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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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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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First Monday Film Discussion Group
07 Sep
09/07/2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The movie for September 7th is Under the Fig Trees. We gather via video conference on the first Monday of the month for an hour-long [...]
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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
08 Sep
09/08/2026    
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)-The Tyger By William Blake
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-The Tyger By William Blake
09/09/2026    
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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Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
09/10/2026    
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
King Plaza
Mark 25 Years Since 9/11   It has been 25 years since the world-changing events on September 11, 2001.  Please join UUCPA Justice Partner, American [...]
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Choir Practice
10 Sep
09/10/2026    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
09/12/2026    
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)-Happiness-Tarrant
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Happiness-Tarrant
09/12/2026    
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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Coming of Age Orientation
12 Sep
09/12/2026 - 09/13/2026    
5:00 pm - 10:00 am
This weekend we are hosting the Coming of Age Orientation Overnight.  Contact Rev Cat for details (revcat@uucpa.org)
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Forum
Forum
09/13/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic: Mindfulness Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  [...]
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Sunday Service
13 Sep
09/13/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
13 Sep
09/13/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday: Red Class (preschool-kindergarten) and Orange Class (grades 1-3): Beginnings and the way UUs use lighting the chalice to begin in sacred space. Purple [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
09/16/2026    
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
09/16/2026    
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 [...]
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By Your Side Singers - Practice
16 Sep
09/16/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
17 Sep
09/17/2026    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
09/19/2026    
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)How Many Moons-Kooser
Resonant Reading (Saturday)How Many Moons-Kooser
09/19/2026    
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
19 Sep
09/19/2026    
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
09/20/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: What you have learned about keeping stuff Discussion Leader: Mango Martin The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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Sunday Service
20 Sep
09/20/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
20 Sep
09/20/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday: Preschool - Coming of Age have Religious Education after the Story for All Ages. Red Preschool - Kindergarten - Room 2 Orange 1st [...]
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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
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the day and night are equally short. The Autumn Equinox marks the beginning of autumn. This year, instead of holding [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Nature’s Forces-Humboldt
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Nature’s Forces-Humboldt
09/23/2026    
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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Choir Practice
24 Sep
09/24/2026    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
09/26/2026    
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)-Spring and Fall-Hopkins
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring and Fall-Hopkins
09/26/2026    
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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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
Join Our Justice Partner, Canopy, on Sept 26 Dear UUCPA Community, Greetings from Canopy! As we prepare to begin our 30th planting season, we are [...]
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Forum
Forum
09/27/2026    
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 Fireside [...]
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Sunday Service
27 Sep
09/27/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
27 Sep
09/27/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
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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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
09/30/2026    
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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Justice Partner - Pathwise
01 Oct
10/01/2026 - 10/31/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for October is Pathwise Pathwise is Palo Alto’s only free, non-profit, after-school enrichment program for less-resourced and historically underrepresented middle school students. They [...]
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Choir Practice
01 Oct
10/01/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
10/03/2026    
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
10/03/2026    
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)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
10/03/2026    
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
10/04/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
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Sunday Service
04 Oct
10/04/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
04 Oct
10/04/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
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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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
Events on 09/07/2026
07 Sep
First Monday Film Discussion Group
7 Sep 26
Events on 09/08/2026
08 Sep
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
8 Sep 26
Events on 09/09/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-The Tyger By William Blake
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-The Tyger By William Blake
9 Sep 26
Events on 09/10/2026
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
10 Sep 26
Palo Alto
10 Sep
Choir Practice
10 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/12/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
12 Sep 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Happiness-Tarrant
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Happiness-Tarrant
12 Sep 26
12 Sep
Coming of Age Orientation
12 Sep 26
Events on 09/13/2026
Forum
Forum
13 Sep 26
Palo Alto
13 Sep
Sunday Service
13 Sep 26
Palo Alto
13 Sep
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
13 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/16/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
16 Sep 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
16 Sep 26
16 Sep
By Your Side Singers - Practice
16 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/17/2026
17 Sep
Choir Practice
17 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/19/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
19 Sep 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)How Many Moons-Kooser
Resonant Reading (Saturday)How Many Moons-Kooser
19 Sep 26
19 Sep
All Ages Game Night
19 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/20/2026
Forum
Forum
20 Sep 26
Palo Alto
20 Sep
Sunday Service
20 Sep 26
Palo Alto
20 Sep
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
20 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/22/2026
An Autumn Equinox Meal Together
An Autumn Equinox Meal Together
22 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/23/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Nature’s Forces-Humboldt
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Nature’s Forces-Humboldt
23 Sep 26
Events on 09/24/2026
24 Sep
Choir Practice
24 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/26/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
26 Sep 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring and Fall-Hopkins
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring and Fall-Hopkins
26 Sep 26
Flourish Together - An Evening with Canopy and Amy Stewart
Flourish Together - An Evening with Canopy and Amy Stewart
26 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/27/2026
Forum
Forum
27 Sep 26
Palo Alto
27 Sep
Sunday Service
27 Sep 26
Palo Alto
27 Sep
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
27 Sep 26
Palo Alto
Events on 09/30/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
30 Sep 26
Events on 10/01/2026
01 Oct
Justice Partner - Pathwise
1 Oct 26
01 Oct
Choir Practice
1 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Events on 10/03/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
3 Oct 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
3 Oct 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
3 Oct 26
Events on 10/04/2026
Forum
Forum
4 Oct 26
Palo Alto
04 Oct
Sunday Service
4 Oct 26
Palo Alto
04 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
4 Oct 26
Palo Alto

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