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Force of Character— Hillman
08/15/2026    
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
15 Aug
08/15/2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room
Bring your favorite board game and snacks and learn a new one with your family and friends. Everyone welcome! Game Nights happen every third Saturday [...]
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Forum
Forum
08/16/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Title: Human behaviors exhibited by some wild animals Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
16 Aug
08/16/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday We are going to make paper airplanes and use our curiosity to explore their gliding, swooping, and flying properties. We have instructions for [...]
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Sunday Service
16 Aug
08/16/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Tree of Life-Malick
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Tree of Life-Malick
08/19/2026    
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
08/19/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
At the August 19, 2026 meeting, we'll discuss the novel Genesis (2017) by Ken Lozito [Book 1 of 20 in the First Colony Series] (328 [...]
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UUCPA Choral Workshop
UUCPA Choral Workshop
08/20/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA Main Hall
Please join the UUCPA Adult Choir for a choral workshop led by renowned local conductor Lou de la Rosa, next Thursday, 8/20 from 7-9pm in the [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/22/2026    
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)-Loss and Beauty— Ozeki
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Loss and Beauty— Ozeki
08/22/2026    
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!
22 Aug
08/22/2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
Join us for Parents' Night Out this Saturday! 5-8 pm in Room 4-5. Take the night off and let UUCPA take care of the kids. [...]
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Forum
Forum
08/23/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground by Kurt Gray Discussion Leader: Allison Davis The Forum [...]
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Religious Education Begins
Religious Education Begins
08/23/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
The first day of Religious Education starts this Sunday. See below for Registration information. After the Story for All Ages in the Main Hall, all [...]
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Sunday Service
23 Aug
08/23/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Earth will forget our names-Mangla
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Earth will forget our names-Mangla
08/26/2026    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
08/29/2026    
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)-It's All Right-Stafford
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-It's All Right-Stafford
08/29/2026    
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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Forum
Forum
08/30/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 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 [...]
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Intergenerational Water Communion Service (No Sunday School but childcare is available)
30 Aug
08/30/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Join us this Sunday at 10:30 AM for the celebration of us returning together after the summer, just as streams flow together. Bring water from [...]
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Sunday Service - Water Communion
30 Aug
08/30/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Justice Partner - United Effort
01 Sep
09/01/2026 - 09/30/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for September is United Effort United Effort helps homeless people find affordable housing and jobs, and access safety net programs every Saturday [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
09/01/2026    
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Library
The Brown Bag Books group meets year-round, except in July and August, on the first Tuesday of each month. Many attendees bring their lunches, and everyone brings [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Healing the Sick-Matthew 9:18–26
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Healing the Sick-Matthew 9:18–26
09/02/2026    
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 - Practice
02 Sep
09/02/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
Join us for warm, welcoming small-group singing of beloved songs from our hymnals and other sources. In our practice sessions, we sing together and develop [...]
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Choir Practice
03 Sep
09/03/2026    
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
09/05/2026    
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
09/05/2026    
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)-Modern art-Hobsbawm
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Modern art-Hobsbawm
09/05/2026    
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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Forum
Forum
09/06/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion topic: The 2026 midterm elections / The USA’s Hunger Games Discussion leader: Dave Joki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
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Sunday Service
06 Sep
09/06/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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No Sunday School today, childcare is available
06 Sep
09/06/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Happy Labor Day Weekend! We do not have Religious Education programming this weekend at UUCPA. We do have childcare for service in Room 2 and [...]
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Events on 07/29/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Once the Soul was Perfect-Malick
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Once the Soul was Perfect-Malick
29 Jul 26
Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer - On Courage
Julia Angwin & Ami Fields-Meyer - On Courage
29 Jul 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/01/2026
01 Aug
Justice Partner - Day Worker Center of Mountain View
1 Aug 26
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
1 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
1 Aug 26
Events on 08/02/2026
Forum
Forum
2 Aug 26
Palo Alto
02 Aug
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
2 Aug 26
Palo Alto
02 Aug
Sunday Service
2 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/03/2026
03 Aug
First Monday Film Discussion Group
3 Aug 26
Events on 08/05/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Talk less, Draw more-Huxley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Talk less, Draw more-Huxley
5 Aug 26
05 Aug
By Your Side Singers - Practice
5 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/08/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
8 Aug 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Ethics of Truth-Robinson
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Ethics of Truth-Robinson
8 Aug 26
08 Aug
Potluck BBQ and Backpack Blessing
8 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/09/2026
Forum
Forum
9 Aug 26
Palo Alto
09 Aug
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
9 Aug 26
Palo Alto
09 Aug
Sunday Service
9 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/11/2026
11 Aug
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
11 Aug 26
Events on 08/12/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Heaven and Hell— Huxley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Heaven and Hell— Huxley
12 Aug 26
Events on 08/15/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
15 Aug 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Force of Character— Hillman
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Force of Character— Hillman
15 Aug 26
15 Aug
All Ages Game Night
15 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/16/2026
Forum
Forum
16 Aug 26
Palo Alto
16 Aug
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
16 Aug 26
Palo Alto
16 Aug
Sunday Service
16 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/19/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Tree of Life-Malick
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Tree of Life-Malick
19 Aug 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
19 Aug 26
Events on 08/20/2026
UUCPA Choral Workshop
UUCPA Choral Workshop
20 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/22/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
22 Aug 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Loss and Beauty— Ozeki
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Loss and Beauty— Ozeki
22 Aug 26
22 Aug
Parents Night Out!
22 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/23/2026
Forum
Forum
23 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Religious Education Begins
Religious Education Begins
23 Aug 26
Palo Alto
23 Aug
Sunday Service
23 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 08/26/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Earth will forget our names-Mangla
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Earth will forget our names-Mangla
26 Aug 26
Events on 08/29/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
29 Aug 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-It's All Right-Stafford
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-It's All Right-Stafford
29 Aug 26
Events on 08/30/2026
Forum
Forum
30 Aug 26
Palo Alto
30 Aug
Intergenerational Water Communion Service (No Sunday School but childcare is available)
30 Aug 26
Palo Alto
30 Aug
Sunday Service - Water Communion
30 Aug 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/01/2026
01 Sep
Justice Partner - United Effort
1 Sep 26
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
1 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/02/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Healing the Sick-Matthew 9:18–26
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Healing the Sick-Matthew 9:18–26
2 Sep 26
02 Sep
By Your Side Singers - Practice
2 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/03/2026
03 Sep
Choir Practice
3 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/05/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
5 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
5 Sep 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Modern art-Hobsbawm
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Modern art-Hobsbawm
5 Sep 26
Events on 09/06/2026
Forum
Forum
6 Sep 26
Palo Alto
06 Sep
Sunday Service
6 Sep 26
Palo Alto
06 Sep
No Sunday School today, childcare is available
6 Sep 26
Palo Alto

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