Join Us for Worship

Please join us for worship this Sunday at 11:30am in the Brentwood Pres sanctuary. Recordings of the services are also available via our YouTube page.

Click here to livestream this Sunday’s worship service!

Click here for an updated parking map with directions. Please note that there is an additional entrance to the brick garage building in the alleyway, after you pass the first entrance on your left when headed from Montana

PPPC Congregational Meeting - Sunday, Oct. 18th

The Annual Meeting of the Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church congregation will be held Sunday, October 18th immediately following the 11:30am worship service in the fellowship hall at Brentwood Pres. During the meeting we will hear a report from the Finance Committee to include the 2026-2027 church budget. The Terms of Call for Pastor Matt and Pastor Grace will also be presented and voted on, as will the Nominating Committee's nomination of Laurie Rasmussen to serve as a co-Deacon with her husband, Peter. At this meeting we will also hear updates related to our church's recovery and rebuilding efforts (this will be in lieu of the monthly online Congregational Forum for October).

All PPPC members and friends are encouraged to attend (only members can vote, however).

A Prayer for our Community and Families in Light of Recent Tragic Events

Please join us as we pray for our community and all families impacted by the recent death of a student at Paul Revere Middle School, who took their own life.

Loving God, surround all those impacted by the recent tragic events with your comfort, strength, and peace as they seek healing. Give parents, caregivers, children, and teens the courage to ask for support when the weight of these experiences feels too heavy to carry. Give each of us the wisdom and courage to reach out for help when we or someone we know needs it. In the midst of grief and uncertainty, remind us that we do not have to walk through our challenges alone. Surround all our young people with caring adults and friends, and grant our community compassion, kindness, and hope as we support one another. Amen.

If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to a loved one, one of our pastors, or a professional mental health specialist (see the article below).

Mental Health Services

Didi Hirsch Mental Health is offering a gift to our community: anyone impacted by the Palisades fires can receive up to 12 free therapy sessions - no insurance required. Counseling is available for children, teens, families, and adults. Services are designed to support emotional healing and help you build healthy coping skills as you move forward. Support groups and other specialized services are also available.

Need to Talk Now?

Call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org for free, confidential 24/7 support from the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Teens can call (800) 852-8336 (6–10p.m.PST), text TEEN to 839863 (6–9 p.m. PST), or email via TeenLine.org to talk to a trained teen volunteer.

Good News Corner

Last Saturday, Pali Pres kept the Fall Kickoff tradition alive as we gathered for fun and fellowship in the Palisades Highlands! A special thank you to all of the volunteers and staff who rallied to make it happen!

Congratulations to all of our 1st place medalists: Andrea Del Rosario and Joshua Hardin for wolfing down the most watermelon, Will Saunders & David Wood and Joshua Hardin & Asher Singh for flawless water balloon toss performances, and Stephanie Hubsch for winning the Great Pali Pres Bakeoff with her scrumptious chocolate cake!

Click here for some fantastic fellowship photos!

Recovery and Renewal Resources

We’re constantly receiving useful information for Palisades fire victims. Please click here to stay updated on upcoming community events and vital recovery resources from the Palisades Recovery Center.

What's Happening on the Church Parking Lot?

Great question! If you've driven by our church's Palisades location recently, you probably noticed new supplies, equipment, and work vehicles occupying our lot. That's because, as of October 1st, Pali Pres entered into an agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to lease a portion of our property. The Session feels this is a "win-win" situation that helps LADWP facilitate its important work of restoring the Pacific Palisades, while also providing the church with valuable monthly income. LADWP will use our property Monday - Saturday, which means monthly Sunday worship services will not be impacted. A reasonable portion of the northern end of the parking lot will also remain available for staging of the monthly Sunday services and some parking. The agreement allows Pali Pres necessary access and use of the lot/land once we begin rebuilding (and anytime prior for preparations related to rebuilding and construction).

Additional details about this arrangement were shared at last month's Congregational Forum and will be shared again at the Congregational Meeting on October 18th.

You Can Be a Snack Angel!

We are looking for volunteers to serve as Sunday Snack Angels for the fall and onward! On the snack table each Sunday is a sign up sheet for you to select a date to provide snacks for our church family. You can also contact Operations Manager, Will Saunders, and he will send you the electronic signup sheet.

If you are unable to physically pick up and deliver the snacks yourself, please make a note next to your name and you can donate $100 to cover the cost of all the food for one Sunday. This donation can also be made online HERE. Please contact Elder Lynette Shishido, our snack captain, or Pastor Grace for more information and to sign up!

Last week’s refreshments were the gift of Carol Pfannkuche! This week’s refreshments are provided by Carol Pfannkuche and Amy Berggreen!

Save the Dates

Mon, October 12th: WOW Meeting, 7pm, Darvish house

Tue, October 13th: Senior Ladies Tea, 1pm, Keene house

Sun, October 18th: Congregational Meeting, after worship in the BPC fellowship hall

Sat, October 24th: Trunk or Treat at Westwood Presbyterian Church, 4pm

Sun, October 25th: Onsite Worship, 8am

Sun, October 25th: Joint Worship with Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 10am

Sat, November 21st: CFM Thanksgiving Basket Making, BPC Fellowship Hall, 9am

Sun, November 22nd: Onsite Worship, 8am

Sun, November 22nd: Joint Worship with Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 10am

Sun, November 22nd: Friendsgiving with BPC, after worship

Give to Pali Pres

Don't forget, you can easily give your tithes and offerings through our website!