Small groups at UAMEZ
How Do I Find a Small Group in Palo Alto?
It is easier to feel at home when someone knows your name. Small groups make room for real conversation, scripture, prayer, and the kind of friendship that grows beyond Sunday.
Fall registration has closed. Call (650) 272-6742 or email info@uamez.com and we'll help you find a group.
More than a Sunday hello
Where can I be known and know others?
UAMEZ is a historically Black, multicultural church in Palo Alto. There is room here for your story, your questions, and the life you are living right now.
New visitors are welcome. You do not have to arrive with a friend or know how a small group works before you walk in.
What happens in a group?
What happens in a small group?
Fall groups typically bring 10 to 15 people together for a ten-week season, with a leader in every room. There is a rhythm, but no pressure to have polished answers.
How do we come together?
See familiar faces again, learn names, and make space for what is happening in each other's lives.
Do we talk about scripture?
Listen, ask honest questions, and have a conversation about faith that carries into the rest of the week.
Do we pray for one another?
Share what you want to share. Someone is there to lead the gathering and help everyone feel included.
You do not have to choose alone
Not sure where you'd fit?
Start at Next Steps. Tell us a little about what you are looking for, and we can help you find a group that makes sense for your season of life. It is a conversation, not a quiz.
Learn about Next Steps
Good questions to ask
What should I know before I come?
There is no insider knowledge required. Here are the things people often wonder about.
Can I come if I'm new to UAMEZ?
Yes. New visitors are welcome in the small-group conversation. Come to Next Steps and let us help you find a fit.
How long do groups meet?
Groups typically meet for a ten-week fall season. Ask us about the next schedule.
What if registration is closed?
The published fall 2026 deadline has passed. For current options, call (650) 272-6742 or email info@uamez.com and we can talk through what is next.
How can I get meeting details?
The fall 2026 meeting details may no longer apply. Contact us to ask about current groups; we do not publish private home addresses here.
There is a way in
Will you start the first conversation?
Ask us about current groups, or simply come to worship and meet someone. There is no perfect way to begin making friends here.