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Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

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650-494-0541

uucpa@uucpa.org

We gather,
our different paths entwined,
to deepen our spiritual lives:
nourishing connection,
learning from each other,
caring for each other,
tending to our world.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
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Events - 24 Dec 19

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

12/24/2019    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Main Hall
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24 Dec

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

12/24/2019    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Main Hall
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1:30 PM - Elder Journey
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9:00 AM - Meditation
9:00 AM - Campus Workday
1:00 PM - Decorate the Main Hall
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9:00 AM - Forum - Sister Cities: A Oaxacan Summer
9:30 AM - Guest at Your Table
9:30 AM - Undie Sunday
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12:00 PM - Brown Bag Books - "Miller's Valley"
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6:30 PM - 2nd Friday Bridge Club
10
9:00 AM - Meditation
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9:00 AM - Forum - UUCPA and God – How Is the Relationship?
9:00 AM - Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale
9:30 AM - Guest at Your Table
more...
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7:00 PM - Thespians
13
1:30 PM - Elder Journey
7:15 PM - Film Discussion Group
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16
1:30 PM - Thespians
17
9:00 AM - Meditation
7:00 PM - Aurora Singers Holiday Concert
18
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9:00 AM - Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
9:30 AM - No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant (during services)
9:30 AM - Guest at Your Table
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7:00 PM - UUCPA Winter Solstice Ceremony
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7:30 PM - Green Sanctuary Fourth Friday Film
24
9:00 AM - Meditation
6:30 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
8:00 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
25
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9:00 AM - Forum - No Meeting
9:30 AM - Guest at Your Table
9:30 AM - Christmas Day Service
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1:30 PM - Elder Journey
7:00 PM - Thespians
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9:00 AM - Meditation
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Elder Journey
29 Nov
11/29/2016    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Room 6
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Seniors
Elder Journey
  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
Meditation
Meditation
12/03/2016    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Room 6
  • Adult
Meditation
  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
  • Adult
Workday
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
  • Holidays
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
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
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
  • Justice
GAYT
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
  • Holidays
  • Justice
Undie Sunday
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
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
Brown Bag Books
"..."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
  • Adult
2nd Friday Bridge Club
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
  • Adult
Meditation
  An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
More Info
Forum - UUCPA and God – How Is the Relationship?
11 Dec
12/11/2016    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
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
  • Holidays
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
  • Justice
GAYT
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
Thespians
Thespians
12/12/2016    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Room 9
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
Thespians
  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 [...]
More Info
Elder Journey
13 Dec
12/13/2016    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Room 6
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Seniors
Elder Journey
  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
Film Discussion Group
Film Discussion Group
12/13/2016    
7:15 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Adult
  • Ongoing Events
Film Discussion Group
  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
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
Thespians
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
12/17/2016    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Room 6
  • Adult
Meditation
  An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
More Info
Aurora Singers Holiday Concert
17 Dec
12/17/2016    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA - Main Hall
  • Holidays
  • Music
A benefit concert for UUCPA.  Tickets $10.  Doors open at 6:30pm (Ticket purchase required).
More Info
Forum - Selection of Forum Discussion Topics for February
18 Dec
12/18/2016    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
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 [...]
More Info
No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant (during services)
18 Dec
12/18/2016    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Main Hall
  • Holidays
More Info
Guest at Your Table
18 Dec
12/18/2016    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Justice
GAYT
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
UUCPA Winter Solstice Ceremony
21 Dec
12/21/2016    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA - Main Hall
  • Holidays
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
  • Adult
  • Green Sanctuary
Green Sanctuary, GS Fourth Friday Film
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
  • Adult
Meditation
  An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
More Info
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec
12/24/2016    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
UUCPA - Main Hall
  • Holidays
  • Special Events
  • Worship Services
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 [...]
More Info
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 Dec
12/24/2016    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUCPA - Main Hall
  • Holidays
  • Worship Services
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 [...]
More Info
Forum - No Meeting
25 Dec
12/25/2016    
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fireside Room
  • Forum
  • Small Groups
Forum
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 [...]
More Info
Guest at Your Table
25 Dec
12/25/2016    
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
UUCPA
  • Justice
GAYT
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
  • Holidays
  • Worship Services
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 [...]
More Info
Elder Journey
27 Dec
12/27/2016    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Room 6
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
  • Seniors
Elder Journey
  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
  • Adult
  • Learning
  • Ongoing Events
Thespians
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
  • Adult
Meditation
  An ongoing meditation group that welcomes new members. We have a period of sitting meditation followed by readings and group discussion.   Contact:           Marilyn [...]
More Info
Events on 11/29/2016
29 Nov
Elder Journey
29 Nov 16
Palo Alto
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
more...
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
more...
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
more...
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
more...
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
more...
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
 

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

505 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Directions

650-494-0541

uucpa@uucpa.org

We gather,
our different paths entwined,
to deepen our spiritual lives:
nourishing connection,
learning from each other,
caring for each other,
tending to our world.

Meet Our Ministers

Rev. Catherine (Cat) Boyle joined us in 2022. Embracing wonder, embracing curiosity and embracing life is her credo. Cat's background in theater shows up in her creativity in religious education, and infuses her worship with energy.

Learn about all our ministers here.

Justice Partner

Justice Partner - American Muslim Voice (AMV)

The Justice Partner for July is American Muslim Voice (AMV).

AMV is local grassroots, nonviolent, inclusive, civil, immigrant and human rights organization. AMV hosts open houses, peace picnics and peace conventions annually to unite neighbors and strangers alike, including the popular EID celebrations.  They also provide the Muslim perspective through teach-in opportunities at schools, colleges, universities, places of worship, and peace conventions.  Website: https://www.amuslimvoice.org/.

We gather on unceded, stolen land of the Tamien and Ramaytush people. We acknowledge these communities in the interest of truth and justice, awareness and gratitude. In order to dismantle the ongoing legacies of settler colonialism, we pledge to join the Tamien and Ramaytush people whenever they ask us for solidarity.
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