Dear Lakeshore Family, The Department of Social Concerns and our Sanctuary Working Group have agreed that if there are mass raids in the Bay Area in the next few days, we will open our sanctuary to provide a safe space … Continue reading Sacred Resistance
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June 27, 2019
In FormationIn April, Jim and I attended the Alliance of Baptist’s Annual Gathering, “What is Liberty Without Liberation.” We worshipped with progressive Baptists from across the country, lifting up the Gospel-centered call for love and liberation. We heard the prophetic challenge … Continue reading June 27, 2019
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In FormationThanks to all who shared in the sacred journey from Palm Sunday through Good Friday to Easter’s resurrection. May the joy of the Easter Season (50 days!) give us time to allow the mystery and power of the resurrection to … Continue reading April 25, 2019
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Lent & AdventReflections on Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be … Continue reading Lenten Reflections
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Lent & AdventDuring Holy week, we remember the powerful and profound events that shape our faith – from the festive parade of Palms to the empty tomb and resurrection appearances, from Jesus’ teachings of challenge to his turning the tables in the … Continue reading Holy Week Invitation
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Lent & AdventLent invites us to pray: to pray for our personal struggles and suffering to pray for our community and the suffering all around us to pray to the God of hope and healing, deliverance and redemption, restoration and liberation, trusting … Continue reading Lenten Reflection
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Midweek MessageReflections on Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be … Continue reading Lenten Reflections
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Midweek MessagePREPARATION FOR EASTER by Alean Saunders-Coffey Many families prepare for Easter by thoroughly cleaning their home, purchasing new clothes, dyeing eggs, making baskets for young children, grocery shopping and cooking a special meal that will be shared with relatives and … Continue reading Lenten Reflection
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Lent & AdventReflections on Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be … Continue reading Lenten Reflections
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In Formation“It is not we who change ourselves into the image of God. Rather it is the image of God itself, the very form of Christ, which seeks to take shape within us (Gal. 4:19). It is Christ’s own form which … Continue reading March 28, 2019
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