Serving the Heart of the City Since 1875 

history

Our congregation began on a fall Sunday morning in 1875 when 13 Christians gathered in a one-room schoolhouse in the township of San Luis Rey, near the mission. They called themselves, simply, “The Christian Church at San Luis Rey.” In 1908, the congregation moved to the growing new town of Oceanside just a few miles west. In 1928 they built our existing church building.

changing Seasons

Over the years, our church has had many seasons of life. We have been a rugged pioneer church, a budding downtown mission, and a pillar of the Oceanside civic community. But our character has always remained constant: a deep love for and commitment to Christ, a warm and welcoming community, and a driving compassion for those in need.

a legacy of compassion

Our church fed hungry people during the Great Depression, organized relief for military wives during the Vietnam war, and helped start a social services agency in the 1990’s. Today we continue that legacy by serving as a place of hospitality in the neighborhood, offering creative and compassionate expressions of the gospel to shape our city for good. We are proud to be a congregation of the Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord’s Table as God has welcomed us.  

Wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome to join us! Our Sunday worship begins each week at 10:00 am. We are located at 204 South Freeman Street Oceanside, CA 92054.