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
11 Jun
11 Jun

Choir Practice

06/11/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

06/13/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Round-Kunitz

Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Round-Kunitz

06/13/2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Forum

Forum What will the world be like next year?

06/14/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
14 Jun

Sunday Service

06/14/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
14 Jun

UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages

06/14/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
2nd Sunday Lunch

2nd Sunday Lunch

06/14/2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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01 Dec
12/01/2025 - 12/31/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for December is Colectivo Acción Latina de Ambiente (ALA). Colectivo Accion Latina de Ambiente (ALA) was founded on August 1st, 2011, in [...]
01 Dec
12/01/2025    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
01 Dec
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 [...]
Brown Bag Books
12/02/2025    
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)-No Meeting Today
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 Dec
12/03/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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 [...]
04 Dec
12/04/2025    
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 [...]
05 Dec
12/05/2025    
5:00 pm - 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) [...]
Campus Workday
12/06/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Saturday Meditation
12/06/2025    
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)-Not 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
12/07/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: How Holiday Celebrations Change as We Move Through Life Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
07 Dec
12/07/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
07 Dec
12/07/2025    
10:30 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 [...]
08 Dec
12/08/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
09 Dec
12/09/2025    
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.  
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Progress-C. S. Lewis
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, [...]
11 Dec
12/11/2025    
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 [...]
11 Dec
12/11/2025    
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 [...]
Saturday Meditation
12/13/2025    
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)-The Eucharist-O’Connor
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
12/14/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: AI beyond ChatGPT  Discussion Leader: Michael Abramson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of [...]
14 Dec
12/14/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
14 Dec
12/14/2025    
10:30 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 Dec
12/15/2025    
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)-What is a Christian?-Ehrman
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
12/17/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
At the December 17, 2025 meeting, we'll discuss the novel Gateway (1977), by Fredrick Pohl A Scifi classic (the first novel in the HeeChee saga) [...]
17 Dec
12/17/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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 [...]
18 Dec
12/18/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
18 Dec
12/18/2025    
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 [...]
Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert
12/19/2025    
7:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Harpers Hall Ensemble Holiday Benefit Concert, Friday, December 19th, 7:30 pm, Main Hall.  Enjoy the beautiful Celtic harps performing some of your favorite Christmas music.  [...]
Saturday Meditation
12/20/2025    
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)-Pillars of Creation
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 Dec
12/20/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Aurora Singers Holiday Concert, Saturday, December 20th, Main Hall, 7:00 pm.  Doors Open at 6:30 pm – come early! Tickets: Suggested donation $10 per ticket, [...]
Forum
12/21/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Our Remembrances of Christmas Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday [...]
Integenerational Service - No Sunday School
12/21/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Come celebrate the season with stories from around the world at the Intergenerational Service: Solstice, Hanukkah, and Christmas. You don’t have to just listen; you [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-no meeting today
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, [...]
Saturday Meditation
12/27/2025    
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)-Facts of Life-Pádraig Ó Tuama
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
12/28/2025    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February The Forum meets in the [...]
28 Dec
12/28/2025    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
28 Dec
12/28/2025    
10:30 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)-no meeting today
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 Jan
01/01/2026 - 01/31/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for January is Onyxx Village Connection (OVC). OVC is a black-led organization that restores the dignity of underserved individuals and families by feeding [...]
Campus Workday
01/03/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Saturday Meditation
01/03/2026    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Lessons of Loss-Schulz
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
01/04/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: What are you hoping to make happen in your life in 2026? The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
04 Jan
01/04/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
04 Jan
01/04/2026    
10:30 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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Brown Bag Books
2 Dec 25
Palo Alto
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Palo Alto
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Forum
7 Dec 25
Palo Alto
07 Dec
7 Dec 25
Palo Alto
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08 Dec
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11 Dec 25
Palo Alto
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Forum
14 Dec 25
Palo Alto
14 Dec
14 Dec 25
Palo Alto
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18 Dec 25
Palo Alto
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Forum
21 Dec 25
Palo Alto
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Forum
28 Dec 25
Palo Alto
28 Dec
28 Dec 25
Palo Alto
28 Dec
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Forum
4 Jan 26
Palo Alto
04 Jan
4 Jan 26
Palo Alto

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