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We feel so blessed that Dr Tina Edwards and her colleagues at World of Wellness are hosting a fundraiser to support our food pantry ministry here at OSC! Donations of $10 or more receive a ticket to The First Annual Oceanside Food Pantry Benefit Luau — featuring Hawaiian food, live music, and door prizes!
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?
As many of you know, Claire is moving on to a new chapter in her journey. We are so grateful for the creativity, heart, and structure she brought to our ministry. While transitions can be hard, I want to reassure you that we have both a short-term and long-term plan in place to ensure our Children's Ministry continues to flourish. Click to learn more about our plans :)
The Sanctuary Pantry Steps Up to Serve!
When we heard about a need in our local school district, we responded by providing daily breakfast for over 100 children participating in a summer program to strengthen their English skills.
We’ve just wrapped up week two and have already served 1,000 breakfasts!
With two more weeks to go, we’re on track to serve another 1,000 meals.
Thank you to everyone who’s made this possible, your support is feeding minds and hearts.
PS: If you are moved by our pantry work and would like to help further our mission and feed more families, consider volunteering or making a one-time/recurring donation. it’s your help that makes this important work possible! Thank you!
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!
Jason and Jenell on KOCT News
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.
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.
It is with full hearts and a touch of bittersweet emotion that we share some important news: our beloved Family Minister, Claire Watson, will soon be transitioning off staff at Oceanside Sanctuary. This past Saturday, Claire was officially ordained as a minister in the United Methodist Church, an incredible milestone that opens the door to a new chapter.
