Unity Palo Alto

Community Member Orientation
2026-05-03 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | At the UPA Learning Center & on Zoom, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
The path of membership begins with becoming a Community Member.
Unity Palo Alto is part of a global spiritual movement that brings together people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are welcoming and inclusive and teach positive, practical spiritual principles that can be applied daily. We are here to inspire people to spiritually transform their lives and make a positive difference in the world.
This phase of membership focuses on your spiritual growth through the Sunday Service, meditation and affirmative prayer, classes, and workshops. It is about creating a sense of belonging through community activity and sharing our time and talents. Community Members are encouraged to continue their spiritual growth journey and become actively involved in our loving and vibrant spiritual community.I say YES to my spiritual growth by participating in spiritual services, classes, and workshops.

I say YES to my spiritual growth by participating in spiritual services, classes, and workshops.
I say YES, Unity Palo Alto is important to me and I am willing to share my gifts & talents in some meaningful service in our spiritual center or beyond.
I say YES, I am willing to do my part to support our Spiritual Community

After one year, a Community member can apply to be a Voting Member. Voting Members are in partnership with our ministry and are invited into the governance of our Spiritual Center. Voting Members renew their commitment each year through the membership renewal process.
Are you ready to take the next step? Come to the Community Member Orientation with Rev. John Riley. In this round-table style discussion, you will learn more about Unity, Unity Palo Alto, and how to deepen your connection with our spiritual community.
RSVP
RSVP to join us in person in the Learning Center:
https://forms.gle/8hAXBqyhdZLJXpbd6
OR
RSVP to join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fh2iLW9wSsGPLxc6Xi2maw

The Singing Collective
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:00 | At the UPA Fireside Room, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
The Singing Collective is a new monthly event for anyone who has ever belted out a song in the car, jumped in when the chorus hits at a concert, or gone all in at a wedding (or UPA) when “We Are Family” comes on.
This is an hour of collective singing as a group to songs you already know, and some you don’t! Think road trip playlist, group karaoke, family party.
Our goal – a feel-good night where change our own vibration and the vibration of the world through song. And who doesn’t need that on a Wednesday night!
Margo LeDuc, pro singer and vocal coach, leads the room and shares a few easy vocal tips along the way, so you’ll also leave feeling more confident in your singing!
All music will be family-friendly, so bring the whole crew!
If you want to keep the vibe going, join us for karaoke the following Friday.
Sign up to let us know you’re coming, or just show up!

Karaoke Night! (Friday after monthly Singing 101)
2026-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | At the UPA Courtyard, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
Once a month, the Creative Expression Project throws a karaoke night for everyone.
It’s the First Friday after the Singing Collective, and trust us, it’s the best way to end the week. Come on over and grab the mic and do your thing in front of a lively, supportive crowd!
Feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks.
Cost: love offering
Let us know you’re coming or just show up on Friday, May 8th! We’ll be in the courtyard!

May Women's Group Hike
2026-05-09 10:30 - 13:00 | California
Location: El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space PreserveDate: May 9, 2026Time: 10:30am – 1pm
About the hike

The hike to the tree is only a half mile. But we will go as far as the group and time allow
Easy, lush forest
Restrooms at the start
Men are welcome on the hike as guests of women’s group participants

What to bring

Water
Around 95% of the hike is in the shade. As always, it is good to have a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Meeting location

We will meet in the parking lot near the restroom
If you are interested in carpooling, you can mark that on the form

Parking instructions:
There is a free dirt parking lot; if it is full, there is limited roadside parking available.
Parking is on Skyline Blvd (Highway 35) at the El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve parking lot, located on the west side of Skyline Blvd 16040 CA-35, Redwood City, CA 94062.
Directions:

From San Mateo / Highway 92:

Take Highway 92 West toward Half Moon Bay.
Turn left (South) onto Skyline Blvd (Highway 35).
Drive south for approximately 8.5 miles.
The parking area will be on your right.

From Woodside / Highway 84:

Take Highway 84 (La Honda Road) West from Woodside.
Turn right (North) onto Skyline Blvd (Highway 35) at Sky Londa.
Drive north for about 2.7 miles.
The parking lot will be on your left.

From Palo Alto:

Start: Head west on Page Mill Road.
Merge: Take I-280 North toward San Francisco.
Exit: Take Exit 24 for Sand Hill Road toward Woodside.
Turn: Left onto Sand Hill Road, then right onto Portola Road.
Merge: Turn left onto CA-84 West (La Honda Road).
Ascend: Follow CA-84 up the hill to Sky Londa (the 4-way stop at Alice’s Restaurant).
Final Turn: Turn right (North) onto Skyline Blvd (Highway 35).
Arrival: Drive 2.7 miles; the parking lot (16040 CA-35) will be on your left.

Song & Sound Meditation (12pm)
2026-05-12 12:00 - 12:45 | At the UPA Fireside Room, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
There’s a reason a song can change your whole mood in 30 seconds. In this 30-minute Song & Sound Meditation, we lean all the way into that.
Margo LeDuc will guide the room through a set of communal chants, where the vibrations of voice and sound work together to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and settle you into a real sense of peace and balance. The outside world falls away, and for 45 minutes you just bathe in the healing power of collective sound. The kind of reset that only sound can give you.
Cost $10 – Register:

Song & Sound Meditation (7pm)
2026-05-12 19:00 - 19:45 | At the UPA Sanctuary, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 94306, United States

Men's Group Brainstorm
2026-05-17 11:30 - 12:30 | At the UPA Fireside Room, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
We had a great first meeting and we are ready to take the next step: Brainstorming ideas and activities for the Men’s Group.
We are creating a space where:

You can show up as you are
Real conversations can happen
And something meaningful can emerge—if there’s energy for it

Bring your ideas!

Board of Trustees Business Meeting
2026-05-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-27 11:30 - 13:30, 2026-10-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-11-16 11:30 - 13:30 | At the UPA Learning Center & on Zoom, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
Our Board of Trustees is a model for implementing Unity Principles at our Spiritual Center. Striving to put Spirit first, we lead from a consciousness of abundance, love, and understanding.
During the Business Meeting, you have two opportunities to participate: at the beginning, after the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, and towards the end, after the action item review.
Register for the Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZC-DWNdjQ5KUPDzFNf9AXQ

The Game of Life (Online Class)
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | On Zoom
Florence Scovel Shinn wrote “The Game of Life and How to Play It” nearly 100 years ago, but her teachings on spiritual law, the power of our words, and trusting the divine are just as relevant today. This 6-week online class takes those ideas and brings them into the present with modern, practical tools you can use in your everyday life.
Each week, we’ll explore a different theme from the book, including how your thoughts and words shape your experience, how to work with spiritual law around money, relationships, and purpose, and how to trust your intuition more fully. You’ll walk away each week with affirmations, journaling prompts, and simple practices you can put to work right away.
This class is a good fit if you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or like something just isn’t flowing the way you’d like. It’s also great for anyone who is simply ready to live with more faith, clarity, and ease.
Classes meet Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Zoom, starting May 19th. Attendance is free, and donations are warmly welcomed. Please bring a copy of the book, a pen, and a journal or notebook.
Download a PDF of the Book (Public Domain)

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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June Women's Group Hike
2026-06-13 10:30 - 13:00 | California
Explore beautiful locations around the Bay Area with fun, lively, and interesting women! Each month, we explore a new location. Previous months included Devil’s Slide and Foothills Nature Preserve. We’ll announce the June location soon!
Questions? Contact Patricia Gill-Thielen at pgillthielen@gmail.com

Sing-a-Long Sunday
2026-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | At the UPA Courtyard, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
Join your Spiritual songbirds in the Courtyard (or Fireside Room, depending on the weather) after the service for a community sing-a-long feature of your favorite Unity or folk song.

June Women's Group Potluck Tea Party
2026-06-21 11:30 - 13:00 | At the UPA Learning Center, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
Bring tea snacks to share and join UPA women for an afternoon of friendship.
When: Sunday, June 21, 11:30 – 1:00
Where: UPA Learning Center
What: Fun, Food, Friendship!
Check out UnityPaloAlto.org/activities for more fun!

July Women's Group Hike
2026-07-11 10:30 - 13:00 | California
Explore beautiful locations around the Bay Area with fun, lively, and interesting women! Each month, we explore a new location. Previous months included Devil’s Slide and Foothills Nature Preserve. We’ll announce the July location soon!
Questions? Contact Patricia Gill-Thielen at pgillthielen@gmail.com

Women's Group July - Connection & Fun!
2026-07-19 11:30 - 13:00 | At the UPA YES Hall, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 94306, United States

UPA Day!
2026-07-26 11:00 - 14:00 | At the UPA Courtyard, Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, United States
More information to come!

Community Member Orientation
2026-08-02 11:30 - 12:30 | At the UPA Fireside Room & on Zoom
The path of membership begins with becoming a Community Member.
Unity Palo Alto is part of a global spiritual movement that brings together people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are welcoming and inclusive and teach positive, practical spiritual principles that can be applied daily. We are here to inspire people to spiritually transform their lives and make a positive difference in the world.
This phase of membership focuses on your spiritual growth through the Sunday Service, meditation and affirmative prayer, classes, and workshops. It is about creating a sense of belonging through community activity and sharing our time and talents. Community Members are encouraged to continue their spiritual growth journey and become actively involved in our loving and vibrant spiritual community.I say YES to my spiritual growth by participating in spiritual services, classes, and workshops.

I say YES to my spiritual growth by participating in spiritual services, classes, and workshops.
I say YES, Unity Palo Alto is important to me and I am willing to share my gifts & talents in some meaningful service in our spiritual center or beyond.
I say YES, I am willing to do my part to support our Spiritual Community

After one year, a Community member can apply to be a Voting Member. Voting Members are in partnership with our ministry and are invited into the governance of our Spiritual Center. Voting Members renew their commitment each year through the membership renewal process.
Are you ready to take the next step? Come to the Community Member Orientation with Rev. John Riley. In this round-table style discussion, you will learn more about Unity, Unity Palo Alto, and how to deepen your connection with our spiritual community.
RSVP
RSVP to join us in person in the Learning Center:
https://forms.gle/7EK7JQ2eKkXpTA6dA
OR
RSVP to join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DGyxSHQISPe4vMXUN-_jeA

August Women's Group Hike
2026-08-08 10:30 - 13:00 | California
Explore beautiful locations around the Bay Area with fun, lively, and interesting women! Each month, we explore a new location. Previous months included Devil’s Slide and Foothills Nature Preserve. We’ll announce the August location soon!
Questions? Contact Patricia Gill-Thielen at pgillthielen@gmail.com

Women's Group August - Sharing Our Gifts: Skill Sampler
2026-08-16 11:30 - 13:00 | At the UPA YES Hall, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 94306, United States

September Women's Group Hike
2026-09-12 10:30 - 13:00 | California
Explore beautiful locations around the Bay Area with fun, lively, and interesting women! Each month, we explore a new location. Previous months included Devil’s Slide and Foothills Nature Preserve. We’ll announce the September location soon!
Questions? Contact Patricia Gill-Thielen at pgillthielen@gmail.com

Women's Group September - Women's Workshop or Soul Sisters Show and Tell
2026-09-20 11:30 - 13:00 | At the UPA YES Hall, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 94306, United States

October Women's Group Hike
2026-10-10 10:30 - 13:00 | California
Explore beautiful locations around the Bay Area with fun, lively, and interesting women! Each month, we explore a new location. Previous months included Devil’s Slide and Foothills Nature Preserve. We’ll announce the October location soon!
Questions? Contact Patricia Gill-Thielen at pgillthielen@gmail.com

Women's Group October - Halloween Bingo (All-Church)
2026-10-18 11:30 - 13:00 | At the UPA YES Hall, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 94306, United States

November Women's Group Hike
2026-11-14 10:30 - 13:00 | California
Explore beautiful locations around the Bay Area with fun, lively, and interesting women! Each month, we explore a new location. Previous months included Devil’s Slide and Foothills Nature Preserve. We’ll announce the November location soon!
Questions? Contact Patricia Gill-Thielen at pgillthielen@gmail.com

Women's Group November - Fall Reflection & Gratitude Circle
2026-11-15 11:30 - 13:00 | At the UPA YES Hall, 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, 94306, United States
