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
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Guardian of my Heart-Wordsworth
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, [...]
28 Jan
01/28/2026    
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) [...]
29 Jan
01/29/2026    
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
01/31/2026    
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)-Obstacles to Stillness-Geiman
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 Feb
02/01/2026 - 02/28/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for February is Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) SURJ Sacred Heart Chapter is based in San Jose and is part of [...]
Forum
02/01/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Things that we keep because they helped to define who we were Discussion Leader: Ann Zeise The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, [...]
02 Feb
02/02/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
02 Feb
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
02/03/2026    
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)-Understanding any Parable-Mark 4:9–13
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, [...]
04 Feb
02/04/2026    
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 [...]
05 Feb
02/05/2026    
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
02/07/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Saturday Meditation
02/07/2026    
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)-Burial of the Count of Orga— El Grego
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
02/08/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic:  What would you like for the future of the Forum, and how can we foster it? Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets [...]
08 Feb
02/08/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
08 Feb
02/08/2026    
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 [...]
09 Feb
02/09/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
10 Feb
02/10/2026    
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.  
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-No Bad Herbs-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, [...]
12 Feb
02/12/2026    
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 Feb
02/12/2026    
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
02/14/2026    
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)-Ask Me-Stafford
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
02/15/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Discovering the good things - right now!  Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
15 Feb
02/15/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
15 Feb
02/15/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This Sunday: 10:30 AM Preschool - 8 starts in the Main Hall. At 10:45 AM after the story, everyone will attend class together.  There is [...]
16 Feb
02/16/2026    
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)-Goodness-James Garfield
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
02/18/2026    
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 [...]
18 Feb
02/18/2026    
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 [...]
19 Feb
02/19/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
19 Feb
02/19/2026    
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
02/21/2026    
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 [...]
Celebrating the Life of Maribea Berry
02/21/2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Maribea Berry passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2026 after years of managing metastatic cancer. She was surrounded by family. Her Celebration of [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Expressive Ritual-Langer
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
02/22/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for April The Forum meets in the [...]
22 Feb
02/22/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
22 Feb
02/22/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This Sunday 10:30 AM There is no regular RE this Sunday. There will be childcare and games in Room 2. 10:45 AM K-1 OWL meets [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Closer to Truth-Penrose
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, [...]
25 Feb
02/25/2026    
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) [...]
26 Feb
02/26/2026    
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
02/28/2026    
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 [...]
Dancing From Within - Open Movement & Sound Bath for All Ages
02/28/2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Do you feel the need for a respite from the worries of life right now? Would you like a deeper sense of connection with your [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)–Spots of Time-Wordsworth
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 Mar
03/01/2026 - 03/31/2026    
12:00 am
The Justice Partner for March is Heart and Home. Heart and Home, founded by Stanford students, provides night-time winter shelter for fifteen unhoused women in [...]
Forum
03/01/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Social Security problems and proposed solutions Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
01 Mar
03/01/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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