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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

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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

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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
UUCPA
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Justice Partner - United Effort
01 Sep
09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for September is United Effort United Effort helps homeless people find affordable housing and jobs, and access safety net programs every Saturday [...]
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Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025    
All Day
UUCPA
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
01 Sep
09/01/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
09/02/2025    
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) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
09/03/2025    
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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By Your Side Singers
03 Sep
09/03/2025    
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
04 Sep
09/04/2025    
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
09/06/2025    
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
09/06/2025    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting Sept 6
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting Sept 6
09/06/2025    
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
09/07/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic - The Future of NATO and European Security (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader - Michael Abramson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as [...]
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Sunday Service
07 Sep
09/07/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Action Council Meeting-No Meeting On Sept 7th
07 Sep
09/07/2025    
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Room 9
https://www.uucpa.org/justice/action-council/
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
08 Sep
09/08/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
08 Sep
09/08/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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 [...]
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Finance Committee Meeting
08 Sep
09/08/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Change is the Law-Kennedy
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Change is the Law-Kennedy
09/10/2025    
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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Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
09/11/2025    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
King Plaza
Unite with UUCPA Justice Partner American Muslim Voice to honor the victims of 9/11, their families, and first responders, as we strive to transform this [...]
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Choir Practice
11 Sep
09/11/2025    
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
11 Sep
09/11/2025    
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 [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
09/13/2025    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
09/13/2025    
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
09/14/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic -The New Telescope in Chile  Discussion Leader - Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
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Sunday Service
14 Sep
09/14/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
14 Sep
09/14/2025    
10:15 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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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
15 Sep
09/15/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
15 Sep
09/15/2025    
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> [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Under the Sun-Willa Cather
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Under the Sun-Willa Cather
09/17/2025    
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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Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
09/17/2025    
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 [...]
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By Your Side Singers
17 Sep
09/17/2025    
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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Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
18 Sep
09/18/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir Practice
18 Sep
09/18/2025    
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
09/20/2025    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Filippo Brunelleschi's Pazzi chapel
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Filippo Brunelleschi's Pazzi chapel
09/20/2025    
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
20 Sep
09/20/2025    
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
09/21/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic - The Contamination of Ethnic Lingo, Symbols, and Everyday Words: How the Interconnection of Politicalization and Propaganda Work Together, Creating Controversy and Sparking [...]
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Sunday Service
21 Sep
09/21/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
21 Sep
09/21/2025    
10:15 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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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Your Own Path-Campbell
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Your Own Path-Campbell
09/24/2025    
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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UUs for Social Justice Speaker, Zac Mueller: How did Authoritarianism Enter the Mainstream
UUs for Social Justice Speaker, Zac Mueller: How did Authoritarianism Enter the Mainstream
09/24/2025    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Rev. Peter Farriday plans to attend and thought others from UUCPA might be interested in joining as well. Next week, UUSJ will host Zachary Mueller, recognized [...]
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Board of Trustees meeting
24 Sep
09/24/2025    
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) [...]
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Choir Practice
25 Sep
09/25/2025    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
09/27/2025    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Notre Dame-Hugo
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Notre Dame-Hugo
09/27/2025    
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
09/28/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic - Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for November The Forum meets in the [...]
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Sunday Service
28 Sep
09/28/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
28 Sep
09/28/2025    
10:15 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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Justice Partner - South Bay Sanctuary Covenant
01 Oct
10/01/2025 - 10/31/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for October is South Bay Sanctuary Covenant. SBSC is an interfaith, non-partisan organization of churches and individuals in the Bay Area. The [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
10/01/2025    
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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By Your Side Singers
01 Oct
10/01/2025    
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 Oct
10/02/2025    
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
10/04/2025    
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
10/04/2025    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
10/04/2025    
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
10/05/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic:  AI and American National Security (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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Sunday Service
05 Oct
10/05/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
05 Oct
10/05/2025    
10:15 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 09/01/2025
01 Sep
Justice Partner - United Effort
1 Sep 25
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
01 Sep
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
1 Sep 25
Events on 09/02/2025
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
2 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/03/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
3 Sep 25
03 Sep
By Your Side Singers
3 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/04/2025
04 Sep
Choir Practice
4 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/06/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
6 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
6 Sep 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting Sept 6
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting Sept 6
6 Sep 25
Events on 09/07/2025
Forum
Forum
7 Sep 25
Palo Alto
07 Sep
Sunday Service
7 Sep 25
Palo Alto
07 Sep
Action Council Meeting-No Meeting On Sept 7th
7 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/08/2025
08 Sep
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
8 Sep 25
08 Sep
First Monday Film Discussion Group
8 Sep 25
08 Sep
Finance Committee Meeting
8 Sep 25
Events on 09/10/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Change is the Law-Kennedy
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Change is the Law-Kennedy
10 Sep 25
Events on 09/11/2025
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
11 Sep 25
Palo Alto
11 Sep
Choir Practice
11 Sep 25
Palo Alto
11 Sep
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
11 Sep 25
Events on 09/13/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
13 Sep 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
13 Sep 25
Events on 09/14/2025
Forum
Forum
14 Sep 25
Palo Alto
14 Sep
Sunday Service
14 Sep 25
Palo Alto
14 Sep
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
14 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/15/2025
15 Sep
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
15 Sep 25
15 Sep
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
15 Sep 25
Events on 09/17/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Under the Sun-Willa Cather
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Under the Sun-Willa Cather
17 Sep 25
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
17 Sep 25
17 Sep
By Your Side Singers
17 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/18/2025
18 Sep
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
18 Sep 25
18 Sep
Choir Practice
18 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/20/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
20 Sep 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Filippo Brunelleschi's Pazzi chapel
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Filippo Brunelleschi's Pazzi chapel
20 Sep 25
20 Sep
All Ages Game Night
20 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/21/2025
Forum
Forum
21 Sep 25
Palo Alto
21 Sep
Sunday Service
21 Sep 25
Palo Alto
21 Sep
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
21 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/24/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Your Own Path-Campbell
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Your Own Path-Campbell
24 Sep 25
UUs for Social Justice Speaker, Zac Mueller: How did Authoritarianism Enter the Mainstream
UUs for Social Justice Speaker, Zac Mueller: How did Authoritarianism Enter the Mainstream
24 Sep 25
24 Sep
Board of Trustees meeting
24 Sep 25
Events on 09/25/2025
25 Sep
Choir Practice
25 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/27/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
27 Sep 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Notre Dame-Hugo
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Notre Dame-Hugo
27 Sep 25
Events on 09/28/2025
Forum
Forum
28 Sep 25
Palo Alto
28 Sep
Sunday Service
28 Sep 25
Palo Alto
28 Sep
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
28 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/01/2025
01 Oct
Justice Partner - South Bay Sanctuary Covenant
1 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
1 Oct 25
01 Oct
By Your Side Singers
1 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/02/2025
02 Oct
Choir Practice
2 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/04/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
4 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
4 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
4 Oct 25
Events on 10/05/2025
Forum
Forum
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto
05 Oct
Sunday Service
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto
05 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto

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