Lakeshore Outreach

Family, As we have been writing and talking about, we will have a revised schedule of worship opportunities this weekend as we try to avoid the traffic and parking problems associated with the Oakland Running Festival. Worship Schedule Saturday, March … Continue reading March 19, 2019 →

Reflections 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 →

On Thursday many of us from the faith communities of Alameda County gathered for a a meal and discussion of important topics of at the Muslim Community Center in Pleasanton. It was a beautiful time of unity and hope. Last … Continue reading Prayers for the Grieving in New Zealand →

Family, I am not rushing anywhere this morning so, warm cup of coffee in hand, I am taking time to pray the newspaper. This is a practice that I invite you to try. It involves simply reading the paper in … Continue reading March 12, 2019 →

Family, I have found your responses to my question “What does Jesus teaching to love your enemies mean to you?” to be moving and compelling. These words from Evan Wilkinson, one of our teens, is representative of your important insights. … Continue reading March 5, 2019 →

In our Bible studies this week we will be reading Numbers (aka “In the Wilderness”) chapter eleven which begins, “There came a time when the people complained to the Lord.” A few verses later we learn that they are saying … Continue reading February 26, 2018 →

Family, On Sunday evening I sent several members of the OUSD Board an email saying that they and the entire school community: teachers, staff, students, parents, are in my prayers and the prayers of our congregation in this week of … Continue reading February 19, 2019 →

Family, Bryce Dawkins (one of our teens) did a wonderful job of defining the purpose of African-American History Month in her Welcome to Worship this past Sunday. Here are her words: Good morning Lakeshore. My name is Bryce Dawkins and … Continue reading February 12, 2019 →

A Word From Jesus Portillo – Our Social Justice Committee has been working on Education in Oakland since 2010. Our Aspire and Achieve (A&A) program has been at Oakland Tech since 2014. We have worked with 100 Black Men and … Continue reading February 5, 2019 →

Family, A very full week awaits us. Here are some of the highlights. Tuesday Soup and Study and Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study will begin considering the “Highlights of the Book of Numbers.” In the weeks leading up to Lent … Continue reading January 29, 2019 →