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 Service, November 30, 2025 – The Beatitude of Gratitude

This Thanksgiving-weekend service explores ideas and practices that help us live with constant gratitude—an attitude that benefits mind, body, spirit, and others.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship associate: Jane Correia

Special Music: Arhan Dutta, piano

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

Next Worship Service

Sunday Service, November 30, 2025 – The Beatitude of Gratitude

This Thanksgiving-weekend service explores ideas and practices that help us live with constant gratitude—an attitude that benefits mind, body, spirit, and others.

Worship leader: Rev. Peter Farriday

Worship associate: Jane Correia

Special Music: Arhan Dutta, piano

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

Upcoming Events

01 Nov
26 Nov

Board of Trustees meeting

11/26/2025
7:00 pm
27 Nov

Choir Practice

11/27/2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

11/29/2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Forum

Forum Topic Selection for January

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01 Sep
09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025    
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 [...]
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025    
All Day
01 Sep
09/01/2025    
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/
Brown Bag Books
09/02/2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
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, [...]
03 Sep
09/03/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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 [...]
04 Sep
09/04/2025    
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 [...]
04 Sep
09/04/2025    
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 [...]
Campus Workday
09/06/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Saturday Meditation
09/06/2025    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting Sept 6
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, [...]
Forum
09/07/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic - The Future of NATO and European Security (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader - Michael Abramson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as [...]
07 Sep
09/07/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
07 Sep
09/07/2025    
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/justice/action-council/
08 Sep
09/08/2025    
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/
08 Sep
We gather via Zoom on the first Monday of the month for an hourlong discussion of a movie we have chosen and each watched ahead [...]
08 Sep
09/08/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Change is the Law-Kennedy
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, [...]
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
09/11/2025    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unite with UUCPA Justice Partner American Muslim Voice to honor the victims of 9/11, their families, and first responders, as we strive to transform this [...]
11 Sep
09/11/2025    
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
09/13/2025    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
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, [...]
Forum
09/14/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic -The New Telescope in Chile  Discussion Leader - Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
14 Sep
09/14/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
14 Sep
09/14/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
15 Sep
09/15/2025    
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/
15 Sep
09/15/2025    
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> [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Under the Sun-Willa Cather
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, [...]
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
09/17/2025    
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 [...]
17 Sep
09/17/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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 [...]
18 Sep
09/18/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
18 Sep
09/18/2025    
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
09/20/2025    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Filippo Brunelleschi's Pazzi chapel
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, [...]
20 Sep
09/20/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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 [...]
Forum
09/21/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic - The Contamination of Ethnic Lingo, Symbols, and Everyday Words: How the Interconnection of Politicalization and Propaganda Work Together, Creating Controversy and Sparking [...]
21 Sep
09/21/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
21 Sep
09/21/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Your Own Path-Campbell
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, [...]
UUs for Social Justice Speaker, Zac Mueller: How did Authoritarianism Enter the Mainstream
09/24/2025    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Rev. Peter Farriday plans to attend and thought others from UUCPA might be interested in joining as well. Next week, UUSJ will host Zachary Mueller, recognized [...]
24 Sep
09/24/2025    
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) [...]
25 Sep
09/25/2025    
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
09/27/2025    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Notre Dame-Hugo
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, [...]
Forum
09/28/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic - Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for November The Forum meets in the [...]
28 Sep
09/28/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
28 Sep
09/28/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
01 Oct
10/01/2025 - 10/31/2025    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
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, [...]
01 Oct
10/01/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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 [...]
02 Oct
10/02/2025    
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 [...]
02 Oct
10/02/2025    
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 [...]
Campus Workday
10/04/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Saturday Meditation
10/04/2025    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
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, [...]
Forum
10/05/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic:  AI and American National Security (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
05 Oct
10/05/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
05 Oct
10/05/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
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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News

The UUCPA Board invites you to take part in our Gratitude Art Project! This Sunday, Nov 23, and next Sunday, Read more
Starting January 25, 2026 during our usual Sunday School time (10:45 AM-11:45 AM), UUCPA is offering K-1 and 4-6 OWL classes.  "Our Whole Lives" (OWL) Read more
On Saturday, December 6, at 4 PM, in the Main Hall, the UUCPA Adult Choir presents "In Winter's Glow: Songs Read more
This regular announcement describes the current closures and cautions on campus, as construction begins on our Campus Vision remodel project Read more
Our auction party took place on November 15, 2025, and it was a tremendous success thanks to the incredible generosity Read more
Our 2025 Undie Sunday drive will take place in early December again this year.  Financial donations will be accepted from Read more

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