As the summer days pass, we're getting closer to the start of a new school year. But for many families in our community, the financial burden of back-to-school supplies and backpacks can be overwhelming. Let's come together and make a difference!
We are searching for our next Children & Youth Minister
The Oceanside Sanctuary is growing, especially with children and youth, and we need an enthusiastic and experienced new team members to dream up creative, engaging ways to help kids and their families grow into more just and generous expressions of Christian spirituality ! To meet this goal, we are currently searching for our next Children & Youth Minister.
Important Staff Changes at OSC
We write today with news about an important staff change at OSC. As many of you know, over the past year our Associate Pastor Alex Kip has reconnected with his artistic passion to pursue a career in film and, during that time, his acting opportunities have grown significantly. Accordingly, this past spring, we worked with Alex to change his role to an Outreach Minister, decreasing his hours and responsibilities to afford him more time and flexibility to pursue his acting career.
We really do need your help
As we enter the summer we are amazed and grateful for the good things happening at OSC! What seemed like a long, slow return from the COVID-19 Pandemic 18 months ago has transformed into a season of tremendous growth and blessing, with new families going our community every month.
Congregation Approves 2023-2024 Board & Budget Amid Continued Growth
It has, again, been a year of growth and blessing at OSC. Over the past year our church has grown from about 150 members to about 230 members and overall revenue grew from $315,000 to $360,000. Last Sunday at the annual congregational meeting, the members present voted unanimously to approve our new Board slate and budget, effective July 1, 2023. See the details below.
Book Club on Summer Break, Returning September 7th
Our September book: Love Big or Go Home by Phil Wyman
Join us for a special evening of reflection & dialogue with our online Book Club Community Group!
Find out more about this provocative book and RSVP to join us on September 7th at 6:30 pm on Zoom.
June Is Membership Drive Month at OSC!
June at OSC marks the end of our fiscal year, which means it’s time for our annual membership drive. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we can only operate by the generosity of our supporters. So just like your favorite public radio station, once a year we invite you to become a supporting member of OSC.
New Teaching Series: Following The Spirit
Black History Month Reflection
At our Sunday Service (2.5.23), we honored the legacy of John Lewis by highlighting his call for non-violence and the religious implications it has for all of us. Here’s the excerpt played during our service:
For the full interview listen here:
New Teaching Series: Building A Community of Love
Why do we gather on Sunday mornings? Why do we sing the songs, prayer the prayers, light the candles, preach the sermons? What’s the point of all this? Is church just another enterprise that demands our attention? Are we here to build the next boutique brand? Join us starting January 15th as we embark on a new teaching series called “Building A Community of Love.”