It is with full hearts and a touch of bittersweet emotion that we share some important news: our beloved Family Minister, Claire Watson, will soon be transitioning off staff at Oceanside Sanctuary. This past Saturday, Claire was officially ordained as a minister in the United Methodist Church, an incredible milestone that opens the door to a new chapter.

Are you an organized person? Are you good with computers and software? Would you enjoy volunteering 3-4 hours per week in a positive and energizing environment? Then these new volunteer opportunities might be a good fit for you! Our church staff relies on office volutneers who give 3-4 hours per week to help make sure operations run smoothly at OSC.

As we near the final stage of our year-long Mission 2030 process, we are pausing to ask the question: What is the DNA of The Oceanside Sanctuary? What are deeply embedded values and impulses that make our church unique?

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...

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.

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!

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!

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: