Ladera Community Church

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2026-07-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LCC: Peabody Hall, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028

Stanford Quads
2026-07-19 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-07-12 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-06-28 18:00 - 21:30 | LCC: Peabody Hall, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028
Modern Western Square Dancing is a recreation enjoyed by people of all ages in the United States and around the world. We dance the Plus program utilizing All Position Dancing. We often have an A2 or C1 star tip at the end of the evening. All Plus dancers are welcome to join us for an evening of dancing. Dress is casual.

The weekly schedule is:

Plus: 6:30-8:30 pm

Star Tips: 8:30-9:00 pm

The cost is $10 per session. We will start our next beginner’s class on September 20, 2026.

Haumalu 'o Langi Worship Service
2026-07-19 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-07-12 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-06-28 12:30 - 15:00 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Haumalu ‘o Langi Tongan congregation’s weekly Sunday service and Sunday school for the children.

Worship Service
2026-07-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-28 09:30 - 10:30 | LCC: Sanctuary, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Worship is the heart of our community life. Sunday worship begins at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary and online via Zoom. All ages are invited. LCC worship is a joyful celebration of God’s presence among us. We find inspiration, renewal, and refreshment through song and silence, prayer, and reflection. We seek to integrate the arts – music, drama, and visual – to enrich the worship experience. Worship continues in the many ways we seek, serve, and grow in the world.

We serve communion on the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome to the table!

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Leadership Planning Meeting
2026-07-18 09:00 - 11:30 | LCC: Peabody Hall, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028

Choir Voice Training Class
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 | LCC: Fireside Room, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
A small and informal gathering of the LCC choir to run vocal training classes meanwhile the choir is on a summer break.

Ladera Oaks Swim Meet (parking lot use)
2026-07-15 16:00 - 20:00 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Ladera Oaks is hosting a swim meet and will use our parking lot for overflow parking from late afternoon until early evening.

Navigation Center Lunch Serving
2026-07-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
LCC has a long-standing connection with LifeMoves, especially through its monthly lunch service at the Redwood City Navigation Center. Each monthly visit is a chance to share food, fellowship, and compassion with those navigating challenging transitions. We’re assembling a team of 6-10 people to prepare and serve lunch at the new center, which boasts a full commercial kitchen. We’ll meet at the Navigation Center at 11:30 a.m. You will find this hands-on activity rewarding! Please RSVP to amy@ladera.org to join us.
To learn more about the Navigation Center and its mission, click here.
Navigation Center: 275 Blomquist St, Redwood City

Memorial Service for Al Knickerbocker
2026-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | LCC: Sanctuary, Peabody Hall, and kitchen
A Gathering of Gratitude for the Life of Al Knickerbocker
This Saturday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m.
LCC Sanctuary and Zoom
You are invited to join us as we celebrate the life of Al Knickerbocker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend to many. Al was a cherished member of our church family whose kindness, faith, and friendship touched the lives of so many.
A memorial service will be held this Saturday, July 11, at 10:00 a.m. at Ladera Community Church, followed by a reception. We welcome you to gather with us as we honor Al’s legacy of love, faith, and community.

Peninsula Threshold Choir
2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | LCC: Peabody Hall, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028
Peninsula Threshold Choir brings comfort and kindness through song to the bedsides of those at the thresholds of living and dying. The choir rehearses on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month.

Social Justice Team Meeting
2026-07-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Online – Zoom

Pastoral Relations Committee Meeting
2026-07-05 10:30 - 11:00 | LCC: Fireside Room, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Pastoral Relations Committee Meeting occur the first Sunday of each month in room 6.

Affordable Housing Task Force
2026-07-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Online – Zoom
To download and import the events into an iCalendar (.ics) calendar, click here.

Sharmila Montessori Preschool Closed - Summer Break
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-03 | Sharmila Montessori Preschool, 3300 Alpine Road, Unit B, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Sharmila Montessori Preschool is closed for Summer Break.

Worship Service- Graduation Sunday
2026-06-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
This year Graduation Sunday will take place on June 28. Do you have someone in your life who is graduating (kindergarten, middle school, high school, college, grad school, etc.)? Send an email to amy@ladera.org by June 12 with the following information:

the student’s name
name of the school the graduate is graduating from and going to next/after-school plans
adult’s names and the graduate’s relationship to you (e.g. child of parent’s names, grandchild of grandparent’s names…)
photo of the graduate
Any additional information you’d like to include

Worship is the heart of our community life. Sunday worship begins at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary and online via Zoom and Facebook. All ages are invited. LCC worship is a joyful celebration of God’s presence among us. We find inspiration, renewal, and refreshment through song and silence, prayer, and reflection. We seek to integrate the arts – music, drama, and visual – to enrich the worship experience. Worship continues in the many ways we seek, serve, and grow in the world.

We serve communion on the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome to the table!
On the second Sunday of each month, Pastor Jeff has a conversation with someone from our community about their life and faith journey.

Sharmila Montessori Preschool's Graduation
2026-06-27 09:00 - 13:00 | LCC: Sanctuary, Peabody Hall, and kitchen
Sharmila Montessori Preschool’s graduation celebration.

Sharmila Montessori Preschool's End of Year Celebration
2026-06-26 15:00 - 17:00 | LCC: Peabody Hall, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028
Sharmila Montessori Preschool celebrates the last day of the regular school year with a red, white, and blue parade and popsicles in the courtyard!

Share Your Joy Meeting
2026-06-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Do you have a favorite activity you’d like to share at LCC? The Share Your Joy team can help you spread joy through activities like going to the opera, playing table tennis, reading for spiritual insights, or cooking pancakes. To join the Share Your Joy team meeting or to submit an idea for an event, email amy@ladera.org.
