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

06/13/2026
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
Getting to Know UU

Getting to Know UU

06/14/2026
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
14 Jun

Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing

06/14/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Going Bankrupt-Hemingway
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, [...]
30 Apr
04/30/2026    
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 [...]
01 May
05/01/2026 - 05/31/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for May is American Muslim Voice (AMV). AMV is local grassroots, nonviolent, inclusive, civil, immigrant and human rights organization. AMV hosts open [...]
01 May
05/01/2026    
8:45 am - 10:00 am
Gather together to draw strength in community with prayers, songs, fellowship & nourishment as we demonstrate our resistance to current policies of cruelty, injustice and [...]
Campus Workday
05/02/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Saturday Meditation
05/02/2026    
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)-Views about views-Fronsdal
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
05/03/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: What makes demonstrations work? Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
03 May
05/03/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
03 May
05/03/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us this Sunday to celebrate May Day led by UUCPA Community Minister and Mom to CYRE Kids Doyle and Margo Rev. Jen Dillinger! Join [...]
04 May
05/04/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
04 May
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
05/05/2026    
11:30 am - 1:30 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)-Two readings from Les Miserable—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, [...]
06 May
05/06/2026    
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 [...]
07 May
05/07/2026    
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
05/09/2026    
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)-Who We Are-Moore
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
05/10/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Cut the cord (living without cable TV) Discussion Leader: Scott Wakefield The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
10 May
05/10/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
10 May
05/10/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This Sunday Join us this Sunday for a Mother's Day service led by Rev. Cat 10:30 AM - 4- 6 OWL meets in Room 4-5 [...]
11 May
05/11/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
12 May
05/12/2026    
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)-All Threaded Together-from Train Dreams
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, [...]
14 May
05/14/2026    
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 [...]
14 May
05/14/2026    
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
05/16/2026    
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)-Materialism and Subjectivity-Karr
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, [...]
16 May
05/16/2026    
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
05/17/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Cogent remarks that you use or enjoy Discussion Leader: Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
17 May
05/17/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
17 May
05/17/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This Sunday 4-6 OWL meets at 10:30 AM in Room 4-5. 10:30 AM - All ages are invited to participate in Craft Chapel after the [...]
18 May
05/18/2026    
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)-Psalm 95-Sing to the Lord
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
05/20/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
On May 20, 2026, 7-8:00, we'll discuss the 2023 movie “Jules” From Rotten Tomatoes: Jules follows Milton (Ben Kingsley) who lives a quiet life of [...]
20 May
05/20/2026    
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 [...]
21 May
05/21/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
21 May
05/21/2026    
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
05/23/2026    
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)-Clearing-Postlethwaite
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, [...]
23 May
05/23/2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Parents deserve a break! Let UUCPA take care of dinner and childcare while you go out on the town every fourth Saturday (holidays excluded), usually [...]
Forum
05/24/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Favorite trips/vacations, Version 2 Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday [...]
24 May
05/24/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
24 May
05/24/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This Sunday 10:30 AM OWL 4-6 meets in Room 4-5. 10:45 AM Summer Sunday School starts after the story in the Main Hall, join us [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-God in Solved Problems-Bonhoeffer
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, [...]
27 May
05/27/2026    
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) [...]
28 May
05/28/2026    
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
05/30/2026    
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)-I miss civilization-Robinson
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, [...]
Full 🌕 Moon labyrinth walk
05/30/2026    
9:00 pm - 9:15 pm
I'm hosting a labyrinth walk under the full moon* at 9 PM at UUCPA on Saturday May 30. Show up to participate. Overcast sky cancels. [...]
Forum
05/31/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for July The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
31 May
05/31/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join us for Flower Communion this Sunday at 10:30 AM. Bring flowers to share but if you forget, we'll have plenty. Childcare will be available. [...]
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