The Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes Estates

Our Personal Faith Journey Guest Speaker series concludes with Meena Lagnese, who shares a faith journey that began growing up in a multi-faith household, continued through Quaker School and parenthood, which eventually brought her to the Neighborhood Church. Join Meena as she shares reflections on curious questions, critical questions, our role as Christ's body and her experiences as both a Mothe...

Our Personal Faith Journey Guest Speaker series concludes with Meena Lagnese, who shares a faith journey that began growing up in a multi-faith household, continued through Quaker School and parenthood, which eventually brought her to the Neighborhood Church. Join Meena as she shares reflections on curious questions, critical questions, our role as Christ's body and her experiences as both a Mothe...

Have you ever seen something you couldn't believe? Like, say, a bush on endless fire? Or maybe a bush on endless fire talking to you? Or perhaps that bush on endless fire not only talking to you but also telling you to challenge the most powerful man in the land armed only with a phrase that sounds like a riddle? For most of us, the answer to these questions is almost certainly no. But for Moses,...

Have you ever seen something you couldn't believe? Like, say, a bush on endless fire? Or maybe a bush on endless fire talking to you? Or perhaps that bush on endless fire not only talking to you but also telling you to challenge the most powerful man in the land armed only with a phrase that sounds like a riddle? For most of us, the answer to these questions is almost certainly no. But for Moses,...

Born in Seoul 10 years after the start of the Korean War, Grace Crofton has a faith journey that spans continents, family generations, self-described "dark years" and so much more. Join Grace as she shares her walk of faith that eventually led to the Neighborhood Church and two indisputable commandments.

Born in Seoul 10 years after the start of the Korean War, Grace Crofton has a faith journey that spans continents, family generations, self-described "dark years" and so much more. Join Grace as she shares her walk of faith that eventually led to the Neighborhood Church and two indisputable commandments.

We are familiar with the Old Testament and the New Testament-- but did you know that these literary works actually speak of an old covenant and a new covenant? Join Michael Moorhead as he talks about covenants, contracts and promises.

We are familiar with the Old Testament and the New Testament-- but did you know that these literary works actually speak of an old covenant and a new covenant? Join Michael Moorhead as he talks about covenants, contracts and promises.

Our personal faith journeys summer guest speaker series continues with Roberta Philbrick, whose faith journey began when she was just six years old in a Sunday School class. Join Roberta as she shares her story with reflections on her involvement in Women’s Fellowship, travel, and the importance of good teachers.

Our personal faith journeys summer guest speaker series continues with Roberta Philbrick, whose faith journey began when she was just six years old in a Sunday School class. Join Roberta as she shares her story with reflections on her involvement in Women’s Fellowship, travel, and the importance of good teachers.

This week's sermon might make you hungry... or perhaps more accurately, it might make you realize that you already are. Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he talks about "Junk Foods and Faith Hungers" and discuss how our deepest hungers lead us to communion with God.

This week's sermon might make you hungry... or perhaps more accurately, it might make you realize that you already are. Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he talks about "Junk Foods and Faith Hungers" and discuss how our deepest hungers lead us to communion with God.

When was the last time you went to a party? With the COVID-19 pandemic, it has probably been a while for most of us. Though some celebrations may have taken a pause, God’s invitations haven’t stopped. Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as the discusses celebrations, God’s parties and our Christian lives.

When was the last time you went to a party? With the COVID-19 pandemic, it has probably been a while for most of us. Though some celebrations may have taken a pause, God’s invitations haven’t stopped. Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as the discusses celebrations, God’s parties and our Christian lives.

Nothing like getting home from a long vacation to... empty cupboards, right? As a culture, we spend a lot of time thinking about food-- planning, purchasing and preparing it. But when it comes to our spiritual lives, do we live hand to mouth? Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he explores the theme "Food for the Journey" and show us that the most important part of eating might well be showing up at t...

Nothing like getting home from a long vacation to... empty cupboards, right? As a culture, we spend a lot of time thinking about food-- planning, purchasing and preparing it. But when it comes to our spiritual lives, do we live hand to mouth? Join Rev. Dr. David D. Young as he explores the theme "Food for the Journey" and show us that the most important part of eating might well be showing up at t...

"I'll start at the end." So begins Karl Snider's guest sermon sharing his personal faith journey with us this week. It might not surprise you that a vocal coach might share the power of finding your voice, but that is where the predictability ends. Join Karl Snider as he explores "the things we don't know we don't know" with powerful reflections on Christianity and the LGBT+ community, the HIV/AID...

"I'll start at the end." So begins Karl Snider's guest sermon sharing his personal faith journey with us this week. It might not surprise you that a vocal coach might share the power of finding your voice, but that is where the predictability ends. Join Karl Snider as he explores "the things we don't know we don't know" with powerful reflections on Christianity and the LGBT+ community, the HIV/AID...

Kindness needs no dictionary definition-- we know it when we see it, when we feel it, and when we hear stories about it. Indeed, kindness was so important that Paul included it as a fruit of the spirit in his letter to the Galatians. Join Melanie Poturica as she discusses the quality of kindness-- something so deeply rooted in our faith that it is mentioned in the Bible even before Christ's time.

Kindness needs no dictionary definition-- we know it when we see it, when we feel it, and when we hear stories about it. Indeed, kindness was so important that Paul included it as a fruit of the spirit in his letter to the Galatians. Join Melanie Poturica as she discusses the quality of kindness-- something so deeply rooted in our faith that it is mentioned in the Bible even before Christ's time.

You might not guess that Karen Tucker grew up on a farm as one of six children. You also might not guess that someone whose earliest religious memories include watching their Orthodox Jewish grandmother light Shabbat candles might later find themselves teaching Catechism at the Catholic Church and even later, ringing bells at not one but two United Church of Christ Churches. And yet, as Karen show...

You might not guess that Karen Tucker grew up on a farm as one of six children. You also might not guess that someone whose earliest religious memories include watching their Orthodox Jewish grandmother light Shabbat candles might later find themselves teaching Catechism at the Catholic Church and even later, ringing bells at not one but two United Church of Christ Churches. And yet, as Karen show...

Would you know true mercy if you saw it? Most of us are probably familiar with the dictionary definitions of mercy; they're pretty straightforward and simple to understand. But when it comes to God's mercy, and how to show mercy to others? Well, things may seem less clear. Join Michael Moorhead as he explores the theme of mercy and show us how we can respond to God's mercy in our lives.

Would you know true mercy if you saw it? Most of us are probably familiar with the dictionary definitions of mercy; they're pretty straightforward and simple to understand. But when it comes to God's mercy, and how to show mercy to others? Well, things may seem less clear. Join Michael Moorhead as he explores the theme of mercy and show us how we can respond to God's mercy in our lives.

From the tiny town of Barrington, Illinois to Chile, Bolivia, Palo Alto and Palos Verdes, Jim Hendrickson shares the faith journey that led him to God and the Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes. He reflects on his time in the Peace Corps and how not one but two brushes with death taught him the importance of making the most of our time on Earth. Jim is the first lay speaker who will share their w...