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Lent is a season for reflection, renewal, and spiritual growth—and we have a free Lenten Practices Calendar to guide you through it! Created by Traci Smith, author of the Faithful Families series, this calendar is designed for all ages, offering simple yet meaningful practices that individuals, families, and communities can engage with together.
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.
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.
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!
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!
If we have not gotten the chance to meet yet, my name is Claire and I am thrilled to serve as your Youth & Family Minister here at Oceanside Sanctuary. In the coming weeks, one of my goals is to reach out to each and every one of you - I want to get to know you and your family’s passions, questions, and needs so that we can continue the beautiful work of community among our kids, teenagers, and families at OSC.
