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Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Sunday, July 12, 2026

Worship Leader: Jim Scott

Worship Associate: Barbara Sexton

Special Music: Jim Scott

If you prefer to join the community of those attending online, there are two options. One, join the service via Zoom bit.ly/uucpa_service_1030am_v3. To get the passcode, email sundayservice@uucpa.org or call UUCPA’s outgoing voicemail message, 650-494-0541. It … read more.

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

Worship Leader: Jim Scott

Worship Associate: Barbara Sexton

Special Music: Jim Scott

If you prefer to join the community of those attending online, there are two options. One, join the service via Zoom bit.ly/uucpa_service_1030am_v3. To get the passcode, email sundayservice@uucpa.org or call UUCPA’s outgoing voicemail message, 650-494-0541. It … read more.

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Upcoming Events

01 Jun

Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners

06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
All Day
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Case for God-Armstrong

Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Case for God-Armstrong

06/20/2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Summer Solstice Celebration and Potluck

Summer Solstice Celebration and Potluck

06/20/2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA
Forum

Forum Stories about our Dads

06/21/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
21 Jun

Sunday Service

06/21/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
21 Jun

UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages

06/21/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Empty Nest Parenting Group

Empty Nest Parenting Group

06/21/2026
11:45 am - 1:15 pm
Hamaker Library
Seasoned Souls - Group for Older Adults

Seasoned Souls - Group for Older Adults

06/21/2026
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Room 10
Spiritual Adventures in Parenting

Spiritual Adventures in Parenting

06/21/2026
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Fireside Room
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Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners
01 Jun
06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for June is Peninsula Food Runners. Peninsula Food Runners’ mission is to alleviate hunger and minimize food waste in the San Mateo [...]
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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
01 Jun
06/01/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Membership & Growth Committee group generally meets on the first Monday at 12:00pm via Zoom.
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
01 Jun
06/01/2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Perfect Days (2023)   Japan/Japanese Drama Hirayama is content with his simple life cleaning toilets in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine he cherishes music on [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
06/02/2026    
11:30 am - 1:30 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)-Dappled Things-Hopkins
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Dappled Things-Hopkins
06/03/2026    
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, [...]
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By Your Side Singers - Practice
By Your Side Singers - Practice
06/03/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Hamaker Library
Join us for warm, welcoming small-group singing of beloved songs from our hymnals and other sources. In our practice sessions, we sing together and develop [...]
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Choir Practice
04 Jun
06/04/2026    
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 [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
06/06/2026    
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
06/06/2026    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-My Symphony-Channing
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-My Symphony-Channing
06/06/2026    
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, [...]
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Forum
Forum
06/07/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Bright moments in 250 years of U.S. history Discussion Leader: Sarah Doxiadis The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by [...]
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Summer Sunday School, OWL 4-6
07 Jun
06/07/2026    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday: 10:30 AM Summer Sunday School starts in Main Hall. Childcare available. Room 4-5 OWL Meets from 10:30 AM - 1:OO PM. Because we [...]
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Sunday Service
07 Jun
06/07/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Finance Committee Meeting
08 Jun
06/08/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
09 Jun
06/09/2026    
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.  
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Time-Travelling Adventure-Jones
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Time-Travelling Adventure-Jones
06/10/2026    
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, [...]
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Professor Lerone Martin's book talk on Young King at St. Mark's
10 Jun
06/10/2026    
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto
You are invited to attend Stanford Professor Lerone Martin's book talk on his just released book: Young King: The Making of Martin Luther King, Jr. [...]
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Choir Practice
11 Jun
06/11/2026    
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 [...]
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Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
11 Jun
06/11/2026    
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
06/13/2026    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Round-Kunitz
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Round-Kunitz
06/13/2026    
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, [...]
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Forum
Forum
06/14/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic: What will the world be like next year? Discussion Leader: Dick Duda The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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Sunday Service
14 Jun
06/14/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
14 Jun
06/14/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Join us this Sunday for Summer Sunday school at 10:30 am. We're making a banner for Mountain View Pride! After service, come to the patio [...]
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Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
15 Jun
06/15/2026    
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> [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Two Songs-Yeats
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Two Songs-Yeats
06/17/2026    
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, [...]
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Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
06/17/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
At our June meeting we'll discuss the novel Dungeon Crawler Carl (2020) by Matt Dinniman, (446 pages, audio 13 hrs, 31 mins) From Wikipedia: The [...]
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Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
18 Jun
06/18/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
06/20/2026    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Case for God-Armstrong
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Case for God-Armstrong
06/20/2026    
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, [...]
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Summer Solstice Celebration and Potluck
Summer Solstice Celebration and Potluck
06/20/2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA
On Saturday June 20, 2026 we will celebrate the longest day of the year with a Summer Solstice Celebration. Afterwards we will share food and [...]
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Forum
Forum
06/21/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Stories about our Dads Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second Sunday [...]
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Sunday Service
21 Jun
06/21/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
21 Jun
06/21/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday Summer Sunday School will start at 10:30 AM in the Main Hall. We'll be making crafts for dads. Childcare provided. Sunday Summer School [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doors of Perception, Aldous Huxley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doors of Perception, Aldous Huxley
06/24/2026    
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, [...]
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Board of Trustees meeting
24 Jun
06/24/2026    
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) [...]
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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
06/27/2026    
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Standing Strong in Respect— Halifax
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Standing Strong in Respect— Halifax
06/27/2026    
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, [...]
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Forum
Forum
06/28/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for August The Forum meets in the [...]
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Sunday Service
28 Jun
06/28/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
28 Jun
06/28/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Sunday Summer School is all about one of our official UUCPA CYRE goals – have fun and build community.  We will check in and offer [...]
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Justice Partner - Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action (PICA)
01 Jul
07/01/2026 - 07/31/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for July is Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action PICA is a Regional Working Group of California Interfaith Power and Light which was formed in [...]
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UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
05 Jul
07/05/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Sunday Summer School is all about one of our official UUCPA CYRE goals – have fun and build community.  We will check in and offer [...]
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Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
07/05/2026    
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Fireside Room
Small changes create big results! This in-person support group is designed for anyone looking to improve their quality of life through better sleep, nutrition, movement, and [...]
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Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting
Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting
07/05/2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Room 10
We are a Green Sanctuary Congregation and continue our active push toward being truly Green in our energy consumption. The Green Sanctuary Committee meets on [...]
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Events on 06/01/2026
01 Jun
Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners
1 Jun 26
01 Jun
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
1 Jun 26
01 Jun
First Monday Film Discussion Group
1 Jun 26
Events on 06/02/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
2 Jun 26
Palo Alto
Events on 06/03/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Dappled Things-Hopkins
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Dappled Things-Hopkins
3 Jun 26
By Your Side Singers - Practice
By Your Side Singers - Practice
3 Jun 26
Palo Alto
Events on 06/04/2026
04 Jun
Choir Practice
4 Jun 26
Palo Alto
Events on 06/06/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
6 Jun 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
6 Jun 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-My Symphony-Channing
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-My Symphony-Channing
6 Jun 26
Events on 06/07/2026
Forum
Forum
7 Jun 26
Palo Alto
07 Jun
Summer Sunday School, OWL 4-6
7 Jun 26
Palo Alto
07 Jun
Sunday Service
7 Jun 26
Palo Alto
Events on 06/08/2026
08 Jun
Finance Committee Meeting
8 Jun 26
Events on 06/09/2026
09 Jun
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
9 Jun 26
Events on 06/10/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Time-Travelling Adventure-Jones
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Time-Travelling Adventure-Jones
10 Jun 26
10 Jun
Professor Lerone Martin's book talk on Young King at St. Mark's
10 Jun 26
Palo Alto
Events on 06/11/2026
11 Jun
Choir Practice
11 Jun 26
Palo Alto
11 Jun
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
11 Jun 26
Events on 06/13/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
13 Jun 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Round-Kunitz
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-The Round-Kunitz
13 Jun 26
Events on 06/14/2026
Forum
Forum
14 Jun 26
Palo Alto
14 Jun
Sunday Service
14 Jun 26
Palo Alto
14 Jun
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
14 Jun 26
Palo Alto
Events on 06/15/2026
15 Jun
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
15 Jun 26
Events on 06/17/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Two Songs-Yeats
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Two Songs-Yeats
17 Jun 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
17 Jun 26
Events on 06/18/2026
18 Jun
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
18 Jun 26
Events on 06/20/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
20 Jun 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Case for God-Armstrong
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Case for God-Armstrong
20 Jun 26
Summer Solstice Celebration and Potluck
Summer Solstice Celebration and Potluck
20 Jun 26
Palo Alto
Events on 06/21/2026
Forum
Forum
21 Jun 26
Palo Alto
21 Jun
Sunday Service
21 Jun 26
Palo Alto
21 Jun
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
21 Jun 26
Palo Alto
Events on 06/24/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doors of Perception, Aldous Huxley
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doors of Perception, Aldous Huxley
24 Jun 26
24 Jun
Board of Trustees meeting
24 Jun 26
Events on 06/27/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
27 Jun 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Standing Strong in Respect— Halifax
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Standing Strong in Respect— Halifax
27 Jun 26
Events on 06/28/2026
Forum
Forum
28 Jun 26
Palo Alto
28 Jun
Sunday Service
28 Jun 26
Palo Alto
28 Jun
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
28 Jun 26
Palo Alto
Events on 07/01/2026
01 Jul
Justice Partner - Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action (PICA)
1 Jul 26
Events on 07/05/2026
05 Jul
UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages
5 Jul 26
Palo Alto
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
Thriving Together - A Health & Wellness Support Group (in-person)
5 Jul 26
Palo Alto
Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting
Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting
5 Jul 26
Palo Alto

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