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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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For Children & Youth

Upcoming Events

01 Jun

Justice Partner - Peninsula Food Runners

06/01/2026 - 06/30/2026
All Day
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
24 Jun

Board of Trustees meeting

06/24/2026
7:00 pm
Saturday Meditation

Saturday Meditation

06/27/2026
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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
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

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
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Justice Partner - United Effort
01 Sep
09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for September is United Effort United Effort helps homeless people find affordable housing and jobs, and access safety net programs every Saturday [...]
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Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025    
All Day
UUCPA
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
01 Sep
09/01/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
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Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
09/02/2025    
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) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
09/03/2025    
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
03 Sep
09/03/2025    
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 Sep
09/04/2025    
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
09/06/2025    
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
09/06/2025    
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)-No Meeting Sept 6
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting Sept 6
09/06/2025    
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
09/07/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic - The Future of NATO and European Security (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader - Michael Abramson The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as [...]
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Sunday Service
07 Sep
09/07/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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All Church Picnic - Mitchell Park
All Church Picnic - Mitchell Park
09/07/2025    
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Mitchell Park, Palo Alto
The UUCPA Annual Picnic is September 7th! Lunch will be provided at Mitchell Park after the service. All are welcome, we hope you'll join us! [...]
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
08 Sep
09/08/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
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First Monday Film Discussion Group
08 Sep
09/08/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
We gather via Zoom on the first Monday of the month for an hourlong discussion of a movie we have chosen and each watched ahead [...]
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Finance Committee Meeting
08 Sep
09/08/2025    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Change is the Law-Kennedy
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Change is the Law-Kennedy
09/10/2025    
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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Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
09/11/2025    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
King Plaza
Unite with UUCPA Justice Partner American Muslim Voice to honor the victims of 9/11, their families, and first responders, as we strive to transform this [...]
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Choir Practice
11 Sep
09/11/2025    
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 Sep
09/11/2025    
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
09/13/2025    
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)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
09/13/2025    
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
09/14/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
Discussion Topic -The New Telescope in Chile  Discussion Leader - Warren Schmidt The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, on the [...]
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Sunday Service
14 Sep
09/14/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
14 Sep
09/14/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
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 [...]
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Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
15 Sep
09/15/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share your wild imaginings of a better world with other BIPOC UUs! Join our Monday @ 6pm Summer Retreat Planning Meetings on Zoom   https://www.uucpa.org/druumm-california-summer/
More Info
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
15 Sep
09/15/2025    
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)-Under the Sun-Willa Cather
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Under the Sun-Willa Cather
09/17/2025    
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
09/17/2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Sci-Fi and Fantasy Discussion Group was meeting via Zoom before it was cool! Lovers of science fiction and fantasy, at UUCPA and beyond, have [...]
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By Your Side Singers - Practice
17 Sep
09/17/2025    
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
18 Sep
09/18/2025    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
https://www.uucpa.org/about-us/our-governance/committees/
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Choir Practice
18 Sep
09/18/2025    
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
09/20/2025    
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)-Filippo Brunelleschi's Pazzi chapel
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Filippo Brunelleschi's Pazzi chapel
09/20/2025    
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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All Ages Game Night
20 Sep
09/20/2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 4/5
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 [...]
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Forum
Forum
09/21/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic - The Contamination of Ethnic Lingo, Symbols, and Everyday Words: How the Interconnection of Politicalization and Propaganda Work Together, Creating Controversy and Sparking [...]
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Sunday Service
21 Sep
09/21/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
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Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
21 Sep
09/21/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
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 [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Your Own Path-Campbell
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Your Own Path-Campbell
09/24/2025    
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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UUs for Social Justice Speaker, Zac Mueller: How did Authoritarianism Enter the Mainstream
UUs for Social Justice Speaker, Zac Mueller: How did Authoritarianism Enter the Mainstream
09/24/2025    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Rev. Peter Farriday plans to attend and thought others from UUCPA might be interested in joining as well. Next week, UUSJ will host Zachary Mueller, recognized [...]
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Board of Trustees meeting
24 Sep
09/24/2025    
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
25 Sep
09/25/2025    
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
09/27/2025    
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)-Notre Dame-Hugo
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Notre Dame-Hugo
09/27/2025    
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
09/28/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic - Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International Interest, & Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for November The Forum meets in the [...]
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Sunday Service
28 Sep
09/28/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
28 Sep
09/28/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
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 [...]
More Info
Justice Partner - South Bay Sanctuary Covenant
01 Oct
10/01/2025 - 10/31/2025    
All Day
The Justice Partner for October is South Bay Sanctuary Covenant. SBSC is an interfaith, non-partisan organization of churches and individuals in the Bay Area. The [...]
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Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
10/01/2025    
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 Oct
10/01/2025    
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
Choir Practice
02 Oct
10/02/2025    
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
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
10/04/2025    
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
10/04/2025    
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)-No Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
10/04/2025    
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, [...]
More Info
Forum
Forum
10/05/2025    
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Library
Discussion Topic:  AI and American National Security (Great Decisions) Discussion Leader: Susan Owicki The Forum meets in the Fireside Room, as well as by Zoom, [...]
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Sunday Service
05 Oct
10/05/2025    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
UUCPA Main Hall & Online
More Info
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
05 Oct
10/05/2025    
10:15 am - 11:30 am
UUCPA
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 [...]
More Info
Events on 09/01/2025
01 Sep
Justice Partner - United Effort
1 Sep 25
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
Hotel de Zink at UUCPA
1 Sep 25
Palo Alto
01 Sep
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
1 Sep 25
Events on 09/02/2025
Brown Bag Books
Brown Bag Books
2 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/03/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
Resonant Reading (Wednesday) - Logion 99 from The Gospel of Thomas
3 Sep 25
03 Sep
By Your Side Singers - Practice
3 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/04/2025
04 Sep
Choir Practice
4 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/06/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
6 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
6 Sep 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting Sept 6
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting Sept 6
6 Sep 25
Events on 09/07/2025
Forum
Forum
7 Sep 25
Palo Alto
07 Sep
Sunday Service
7 Sep 25
Palo Alto
All Church Picnic - Mitchell Park
All Church Picnic - Mitchell Park
7 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/08/2025
08 Sep
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
8 Sep 25
08 Sep
First Monday Film Discussion Group
8 Sep 25
08 Sep
Finance Committee Meeting
8 Sep 25
Events on 09/10/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Change is the Law-Kennedy
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Change is the Law-Kennedy
10 Sep 25
Events on 09/11/2025
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Service to honor the victims of 9/11
11 Sep 25
Palo Alto
11 Sep
Choir Practice
11 Sep 25
Palo Alto
11 Sep
Children and Youth Religious Education Committee meeting
11 Sep 25
Events on 09/13/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
13 Sep 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Spring Scene-Du Fu
13 Sep 25
Events on 09/14/2025
Forum
Forum
14 Sep 25
Palo Alto
14 Sep
Sunday Service
14 Sep 25
Palo Alto
14 Sep
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
14 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/15/2025
15 Sep
Weekly DRUUMM CA Meetings
15 Sep 25
15 Sep
Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting
15 Sep 25
Events on 09/17/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Under the Sun-Willa Cather
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Under the Sun-Willa Cather
17 Sep 25
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
Sci-Fi / Fantasy Discussion Group
17 Sep 25
17 Sep
By Your Side Singers - Practice
17 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/18/2025
18 Sep
Adult Learning Journey Committee Meeting
18 Sep 25
18 Sep
Choir Practice
18 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/20/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
20 Sep 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Filippo Brunelleschi's Pazzi chapel
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Filippo Brunelleschi's Pazzi chapel
20 Sep 25
20 Sep
All Ages Game Night
20 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/21/2025
Forum
Forum
21 Sep 25
Palo Alto
21 Sep
Sunday Service
21 Sep 25
Palo Alto
21 Sep
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
21 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/24/2025
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Your Own Path-Campbell
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Your Own Path-Campbell
24 Sep 25
UUs for Social Justice Speaker, Zac Mueller: How did Authoritarianism Enter the Mainstream
UUs for Social Justice Speaker, Zac Mueller: How did Authoritarianism Enter the Mainstream
24 Sep 25
24 Sep
Board of Trustees meeting
24 Sep 25
Events on 09/25/2025
25 Sep
Choir Practice
25 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 09/27/2025
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
27 Sep 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Notre Dame-Hugo
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-Notre Dame-Hugo
27 Sep 25
Events on 09/28/2025
Forum
Forum
28 Sep 25
Palo Alto
28 Sep
Sunday Service
28 Sep 25
Palo Alto
28 Sep
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
28 Sep 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/01/2025
01 Oct
Justice Partner - South Bay Sanctuary Covenant
1 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
Resonant Reading (Wednesday)-Searching for Sheep-Wood
1 Oct 25
01 Oct
By Your Side Singers - Practice
1 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/02/2025
02 Oct
Choir Practice
2 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Events on 10/04/2025
Campus Workday
Campus Workday
4 Oct 25
Palo Alto
Saturday Meditation
Saturday Meditation
4 Oct 25
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
Resonant Reading (Saturday)-No Meeting
4 Oct 25
Events on 10/05/2025
Forum
Forum
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto
05 Oct
Sunday Service
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto
05 Oct
Sunday School for children and youth preK through grade 8
5 Oct 25
Palo Alto

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