upcoming events
A look at what's coming up at the Neighborhood Church. Click the title of each event for more information and details.
An Invitation for Lent: Meeting Jesus on the Road
February 18th is Ash Wednesday and the traditional start of the Season of Lent. Lent is a period of 40 days (minus Sundays) that believers have traditionally used as a time of reflection, prayer, and adopting new spiritual practices. It is a time to focus and prepare as we journey with Jesus to the cross and the miracle of resurrection.
One possible new practice is study and conversation. Every Sunday at 11:30 in the Fellowship Hall from February 22nd-March 29th, I would like to invite you to join me as we look at Meeting Jesus on the Road by Cynthia Campbell and Christine Fohr. Here is a link that describes the book: https://www.pcusastore.com/Products/0664268854/meeting-jesus-on-the-road.aspx
Interested in joining us? Please do the following before our first time together:
*Send me a RSVP at pastorscott@ncpve.org so I have an approximate head count
*Purchase the book from the link or other online stores
*Invite friends and family to our time together
Thank you and I look forward to our Lenten journey. See you soon!
Salastina Concert Featuring Beethoven & Schubert
Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 7 PM - Palos Verdes
The Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes Estates
Before the concert hall, there was the salon. Before the grand piano, the fortepiano. This program invites you into the sound world of Beethoven and Schubert as they themselves might have heard it: with warm gut strings, responsive transitional bows, and a fortepiano’s round touch. On the program: Beethoven’s Sonata for Cello and Piano in A Major and Sonata for Violin and Piano in F Major, “Spring” as well as Schubert’s Piano Trio in B Flat Major.
General Admission $45; Students with ID $10; Livestream $10; Salastina Members (Friend-level and above) receive 20% discount
Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 "Spring"
Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Cello and Piano, No. 3 in A Major, Op. 69 -Intermission-
Franz Schubert: Piano Trio in B Flat Major
Music Concert
✨ World-class pipes, strings, and tradition—live in Palos Verdes.
🎶 Featuring Eric Rigler, Lily Honigberg & Connor Vance
📍 The Neighborhood Church | 🗓 April 12 | 🕔 5 PM
🎟 Free Will Offering | 🌊 Stunning ocean views
Eric Rigler is the most recorded piper in the world. For over 30 years, his iconic solos on Scottish bagpipes, Irish uilleann pipes, and tin whistles have reached millions of people through Oscar-winning films, Grammy-winning albums, and hit television series. His credits include Braveheart, Titanic, Austin Powers, Dungeons & Dragons, The Lord of the Rings, Outlander, The Simpsons, South Park, and more. He has collaborated with Phil Collins, Josh Groban, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Rod Stewart, Meatloaf, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey. In numerous international cities he has performed the live soundtrack of Titanic with symphony orchestras. He is also featured with the Celtic fusion rock band Bad Haggis.
Violinist and fiddler Lily Honigberg, born in Washington, D.C., began playing violin at age four and later studied as a teenager at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Music in Classical Violin Performance (2018) and a Master of Music in Contemporary Improvisation (2020) from the New England Conservatory. She developed an interest in Irish and Scottish music, and deepened that connection by living in County Mayo, Ireland to learn traditional Irish music. Now based in Los Angeles, she has toured with pop-country artist Dasha and has performed at venues including Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Hall, and the Grand Ole Opry.
Connor Vance is a Los Angeles–based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He began with bluegrass and jazz gigs across California, then performed at Carnegie Hall, Prague’s Rudolfinum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall as concertmaster of the Santa Monica High School premiere Symphony Orchestra. Today, Connor is a sought-after string artist and arranger in the cinematic music world. His work includes Abbey Road sessions with the London Philharmonia for Eternal Eclipse’s Forgotten Odes, film scores for the 2021 Hazel Dickens documentary titled Don’t Put Her Down, as well as the 2021 dystopian sci-fi film Together Forever. You can also hear his fiddle work on the Dropkick Murphys’ latest Woody Guthrie tribute album.
Installation Service
The Service of Installation for Scott as Pastor and Teacher at The Neighborhood Church (UCC) is at 4:00 on Sunday, February 15th. In the UCC, the installation of a Pastor is a covenant between God, the local church, the Pastor, their Conference, and the wider denomination. It is a chance for all of us to come together and celebrate our common ministry as the Body of Christ.
After the service, you are invited to a Community Potluck in the Fellowship Hall. All Are Welcome!
To RSVP online, use the form below.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 11th to help with planning.
Bring a dish if you can. If not, you’re still warmly invited—optional donations to help cover food costs are appreciated.
Family Sweetheart Dance
Join us for A wonderful EVENING: Family Sweetheart Dance
All are welcome. Open to the public.
Salastina Concert
The Neighborhood Church attendees will receive 20% off the ticket price when you use "Neighborhood20" at checkout.
If you have any problems with purchase, all Jazmine at the box office 323-332-6874 or email her at salastina@salastina.org in order to secure your tickets in advance. They will also do ticket sales at the door, and will apply the discount to walk-ups as well.
Samaritan's Purse Shoebox Drive
Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Drive for Kids is on now to November 16. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring joy to lives around the world.
Stewardship Sunday
November 16th is Stewardship Sunday. If you have not sent them in already, you are invited to place your 2026 Pledge Cards in the plate during the Offertory. Your generosity empowers us to Be the Church in Palos Verdes and beyond. Thank you!
All Saints Sunday
During worship we will lift up the names of all those in our church community who have died in the past year. The Choir will sing a special musical piece and Communion will be served. All Are Welcome.
Reformation Sunday
On this day we will celebrate the start of the Protestant Reformation that gave birth to churches like our very own UCC-while also remembering that we are a "a church reformed and always being re-formed." You are invited to wear red (the color of the Holy Spirit) to worship. All Are Welcome.
Volunteer for the annual Christmas Pageant at NCPVE
The 2025 Pageant will be on December 14.
We need lots of volunteers: Cast, Costumes, Ushers, Behind the Scenes, Dinner Service.
Please plan on helping with this Christmas gift to the Community.
More information to follow.
To volunteer, message us at: pageant@ncpve.org
All Church Picnic
RSVP ONLINE WITH THE FORM BELOW!
Want to RSVP and pay in person? There will be opportunities after services on Sunday, Aug 31st, Sept 7, and Sept 14 during Hospitality Hour.
TO PAY ONLINE, USE THE FORM BELOW.
Want to RSVP and pay in person? There will be opportunities after services on Sunday, Aug 31st, Sept 7, and Sept 14 during Hospitality Hour.
Docent Tour
Don’t miss the next Docent Tour to learn about The Neighborhood Church. Take a walk around the grounds with long time member Lee Jester. We hope to see you there.
2025 Summer Sunday Sounds in June, July, and August
Summer Sunday Sounds is BACK! Don’t miss out on gathering together on the beautiful coast for fun, food, music, and community.
Luncheon with Pastor Rick
As we prepare to welcome a new chapter in our church, we also take time to honor and thank Pastor Rick for his faithful leadership through both the short and long seasons of transition. His guidance, compassion, and steady presence have been a blessing to The Neighborhood Church.
We send him off with heartfelt gratitude and prayers for healing, rest, and the joy of life’s simple pleasures. He will be deeply missed.
Please join us as we celebrate Pastor Rick and all he has given to our community.
TO RSVP BY TUESDAY, JULY 22, PLEASE USE THE FORM BELOW OR MESSAGE Jo Scudamore AT: jo-2@cox.net
Mommy and Me
Join us at The Neighborhood Church for this special time with family.
Instructor: Allison Schmitz | Cell: 858-248-3377
Age Group: for infants up to 3 years old.
Cost: $35 per session
Time: 9:30am-11am
