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Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

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00:11:29

Annual Service of Remembrance

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/11/01

It is the time of All Souls and All Saints, and Rev. Millie Phillips returns to our pulpit to lead the service of memory for our beloved departed. We will lift up the names of the members of the UUCPA community who have died since ... read more.

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00:31:07

What Was Left in the Box

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/10/25

We’ve heard the story of Epimetheus and Prometheus, and how Prometheus was punished by the gods for bringing the gift of fire to humanity. Well, in one version, that wasn’t enough for Zeus, who also sent one last punishment: Pandora. And she opened a ... read more.

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00:19:18

Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?: When Heroes Fall

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/10/18

Do we still have heroes? Do we still need heroes? When the people we venerate turn out to have flaws, we have some choices: we can give up our ideals, beat up our former idols–or grow up into a more complex view of them and ... read more.

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00:08:44

Blessing of the Animals

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/10/04

Today is the Feast of Saint Francis, and thus the traditional day for blessing animals in Roman Catholicism. It’s also World Animal Day–a fine occasion for us homo sapiens to reflect on what it means to share a biosphere with about 8.7 million other ... read more.

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00:14:39

Atonement

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/09/28

Over the centuries, Judaism has honed the meaning and practices of atonement: how we make things right after we have done something wrong. Its teachings can heal our hearts, strengthen our relationships, help us build better communities, and even nudge us closer to world peace. Special Music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano The order of service is here.

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00:14:54

Radical Welcome

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/09/20

In these times, we deeply need faith communities dedicated to love and justice and compelled to live out radical welcome as a spiritual practice. In this service guest preacher Zr. Alex Kapitan, one of the leaders of "Trans Inclusion in Congregations," the course that UUCPA is about to engage with, will share how radical welcome isn’t about simply opening our (virtual or physical) doors or being friendly, it’s about creating spaces where each of us can bring our full selves forward, see our truths

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00:29:38

What Can We Trust?

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/09/13

How do we decide what to trust? The solidity of what we can reliably know has been chipped away: by propaganda, deceit by once-trusted leaders, postmodernism, and the multiplication of media sources. However, the question is not new, and wise answers have been proposed for thousands of years. We'll look at some of the guidance we've been offered. Special music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe The order of service is here.

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00:26:39

Thriving in Difficult Times, What did Buddha have to...

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/09/06

Difficult times are trying times. They expose our vulnerabilities. How can our vulnerabilities be our gifts? How do we hide our joy, peace and balance? How do we uncover it? Let's explore together what Buddha had to say about all of this. The order of service is here.

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00:07:53

Water Communion

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/08/30

We hope you can participate in this annual ritual of ingathering. During the ritual in the August 30 service, waters and words that were shared earlier will be poured into the communal bowl. Please also have a glass of water on hand when the service begins in order to join in another part of the ceremony. The order of service is here.

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00:18:09

When I Was Very Young . . .

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/08/23

And now, a question for you. What is something you were taught at a very early age that you still live by and value? If you're comfortable being "interviewed" by Amy on this question, please e-mail her at parishmin@uucpa.org. Our answers will send our children to school with wisdom and love. Special music: Larry Chinn, jazz piano The order of service is here.

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00:28:55

Question Box

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/08/16

What are you wondering? In lieu of the sermon, Amy will answer as many of your questions as she can. Come with a question in mind! Special music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe The Justice Partner for August is Abilities United, which has merged with Gatepath and is now called Ability Path. The offering today will be donated to this justice partner. The order of service is here.

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00:25:29

Sacrifice

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/08/02

Sacrifice is a word that evokes feelings ranging from horror to noble aspiration. It is hailed as a necessary ingredient of religion, success, and community, on the one hand, and it is deeply mistrusted, on the other. And it is much in the news as some U.S. Americans beg others to be willing to sacrifice convenience in order to end the pandemic. Today is the Muslim celebration Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, so it is a fine time to explore: what would we sacrifice, and toward what goals

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00:20:52

Together on our Blue Boat Home

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/07/26

As the climate of our beautiful blue boat home changes, people living near shorelines now find their homes underwater, while those farming on rich land are now beset by drought. The result is increased migration within and beyond borders. We'll hear from Gregorio, who left Guatemala and its rapidly changing climate to come to Mountain View, and Amy will share what we can do (and are doing) to repair the interdependent web of people, other animals, plants, sky, sea, and earth. Special Music: The

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00:22:39

Rest in Peace . . .

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/07/22

. . . for the mistake shall not be repeated. So reads the inscription on the memorial Cenotaph in Hiroshima, a message to those who died 75 years ago from the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the many more who died of the effects in the years that followed. There are many things we can do to fulfill this promise and make a world where nuclear war will not happen, and they start right here in our community. Special music: Michael Peterson and Laura Rubinstein-Salze, Harpsichord

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00:13:21

Take Care

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/07/19

In this time of physical distancing and virtual church, we miss some of what makes our Sunday mornings special. How do we reach out to one another and show our care for each other in this new way of being together? Special music: The Season of Us, jazz flute/guitar duo The order of service is here.

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00:20:48

The Magic Ring

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/07/12

“Ring theory,” or “Circles of care,” is a simple principle with many, many applications. It can help us help others and get what we need, ourselves. Today’s service explores its almost magical possibilities. Special music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano Today's offering will be donated to the justice partner for July: California Clean Money Campaign. Nancy Neff will be the speaker. The order of service is here.

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00:18:57

The Sacred Ground Of Now

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/06/14

One of our affiliated community ministers, the Rev. Stefanie Etzbach-Dale, speaks to us about the spiritual practice of attentiveness to the present moment, in all its complexity. Special music: Veronika Agranov-Dafoe, piano The order of service is here.

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00:24:21

What We Learned from the Pandemic . . .

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/05/31

Not this one, but previous ones. Plague and flu, tuberculosis and smallpox: each has challenged us, shown us who we were and could become, and offered us some lessons that could help us today. Let us redeem this difficult time by emerging from it with more compassion and self-understanding. Special Music: Eric Leong, violin The order of service is here.

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00:11:00

The Space Between the Notes

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/05/24

The order of service is here. Today's service invites us into the traditions of contemplative prayer, centering, silence, and music from the Taizé community. They are all meant to help us tap into our first source, "Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life." Come drink deeply from the source.

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00:24:23

Helen Kreps, Remarkable Palo Alto Unitarian

Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto ·

2020/05/17

One of the most interesting figures in the old Unitarian Church of Palo Alto that existed from 1905 to 1934 was Helen Kreps. A brilliant scholar, she was inspired by seeing a woman minister, Rev. Florence Buck, preach at the Palo Alto church, and after a brilliant career at Stanford went on to prepare to become a Unitarian minister herself. When the influenza epidemic hit in 1918, she volunteered as a nurse, contracted influenza, and died. The story of Helen Kreps has a lot to tell us about

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