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

Next Worship Service

Upcoming Events

01 Jun

Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners

06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
All Day
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Two Songs-Yeats

Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Two Songs-Yeats

06/17/2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group

Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group Dungeon Crawler Carl (novel)

06/17/2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
18 Jun

Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting

06/18/2026
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

06/20/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice

06/20/2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Forum

Forum Stories about our Dads

06/21/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
21 Jun

Sunday Service

06/21/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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01 Jul
07/01/2019 - 07/31/2019    
All Day
The Justice Partner for July is The California Clean Money Campaign. Their vision is achieving an open and accountable government that is responsive to the [...]
01 Jul
07/01/2019    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mens Group - Semi-Retired, Retired, Thinking About It: men 60+ purifying wisdom.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a [...]
01 Jul
07/01/2019    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/justice/action-council/
02 Jul
07/02/2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
02 Jul
07/02/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mens Group - Working Stiffs: men 30-60 balancing work and family.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a brief [...]
03 Jul
07/03/2019    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be quickly used [...]
Summer BBQs (4th of July)
07/04/2019    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
During the summer, we invite you to join us for our Friday night and holiday BBQ's which run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.   All are invited [...]
04 Jul
07/04/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young adult life stage, typically but not [...]
05 Jul
07/05/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
Campus Workday
07/06/2019    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:                 1st Saturday every month Time:                 9 am-Noon Location:         UUCPA Campus Contact:           Michael Plass (workday@uucpa.org)   Consider making things even better by joining others at [...]
06 Jul
07/06/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
Forum - Fasting and When
07/07/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Eric Bier
07 Jul
07/07/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
Sunday Meditation
07/07/2019    
9:30 am - 10:20 am
Sunday Meditation Date: Every Sunday (Summer Schedule) Time: 9:30 - 10:20 am (entering or exiting at other times should be done as quietly as possible) Location: Church Library—entrance and exit only [...]
08 Jul
07/08/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
09 Jul
07/09/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Room 6 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Second Tuesday we focus on telling [...]
09 Jul
07/09/2019    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
If you enjoy watching good films and would like the opportunity to discuss them with other people, we hope you will consider joining the UUCPA [...]
09 Jul
07/09/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
In today's fast paced Silicon Valley world, it is very hard for men to reach out and connect with each other on important life issues. [...]
10 Jul
07/10/2019    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
10 Jul
07/10/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, begun in the autumn of 2016. Our singers, in small groups, visit and provide a graceful [...]
11 Jul
07/11/2019    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
12 Jul
07/12/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
Summer BBQs
07/12/2019    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
During the summer, we invite you to join us for our Friday night and holiday BBQ's which run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.   All are invited [...]
12 Jul
07/12/2019    
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
If you know how to play bridge, please join us at the Second Friday Bridge Club. We have a very friendly, casual game. You don't [...]
13 Jul
07/13/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
13 Jul
07/13/2019    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This meeting features social time, a potluck, 20-minute presentation and all-peer discussion. We usually have more than 15 attendees. Topics are selected by the group [...]
Forum - Homelessness in California
07/14/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis
14 Jul
07/14/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
Sunday Meditation
07/14/2019    
9:30 am - 10:20 am
Sunday Meditation Date: Every Sunday (Summer Schedule) Time: 9:30 - 10:20 am (entering or exiting at other times should be done as quietly as possible) Location: Church Library—entrance and exit only [...]
15 Jul
07/15/2019    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mens Group - Semi-Retired, Retired, Thinking About It: men 60+ purifying wisdom.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a [...]
15 Jul
07/15/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
16 Jul
07/16/2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
16 Jul
07/16/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
16 Jul
07/16/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mens Group - Working Stiffs: men 30-60 balancing work and family.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a brief [...]
17 Jul
07/17/2019    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be quickly used [...]
18 Jul
07/18/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young adult life stage, typically but not [...]
19 Jul
07/19/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
Summer BBQs
07/19/2019    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
During the summer, we invite you to join us for our Friday night and holiday BBQ's which run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.   All are invited [...]
20 Jul
07/20/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
21 Jul
07/21/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
Sunday Meditation
07/21/2019    
9:30 am - 10:20 am
Sunday Meditation Date: Every Sunday (Summer Schedule) Time: 9:30 - 10:20 am (entering or exiting at other times should be done as quietly as possible) Location: Church Library—entrance and exit only [...]
23 Jul
07/23/2019    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Room 6 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Second Tuesday we focus on telling [...]
23 Jul
07/23/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Board meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room. Meetings are open to all, but the schedule [...]
23 Jul
07/23/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
In today's fast paced Silicon Valley world, it is very hard for men to reach out and connect with each other on important life issues. [...]
24 Jul
07/24/2019    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
By Your Side Singers
07/24/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, begun in the autumn of 2016. Our singers, in small groups, visit and provide a graceful [...]
25 Jul
07/25/2019    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
25 Jul
07/25/2019    
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 [...]
26 Jul
07/26/2019    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
Summer BBQs
07/26/2019    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
During the summer, we invite you to join us for our Friday night and holiday BBQ's which run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.   All are invited [...]
Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film - Living in the Future's Past
Living in the Future's Past - Film and Discussion Friday July 26, 7:30-9:30pm  Fireside Room, Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston, Palo Alto [...]
27 Jul
07/27/2019    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Rev. Erinn Melby, who was affiliated with UUCPA about 20 years ago, died on May 18. A celebration of her life will take place [...]
Forum - Selection of Forum Topics for September
07/28/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leaders: All
28 Jul
07/28/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
Sunday Meditation
07/28/2019    
9:30 am - 10:20 am
Sunday Meditation Date: Every Sunday (Summer Schedule) Time: 9:30 - 10:20 am (entering or exiting at other times should be done as quietly as possible) Location: Church Library—entrance and exit only [...]
01 Aug
08/01/2019 - 08/31/2019    
All Day
The Justice Partner for August is Abilities United. Located next door to the church, Abilities United (formerly CAR – Community Association for Rehabilitation) advances advocacy, [...]
01 Aug
08/01/2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
01 Aug
08/01/2019    
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 [...]
02 Aug
08/02/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
Summer BBQs
08/02/2019    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
During the summer, we invite you to join us for our Friday night and holiday BBQ's which run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.   All are invited [...]
Campus Workday
08/03/2019    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:        UUCPA Campus Contact:         Michael Plass [...]
03 Aug
08/03/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Come Meditate with Us! The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 [...]
03 Aug
08/03/2019    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
04 Aug
08/04/2019 - 08/08/2019    
All Day
UUJMCA’s Intergenerational Justice Summit “Turning the Tides”, August 4 – 8 Benneville Pines, Southern California Programming includes: Deepening our spiritual call And connection to justice [...]
Forum - Fun with Genealogy
08/04/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Bob Greene
04 Aug
08/04/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
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