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

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.

Next Worship Service

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.

Upcoming Events

01 Jun

Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners

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

Forum Stories about our Dads

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

Sunday Service

06/21/2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am
21 Jun

UUCPA Summer Sunday School for All Ages

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

Empty Nest Parenting Group

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

Seasoned Souls - Group for Older Adults

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

Spiritual Adventures in Parenting

06/21/2026
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
24 Jun

Board of Trustees meeting

06/24/2026
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9:00 AM - Campus Workday
9:00 AM - Meditation
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7:00 PM - Thespians
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UUCPA Garden Monday on Cyber Monday
11/26/2018    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Due to the 80% chance of rain on Friday 11/23, Nancy will be gardening on Monday 11/26 instead from 10-12. Help is welcome, no experience [...]
27 Nov
11/27/2018    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
We meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month in Room 6 from 1:30 to 3 pm. Second Tuesday we focus on telling [...]
27 Nov
11/27/2018    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Board meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room. Meetings are open to all, but the schedule [...]
27 Nov
11/27/2018    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Thespians get together to sight-read plays. All UU members, friends, and guests are welcome. Second Monday: 7 to 10 pm in Room 9 Third [...]
28 Nov
11/28/2018    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
By Your Side Singers
11/28/2018    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, begun in the autumn of 2016. Our singers, in small groups, visit and provide a graceful [...]
29 Nov
11/29/2018    
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 [...]
30 Nov
11/30/2018    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
01 Dec
12/01/2018 - 12/31/2018    
All Day
The Justice Partner for December is Ada's Cafe. Located in the Mitchell Park Community Center, Ada’s Cafe and Catering is dedicated to hiring, training, and [...]
01 Dec
12/01/2018    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
01 Dec
12/01/2018    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This meeting features social time, a potluck, 20-minute presentation and all-peer discussion. We usually have more than 15 attendees. Topics are selected by the group [...]
Forum -  Transportation Planning: The Rise of Cities and the Fall of Cars
12/02/2018    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Valerie Yakich
02 Dec
12/02/2018    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
02 Dec
12/02/2018    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Child care (for infants, toddlers, and young children) — Loving and safe care with our professional child care providers. Children who are over 3 and [...]
03 Dec
12/03/2018    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mens Group - Semi-Retired, Retired, Thinking About It: men 60+ purifying wisdom.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a [...]
03 Dec
12/03/2018    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/justice/action-council/
04 Dec
12/04/2018    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
04 Dec
12/04/2018    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
White Houses by Amy Bloom (Fiction)
Brown Bag Books
12/04/2018    
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 [...]
05 Dec
12/05/2018    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be quickly used [...]
06 Dec
12/06/2018    
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 [...]
06 Dec
12/06/2018    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young adult life stage, typically but not [...]
07 Dec
12/07/2018    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
Campus Workday
12/08/2018    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Moved to Saturday, December 8 this month due to a scheduling conflict. Here are this month's tasks so far: ❒ Make notes for the operational manual    [...]
08 Dec
12/08/2018    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
Forum - How Democracies Die, and How They Can Be Saved
12/09/2018    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki
09 Dec
12/09/2018    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
09 Dec
12/09/2018    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Child care (for infants, toddlers, and young children) — Loving and safe care with our professional child care providers. Children who are over 3 and [...]
10 Dec
12/10/2018    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Thespians get together to sight-read plays. All UU members, friends, and guests are welcome. Second Monday: 7 to 10 pm in Room 9 Third [...]
10 Dec
12/10/2018    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
11 Dec
12/11/2018    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Elder Journey meeting for Tuesday, December 11th, will be a potluck lunch at the home of Masao Sakamoto.  Bring a dish to share, your [...]
11 Dec
12/11/2018    
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 UUCPA [...]
11 Dec
12/11/2018    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
In today's fast paced Silicon Valley world, it is very hard for men to reach out and connect with each other on important life issues. [...]
12 Dec
12/12/2018    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
  https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
12 Dec
12/12/2018    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, begun in the autumn of 2016. Our singers, in small groups, visit and provide a graceful [...]
13 Dec
12/13/2018    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
13 Dec
12/13/2018    
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 [...]
14 Dec
12/14/2018    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
14 Dec
12/14/2018    
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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 [...]
15 Dec
12/15/2018    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
Aurora Singers Concert - Holiday Lights
12/15/2018    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A Benefit Concert for UUCPA Saturday, December 15th 7:00 pm - Doors open at 6:30 pm - Come Early! Tickets $15 - come by the [...]
Forum - Memorable Events of 2018
12/16/2018    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Jerry Strom
16 Dec
12/16/2018    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
16 Dec
12/16/2018    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Child care (for infants, toddlers, and young children) — Loving and safe care with our professional child care providers. Children who are over 3 and [...]
17 Dec
12/17/2018    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Mens Group - Semi-Retired, Retired, Thinking About It: men 60+ purifying wisdom.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a [...]
17 Dec
12/17/2018    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
18 Dec
12/18/2018    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
18 Dec
12/18/2018    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
18 Dec
12/18/2018    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mens Group - Working Stiffs: men 30-60 balancing work and family.  Men facing similar challenges share personal experiences and develop trusted friendships. After a brief [...]
19 Dec
12/19/2018    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be quickly used [...]
20 Dec
12/20/2018    
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 [...]
20 Dec
12/20/2018    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young adult life stage, typically but not [...]
21 Dec
12/21/2018    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
21 Dec
12/21/2018    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Thespians get together to sight-read plays. All UU members, friends, and guests are welcome. Second Monday: 7 to 10 pm in Room 9 Third [...]
21 Dec
12/21/2018    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us on this longest night of the year!  Our simple ceremony lasts under an hour, and is followed by abundant food – (cheese, dips, [...]
22 Dec
12/22/2018    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
UUCPA Holiday Family Orchestra
12/22/2018    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us to play Christmas carols!  We have the music, you bring your instrument to play.  All ages are welcome. If you are interested, contact [...]
Forum - An American Sickness
12/23/2018    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Steven Mashin
23 Dec
12/23/2018    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
23 Dec
12/23/2018    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Child care (for infants, toddlers, and young children) — Loving and safe care with our professional child care providers. Children who are over 3 and [...]
25 Dec
12/25/2018    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The Thespians get together to sight-read plays. All UU members, friends, and guests are welcome. Second Monday: 7 to 10 pm in Room 9 Third [...]
26 Dec
12/26/2018    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
By Your Side Singers
12/26/2018    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
By Your Side Singers is UUCPA’s pastoral care choir, begun in the autumn of 2016. Our singers, in small groups, visit and provide a graceful [...]
27 Dec
12/27/2018    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
27 Dec
12/27/2018    
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 [...]
28 Dec
12/28/2018    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
28 Dec
12/28/2018    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
28 Dec
12/28/2018    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
There won't be a fourth Friday film on 12/28 due to the holidays.  Fourth Friday films will resume on January 25th. Films are shown on [...]
29 Dec
12/29/2018    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
Forum - Selection of Forum Topics for February
12/30/2018    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leaders: All
30 Dec
12/30/2018    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
30 Dec
12/30/2018    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Child care (for infants, toddlers, and young children) — Loving and safe care with our professional child care providers. Children who are over 3 and [...]
01 Jan
01/01/2019 - 01/31/2019    
All Day
The Justice Partner for January is Parents Helping Parents. Parents Helping Parents San Jose provides low or no cost support for parents with special needs [...]
01 Jan
01/01/2019    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/connection/affinity-groups/womens-groups/
Brown Bag Books
01/01/2019    
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 [...]
02 Jan
01/02/2019    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The group meets regularly to plan and implement ways to educate people on the real climate threats and the technology that can be quickly used [...]
03 Jan
01/03/2019    
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 [...]
03 Jan
01/03/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Young Adult Group organizes activities to meet the interests of everyone at UUCPA who identifies with the young adult life stage, typically but not [...]
04 Jan
01/04/2019    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
This is a closed group.
Beatitude Mass Benefit Concert for the Homeless
01/04/2019    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
UUCPA will host a benefit concert for the homeless on Friday, January 4th at 7:30 PM. This concert will be performed and sponsored by the “Beatitude Mass Choir“, a recently formed [...]
Campus Workday
01/05/2019    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 others at [...]
05 Jan
01/05/2019    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
The Saturday morning meditation group welcomes all to join us for meditation, tea, and conversation. Meditation time begins promptly at 9:10 and lasts for 40 [...]
05 Jan
This coming Saturday, January 5, we’ll go out for our annual 3.5-mile bird-watching walk around the Palo Alto Baylands. Expect to see grebes, pelicans, egrets, [...]
Forum - How to Lie with Maps
01/06/2019    
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Discussion Leader: Valerie Yakich
06 Jan
01/06/2019    
9:05 am - 9:20 am
Walking a labyrinth is a silent and ordinarily solitary activity. However, many people find it uplifting to sometimes do it with a group. UUCPA participants [...]
06 Jan
01/06/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sunday Programs for Families Because we believe in learning by doing, a most important part of our religious education is participation, with all ages, in [...]
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