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Weekly Worship Services

Sundays at 10:15 am, in person and online

Sunday, July 19, 2026

This service offers a message of encouragement, and evidence based hope, about our country and the world; with a simple method of growing the emotional balance and resilience we will need in times of great change.

Worship Leader: David Nielsen

Worship Associate: Mayo Tsuzuki

Special Music: Aurora Singers

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Next Worship Service

Sunday, July 19, 2026

This service offers a message of encouragement, and evidence based hope, about our country and the world; with a simple method of growing the emotional balance and resilience we will need in times of great change.

Worship Leader: David Nielsen

Worship Associate: Mayo Tsuzuki

Special Music: Aurora Singers

If … read more.

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Upcoming Events

01 Jun

Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners

06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
All Day
Forum

Forum Topic Selection for August

06/28/2026
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
28 Jun

Sunday Service

06/28/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
28 Jun

UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages - making lego chalices

06/28/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
28 Jun

4th Sunday Brunch

06/28/2026
11:15 am - 11:45 am
Patio
Growing with intention: how data is helping us welcome and connect-Hybrid Meeting

Growing with intention: how data is helping us welcome and connect-Hybrid Meeting

06/28/2026
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
28 Jun

Sacred Harp Shape Note Singing

06/28/2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fireside Room
Indivisible Palo Alto Plus Democracy Forum: Who’s Watching? Safeguarding Our Privacy

Indivisible Palo Alto Plus Democracy Forum: Who’s Watching? Safeguarding Our Privacy

06/28/2026
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto
01 Jul

Justice Partner - Peninsula Interfaith Climate Action (PICA)

07/01/2026 - 07/31/2026
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Elder Journey
29 Nov
11/29/2016    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Room 6
  All elder members and friends of the UU community are welcome to attend – and you can define elder. One of our ministers leads [...]
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Justice Partner - Outlet
01 Dec
12/01/2016 - 12/31/2016    
All Day
The Justice Partner for December is Outlet. Outlet is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQQ) Youth organization based in Mountain View, California. As [...]
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Meditation
Meditation
12/03/2016    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Room 6
  An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
12/03/2016    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
WORK DAYS Date:                 1st Saturday every month Time:                 9 am-Noon Location:         UUCPA Campus Contact:           Michael Plass (workday@uucpa.org)   Consider making things even better by joining [...]
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Decorate the Main Hall
03 Dec
12/03/2016    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
UUCPA - Main Hall
Holiday Decor in Main Hall We invite people on Saturday, December 3 from 1-3 pm to join in decorating the Main Hall for the holidays. [...]
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Forum - Sister Cities: A Oaxacan Summer
04 Dec
12/04/2016    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
Topic: Sister Cities: A Oaxacan Summer Presented by: Jessalyn Grant-Bier and Eric Bier The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside [...]
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Guest at Your Table
04 Dec
12/04/2016    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Guest at Your Table is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) annual program that highlights people around the world who have been helped by UUSC.  Use [...]
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Undie Sunday
04 Dec
12/04/2016    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
It is the day we bring a lot of underwear, including shoes, gloves and hats to give to homeless and very poor people.  We then [...]
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Brown Bag Books - "Miller's Valley"
Brown Bag Books - "Miller's Valley"
12/06/2016    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Fireside Room
"..."Miller's Valley" is about "..a small town on the verge of big change (and) ... a young woman who unearths deep secrets about her family [...]
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2nd Friday Bridge Club
2nd Friday Bridge Club
12/09/2016    
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Fireside Room
If you know how to play bridge, please join us at the Second Friday Bridge Club. We have a very friendly, casual game. You don't [...]
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Meditation
Meditation
12/10/2016    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Room 6
  An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
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Forum - UUCPA and God – How Is the Relationship?
11 Dec
12/11/2016    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
Topic: UUCPA and God – How Is the Relationship? Facilitator: Edie Keating The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside Room. [...]
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Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
11 Dec
12/11/2016    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lobby
The First Annual Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale.  You will be able to purchase some unique holiday decorative items and yummy baked goods.  All sales [...]
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Guest at Your Table
11 Dec
12/11/2016    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Guest at Your Table is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) annual program that highlights people around the world who have been helped by UUSC.  Use [...]
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Thespians
Thespians
12/12/2016    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Room 9
  Play Reading We sight-read a different play three times every month. The host provides scripts and we assign parts at the meetings. The group [...]
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Elder Journey
13 Dec
12/13/2016    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Room 6
  All elder members and friends of the UU community are welcome to attend – and you can define elder. One of our ministers leads [...]
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Film Discussion Group
Film Discussion Group
12/13/2016    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
  If you enjoy watching good films and would like the opportunity to discuss them with other people, we hope you will consider joining the [...]
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Thespians
16 Dec
12/16/2016    
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Fireside Room and Zoom
Play Reading We sight-read a different play three times every month. The host provides scripts and we assign parts at the meetings. The group chooses [...]
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Meditation
Meditation
12/17/2016    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Room 6
  An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
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Aurora Singers Holiday Concert
17 Dec
12/17/2016    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA - Main Hall
A benefit concert for UUCPA.  Tickets $10.  Doors open at 6:30pm (Ticket purchase required).
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Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
18 Dec
12/18/2016    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, and International Interest, and Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 [...]
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No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant (during services)
18 Dec
12/18/2016    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Main Hall
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Guest at Your Table
18 Dec
12/18/2016    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Guest at Your Table is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) annual program that highlights people around the world who have been helped by UUSC.  Use [...]
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UUCPA Winter Solstice Ceremony
21 Dec
12/21/2016    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA - Main Hall
Join us on this longest night of the year!  Our simple ceremony lasts under an hour, and is followed by abundant food (cheese, dips, pies, [...]
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Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film
23 Dec
12/23/2016    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fireside Room
Films are shown on the fourth Friday of the month on a variety of topics and themes in the Fireside Room starting at 7:30 pm. Check out [...]
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Meditation
Meditation
12/24/2016    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Room 6
  An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec
12/24/2016    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
UUCPA - Main Hall
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 [...]
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec
12/24/2016    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA - Main Hall
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 [...]
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Forum - No Meeting
25 Dec
12/25/2016    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
No Meeting on Christmas Day.  Meetings resume in January. The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside Room. Everyone is welcome [...]
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Guest at Your Table
25 Dec
12/25/2016    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Guest at Your Table is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) annual program that highlights people around the world who have been helped by UUSC.  Use [...]
More Info
Christmas Day Service
25 Dec
12/25/2016    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Fireside Room
Gather by the fire in the Fireside Room for a cozy Christmas morning service. We’ll hear the Christmas story from the classic book “The Wind [...]
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Elder Journey
27 Dec
12/27/2016    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Room 6
  All elder members and friends of the UU community are welcome to attend – and you can define elder. One of our ministers leads [...]
More Info
Thespians
Thespians
12/27/2016    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Room 9
Play Reading We sight-read a different play three times every month. The host provides scripts and we assign parts at the meetings. The group chooses [...]
More Info
Meditation
Meditation
12/31/2016    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Room 6
  An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
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Justice Partner - Stevenson House
01 Jan
01/01/2017 - 01/31/2017    
All Day
The UUCPA Justice Partner for January is Stevenson House Stevenson House’s mission is to provide affordable housing where older, independent adults enjoy a safe and [...]
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Forum - The Alt-Right Movement
01 Jan
01/01/2017    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
Topic: The Alt-Right Movement Discussion led by: Bob Greene The Forum meets from 9:00 to 10:15 Sunday mornings in the Fireside Room. Everyone is welcome [...]
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Guest at Your Table
01 Jan
01/01/2017    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
Guest at Your Table is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) annual program that highlights people around the world who have been helped by UUSC.  Use [...]
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Events on 11/29/2016
29 Nov
Elder Journey
29 Nov 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/01/2016
01 Dec
Justice Partner - Outlet
1 Dec 16
Events on 12/03/2016
Meditation
Meditation
3 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
3 Dec 16
Palo Alto
03 Dec
Decorate the Main Hall
3 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/04/2016
04 Dec
Forum - Sister Cities: A Oaxacan Summer
4 Dec 16
Palo Alto
04 Dec
Guest at Your Table
4 Dec 16
Palo Alto
04 Dec
Undie Sunday
4 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/06/2016
Brown Bag Books - "Miller's Valley"
Brown Bag Books - "Miller's Valley"
6 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/09/2016
2nd Friday Bridge Club
2nd Friday Bridge Club
9 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/10/2016
Meditation
Meditation
10 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/11/2016
11 Dec
Forum - UUCPA and God – How Is the Relationship?
11 Dec 16
Palo Alto
11 Dec
Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
11 Dec 16
Palo Alto
11 Dec
Guest at Your Table
11 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/12/2016
Thespians
Thespians
12 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/13/2016
13 Dec
Elder Journey
13 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Film Discussion Group
Film Discussion Group
13 Dec 16
Events on 12/16/2016
16 Dec
Thespians
16 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/17/2016
Meditation
Meditation
17 Dec 16
Palo Alto
17 Dec
Aurora Singers Holiday Concert
17 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/18/2016
18 Dec
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
18 Dec 16
Palo Alto
18 Dec
No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant (during services)
18 Dec 16
Palo Alto
18 Dec
Guest at Your Table
18 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/21/2016
21 Dec
UUCPA Winter Solstice Ceremony
21 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/23/2016
23 Dec
Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film
23 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/24/2016
Meditation
Meditation
24 Dec 16
Palo Alto
24 Dec
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec 16
Palo Alto
24 Dec
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/25/2016
25 Dec
Forum - No Meeting
25 Dec 16
Palo Alto
25 Dec
Guest at Your Table
25 Dec 16
Palo Alto
25 Dec
Christmas Day Service
25 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/27/2016
27 Dec
Elder Journey
27 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Thespians
Thespians
27 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 12/31/2016
Meditation
Meditation
31 Dec 16
Palo Alto
Events on 01/01/2017
01 Jan
Justice Partner - Stevenson House
1 Jan 17
01 Jan
Forum - The Alt-Right Movement
1 Jan 17
Palo Alto
01 Jan
Guest at Your Table
1 Jan 17
Palo Alto

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