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Waves Church, University Church Reflect a Shifting Pepperdine

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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

Malibu Churches Step Up in Fire Aftermath

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Editor’s note: This part of a reporting series, "From the Flames," that explores the aftermath of the recent L.A. County fires. In December of 2024, the Franklin Fire ignited in Malibu, burning 4,000 acres and dozens of structures. Students and faculty sheltered in place on campus while flames burned the nearby hillsides. Then, less than a month later, the Palisades Fire … [Read more...] about Malibu Churches Step Up in Fire Aftermath

Students Touch Down on Super Bowl LIX Celebrations

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Super Bowl LIX hit the screens Feb. 9 and though many were unhappy with the Kansas City Chiefs returning to play the Philadelphia Eagles again, others saw this game as a second chance.Junior Amelia Mordan's family has lived in Philadelphia for generations and her dad has held season tickets to the Eagles' games since she was born. The Eagles were in the Super Bowl the year … [Read more...] about Students Touch Down on Super Bowl LIX Celebrations

Waves Church Kicks Off Small Groups

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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