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

Fiction-Proofing Your Own Mind

On July 6, Rev. Schriner presented “A Gospel of Ignorance,” in which he suggested that admitting ignorance can be enlightening, enlivening, and empowering. Today Chris will explore this theme further, focusing on why people often think they know more than they do. Although investigators generate … read more.

Next Worship Service

Fiction-Proofing Your Own Mind

On July 6, Rev. Schriner presented “A Gospel of Ignorance,” in which he suggested that admitting ignorance can be enlightening, enlivening, and empowering. Today Chris will explore this theme further, focusing on why people often think they know more than they do. Although investigators generate … read more.

Upcoming Events

01 Jun

Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners

06/01/2025 - 06/30/2025
All Day
02 Jun

First Monday Film Discussion Group Madeline Collins

06/02/2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Brown Bag Books

Brown Bag Books

06/03/2025
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)

Resonant Reading (Wednesday) Seamus Heaney, A Kite for Aibhín

06/04/2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
04 Jun

By Your Side Singers (1st Wednesdays)

06/04/2025
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
05 Jun

Membership and Growth Committee Meeting

06/05/2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
05 Jun
05 Jun

Choir rehearsal

06/05/2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Campus Workday

Campus Workday

06/07/2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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01 Apr
04/01/2025 - 04/30/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for April is United Effort United Effort helps homeless people find affordable housing and jobs, and access safety net programs every Saturday [...]
Brown Bag Books
04/01/2025    
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, [...]
02 Apr
04/02/2025    
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 [...]
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
03 Apr
04/03/2025    
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
04/05/2025    
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
04/05/2025    
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
04/06/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion topic: U.S.-China Relations (Great Decisions) Discussion leader - Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
06 Apr
04/06/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
06 Apr
04/06/2025    
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 [...]
07 Apr
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 [...]
08 Apr
04/08/2025    
7:15 pm - 8:45 pm
UUCPA's Dismantling White Supremacy group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. If you would like to attend this session and are not subscribed [...]
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, [...]
10 Apr
04/10/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Saturday Meditation
04/12/2025    
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 [...]
Plant a Tree for Neighbors
04/12/2025    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Help Canopy plant 15 trees in south Palo Alto’s Ramos park neighborhood on April 12, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Join folks from the UU Fellowship [...]
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
04/13/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion topic: Hydrogen: Fuel of the Future? Discussion leader: Richard Heydt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
Spiritual Adventures in Parenting
Spiritual Adventures In Parenting, UUCPA’s group for parents of children from birth through high school, meets again this Sunday, April 13, from 9:00a.m.–10:00a.m., before the church service. (Note the earlier-than-usual time!) We’ll gather in the Room [...]
UUCPA on the Growing Native Garden Tour
04/13/2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, April 13, from 10-4 the UUCPA garden will be on the Growing Natives Garden Tour (as will a number of gardens on the Peninsula-- [...]
14 Apr
04/14/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-St. Francis and the Sow-Kinnell
Zoom appears to be out of service and so we are going to cancel today's session and enjoy this reading together next Wednesday.--Amy, 12:12 pm [...]
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
04/16/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
On April 16, 2025 we'll discuss the 1985 movie "Enemy Mine". From Amazon: In the distant future, humans and aliens battle for supremacy of the [...]
17 Apr
04/17/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
17 Apr
04/17/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Saturday Meditation
04/19/2025    
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 [...]
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
04/20/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: The Value of Kindness  Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday [...]
20 Apr
04/20/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
20 Apr
04/20/2025    
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 [...]
21 Apr
04/21/2025    
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)
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 Apr
04/23/2025    
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) [...]
24 Apr
04/24/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
UUCPA Blood Drive
04/26/2025    
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come join us for the Blood Donation Olympics – the competitive game that saves lives!  This event is sponsored by UUCPA and the American Red [...]
Saturday Meditation
04/26/2025    
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 [...]
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
04/27/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Forum Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for June The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
27 Apr
04/27/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
27 Apr
04/27/2025    
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 [...]
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 May
05/01/2025 - 05/31/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for May is Outlet, a program of Adolescent Counseling Service (ACS). Outlet is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQQ) [...]
01 May
05/01/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Thursday at 6:30pm via Zoom.
01 May
05/01/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sing with the choir!
Saturday Meditation
05/03/2025    
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
05/03/2025    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
UUCPA All-Church Dance
05/03/2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The All Church Dance will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 7-9 pm.  Light snacks/drinks will be provided. Invite your friends and family to [...]
Forum
05/04/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: India: Between China, the West, and the Global South (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader: Kunda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as [...]
04 May
05/04/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
04 May
05/04/2025    
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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