We Are An Inclusive  Community

Where people of diverse spiritual perspectives gather to learn and grow together.  Where all ages, abilities, ethnicities, genders,  and sexual orientations are welcome.  Where kids have the freedom to discover who they are and who they wish to become.  Where passionate hearts stand on the side of love, justice, and peace. Where all spirits are invited to rise and expand in harmony with the earth.

Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Soul Focus (6 of 6)

Soul Focus: “InSoulvent: The Costs of What’s Been Lost” (Part 6 of 6)

Rev. Peter continues his ongoing exploration of the soul and society.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano

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

Next Worship Service

Sunday, June 21, 2026 – Soul Focus (6 of 6)

Soul Focus: “InSoulvent: The Costs of What’s Been Lost” (Part 6 of 6)

Rev. Peter continues his ongoing exploration of the soul and society.

Worship Leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Special Music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano

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

Upcoming Events

01 Jun

Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners

06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
All Day
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

06/20/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice

06/20/2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Forum

Forum Stories about our Dads

06/21/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
21 Jun

Sunday Service

06/21/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
21 Jun

UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages

06/21/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Empty Nest Parenting Group

Empty Nest Parenting Group

06/21/2026
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Seasoned Souls - Group for Older Adults

Seasoned Souls - Group for Older Adults

06/21/2026
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
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3:00 PM - Xero Carbon
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
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5:00 PM - Mabon Festival
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26 Aug
08/26/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This group is for UUCPA Moms (although we’re open to Dads who want to join) who have teenage children. Date: 4th Mondays each month Time: [...]
Elder Journey - Canceled
08/27/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Elder Journey meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Room 6 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Second Tuesday we focus on [...]
27 Aug
08/27/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Board meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room. Meetings are open to all, but the schedule [...]
27 Aug
08/27/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
28 Aug
08/28/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
By Your Side Singers
08/28/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, founded in 2016. In small groups, we visit and sing for any church member or friend, [...]
29 Aug
08/29/2019    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
29 Aug
08/29/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
29 Aug
08/29/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
30 Aug
08/30/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
31 Aug
08/31/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Come Meditate with Us! The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 [...]
01 Sep
09/01/2019 - 09/30/2019    
All Day
The Justice Partner for September is Hotel de Zink. Hotel de Zink, a rotating church shelter program run by InnVision, is hosted by UUCPA during [...]
Forum - The Conservative Heart
09/01/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki
01 Sep
09/01/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
02 Sep
09/02/2019    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mens Group - Semi-Retired, Retired, Thinking About It: men 60+ purifying wisdom.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a [...]
02 Sep
09/02/2019    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/justice/action-council/
Summer BBQs (Labor Day)
09/02/2019    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
During the summer, we invite you to join us for our Friday night and holiday BBQ's which run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.   All are invited [...]
03 Sep
09/03/2019    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
by Lauren Markham (NF)
03 Sep
09/03/2019    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
03 Sep
09/03/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
04 Sep
09/04/2019    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Xero Carbon group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be [...]
05 Sep
09/05/2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
05 Sep
09/05/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
05 Sep
09/05/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
06 Sep
09/06/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
Campus Workday
09/07/2019    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:        UUCPA Campus Contact:         Michael Plass [...]
Saturday Meditation
09/07/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
Forum - What Makes You Smile?
09/08/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis
08 Sep
09/08/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
08 Sep
09/08/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
09 Sep
09/09/2019    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/justice/action-council/
09 Sep
09/09/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
Elder Journey - Canceled
09/10/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Elder Journey meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Room 6 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Second Tuesday we focus on [...]
10 Sep
09/10/2019    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
If you enjoy watching good films and would like the opportunity to discuss them with other people, we hope you will consider joining the UUCPA [...]
10 Sep
09/10/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
11 Sep
09/11/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
11 Sep
09/11/2019    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The next Peaceful Presence will be held on Wednesday, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. and hosted by American Muslim Voice at King Plaza, [...]
11 Sep
09/11/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, founded in 2016. In small groups, we visit and sing for any church member or friend, [...]
12 Sep
09/12/2019    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
12 Sep
09/12/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
12 Sep
09/12/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
13 Sep
09/13/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
13 Sep
09/13/2019    
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
If you know how to play bridge, please join us at the Second Friday Bridge Club. We have a very friendly, casual game. You don't [...]
Saturday Meditation
09/14/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
14 Sep
09/14/2019    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This meeting features social time, a potluck, 20-minute presentation and all-peer discussion. We usually have more than 15 attendees. Topics are selected by the group [...]
Forum - Your Favorite Sci-Fi
09/15/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Bob Greene
15 Sep
09/15/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
15 Sep
09/15/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
16 Sep
09/16/2019    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mens Group - Semi-Retired, Retired, Thinking About It: men 60+ purifying wisdom.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a [...]
16 Sep
09/16/2019    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
16 Sep
09/16/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
17 Sep
09/17/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
17 Sep
09/17/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
17 Sep
09/17/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mens Group - Working Stiffs: men 30-60 balancing work and family.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a brief [...]
18 Sep
09/18/2019    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be quickly used [...]
19 Sep
09/19/2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
19 Sep
09/19/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
19 Sep
09/19/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
20 Sep
09/20/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
Saturday Meditation
09/21/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
Mabon Festival
Join us for a Mabon festival on the Til Evans garden/McFadden Patio from 5:00-8:00pm. Mabon is the Pagan celebration of the autumnal equinox and the [...]
Forum - Your first X
09/22/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Dick Duda
22 Sep
09/22/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
22 Sep
09/22/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
23 Sep
09/23/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This group is for UUCPA Moms (although we’re open to Dads who want to join) who have teenage children. Date: 4th Mondays each month Time: [...]
Elder Journey - Canceled
09/24/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Elder Journey meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Room 6 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Second Tuesday we focus on [...]
24 Sep
09/24/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Board meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room. Meetings are open to all, but the schedule [...]
24 Sep
09/24/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
25 Sep
09/25/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
By Your Side Singers
09/25/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, founded in 2016. In small groups, we visit and sing for any church member or friend, [...]
26 Sep
09/26/2019    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
LWV "Easy Voting" Event (UUCPA Co-Sponsor)
The League of Women Voters of Palo Alto’s Fall Kickoff Event is "Goodbye Precincts, Hello Easy Voting: The Voter's Choice Act." UUCPA is a co-sponsor of this [...]
26 Sep
09/26/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
27 Sep
09/27/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
27 Sep
09/27/2019    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film
09/27/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
“Power to Heal shows both the destructive legacy of racism in American health care and the potential for collective action to redress these wrongs. We [...]
Saturday Meditation
09/28/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for November
09/29/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leaders: All
29 Sep
09/29/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
29 Sep
09/29/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
01 Oct
10/01/2019 - 10/31/2019    
All Day
The Justice Partner for October is South Bay Sanctuary Covenant. SBSC is an interfaith, non-partisan organization of churches and individuals in the Bay Area. The [...]
01 Oct
10/01/2019    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
by Jason Fagone
01 Oct
10/01/2019    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
02 Oct
10/02/2019    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Xero Carbon group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be [...]
02 Oct
10/02/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto (UUCPA) provides a safe environment for legal minors in our programs.  One of our policies is to require annual [...]
03 Oct
10/03/2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
03 Oct
10/03/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
03 Oct
10/03/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young-adult life stage, typically but not always [...]
04 Oct
10/04/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
Campus Workday
10/05/2019    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:        UUCPA Campus Contact:         Michael Plass [...]
Saturday Meditation
10/05/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
05 Oct
10/05/2019    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
This coming Saturday, October 5, we’ll join Bob and Sandy Simoni for a 6.5-mile hike along a creek and through a shady canyon in Hayward. [...]
Forum - Solitude: The Beauty and the Pain
10/06/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Laurie Vaughan
06 Oct
10/06/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
06 Oct
10/06/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in the first part of [...]
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