Sacred Silence Meditation
2026-05-14 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-05-21 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-05-28 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-06-04 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-06-11 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-06-18 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-06-25 19:15 - 20:00, 2026-07-02 19:15 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 21 more dates | At the UPA Fireside Room & on Zoom
Sacred Silence Meditation is a drop-in gathering that offers a gentle, intentional pause at the end of your week.
Join Dr. Holly Hopkins Shah on Thursdays to go into the silence. The 30-minute meditation begins at 7:30 pm (following 15 minutes of connection time at 7:15) and will include 20 minutes of silence. Open to anyone who wants to set down the noise of the week and rest in stillness for a while. Perfect for anyone who feels the pull toward the quiet or is curious about silent meditation vs. guided.
What to expect
– The evening begins with a few minutes of connection to help you release the busyness you carried in.
– From there, a brief reading rooted in universal spiritual principles settles the room before the group enters into shared silence together.
– This is not a guided meditation with prompts or instructions. The silence is open and spacious, giving you room to simply be present and allow your own awareness to deepen.
– The gathering closes with an affirmative prayer that brings a sense of grounded peace to carry with you into the rest of your evening.
If you have been feeling scattered, overstimulated, or disconnected from yourself, this is a space designed with you in mind!
Weekly on Thursdays
Time: 7:15 PM to 8:00 PM – connection time @7:15pm, meditation begins promptly at 7:30pm
With: Dr. Holly Hopkins Shah
Location: Unity Palo Alto (in person and online via Zoom)
Address: 3391 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: 650.849.1100
Email: connecting@unitypaloalto.org
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85399362903?pwd=[REDACTED]
This event is open to everyone. No registration required. A suggested donation of $5-10 is warmly appreciated. Simply show up, in person or online, and bring yourself exactly as you are.

Lunch With Friends
2026-05-31 11:15 - 12:30 | At the UPA Courtyard, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
You are invited to lunch! Celebrate our spiritual community. Whether a long-time member or a first-time visitor, you are welcome as we celebrate our spiritual community. Chef Paul Wcislo is dreaming up a delicious menu! Love offerings will go to support our Center.
Cost: Free
Please RSVP below to help us plan how much food we need!
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