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Deeply Rooted.

Radically Inclusive. Curiously Christian.

 upcoming Groups & Events

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Friday Food Pantry
Nov 21
Friday Food Pantry

Please go to https://www.oceansidesanctuary.org/pantry for more details

150th Anniversary Carnival
Nov 22
150th Anniversary Carnival

The Oceanside Sanctuary is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a FREE community carnival and you are invited!

Bring your family and enjoy food, games, and live music for the whole family. Enjoy live music, taste your way through our Chili Cook-Off, and take part in a special one-time event — The Amazing Race through 7 historic sites related to our 150 year history in Oceanside! The carnival starts at 12 pm and ends at 3 pm.

Sunday Gathering
Nov 23
Sunday Gathering

✨ 150th Anniversary Sunday Celebration! ✨
Join us on Sunday, November 23, as we celebrate 150 years of faith, community, and organizing for justice! This special anniversary service will feature guest speakers, inspiring worship, and moments of reflection as we honor our past and look forward to the future God is calling us into.

Monday Food Pantry
Nov 24
Monday Food Pantry

Please go to https://www.oceansidesanctuary.org/pantry for more details

Sunday Gathering
Nov 30
Sunday Gathering

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

Queer Committee Meeting
Nov 30
Queer Committee Meeting

The Queer Committee (QueerCom!) collaborates to create safe, affirming, & enriching faith spaces for members of the LGBTQ community in accordance with these specific values, practices, and priorities of our church to “become a more empowering community for women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ persons.”

Monday Food Pantry
Dec 1
Monday Food Pantry

Please go to https://www.oceansidesanctuary.org/pantry for more details

Join us for a discussion with David Gushee, author of "The Moral Teachings of Jesus"
Dec 4
Join us for a discussion with David Gushee, author of "The Moral Teachings of Jesus"

December Book Club: Join us for a discussion with David Gushee, author of "The Moral Teachings of Jesus"

 News & Stories

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Meet Author David Gushee for our Next Book Club
Meet Author David Gushee for our Next Book Club

Join us for a discussion with David Gushee, author of The Moral Teachings of Jesus, for our December Book Club Zoom: “The growing movement of post-evangelicalism highlights an opportunity to elevate and center the moral teachings of Jesus. So many of those who identify as Christian intuitively know that their old version of faith is no longer working, and they feel a theological vacuum.”

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Sanctuary Pantry's Response to Disruption in SNAP Benefits
Sanctuary Pantry's Response to Disruption in SNAP Benefits
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The Oceanside Sanctuary Will Celebrate 150 Years of Community Service and Renewal, November 22-23
The Oceanside Sanctuary Will Celebrate 150 Years of Community Service and Renewal, November 22-23

On November 21, 1875 thirteen pioneering souls started a small family church in a one-room schoolhouse near Mission San Luis Rey in what is now Oceanside, California. They called it simply, The Christian Church at San Luis Rey because it was one of the first congregations of The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination in Southern California.

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Join us for our fall teaching series: Unseen Witnesses
Join us for our fall teaching series: Unseen Witnesses

The biblical narrative is often dominated by a few famous names, but what about the countless others whose stories are just as powerful? Join us starting Sunday, September 7th, at 10 am for our new fall teaching series that will explore the Bible in a whole new light.

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Announcing Our New Family Minister and Operations Manager
Announcing Our New Family Minister and Operations Manager

We have some wonderful news to share about two new additions to the OSC staff: first we are excited to announce that long-time church member CJ Palmer is joining our staff as the part-time Interim Family Minister, helping guide and grow our programs for children and youth.

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September Book Club asks "Who Is A True Christian?"
September Book Club asks "Who Is A True Christian?"

Our 2025/2026 Book Club season kicks off on September 4th with a discussion of Who Is A True Christian by theologian David Congdon. We are honored to have the author join us live on Zoom for this discussion! RSVP today to join us for this discussion and grab your copy of the book!

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We Are Searching for a Part-Time Children's Ministry Director
We Are Searching for a Part-Time Children's Ministry Director

We are looking for people who are passionate about growing an inclusive, inspiring, and impactful expression of Christian spirituality. Are you ready to join a ministry team that is making a difference?

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Vote now for our 2025/2026 Book Club selections
Vote now for our 2025/2026 Book Club selections

The OSC Book Club will start up again in September and we want your help picking our next round of selections! This year our monthly sessions will include the authors live on Zoom! This means you will have the opportunity to meet the authors and ask them your questions.

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