Neighborhood Congregational Church Laguna Beach

06/19/2026

Pride Sunday This Weekend at 10AM - "Body Check" with Pastor Rod

06/19/2026

***June 28th - 11:30AM Congregational Update Meeting to be held for members only; Members will VOTE on a financial business matter, receive an affordable housing project update, and an update on the spiritual center project. Members should make every effort to attend.***

06/19/2026

Join us in the celebration!

06/19/2026

Message From Pastor Rodrick Echols

Let’s start with something immediate: ourselves. That sounds really easy, but it’s not always. After all, we are works in progress, often wanting or wishing to be more, or less, or different, or another. Not satisfied with ourselves. What might lead to individual or inner peace? During Pride Month, we are asked to take stock internally. To prepare ourselves for the renewal of Spirit’s presence within our own lives. What lights the flame inside your heart and mind? What purpose or passion keeps it burning? What sparks it to dangerous proportions, blazing out of control? What hushes it to embers or possibly ashes, to silence or absence? What breathes it leaping back to life?

Maybe we are called, in this instance, not to the labor of a busy monthly ‘to-do’ list, but the respite of a compassionate ‘to-be’ list. That might mean slowing down. Just being present in this moment, showing up in our own lives. Becoming reflective. Daring to be more self-aware, which happens to also breed hope. Such personal transformation cultivates clarity, centeredness, wholeness and peace in our psychological health, our emotional being, and our bodily self-care. Maybe it’s taking on a new practice, like yoga or prayer. Maybe it’s relinquishing one too many activities. Welcoming this focus on peace, perhaps we might let go of harmful ways of being. Instead we reach for sustainable ways of being. We seek restoration and renewal. Less doing. More being in Pride Month 2026.

A prayer:
Creative Spirit, bless us to receive love and light and to enter into new levels of discovery and awe as we take time to play. Bless us with courage to try new things. Bless us with spiritual stamina and boldness to take those risks. Let us feel your pleasure as we engage in creative work now. Unstop wells in our soul and let fresh ideas and ways of seeing spring up along with creative juices.

Love,
Pastor Rod

06/19/2026

Rod
ANNOUNCEMENTS

On Tuesday, July 7th, the Laguna Beach City Council will consider the Related California/NCC application for 28 affordable units + one resident manager unit, and we are asking supporters to attend the meeting and speak during public comment in support of the proposal.

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 7 at 5 p.m.
City of Laguna Beach Council Chambers
505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach

If you cannot attend in person, we invite you to submit written comments to the City Council. You can use the feature on our website to send an automated letter to the City Council. Visit this link (nccproject.org/contact-support). You have the option to add a personal message and then click “Next” to complete the steps to send the letter to the City Council.
You can also email letters to the City Clerk, Ann Marie McKay, at [email protected].

06/19/2026

Certified Instructor Led meditation sessions every Monday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Begins at 6PM. Donations encouraged.

06/19/2026

Join Stacy Pendleton at NCC on 4th Thursdays in June, July, and August from 7-8:15 PM for Sound Bath and Guided Meditation.

06/19/2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

Mondays at 6:00 PM - Mindfulness Meditation led by certified instructors! Donations encouraged. Join us for helpful, practical tips on mindfulness and guided meditation. Monday nights at 6PM. Bring a water bottle and a friend!

June 25th at 7:00 PM Sound Bath and Guided Meditation led by Stacy Pendleton and Pam Wicks! Donations encouraged. The sanctuary will be filled with singing, ancient chanting, and vocal toning, with the grounding backdrop of Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, Buffalo drum, and other instruments of healing. This guided sound healing meditation is delicately orchestrated to support you on your spiritual journey.

06/19/2026

YOU CAN GIVE ONLINE!


The call to give and support the work of our faith community is more important than ever! Please take a moment to donate online:


Visit ncclb.breezechms.com/give/online

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06/19/2026

DATE CHANGE:
City Council Meeting on July 7

Dear Friends and Supporters,

The City Council meeting to consider funding for Neighborhood Congregational Church’s (NCC) proposed affordable housing development is set for July 7. We invite you to attend and speak in favor of gap funding to make this vital housing a reality for the Laguna Beach community.

City Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 7 at 5 p.m.
City of Laguna Beach Council Chambers
505 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach

If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to submit written comments to the City Council. You can use the feature on our website to send an automated letter to the City Council. Visit this link, add a personal message if you’d like, and then click “Next” to complete the steps to send the letter to the City Council.

You can also email letters to the City Clerk, Ann Marie McKay, at [email protected].

Please submit your letter no later than July 1 to ensure it’s included in the agenda package.

Thank you to those who have already submitted letters of support – we appreciate you!

With gratitude,
Pastor Rodrick Echols and Board President Sue Cross
Neighborhood Congregational Church

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