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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)
02/25/2026    
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
Board of Trustees meeting
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) [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
26 Feb
02/26/2026    
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
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
02/28/2026    
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!
28 Feb
02/28/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Justice Partner - Heart and Home
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 [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/01/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
01 Mar
03/01/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
02 Mar
03/02/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
More Info
First Monday Film Discussion Group
02 Mar
03/02/2026    
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
03/03/2026    
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)
03/04/2026    
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
By Your Side Singers
04 Mar
03/04/2026    
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
05 Mar
03/05/2026    
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
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
03/07/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/07/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/07/2026    
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
03/08/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
08 Mar
03/08/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
08 Mar
03/08/2026    
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
Finance Committee Meeting
09 Mar
03/09/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
10 Mar
03/10/2026    
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.  
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/11/2026    
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
Choir Practice
12 Mar
03/12/2026    
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
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
12 Mar
03/12/2026    
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 [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
03/14/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/14/2026    
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
03/15/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
15 Mar
03/15/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
15 Mar
03/15/2026    
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
16 Mar
03/16/2026    
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> [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
03/18/2026    
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
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
03/18/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
By Your Side Singers
18 Mar
03/18/2026    
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
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
19 Mar
03/19/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
More Info
Choir Practice
19 Mar
03/19/2026    
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
03/21/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/21/2026    
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
All Ages Game Night
21 Mar
03/21/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/22/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
22 Mar
03/22/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
22 Mar
03/22/2026    
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)
03/25/2026    
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
Board of Trustees meeting
25 Mar
03/25/2026    
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) [...]
More Info
Choir Practice
26 Mar
03/26/2026    
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
03/28/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
03/28/2026    
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!
28 Mar
03/28/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
03/29/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
29 Mar
03/29/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
29 Mar
03/29/2026    
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
Justice Partner – Canopy
01 Apr
04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for April is Canopy Canopy is a Palo Alto-based non-profit that plants and cares for trees where people need them the most.  [...]
More Info
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
04/01/2026    
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
By Your Side Singers
01 Apr
04/01/2026    
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
02 Apr
04/02/2026    
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
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
04/04/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
04/04/2026    
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)
04/04/2026    
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
04/05/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday of each month.  On all other Sundays, it meets in [...]
More Info
Sunday Service
05 Apr
04/05/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
05 Apr
04/05/2026    
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
Events on 02/25/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
25 Feb 26
25 Feb
Board of Trustees meeting
25 Feb 26
Events on 02/26/2026
26 Feb
Choir Practice
26 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 02/28/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
28 Feb 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
28 Feb 26
28 Feb
Parents Night Out!
28 Feb 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/01/2026
01 Mar
Justice Partner - Heart and Home
1 Mar 26
Forum
Forum
1 Mar 26
Palo Alto
01 Mar
Sunday Service
1 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/02/2026
02 Mar
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
2 Mar 26
02 Mar
First Monday Film Discussion Group
2 Mar 26
Events on 03/03/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
3 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/04/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
4 Mar 26
04 Mar
By Your Side Singers
4 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/05/2026
05 Mar
Choir Practice
5 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/07/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
7 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
7 Mar 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
7 Mar 26
Events on 03/08/2026
Forum
Forum
8 Mar 26
Palo Alto
08 Mar
Sunday Service
8 Mar 26
Palo Alto
08 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
8 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/09/2026
09 Mar
Finance Committee Meeting
9 Mar 26
Events on 03/10/2026
10 Mar
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
10 Mar 26
Events on 03/11/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
11 Mar 26
Events on 03/12/2026
12 Mar
Choir Practice
12 Mar 26
Palo Alto
12 Mar
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
12 Mar 26
Events on 03/14/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
14 Mar 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
14 Mar 26
Events on 03/15/2026
Forum
Forum
15 Mar 26
Palo Alto
15 Mar
Sunday Service
15 Mar 26
Palo Alto
15 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
15 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/16/2026
16 Mar
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
16 Mar 26
Events on 03/18/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
18 Mar 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
18 Mar 26
18 Mar
By Your Side Singers
18 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/19/2026
19 Mar
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
19 Mar 26
19 Mar
Choir Practice
19 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/21/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
21 Mar 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
21 Mar 26
21 Mar
All Ages Game Night
21 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/22/2026
Forum
Forum
22 Mar 26
Palo Alto
22 Mar
Sunday Service
22 Mar 26
Palo Alto
22 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
22 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/25/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
25 Mar 26
25 Mar
Board of Trustees meeting
25 Mar 26
Events on 03/26/2026
26 Mar
Choir Practice
26 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/28/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
28 Mar 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
28 Mar 26
28 Mar
Parents Night Out!
28 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 03/29/2026
Forum
Forum
29 Mar 26
Palo Alto
29 Mar
Sunday Service
29 Mar 26
Palo Alto
29 Mar
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
29 Mar 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/01/2026
01 Apr
Justice Partner – Canopy
1 Apr 26
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)
1 Apr 26
01 Apr
By Your Side Singers
1 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/02/2026
02 Apr
Choir Practice
2 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/04/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
4 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
4 Apr 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
Resonant Reading (Saturday)
4 Apr 26
Events on 04/05/2026
Forum
Forum
5 Apr 26
Palo Alto
05 Apr
Sunday Service
5 Apr 26
Palo Alto
05 Apr
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
5 Apr 26
Palo Alto

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