The UUFLG invites everyone into our community, without regard to race, gender, age, color, national origin, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Upcoming Services
November 15, 2026
Engaging Gracefully
How do we truly reach each other, especially across differences? This talk explores why rational argument alone so rarely changes hearts or minds, and what it looks like to first tend to our own inner life before we try to connect with someone else’s. Drawing on Thich Nhat Hanh’s wisdom that we must learn to listen to ourselves before we can listen to others, we’ll reflect on what it means to bring real presence, curiosity, and compassion into our conversations. Through story and reflection, this talk is an invitation to become a calming presence for others, not by winning arguments, but by helping both people settle enough to truly hear one another. –Ross Hannibal, Retired Human Factors Designer and Sustainability Leader
November 22, 2026
A Hindu Walked into a UU Church
Hinduism is among the most ancient of all living religions. Its authority derives from no single book, and it embraces many paths to truth. Its greeting of “namaste” — hands pressed together, palms touching, head slightly bowed — honors the divinity within each of us that connects us to one another and to the universe. Hinduism’s core ideas profoundly shaped the thinking of both Emerson and Thoreau. The Hindu principle of ahimsa (non-harm) inspired Mahatma Gandhi’s doctrine of nonviolent resistance — which in turn became a cornerstone of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s civil rights movement. In this service, Alok Kalia, MD will trace the development of Hinduism over five thousand years, explore its key concepts, including karma and dharma, and examine how Hinduism and Unitarianism became richly intertwined two centuries ago.
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Stronger Together
To make our world better, each of us must celebrate and share our unique gifts to nurture our planet. As curious, spiritually independent people, our Fellowship strives to provide an open and supportive environment to explore the creativity, strength, and wisdom within the diverse experiences and aspirations of each of us. We find joy and meaning in such a community. And by working together, we strengthen our connections.
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We are a Welcoming Congregation, intentionally and openly taking steps to welcome into our community people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
In these challenging times, here are links to vital resources:
Social assistance resources listed by the City of San José (covers wider metro area)
Santa Clara County Social Services
Local Services & Reources per the Los Gatos Public Library