Welcome to The Oceanside Sanctuary!

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Deeply Rooted.

Radically Inclusive. Curiously Christian.

 upcoming Groups & Events

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Zoom Book Club
Jun 5
Zoom Book Club

This months selection is “How We Learn to be Brave” By Marianne Budde

Pride By the Beach 2025
Jun 7
Pride By the Beach 2025

Summary:
Join us for Pride by the Beach in Oceanside on June 7, from noon to 6 PM at the Civic Center! Celebrate with the community and consider volunteering at the OSC Booth. It’s a great chance to connect, share support, and enjoy the festivities. Click the link below if you’re interested in helping out.

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Sunday Gathering
Jun 8
Sunday Gathering

Join us every Sunday morning at 10 AM for live and in-person worship gatherings.

Sunday Gathering
Jun 15
Sunday Gathering

Join us every Sunday morning at 10 AM for live and in-person worship gatherings.

Pub Theology
Jun 18
Pub Theology

Join us every third Wednesday night for dinner and an open-minded, boundary-busting, justice-oriented dialogues on faith, theology, and how we live in light of Jesus’ teaching! Once each month we will gather at Beer Town in Oceanside at 507 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.

Sunday Gathering
Jun 22
Sunday Gathering

Join us every Sunday morning at 10 AM for live and in-person worship gatherings.

Sunday Gathering
Jun 29
Sunday Gathering

Join us every Sunday morning at 10 AM for live and in-person worship gatherings.

Join Us for Our Annual Congregational Meeting!
Jun 29
Join Us for Our Annual Congregational Meeting!

Congregational Meeting immediately after the Sunday Gathering to discuss and vote on the proposed budget and Board nominations for fiscal year 2024/2025.

 News & Stories

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Tote bags, Pride flags, & summer plans, oh my!
Tote bags, Pride flags, & summer plans, oh my!

We are kicking off summer this month with some many wonderful opportunities at The Oceanside Sanctuary. First, our Zoom Book Club meets this coming Thursday night at 6:30 pm to discuss OSC member Larry Warner’s book Awake & Aware: Poetic Ponderings on Racism...

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Help us reach our Supporting Member goal by June 30th
Help us reach our Supporting Member goal by June 30th

June at OSC marks the season for our annual supporting member drive! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we cannot operate without your generosity. So just like your favorite public radio station, once a year we invite you to become a supporting member of OSC.

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Thanks to all who made our Mission 2030 Dreaming Session inspiring!
Thanks to all who made our Mission 2030 Dreaming Session inspiring!

Sunday June 1 was our long-anticipated Mission 2030 Dreaming Session and so very many of you showed up and made it truly inspiring. Thank you! On Sundsy June 29th, we will share an overview of the ideas, hopes, and dreams that were expressed yesterday. But in the meantime, here are a few pictures from our morning together!

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Join Our Booth at Pride by the Beach!
Join Our Booth at Pride by the Beach!

Get ready for Pride by the Beach in Oceanside on June 7th! 🏳️‍🌈 It's shaping up to be an amazing day of celebration and community vibes right by the ocean. Mark your calendars – you won't want to miss it!

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Proposed bylaws change for June 29 congregational meeting
Proposed bylaws change for June 29 congregational meeting

As The Oceanside Sanctuary continues to grow, we are finding the need to expand our leadership capacity. Toward this end, the OSC Board has approved a proposed change to the OSC bylaws to allow up to two more Board members. Specifically, section II.A.2 of our bylaws stipulate:

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Submit your 2025 OSC Dad Jokes!
Submit your 2025 OSC Dad Jokes!

We’re collecting your best dad jokes to share on Father’s Day. Kids & families, please send us a short video (20 seconds or less) with your favorite eye-roll-inducing, laugh-out-loud dad joke.

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Sign-Up To Help Us Build A More Inclusive and Impactful Church in North County
Sign-Up To Help Us Build A More Inclusive and Impactful Church in North County

May is our annual volunteer drive! As our church community grows, so does our opportunity to create an even more inclusive, inspiring, and impactful community of faith right here in North County. We believe that everyone has unique gifts and talents to share, and we invite you to join us in making a real difference through volunteering.

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Exciting Changes for Our Youngest Kids!
Exciting Changes for Our Youngest Kids!

Exciting news for our youngest kids! Starting in March, our toddlers and pre-K kids (ages 2-4) will have their own dedicated classroom for play, learning, and age-appropriate spiritual formation. This change creates a calmer nursery for infants while helping toddlers transition into their own space. Join us on March 9 & 30 as we launch this new class!

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