Yesterday I gathered with faith leaders to deliver a letter to Mayor Libby Schaaf demanding that Oakland’s budget reflect the needs of the residents of our city. In this moment, a moral budget would Refund Local Communities, Restore Dignity, and … Continue reading We Demand A Moral Budget
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Complete Archives: April 2021
Sunday Worship – May 2, 2021 (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
This Sunday at LakeshoreThe scripture for this Sunday is the story of Phillip and the Ethiopian eunuch. They met in the eunuch’s chariot as he was headed home from Jerusalem. They read the Bible together. As often happens when the Bible is read … Continue reading Sunday Worship – May 2, 2021 (Fifth Sunday of Easter)
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Midweek MessageA Statement from The Interfaith Council of Alameda County The death of Mario Gonzalez while in the custody of the Alameda Police on Monday, as well as other violent and deadly interactions between representatives of local police forces and members … Continue reading Update, Friday, April 30
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Christian EducationSharing Together 14Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. 16Let the … Continue reading April 29, 2021
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Public WitnessMay marks the 4th anniversary of Lakeshore’s renewed commitment to be a Sanctuary Congregation. Below are a few opportunities to get involved in this work, through education, advocacy and direct support. Contact me if you’d like further info on any … Continue reading April 29, 2021
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Our Life TogetherFamily, One of my community commitments is serving as President of the Lakeshore Avenue Business District Board of Directors. The BID is a legal entity formed by the commercial property owners of Lakeshore and Lake Park Avenues. The property owners … Continue reading April 29, 2021
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Midweek MessageFrom Minister Sandra : Our first event for Asian American Pacific Islander month will be a live conversation with Regina Boone, who spoke about her family background, and her search for what happened to her Japanese grandfather, who was taken … Continue reading Update, Thursday, April 29 (Easter Season)
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Midweek MessageFamily, We will be celebrating Asian-American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. Sandra Lee is taking the leading in the planning and we have many good things to look forward to. In advance of our celebration I want to share with … Continue reading Update, Wednesday, April 28 (Easter Season)
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Midweek MessageThe author of this linked article, The Reverend Dr. Welton Gaddy, is a longtime friend of Lakeshore. I believe it was January 2002 when he was the preacher for an LABC Sunday service. I agree with what Welton says and … Continue reading Update, Tuesday, April 27 (Easter Season)
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Midweek MessageFamily, Monday Blessings to you all. May the last week of April hold good things for us. In this linked article the much respected Baptist leader Marvin McMickle says something very important to us about the world we live in. … Continue reading Update, Monday, April 26 (Easter Season)
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