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For the past several weeks we have focused on exploring Jesus' central teachings in the “sermon on the mount,” found in Matthew chapters 5-7. This has been a broad overview intended to help us understand the big picture of Jesus’ core message. It turns out, Jesus’ sermon also helps answer two big questions many people are asking about Christianity today:
As I shared on Sunday, during Lent, we take forty days to commune with Jesus in his time of fasting in the desert. Lent is typically a time to abstain from vices like chocolate, media, video games, or alcohol. Giving up something can be a great way to keep Christ’s death and resurrection on our minds until Easter and bring richness to our year. However, with a finite amount of time in our day, sometimes adding a spiritual practice
Hello OSC friends, one of our families, the Ron & Sue Dwyer-Voss, has shared with us an effort organized by the North San Diego Women’s March to gather much-needed feminine hygiene supplies for victims of the severe flooding in San Diego this week. If you can help, use the QR code below to donate by Venmo or click the link:
As our spring 2024 season of Community Groups gears up, Pub Theology kicks off again starting February 15th. Hosted by Ron and Sue Dwyer-Voss, this group will gather every third Thursday night for dinner and friendly, open-minded 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 6:30 to 8 PM.
There are two pressing issues facing religion today that are largely going unanswered: Why is religion so often on the wrong side of the most important issues facing the world? And how can we cultivate a spirituality that brings goodness, compassion, and repair to a troubled world without becoming religious hypocrites? But these aren’t just the most pressing questions facing religion today...
The Oceanside Sanctuary is currently searching for our next Event Coordinator. If you resonate with our mission and have event coordination experience, we want to hear from you. To apply for this position: Read the job description below, Read our Mission Page to determine if you are aligned with our values, use the application form below to submit your cover letter & resumé. No phone calls please.
Something incredible is happening just for YOU! Starting on January 28th, we are kicking off our Youth Gatherings every other Sunday during our 10am OSC Sunday Gathering. Picture this: an exclusive space upstairs in the youth room, filled with snacks, friends, lively discussions and special activities that are bound to make your Sundays unforgettable.
We hope you have enjoyed a joyful Christmas and Happy New Year season. You have all made this a banner holiday season at OSC. Here are just a few highlights: Our pantry ministry hosted Thanksgiving for 25 food-insecure seniors; We also provided Christmas gifts for every child under 18 in the pantry program; OSC members sang Christmas carols at a local memory care; Over 185 people turned out for one of our biggest Christmas Eve services ever…
