• Special Worship Service – Blessing of the Ancestors

    Ladera Church 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, United States

    It is a time to remember friends, family, and community members. You are encouraged to bring mementos, photos or any other item that has a special meaning relating to your loved ones. 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. […]

  • Wine Tasting at LCC: Toscano

    Ladera Church 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, United States

    Wine tasting events are LCC are fun, educational and social.  Food and wine have been part of everyday life and celebrations – both religious and secular.  We are fortunate to have access to a wide variety of wine grown locally and around the world.  If you enjoy food, wine and stimulating conversation, please plan on […]

  • 2nd Hour: Vote on Goal Budget

    Ladera Church 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, United States

    More details to follow.

  • Celebrate Día de los Muertos with La Muerte Baila

    Ladera Church 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, United States +1 more

    Sunday, October 19, 2:00 p.m. Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San José, CA 95116 A recently departed soul named Alejandro has just arrived in Mictlán, the land of the dead, on the eve of el Día de los Muertos. But la Muerte notices that something is different about this soul’s arrival—he can’t […]

  • Navigation Center Lunch Serving

    Navigation Center Lunch Serving
    Ladera Church 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, 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 […]

  • World Communion Sunday

    World Communion Sunday
    Ladera Church 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, United States

    Join us for a universal communion worship experience where we will honor multiple faith traditions to express the universal Christ. If you have special worship objects you'd like to put on the altar, you are invited to bring them. All are welcome at our table!

  • Neighbors in Need Special Mission Offering

    Ladera Church 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, United States

    The Neighbors in Need offering supports ministries of justice and compassion, with one-third of the offering given to the Council for American Indian Ministries and the remaining two-thirds supporting UCC justice ministries. In 2025 the Neighbors in Need Offering supported 26 grant recipients across the UCC who were engaged in projects of direct service and […]

  • Special Worship Service – Blessing of the Animals

    Ladera Church 3300 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA, United States

    Our pets bring special friendship, companionship, love, laughter, and joy into our lives. Each year, around late September, near the birth of Francis of Assisi, the “patron saint of animals,” we hold a special ‘Blessing of the Animals’ service to honor and bless these beloved family members, with prayers for the good health of our […]