The shelter-in-place realities of the past two months have provided unique opportunities to engage in acts of Public Witness. I have been able to deliver food from the Hunger Task Force pantry to partners providing food in East Oakland and … Continue reading April 30, 2020
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All contributions by Allison Tanner
Sacred Resistance
Midweek MessageMay 8 marks our third anniversary of being a Sanctuary Congregation – our renewed commitment to stand with the immigrant community as they face injustice and inhumanity by our government. We’ve lived out this ministry in a number of ways … Continue reading Sacred Resistance
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Midweek MessageLast Friday, I stood with 29 other faith leaders to send a message of solidarity to ICE detainees on hunger strike, a message of urgency to Governor Newsom to do everything in his power to free detainees, and a message of outrage to ICE leadership about … Continue reading #Faithful Fridays
Continue reading →Easter Season – Wednesday, April 15
Midweek MessageAn Easter Prayer, as we continue to live into the season of resurrection. LOVE LIVES God of Love, God of Life, God of Liberation, we celebrate your resurrection power. Like those who came before us, we come in fear and … Continue reading Easter Season – Wednesday, April 15
Continue reading →Monday Update, April 6
Midweek MessageHoly Week greetings! It was good to gather together in worship yesterday. Even without palm branches to wave or a communal procession into the sanctuary, we were able to worship together in joy and hope. Thanks to all who shared … Continue reading Monday Update, April 6
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AnnouncementsLast week Lakeshore, along with several immigrant rights groups, criminal justice groups, and the larger faith community, sent letters to Governor Gavin Newsom offering safe and effective solutions to free our community members who are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 inside … Continue reading #FaithfulFridays – An Opportunity For Public Witness
Continue reading →February 27, 2020
Public WitnessAs I live into my new title, I am discerning how best to share updates of my work as Pastor of Public Witness. In an attempt to broaden the scope of LABC communications, I will post my monthly column on … Continue reading February 27, 2020
Continue reading →January 3, 2020
Public WitnessAlthough my official work as Pastor of Public Witness started January 1, I’ve had several opportunities to represent Lakeshore’s commitments to justice, mercy and humility in December. I spent a week in Bethlehem with the gathered Christian community from Palestine … Continue reading January 3, 2020
Continue reading →December 5, 2019
Public WitnessIn times of transition, life can move so quickly, and so slowly, all at the same time. As we continue living into staffing transitions, I wanted to share these updates, which are part of the ongoing conversations among Jim, myself … Continue reading December 5, 2019
Continue reading →October 31, 2019
Public WitnessDear Lakeshore family, I am deeply grateful for all who shared in the celebration of my 20th anniversary at Lakeshore – giving thanks for two decades of relationships, shared ministry and companions on the journey. We have endured much together, … Continue reading October 31, 2019
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