…the Lord looked down to hear the groans of the prisoners and release those condemned to death – Psalm 102:19-20 The conditions at San Quentin State Prison are deplorable. The current COVID outbreak has spread to over half the population, … Continue reading Interfaith Vigil At San Quentin
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All contributions by Allison Tanner
July 30, 2020
Public WitnessIf you worshiped with us on July 21, you got a taste of the fabulous week we had at Vacation Bible Camp. In addition to what all the kids learned all week, the teens and adults spent time each afternoon … Continue reading July 30, 2020
Continue reading →Sunday Worship – July 26
This Sunday at LakeshoreWhen earth doesn’t look like heaven, the parables give us courage to keep expecting, waiting and working for God’s Kin-dom. Pastor Allison …the human being is constituted by the nobility and the courage of his dreams, of his utopian aspirations. For … Continue reading Sunday Worship – July 26
Continue reading →Upcoming Events
Public WitnessDear Family, Below are a few upcoming events I’m participating in that I encourage you to (virtually) attend. This Sunday there will be an Interfaith Vigil to Save Lives at San Quentin. With now over 2000 COVID cases among incarcerated … Continue reading Upcoming Events
Continue reading →Growing Light
Public Witness“What if this is not the darkness of the tomb, but the darkness of the womb?” suggested Sikh faith leader Valerie Kaur, in the wake of the election of Donald Trump. Her words, pregnant with potential, describe well the moment … Continue reading Growing Light
Continue reading →Invest In Justice – Locally, Nationally and Globally
Public WitnessI believe in a God of Justice – a God of love and life and liberation. I believe that the voice of God is ringing out in the streets filled with protests, in the voices of those at city council … Continue reading Invest In Justice – Locally, Nationally and Globally
Continue reading →June 25, 2020
Public WitnessLast July, I went to Washington D.C. to join in the prophetic tradition of standing against false prophets who co-opt religion for personal and political purposes. I was part of an interfaith action challenging Christians Unit-ed For Israel (CUFI), the … Continue reading June 25, 2020
Continue reading →National Day of Lament and Mourning
Midweek MessageMourning and lament are powerful ways to express grief, anguish and heartache. And there is much to lament in this moment. Over 100,000 people have died of COVID-19 in the U.S. Our nation is on fire with rage at ongoing … Continue reading National Day of Lament and Mourning
Continue reading →Pentecost Sunday Worship – May 31
This Sunday at LakeshoreEaster is God’s resurrection moment; Pentecost is God’s resurrection movement, the birthday of the church, the shock troops of the Kingdom. On Easter God declares divine intention; on Pentecost God deploys divine insurgents. – Rev. Ken Sehested Order of Worship … Continue reading Pentecost Sunday Worship – May 31
Continue reading →May 28, 2020
Public WitnessMay marked 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 over … Continue reading May 28, 2020
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