On November 21, 1875 thirteen pioneering souls started a small family church in a one-room schoolhouse near Mission San Luis Rey in what is now Oceanside, California. They called it simply, The Christian Church at San Luis Rey because it was one of the first congregations of The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination in Southern California.
Join us for our fall teaching series: Unseen Witnesses
Announcing Our New Family Minister and Operations Manager
September Book Club asks "Who Is A True Christian?"
We Are Searching for a Part-Time Children's Ministry Director
Vote now for our 2025/2026 Book Club selections
Is empathy a good thing?
Season 11 of The Collective Table podcast will highlight stories of empathy. While some Christian leaders are promoting the idea that empathy is a sin, we think it is a vital aspect of love. Can you recall a time when your empathy for someone moved you to take action in ways that stretched you to grow?
Watch Co-lead Ministers Jason and Jenell talk OSC on KOCT News!
Recently our Co-Lead Ministers Jason and Jenell were asked to talk as a spotlight guest on KOCT news “Oceanside Spectrum” Series. Click Here to hear them talk (or use the embedded video below) about OSC’s mission, values, and community impact efforts here, and feel free to share the link with friends or on social media!
Thank you for another successful annual Supporting Membership drive!
June was a busy month at OSC! In addition to our Mission 2030 Dreaming Sunday, Pride Sunday, Fathers Day, and our annual Congregational Meeting, we also conducted our annual Supporting Member drive. Today we want to offer a sincere thanks to all who continued their Supporting Memberships and all who signed up for the first time.
Congregation approves bylaws change, Board slate, and budget
In response to continued steady growth, The Oceanside Sanctuary members present at yesterday’s annual congregational meeting unanimously approved a change three proposals: 1) A chage to our bylaws, 2) our Fiscal Year 2025/2025 Board slate, and 3) Our Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget. Below is a summary of the decisions made.









