Ladera Community Church

Skylake Yosemite Family Camp at Bass Lake
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-31 | Skylake Yosemite Camp, 37976 Road 222, Wishon, CA, 93669, United States
Skylake Yosemite Family Camp is a fun family “glamping” experience! Skylake provides each family with a rustic bunk house, fabulous buffet-style meals, a private dock on Bass Lake, and plenty of activities, including horseback riding and tie-dye, to keep the whole family busy. The large dining hall, lakeside porch, and recreation room are the social center of camp.
Ladera Church families have attended Family Camp Weekend B for years, and some attend now with multiple generations. Weekend B begins the Thursday evening after the Memorial Day holiday. Talk to any family that goes to Bass Lake and they’ll tell you why you should come! It’s a very special place.
For more information, go to https://www.skylake.com/family-camp.

Peninsula Threshold Choir
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

AA
2026-05-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-11 19:00 - 21:00 | LCC: Peabody Hall, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028

Sharmila Montessori Preschool Closed - Memorial Day Holiday
2026-05-25 | Sharmila Montessori Preschool, 3300 Alpine Road, Unit B, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Sharmila Montessori Preschool is closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

Funding our Future Team Meeting
2026-05-24 15:30 - 16:30 | LCC: Room 6, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States

Haumalu 'o Langi Worship Service
2026-05-24 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-17 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-05-10 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.

Outing to The Foster Museum
2026-05-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Join us after worship on Sunday, May 24 for a special visit to The Foster Museum in Palo Alto, home to the stunning watercolor “journeys” of British expeditionary artist Tony Foster. Foster is known for traveling to remote wilderness areas around the world and creating watercolor diaries and inspiring quotes that celebrate the beauty of wild places. Learn more at The Foster Museum.
After the service, sandwiches will be provided for lunch in Peabody Hall. Sign up here. After lunch we will carpool to the museum, located at:
940 Commercial Street, Palo Alto Museum opens at 12:00 p.m. on Sundays
All are welcome for this relaxed afternoon of art, nature, and community. Email Linda with any questions: dreynight@aol.com

Worship Service
2026-05-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-10 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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David Ng-Quinn's Student Piano Recital
2026-05-23 14:30 - 17:30 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
The recital begins at 2:30 p.m. A short reception in Peabody Hall will follow the recital.

LCC Choir Rehearsal
2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:00 | LCC: Sanctuary, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Ladera Community Church weekly choir rehearsal.

Community Support & Meditation
2026-05-20 12:30 - 13:45 | LCC: Fireside Room, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Join us for “Reflections for These Times,” a nurturing space for connection and stillness. Each session opens with a Tai Chi prayer, followed by time to check in, lighting a candle for our shared concerns and hopes, and silent meditation. We close in peaceful silence.
After these 30 minutes of connection and quiet, we will enjoy snacks and conversation in the fellowship hall. This program will be held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month—join us whenever you need grounding and community.

Council Meeting
2026-05-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Online – Zoom

Sump Pumps Installation Project
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-22, 2026-05-11 - 2026-05-15 | LCC: Peabody Hall, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028
We are installing new pump sumps and drainage in the breezeway outside of the office, Peabody Hall, and the kitchen, and in the patio.

Stanford Quads
2026-05-17 18:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-10 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.

Book Discussion: Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground
2026-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 | LCC: Fireside Room, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Book Discussion: Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground
Sundays, May 17 & May 31, at 11:00 a.m.
In the Sanctuary
Explore the myths that fuel division and outrage, and how we can come together. Join a two-part conversation on Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground, by social psychologist Kurt Gray, whose work examines how our perceptions of harm influence our reactions. Learn why we sometimes overreact to minor irritations or perceived threats, and why our country is so polarized.

Copies on hold at Fireside Books in Redwood City

Reading optional — Gray’s TED Talk and website offer quick overviews

Come to either session or both

David Ng-Quinn's Student Piano Rehearsal
2026-05-16 14:30 - 17:00 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Private student rehearsal before their piano recital on Saturday, May 23rd.

Coming Home Workshop
2026-05-16 09:00 - 15:30 | LCC: Room 7
Facility use by private transformational coach.

Navigation Center Lunch Serving
2026-05-10 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

Community Coffee Hour
2026-05-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Ladera Church, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
Mother’s/Mothering Day Community Coffee Hour
Sunday, May 10, 10:30 a.m.
After our Mother’s Day/Mothering Day service on Sunday, May 10, everyone is invited to stay for a special Community Coffee Hour beginning at 10:30 a.m. Join us for coffee, treats, and time together as we celebrate the many forms of mothering in our lives and community.

We encourage members to bring a dessert to share. All are welcome to linger, connect, and enjoy this meaningful morning together.

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Mothering Day Worship Service & Community Coffee Hour
2026-05-10 09:30 - 11:00 | LCC: Sanctuary, 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 94028, United States
We will offer a special blessing honoring all who nurture and care for others. Afterwards, stay and enjoy coffee and treats as we share in fellowship and celebration. We encourage members to bring desserts to share.
