Last 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
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All contributions by Allison Tanner
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
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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
Continue reading →Another World Is Possible
Recorded SermonsAs I look back on 20 years of ministry at Lakeshore, I am proud of the ways we have proclaimed and born witness to the reality that with God, another world is possible. Let’s celebrate and recommit to this journey of embracing and embodying God’s reign, on earth as it is in heaven.
Stand Strong, Hold On
Recorded SermonsIn worship we will lift up our new church theme for the year ahead and invite God’s Spirit strengthen us for the ministry to which we are called.
September 26, 2019
Public WitnessThis month, California Congress passed AB32, a bill that would end for-profit prisons in the state. On September 19, I joined with faith leaders from across the state to meet with Governor Newsom and urge him to sign this bill … Continue reading September 26, 2019
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Midweek MessageDear family, I hope you can join us in worship this Sunday. As has become our tradition, on 5th Sundays we will have an Family Friendly worship service, encouraging all generations to participate in worship. As part of the service, … Continue reading September 26, 2019
Continue reading →August 29, 2019
Public WitnessStand Strong, Hold On is our new theme for Christian Formation this academic year. Grounded in the Scriptures of Isaiah 41:10 and Romans 12:17-21, we are instructed not to live in fear (for God is with us, strengthening us) and … Continue reading August 29, 2019
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