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 Jan

Justice Partner - Onyxx Village Connection

01/01/2026 - 01/31/2026
All Day
Forum

Forum How long has it been since you made a new friend? Is it time to make some new ones? How will you do that?

01/11/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
11 Jan

Sunday Service

01/11/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
11 Jan

Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing

01/11/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
12 Jan

Finance Committee Meeting

01/12/2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
13 Jan

Staff Relations Committee Meeting

01/13/2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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8:45 AM - Forum
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-no meeting today
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
01/01/2026 - 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 [...]
Campus Workday
01/03/2026    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Date:              Usually the 1st Saturday every month Time:              9 am-Noon Location:      [...]
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Lessons of Loss-Schulz
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
01/04/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
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, [...]
04 Jan
01/04/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
04 Jan
01/04/2026    
10:30 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 [...]
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.
05 Jan
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 [...]
Brown Bag Books
01/06/2026    
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)-The Circle Game—Joni Mitchell
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, [...]
07 Jan
01/07/2026    
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 [...]
08 Jan
01/08/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Celebrating the Life of Jerry Strom
01/10/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Role of the Alchemist-Eiseley
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
01/11/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
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 [...]
11 Jan
01/11/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
11 Jan
01/11/2026    
10:30 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 [...]
12 Jan
01/12/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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.  
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Bishop Myriel of Digne in Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
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, [...]
15 Jan
01/15/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
15 Jan
01/15/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
17 Jan
01/17/2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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 [...]
Forum
01/18/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Ways of looking at life that you find meaningful This month (January, 2026) the Forum meets in the Fireside Room on the third [...]
18 Jan
01/18/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
18 Jan
01/18/2026    
10:30 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 [...]
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> [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
21 Jan
01/21/2026    
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 [...]
22 Jan
01/22/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
24 Jan
01/24/2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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 [...]
Forum
01/25/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for March The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
25 Jan
01/25/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
25 Jan
01/25/2026    
10:30 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, [...]
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) [...]
29 Jan
01/29/2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Forum
02/01/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Topic: Things that we keep because they helped to define who we were Discussion Leader: Ann Zeise The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, [...]
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