Lakeshore Outreach

Family, As we begin to look towards the season of Lent (a little more than a month away). I invite you to send me a short reflection on the way you understand/interpret/apply these words from Luke’s version of the prayer Jesus … Continue reading Request For Reflections →

Family, I have received news today of two deaths. Lorraine Weese, who reached her 100th birthday on December 1st, died at her home in Fairfield. Lorraine served her country, loved her family and, when I first arrived at Lakeshore, was … Continue reading December 6, 2019 →

Family – Below is an excerpt from a communication received this morning regarding the trauma being experienced by the people of the Bahamas. American Baptist International Ministries Responds to Destruction Wrought by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas Hurricane Dorian, which … Continue reading Devastation in the Bahamas →

I certainly hope you will be in worship with us this Sunday if for no other reason than the title of my sermon and the title of one of the hymns we will sing, “Worship Is for People,” is exceedingly … Continue reading This Sunday, August 25th →

The Interfaith Council of Alameda County is adamantly opposed to the hateful climate that’s surfaced in our great country in recent weeks.

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 →

Our own Jo Robinson and Sammy Singh will be keynote speakers. Other LABC members will be sharing their stories. Please join with us as we consider a reality that touches almost every household. Download Flyer Pastor Jim Prayers from Sunday … Continue reading This Wednesday at LABC →

I received word that David Rovenpara, beloved member of both Lakeshore and Oakland First Baptist, passed away on Tuesday. His caretaker spoke of how important church was to David. His kind, gentle, thoughtful spirit will be greatly missed. Join me … Continue reading Sad News →

68 solar panels are currently being installed on the roof of our Sanctuary. Thanks to our Earth Justice Task Force led by Mary Sue Meads for paving the way. It is important that we are joining with other communities of … Continue reading Some End of the Week Notes →

Dear Lakeshore Family, Today marks the first day of our month long celebration of African American history, culture and contributions to our country. As an invitation to learn some history, we have reproduced the biographies Reverend Carolyn Matthews compiled last … Continue reading Celebrating African American History →