Meet Our New Children & Youth Program Manager Deviné Hardy!
Building a Vibrant Future for OSC Kids
Dear church family,
Several months ago, our OSC Kids Ministry was in need of experienced leadership to help coach us into a new season of growth. CJ, a member of our church, a recreation professional, and a former children’s pastor, had space in his life to step in and help meet that need in an interim capacity. CJ has since returned to a full-time position in recreation and this interim season will be coming to a close mid February.
We are deeply grateful for what we learned during his time with us. The kids are enjoying the new systems he helped put in place, and those structures will continue to serve our community well. As we move closer to hiring a Children’s Program Manager, we are being thoughtful and intentional in the process, knowing that finding the right person takes time.
While this new staff hire is important, I also know a thriving kid's program ultimately depends on volunteers. It takes eight to ten volunteers each Sunday to create a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment. With the systems CJ helped establish, we are moving steadily toward a program that is vibrant, well resourced, and ready for our next leader to step into and help carry forward.
With this in mind, we are in need of more committed volunteers to help teach our kids the work of Jesus and justice. If you have children in the program, we ask that you consider volunteering one Sunday per month. We truly see OSC Kids as a parent cooperative. If you are able to use the program in order to attend worship, we ask that you give back so others can do the same.
We are currently using the Meredith Miller curriculum, which is theologically progressive, justice-minded, and child-focused. CJ also helped establish fun games and icebreakers that make teaching both joyful and rewarding.
Please reach out if you are able to be part of this important ministry. We will continue to keep you updated as we move forward with our search and next steps. CJ and his family remain committed members of OSC. If you have time to chat with him please feel free to express your gratitude for all he has done in the last few months.
Blessings,
Jenell Coker
Co-lead Minister
We Are Searching for a Part-Time Children's Ministry Director
We’re Still Here: Season 10 Finale of The Collective Table
We are hiring for a Church Events Coordinator!
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.
A Message for Children, Youth & Families of OSC!
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.
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.
New Opportunities To Find Your Community This Fall
Congregation Approves New Co-Minister, Board Members, & Budget
Last Sunday at the annual congregational meeting, the members present (in-person and online) unanimously voted to approve the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and Board slate. It has been an exceptionally good year at OSC and we want to share the decisions we made together and invite you to celebrate with us.
It's time for our mid-term Mission Commitment assessment
Believe it or not, at the end of June we will reach the halfway point of our current 3-year Mission Commitment. We are asking for your feedback on the brief survey below. Please take a few minutes to fill it out by May 15th. Your feedback will be used to shape our budget and ministry plans for the new fiscal year, starting July 1st.