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

06/01/2025 - 06/30/2025
All Day
Campus Workday

Campus Workday

06/07/2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

06/07/2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Resonant Reading (Saturday)

Resonant Reading (Saturday)

06/07/2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Forum

Forum Women are not marrying now. Why?

06/08/2025
8:30 am - 10:00 am
08 Jun

Sunday Service

06/08/2025
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages

UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages

06/08/2025
10:15 am - 11:15 am
2nd Sunday Lunch

2nd Sunday Lunch

06/08/2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Gardening @ UUCPA
11/25/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Monday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks. Bring your own gloves and [...]
No Resonant Reading this Wednesday--see you Dec. 4
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 Nov
11/28/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Saturday Meditation
11/30/2024    
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)
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 Dec
12/01/2024 - 12/31/2024    
All Day
The Justice Partner for December is Acterra. Acterra is an organization based in Palo Alto that brings people together to create local solutions for a [...]
Forum
12/01/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic - What is time? How is it measured? Discussion Leader - Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
01 Dec
12/01/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/02/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Monday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks. Bring your own gloves and [...]
02 Dec
We gather via Zoom on the first Monday of the month for an hourlong discussion of a movie we have chosen and each watched ahead [...]
Brown Bag Books
12/03/2024    
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)
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 Dec
12/04/2024    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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 [...]
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for adults (older youth welcome!) runs in parallel with the middle-schoolers' experiential program about some of the faith communities of our area. [...]
05 Dec
12/05/2024    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
05 Dec
12/05/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
05 Dec
12/05/2024    
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
12/07/2024    
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 [...]
Campus Workday
12/07/2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Holiday Cookie Party
12/07/2024    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come decorate cookies and make merry during The Work Day in the kitchen.  Childcare will be provided.   Coordinators:  Rev. Cat Boyle & CYRE.
Forum
12/08/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic - Implications of the new Administration Discussion Leader - Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on [...]
08 Dec
12/08/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
08 Dec
12/08/2024    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
10:05 AM: Middle Schoolers attending the Neighboring Faiths Field Trip to Our Lady of the Rosary meet outside of Room A to carpool together. 10:15 [...]
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/09/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Monday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks. Bring your own gloves and [...]
09 Dec
12/09/2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
10 Dec
12/10/2024    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
UUCPA's Dismantling White Supremacy group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. On December 10, 2024, we'll learn some of the incoming administration's plans [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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
12/11/2024    
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) [...]
12 Dec
12/12/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Brocelïande at UUCPA
12/13/2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA guest musicians, Broceliande (Celtic/Early Music ensemble) will present a joyous concert to welcome in the Winter featuring traditional dances, carols, and ballads of the season on Celtic harp, cello, guitars, recorders, nyckelharpa, octave mandolin, flute, hardanger cello d’amore, and oboe!  (this is not a UUCPA event, but it is held at UUCPA by some of our favorite musicians)
Saturday Meditation
12/14/2024    
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)
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 Dec
12/14/2024    
6:30 pm - 8:40 pm
Currently, this group is inactive.  Please check back for future updates. This meeting features social time, check-in, mini-presentations, and an all-peer discussion. Topics are selected [...]
Forum
12/15/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic - Un-natural Selection: Examples from the Darwin Awards Discussion Leader - Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
Undie Sunday
12/15/2024    
9:45 am - 11:30 am
Undie Sunday is the time we ask everyone to bring a new set of underwear and a pair of warm gloves, socks, or hat to give to unhoused people. For them, these things are difficult to obtain and are particularly helpful during the cold months of the year. Financial gifts will also be accepted. Our gifts will be distributed through LifeMoves. Coordinator: Kristi Iverson
Sunday Service - No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant
The choir is here to make our pageant a musical! Well, almost. They’ll sing several pieces to help make the story of Jesus’s birth come to life, along with whoever wishes to take a non speaking role in the play on the spot, as we rejoice in the everyday miracles of the season. Worship leaders: Revs. Amy Zucker Morgenstern & Cat Boyle ~ Special music: UUCPA Adult Choir.
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/16/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Monday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks. Bring your own gloves and [...]
16 Dec
12/16/2024    
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> [...]
Cancelled: in-person version of All I Want for the Holidays . . .
12/17/2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The in-person session is cancelled due to an illness in Amy's family. Please come to the Zoom session on Thursday, December 19!
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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, [...]
Neighboring Faith Communities for Adults - Wednesday Class
Neighboring Faith Communities for adults (older youth welcome!) runs in parallel with the middle-schoolers' experiential program about some of the faith communities of our area. [...]
19 Dec
12/19/2024    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
All I Want for the Holidays . . .
12/19/2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
An old-fashioned Elder Journey session: we gather to check in, get to know each other better, and share about a topic: If you could make your holiday season all that you hope for this year, what would that look like? Please invite all friends who are seniors or approaching their senior years. Coordinator: Rev. Amy Zucker Morgenstern.
19 Dec
12/19/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Saturday Meditation
12/21/2024    
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)
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, [...]
Winter Solstice Service
12/21/2024    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on this longest night of the year! Our simple ceremony lasts under an hour, and is followed by abundant food – (cheese, dips, pies, nuts.) and hot mulled wine and hot cider. Just come – food provided. Our solstice ceremony includes meditative music, readings, and all of us lighting candles to celebrate the return of light. Our ceremony takes place in the Main Hall, and at the very end outdoors to burn our yule log. Come join us on this longest night of the year. Children and adults are welcome.
Forum
12/22/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic - Your Favorite Job,  Part 2  Discussion Leaders - Barbara Symons & Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as [...]
Sunday Service - Return No One Evil for Evil
12/22/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Many religious teachers agree with this sentiment from our benediction. Jesus said, "When someone strikes you on one cheek, offer him the other." The Buddha said "Only love dispels hate." Muhammad offered kindness to a woman who abused him daily. But we ordinary people, faced with serious threats: are we really supposed to live by those teachings? And if we do, does it mean we have to be nice to everyone? Worship leader: Rev. Amy Zucker Morgenstern
22 Dec
12/22/2024    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
10:15 AM: All ages start in service today and then at 10:30 AM attend Children's Chapel together. Childcare available. Because we believe in learning by [...]
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/23/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Monday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks. Bring your own gloves and [...]
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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. Amy Zucker Morgenstern & Cat Boyle. Special music: Thomas Shoebotham, cello.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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. Amy Zucker Morgenstern & Cat Boyle. Special music: Thomas Shoebotham, cello.
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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, [...]
26 Dec
12/26/2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Saturday Meditation
12/28/2024    
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)
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
12/29/2024    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic - Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February The Forum meets in the [...]
29 Dec
12/29/2024    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
29 Dec
12/29/2024    
10:15 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 [...]
Gardening @ UUCPA
12/30/2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Every Monday our garden volunteers maintain our beautiful and educational native garden, whether it's planting, pruning, weeding or other tasks. Bring your own gloves and [...]
01 Jan
01/01/2025 - 01/31/2025    
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
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
01/01/2025    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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 [...]
02 Jan
01/02/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
02 Jan
01/02/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
02 Jan
01/02/2025    
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
01/04/2025    
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 [...]
Campus Workday
01/04/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
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
01/05/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: Energizing aging! Discussion Leaders: Sarah Doxiadis and Trisha Suppes The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
05 Jan
01/05/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
05 Jan
01/05/2025    
10:15 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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