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Journey Through Advent with OSC

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Journey Through Advent with OSC

Yesterday, our church community began the season of Advent together with an intergenerational worship service of storytelling and music. Kids and adults alike had the opportunity to make and take home their very own Advent wreath, which has five candles to be lit each week leading up to Christmas day!

I have crafted a GUIDE for individuals and families of all ages to use for a weekly time of candlelit reflection. Whether you choose to follow along with your own advent wreath, electric candles, or other sources of light, we encourage you to join us on this sacred journey through hope, peace, joy, and love to Christmas.

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Our Social Justice Teams are recruiting for 2024!

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Our Social Justice Teams are recruiting for 2024!

These teams are groups of 5-10 people who work together to advance our mission "to grow together in the love, peace, and justice of Christ for the sake of our relationships, our cities, and our world.” They each address specific social justice areas. If you are interested, just complete the quick form below and we will follow up to answer any questions you have and connect you with these team starting in January.

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Middle School Christmas Breakfast & Gift Exchange!

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Middle School Christmas Breakfast & Gift Exchange!

Hey Middle Schoolers!

Get ready for a festive morning filled with joy, laughter, and the spirit of giving! 🎁✨ Join us on Sunday, December 17th, during our special Sunday Gathering at 10 am in the cozy confines of the youth room for a Middle School Christmas Breakfast & Gift Exchange that's sure to kickstart your holiday celebrations!

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Youth & Kids Happenings at OSC!

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Youth & Kids Happenings at OSC!

To kick-off Advent, join us on Sunday, December 3rd at 10am for a unique Sunday Gathering entitled, Advent’s Light: Celebrating Song, Story, and Community. All ages will enjoy singing, interactive storytelling, and community. Stick around after the service to sip hot cocoa, eat cookies, and a chance to make your own Advent wreath. We encourage individuals and families of all kinds to come together and embrace the spirit of the Advent season!

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Preparing for the holiday season

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Preparing for the holiday season

Whenever the Santa Ana's begin to blow, I find myself thinking about the winds of change and the movement of life. I can't believe we are already at the beginning of November and moving into our holiday season with Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas upon us. We hope you are enjoying our new series on Rejecting Burnout Culture and finding space to rest in this upcoming busy season. As we move into Thanksgiving and Advent, we look forward to…

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All migrant services moving to San Diego

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All migrant services moving to San Diego

After roughly a month of Border Protection dropping off legal asylum seekers at the Oceanside Transit Center and a Herculean effort by non-profits, everyday Oceanside residents, and churches to provide basic care, there is a new solution. As of today, because the County Supervisors approved $3 million dollars for relief, they will be consolidating all asylum seekers to one location in downtown San Diego, where more shelters and services are nearby.