On Saturday, September 18 at 1 p.m. PDT, I invite you to join me virtually at Christians Against Christian Zionism, a zoom program I am moderating for the Alliance of Baptists on the evils of Christian Zionism and the call … Continue reading Christians Against Christian Zionism
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All contributions by Allison Tanner
August 27, 2021
Public WitnessPublic Witness = putting our faith in action for the work of justice, healing and peace-making. As Lakeshore continues slowly opening back up and creating our new “normal,” I wanted to share with you some opportunities to engage in Public … Continue reading August 27, 2021
Continue reading →Soaring in the Spirit
Public Witness“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Is. 40:31, NIV) I hope you can join me on … Continue reading Soaring in the Spirit
Continue reading →July 29, 2021
Public WitnessOn July 23, Lakeshore’s Sanctuary Working Group (SWG) helped me lead a workshop that shared our church’s story of renewing our commitment to immigration justice through becoming a Sanctuary Congregation. During our workshop, members of our SWG shared what they … Continue reading July 29, 2021
Continue reading →Update, July 28, 2021
Midweek MessageNext Sunday Pastor Jim will begin a four-part sermon series Summer Words. The schedule will be: August 1 – “Bounty” taken from John 6:35 “[Jesus] I am the bread of life.” August 8 – “Baseball” taken from Isaiah 57:15 “I dwell in … Continue reading Update, July 28, 2021
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This Sunday at LakeshoreSunday, July 25, 2021 Pastor Tanner will be preaching from 2 Kings 4:42-44 on “The Abundance of God.” 42 A man came from Baal-shalishah, bringing food from the first fruits to the man of God: twenty loaves of barley and fresh … Continue reading Worship With Us Today
Continue reading →Baptist Peace Fellowship Summer Conference
Public WitnessThe Baptist Peace Fellowship’s Summer Conference offers something for everyone. I encourage you to join today’s workshop highlighting Lakeshore’s story as a Sanctuary Congregation, featuring testimonies by Alice Butler, Dale Edmondson and Paige Bence. Contact me (allison@labcoakland.org) for the link. … Continue reading Baptist Peace Fellowship Summer Conference
Continue reading →Beyond Barriers: Soaring in the Spirit
Public Witness“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Is. 40:31, NIV) I invite you to join me in … Continue reading Beyond Barriers: Soaring in the Spirit
Continue reading →June 24, 2021
Public WitnessBPFNA Summer Conference The Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America – Bautistas por la Paz is a network of progressive Baptists throughout North America whose mission is “witnessing to God’s peace through justice, working together until it comes.” Lakeshore has … Continue reading June 24, 2021
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Public WitnessTuesday night I joined 200 community members to mourn the gun violence that took place less than a mile from Lakeshore last Saturday. The shooting that killed one and injured seven marked the 60th homicide in Oakland so far this … Continue reading Investing in Community
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