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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.

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Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Christmas Eve Services
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We welcome Christmas with stories, carols and special music, and candles. Come sing the familiar songs that are always powerful and experience the magic of candlelight in the darkness. 

Worship leaders: Revs. Peter Farriday and Cat Boyle

If you prefer to join the community of those attending … read more.

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Christmas Eve Services
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We welcome Christmas with stories, carols and special music, and candles. Come sing the familiar songs that are always powerful and experience the magic of candlelight in the darkness. 

Worship leaders: Revs. Peter Farriday and Cat Boyle

If you prefer to join the community of those attending … read more.

Sunday Forum

For Children & Youth

Upcoming Events

01 Dec

Justice Partner - Colectivo Acción Latina de Ambiente (ALA)

12/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
All Day
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

12/13/2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Eucharist-O’Connor

Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Eucharist-O’Connor

12/13/2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Forum

Forum AI beyond ChatGPT 

12/14/2025
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
14 Dec

Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8

12/14/2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
14 Dec

Sunday Service

12/14/2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
Undie Sunday

Undie Sunday

12/14/2025
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
UUCPA Main Hall
2nd Sunday Lunch

2nd Sunday Lunch

12/14/2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Patio
Community Carol Singing

Community Carol Singing

12/14/2025
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
12/31/2025    
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 - Onyxx Village Connection
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 [...]
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Choir Practice
01 Jan
01/01/2026    
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 [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
01/03/2026    
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
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
01/03/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
01/04/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
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, [...]
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Sunday Service
04 Jan
01/04/2026    
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 Jan
01/04/2026    
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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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
05 Jan
01/05/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
05 Jan
01/05/2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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 [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
01/06/2026    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hamaker Library
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
01/07/2026    
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
07 Jan
01/07/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
You are welcome to sing with the By Your Side Singers, the 1st Wed of the month June - Aug, the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays during [...]
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Choir Practice
08 Jan
01/08/2026    
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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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
08 Jan
01/08/2026    
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 [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/10/2026    
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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Celebrating the Life of Jerry Strom
Celebrating the Life of Jerry Strom
01/10/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall, Main Patio, & Online
Please join family and friends in mourning the loss and celebrating the life of Jerry Strom, who passed peacefully at his home on October 1 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
01/10/2026    
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
01/11/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic: How long has it been since you made a new friend? Is it time to make some new ones? How will you do [...]
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Sunday Service
11 Jan
01/11/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
11 Jan
01/11/2026    
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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Finance Committee Meeting
12 Jan
01/12/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
13 Jan
01/13/2026    
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.  
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
01/14/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
15 Jan
01/15/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir Practice
15 Jan
01/15/2026    
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
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/17/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
01/17/2026    
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
17 Jan
01/17/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
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 [...]
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Forum
Forum
01/18/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Ways of looking at life that you find meaningful The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
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Sunday Service
18 Jan
01/18/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
18 Jan
01/18/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
19 Jan
01/19/2026    
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> [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
01/21/2026    
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
01/21/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
We'll discuss the 1968 movie “Charly” (based on the novel Flowers for Algernon) From Rotten Tomatoes: “… Charly Gordon (Cliff Robertson), who has an IQ [...]
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By Your Side Singers
21 Jan
01/21/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
You are welcome to sing with the By Your Side Singers, the 1st Wed of the month June - Aug, the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays during [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
22 Jan
01/22/2026    
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
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
01/24/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
01/24/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
Parents Night Out!
24 Jan
01/24/2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
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 [...]
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Forum
Forum
01/25/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for March The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
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Sunday Service
25 Jan
01/25/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
25 Jan
01/25/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
01/28/2026    
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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Board of Trustees meeting
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) [...]
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Choir Practice
29 Jan
01/29/2026    
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
Saturday Meditation
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
01/31/2026    
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, [...]
More Info
Justice Partner - Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
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 [...]
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Forum
Forum
02/01/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
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 [...]
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Sunday Service
01 Feb
02/01/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Events on 12/31/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
31 Dec 25
Events on 01/01/2026
01 Jan
Justice Partner - Onyxx Village Connection
1 Jan 26
01 Jan
Choir Practice
1 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/03/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
3 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
3 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
3 Jan 26
Events on 01/04/2026
Forum
Forum
4 Jan 26
Palo Alto
04 Jan
Sunday Service
4 Jan 26
Palo Alto
04 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
4 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/05/2026
05 Jan
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
5 Jan 26
05 Jan
First Monday Film Discussion Group
5 Jan 26
Events on 01/06/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
6 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/07/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
7 Jan 26
07 Jan
By Your Side Singers
7 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/08/2026
08 Jan
Choir Practice
8 Jan 26
Palo Alto
08 Jan
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
8 Jan 26
Events on 01/10/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
10 Jan 26
Celebrating the Life of Jerry Strom
Celebrating the Life of Jerry Strom
10 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
10 Jan 26
Events on 01/11/2026
Forum
Forum
11 Jan 26
Palo Alto
11 Jan
Sunday Service
11 Jan 26
Palo Alto
11 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
11 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/12/2026
12 Jan
Finance Committee Meeting
12 Jan 26
Events on 01/13/2026
13 Jan
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
13 Jan 26
Events on 01/14/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
14 Jan 26
Events on 01/15/2026
15 Jan
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
15 Jan 26
15 Jan
Choir Practice
15 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/17/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
17 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
17 Jan 26
17 Jan
All Ages Game Night
17 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/18/2026
Forum
Forum
18 Jan 26
Palo Alto
18 Jan
Sunday Service
18 Jan 26
Palo Alto
18 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
18 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/19/2026
19 Jan
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
19 Jan 26
Events on 01/21/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
21 Jan 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
21 Jan 26
21 Jan
By Your Side Singers
21 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/22/2026
22 Jan
Choir Practice
22 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/24/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
24 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
24 Jan 26
24 Jan
Parents Night Out!
24 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/25/2026
Forum
Forum
25 Jan 26
Palo Alto
25 Jan
Sunday Service
25 Jan 26
Palo Alto
25 Jan
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
25 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/28/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
28 Jan 26
28 Jan
Board of Trustees meeting
28 Jan 26
Events on 01/29/2026
29 Jan
Choir Practice
29 Jan 26
Palo Alto
Events on 01/31/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
31 Jan 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
31 Jan 26
Events on 02/01/2026
01 Feb
Justice Partner - Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
1 Feb 26
Forum
Forum
1 Feb 26
Palo Alto
01 Feb
Sunday Service
1 Feb 26
Palo Alto

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