University Church of Christ Malibu (UCC) had been Pepperdine University’s sole on-campus Church of Christ for over 53 years, but that changed when Waves Church began in Fall 2023. The announcement of Waves Church’s establishment was made during a Sunday morning worship service at University Church in June of 2023. Waves Church officially opened about two months later Aug. … [Read more...] about Waves Church, University Church Reflect a Shifting Pepperdine
Taylor Walling
Malibu Churches Step Up in Fire Aftermath
With the recent Franklin and Palisades fires that deeply impacted the Malibu community, Malibu churches found ways to support those affected. Our Lady of Malibu Catholic Church, Malibu Pacific Church and Waves Church all found their community impacted after the fires. It was clear: the community needed a system of support. “The church is supposed to be a system of support … [Read more...] about Malibu Churches Step Up in Fire Aftermath
Waves Church Kicks Off Small Groups
Waves Church is now offering midweek small groups at community members’ homes both on and off-campus to help students expand their relationship with God beyond their Sunday meetings. Following Waves Church’s one-year anniversary, Lead Minister Taylor Walling wanted to continue developing the church’s community by following the Pepperdine tradition of hosting gatherings … [Read more...] about Waves Church Kicks Off Small Groups
