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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
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
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doors of Perception, Aldous Huxley

Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Doors of Perception, Aldous Huxley

06/24/2026
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Justice Partner – Canopy
01 Apr
04/01/2026 - 04/30/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for April is Canopy Canopy is a Palo Alto-based non-profit that plants and cares for trees where people need them the most.  [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday, 4/1)-Meeting Postponed
Resonant Reading (Wednesday, 4/1)-Meeting Postponed
04/01/2026    
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
01 Apr
04/01/2026    
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
02 Apr
04/02/2026    
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
04/04/2026    
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
04/04/2026    
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 4/4)-Things strong, fragile, and beautiful—Tolstoy
Resonant Reading (Saturday 4/4)-Things strong, fragile, and beautiful—Tolstoy
04/04/2026    
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
04/05/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Report on No Kings Day  Discussion Leader: Dan Stofle The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
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Sunday Service - Easter
05 Apr
04/05/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Easter Children's Chapel and Egg Hunt
05 Apr
04/05/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday kids and youth of all ages are invited to celebrate with us. We'll have a Children's Chapel about the season for kids and [...]
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Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
06 Apr
04/06/2026    
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
06 Apr
04/06/2026    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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 [...]
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
04/07/2026    
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 4/8)-Future is already here-Gibson
Resonant Reading (Wednesday 4/8)-Future is already here-Gibson
04/08/2026    
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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Choir Practice
09 Apr
04/09/2026    
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
09 Apr
04/09/2026    
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
04/11/2026    
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, 4/11)-Not Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday, 4/11)-Not Meeting
04/11/2026    
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
04/12/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Share 2 or 3 riddles that you enjoy Discussion Leader: Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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Sunday Service
12 Apr
04/12/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
12 Apr
04/12/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday is our first Sunday of the season with our special Spring programming for preschool and elementary students. In the weeks leading to celebrating [...]
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Finance Committee Meeting
13 Apr
04/13/2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Staff Relations Committee Meeting
14 Apr
04/14/2026    
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, April 15)-The Ancient Tribes—Hawks
Resonant Reading (Wednesday, April 15)-The Ancient Tribes—Hawks
04/15/2026    
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
04/15/2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
We'll discuss the novel A Case of Conscience (1958) by James Blish (256 pages, audio 8 hrs, 1 mins) From Goodreads: *Father Ruiz-Sanchez is a [...]
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By Your Side Singers - Practice
15 Apr
04/15/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
16 Apr
04/16/2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir Practice
16 Apr
04/16/2026    
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 [...]
More Info
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
04/18/2026    
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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All Church & Community Family Dance
All Church & Community Family Dance
04/18/2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Main Hall
Save the date, UUCPA! Our own Paul Kostka is bringing a Family Dance Party to the Main Hall on Saturday, April 18, 2–4 PM and [...]
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Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Science and religion-Gould
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Science and religion-Gould
04/18/2026    
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
04/19/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: The power dilemma: can democracy survive in the age of AI? Discussion Leader: Michael Abramson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as [...]
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UUCPA on the Growing Native Garden Tour
UUCPA on the Growing Native Garden Tour
04/19/2026    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
UUCPA
UUCPA's native garden will be on the California Native Plant Society sponsored garden tour on Sunday, April 19 from 10-4. Donors to CNPS may receive [...]
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Sunday Service
19 Apr
04/19/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
20 Apr
04/20/2026    
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)-Ultimate Reality-Rovelli
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Ultimate Reality-Rovelli
04/22/2026    
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
22 Apr
04/22/2026    
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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Choir Practice
23 Apr
04/23/2026    
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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Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
04/25/2026    
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)-Cancelled Today
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Cancelled Today
04/25/2026    
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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Parents Night Out!
25 Apr
04/25/2026    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
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 [...]
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Forum
Forum
04/26/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for June The Forum meets in the Fireside [...]
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Sunday Service
26 Apr
04/26/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8, OWL 4-6
26 Apr
04/26/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
This Sunday  10:30 AM 4-6 OWL Meets in Room 4-5 10:45 AM after the story in service, Preschool - 8 will be invited to attend [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Going Bankrupt-Hemingway
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Going Bankrupt-Hemingway
04/29/2026    
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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Choir Practice
30 Apr
04/30/2026    
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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Justice Partner - American Muslim Voice (AMV)
01 May
05/01/2026 - 05/31/2026    
All Day
The Justice Partner for May is American Muslim Voice (AMV). AMV is local grassroots, nonviolent, inclusive, civil, immigrant and human rights organization. AMV hosts open [...]
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Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at First Pres
01 May
05/01/2026    
8:45 am - 10:00 am
First Presbyterian Church Palo Alto
Gather together to draw strength in community with prayers, songs, fellowship & nourishment as we demonstrate our resistance to current policies of cruelty, injustice and [...]
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Campus Workday
Campus Workday
05/02/2026    
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
05/02/2026    
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)-Views about views-Fronsdal
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Views about views-Fronsdal
05/02/2026    
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
05/03/2026    
8:45 am - 10:15 am
Library
Discussion Topic: What makes demonstrations work? Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the second [...]
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Sunday Service
03 May
05/03/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
03 May
05/03/2026    
10:30 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
Join us this Sunday to celebrate May Day led by UUCPA Community Minister and Mom to CYRE Kids Doyle and Margo Rev. Jen Dillinger! Join [...]
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Events on 04/01/2026
01 Apr
Justice Partner – Canopy
1 Apr 26
Resonant Reading (Wednesday, 4/1)-Meeting Postponed
Resonant Reading (Wednesday, 4/1)-Meeting Postponed
1 Apr 26
01 Apr
By Your Side Singers - Practice
1 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/02/2026
02 Apr
Choir Practice
2 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/04/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
4 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
4 Apr 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday 4/4)-Things strong, fragile, and beautiful—Tolstoy
Resonant Reading (Saturday 4/4)-Things strong, fragile, and beautiful—Tolstoy
4 Apr 26
Events on 04/05/2026
Forum
Forum
5 Apr 26
Palo Alto
05 Apr
Sunday Service - Easter
5 Apr 26
Palo Alto
05 Apr
Easter Children's Chapel and Egg Hunt
5 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/06/2026
06 Apr
Membership and Growth Committee Meeting
6 Apr 26
06 Apr
First Monday Film Discussion Group
6 Apr 26
Events on 04/07/2026
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
7 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/08/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday 4/8)-Future is already here-Gibson
Resonant Reading (Wednesday 4/8)-Future is already here-Gibson
8 Apr 26
Events on 04/09/2026
09 Apr
Choir Practice
9 Apr 26
Palo Alto
09 Apr
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
9 Apr 26
Events on 04/11/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
11 Apr 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday, 4/11)-Not Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday, 4/11)-Not Meeting
11 Apr 26
Events on 04/12/2026
Forum
Forum
12 Apr 26
Palo Alto
12 Apr
Sunday Service
12 Apr 26
Palo Alto
12 Apr
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
12 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/13/2026
13 Apr
Finance Committee Meeting
13 Apr 26
Events on 04/14/2026
14 Apr
Staff Relations Committee Meeting
14 Apr 26
Events on 04/15/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday, April 15)-The Ancient Tribes—Hawks
Resonant Reading (Wednesday, April 15)-The Ancient Tribes—Hawks
15 Apr 26
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
15 Apr 26
15 Apr
By Your Side Singers - Practice
15 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/16/2026
16 Apr
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
16 Apr 26
16 Apr
Choir Practice
16 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/18/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
18 Apr 26
All Church & Community Family Dance
All Church & Community Family Dance
18 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Science and religion-Gould
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Science and religion-Gould
18 Apr 26
Events on 04/19/2026
Forum
Forum
19 Apr 26
Palo Alto
UUCPA on the Growing Native Garden Tour
UUCPA on the Growing Native Garden Tour
19 Apr 26
Palo Alto
19 Apr
Sunday Service
19 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/20/2026
20 Apr
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
20 Apr 26
Events on 04/22/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Ultimate Reality-Rovelli
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Ultimate Reality-Rovelli
22 Apr 26
22 Apr
Board of Trustees meeting
22 Apr 26
Events on 04/23/2026
23 Apr
Choir Practice
23 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/25/2026
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
25 Apr 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Cancelled Today
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Cancelled Today
25 Apr 26
25 Apr
Parents Night Out!
25 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/26/2026
Forum
Forum
26 Apr 26
Palo Alto
26 Apr
Sunday Service
26 Apr 26
Palo Alto
26 Apr
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8, OWL 4-6
26 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 04/29/2026
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Going Bankrupt-Hemingway
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Going Bankrupt-Hemingway
29 Apr 26
Events on 04/30/2026
30 Apr
Choir Practice
30 Apr 26
Palo Alto
Events on 05/01/2026
01 May
Justice Partner - American Muslim Voice (AMV)
1 May 26
01 May
Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at First Pres
1 May 26
Palo Alto
Events on 05/02/2026
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
2 May 26
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
2 May 26
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Views about views-Fronsdal
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Views about views-Fronsdal
2 May 26
Events on 05/03/2026
Forum
Forum
3 May 26
Palo Alto
03 May
Sunday Service
3 May 26
Palo Alto
03 May
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
3 May 26
Palo Alto

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