Welcome to The Oceanside Sanctuary!

join us sundays @ 10 AM PST in-person & live online

 
 
public.jpeg

Deeply Rooted.

Radically Inclusive. Curiously Christian.

 upcoming Groups & Events

Featured
Sunday Gathering
May 18
Sunday Gathering

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

150th Year Celebration: Our Leaders Throughout the Years
May 18
150th Year Celebration: Our Leaders Throughout the Years

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

Pub Theology
May 21
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
May 25
Sunday Gathering

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

Queer Committee Social
May 25
Queer Committee Social

Join our monthly social gathering where we connect with each other and welcome new OSC queer members and allies to the community! The Queer Committee (QueerCom!) collaborates to create safe, affirming, & enriching faith spaces for members of the LGBTQ community.

Mission 2030 Dreaming Session
May 31
Mission 2030 Dreaming Session

Join us for an all-church Mission 2030 Dreaming session where we will digest the data info gained from our Discovery phase and collectively dream about the future of our church.

Mission 2030 Dreaming Session Sunday Gathering
Jun 1
Mission 2030 Dreaming Session Sunday Gathering

Join us for an all-church Mission 2030 Dreaming session where we will digest the data info gained from our Discovery phase and collectively dream about the future of our church.

Zoom Book Club
Jun 5
Zoom Book Club

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

 News & Stories

Featured
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.

Read More →
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.

Read More →
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!

Read More →
Join Our Next Belonging Class on Feb 9 or 10
Join Our Next Belonging Class on Feb 9 or 10

"Belonging" is our basic introduction to The Oceanside Sanctuary for those who are new. We will gather for 90 minutes to cover our distinctive beliefs, practices, and programs, and answer your questions. Lunch and childcare are included for the Sunday session.

Read More →
L.A. Fire Relief Needs & Resources
L.A. Fire Relief Needs & Resources

Five major fires in Los Angeles continue to be devastating on a historic scale. As of today, it is estimated that over 11 people have been killed and 37,000 acres have been burned. As residents of North San Diego County, many OSC members have friends and family in the L.A. area who are suffering and displaced by this disaster…

Read More →
Join Us For A Special Epiphany Sunday
Join Us For A Special Epiphany Sunday

Join us on January 5th at 10 AM for our first ever "Twelfth Morning" Sunday gathering to celebrate Epiphany, the final day of the “twelve days of Christmas” also known as the season of Christmastide! This special service will involve lots of fun and activities for all ages:

Read More →
Check Out the Pics from Our Annual Food Pantry Christmas Giveaway!
Check Out the Pics from Our Annual Food Pantry Christmas Giveaway!

Our annual Food Pantry Christmas Giveaway was a blast! Thanks so much to all who bought gifts for our families and volunteered to help with the giveaway! Check out the slideshow below!

Read More →
Thank You For Making Our Year-End Fundraiser A Success!
Thank You For Making Our Year-End Fundraiser A Success!

From the whole staff at the Oceanside Sanctuary, we want to thank you for making our annual year-end fund drive a success! Our goal was to raise $50,000 to support our Community Impact programs, and you helped us exceed that goal by raising $53,127!

Read More →