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Complete Archives: August 2020

Tuesday, September 1

Midweek Message
by Jim Hopkins

From Chris Schelin’s Sermon “Save Us From Admiration” No one should mistake black forgiveness, whenever and if ever it is offered, for complacency with racial injustice. No one should assume that a public act of mercy on the part of … Continue reading Tuesday, September 1 →

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Sunday Worship – August 30

This Sunday at Lakeshore
by Jim Hopkins

“The conspicuous absence of the lynching tree in American theological discourse and preaching is profoundly revealing, especially since the crucifixion was clearly a first-century lynching.”  ? James H. Cone, The Cross and the Lynching Tree Welcome – CarolynPrelude – StanLord’s … Continue reading Sunday Worship – August 30 →

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Update, Saturday, August 29

Midweek Message
by Jim Hopkins

Family, Athletes from MLB, NBA WNBA, MLS, NHL teams as well as athletes from other sports have boycotted games and competitions this week as a call for visible steps toward racial justice. This statement from the Players Alliance is representative … Continue reading Update, Saturday, August 29 →

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ICE Transfers Must End

Public Witness
by Allison Tanner

21 You shall not wrong or oppress a resident alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt. 22 You shall not abuse any widow or orphan. 23 If you do abuse them, when they cry out to me, I will surely heed their … Continue reading ICE Transfers Must End →

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Wednesday, August 26

Midweek Message
by Jim Hopkins

ICAC CONDEMNS POLICE BRUTALITY & RACISM In June the Interfaith Council of Alameda County issued a statement calling for justice, policy change and political action following the killing of George Floyd by members of the Minneapolis Police Department. Now, following … Continue reading Wednesday, August 26 →

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Tuesday, August 25

Midweek Message
by Jim Hopkins

A Back to School Blessing from The Alliance of Baptists Holy God, we confess right out of the gate that this is the strangest back-to-school prayer we’ve ever prayed. There is no guidebook for how to teach in a pandemic, … Continue reading Tuesday, August 25 →

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Sunday Worship — August 23

This Sunday at Lakeshore
by Jim Hopkins

“In a real sense all life is inter-related. All men are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.” Martin Luther King Jr. Welcome – JimPrelude – StanLord’s Prayer – SandraToday’s Psalm – SandraHymn … Continue reading Sunday Worship — August 23 →

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Upcoming Events

Public Witness
by Allison Tanner

Lakeshore Family – next week holds several powerful opportunities for education and engagement in the work of Public Witness. I hope you will consider participating in one or more of these events! Join this international discussion on the connections between … Continue reading Upcoming Events →

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Tuesday, August 18

Midweek Message
by Jim Hopkins

Family, If we weren’t on edge already, the current thunder storms, heat wave and accompanying threat of fire in Northern California have worked together to addanother level of concern to our lives. Again we are provided ample reason to delve … Continue reading Tuesday, August 18 →

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Sunday Worship – August 16

This Sunday at Lakeshore
by Jim Hopkins

“It is not a matter of saving human atoms, but of saving the social organism. It is not a matter of getting individuals to heaven, but of transforming the life on earth into the harmony of heaven.” Walter Rauschenbusch, Christianity … Continue reading Sunday Worship – August 16 →

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