Lakeshore Outreach

Research indicates that homelessness continues to be the greatest concern for the people of Oakland and Alameda County. I invite you to join me on Thursday to learn more about the ongoing responses to one of the most pressing humanitarian … Continue reading July 9, 2019 →

Family, There are ample opportunities this holiday week to express our faith and enjoy our community: July 1 Pastor Tanner will be part of a faith delegation speaking to Nancy Pelosi’s office this afternoon in coordination with Interfaith Movement for … Continue reading LABC This Week: July 1-7 →

I was happy that Dale Edmondson was able to join me in leading worship on June 23rd.  I am also happy to be able to share the Pastoral Prayer he offered with you. Our God, in you we live and … Continue reading June 25, 2019 →

Family, A number of years ago I wrote nine essays for the “Feasting On the Word” commentary series of which David Bartlett was the editor. Three of those essays had to do with the stories of the prophet Elijah found … Continue reading June 18, 2019 →

Family, Greetings this week after Pentecost Sunday. Though the celebration of the Spirit passes, the presence and promise of the Spirit continue. Thus, I share with you a prayer that Carole Lee shared with me. It is written by Justin … Continue reading June 11, 2019 →

Thanks to Sheila Sims and our Hunger Task Force for organizing another wonderful and meaningful Hunger Walk. They even saw to it that the weather was perfect! It was a joy to participate. This morning I began reading “Why Religion? … Continue reading June 4, 2019 →

Family, Some Good News – Trinity Baptist Church of San Mateo has voted unanimously to call Sydney Webster to be their pastor! Prayers continue for Sydney, Gigi and Trinity Baptist. May joy abound. A Great Event – The Hunger Walk … Continue reading May 28, 2019 →

Family, About every other month I write a column for the Religion Corner section of the Piedmont Post. This is my most recent submission: On Thursday evening May 16 our church  hosted the 23rd Oakland Ceasefire Call-in. At these events … Continue reading May 21, 2019 →

Family, Earth Justice Sunday proved to be a very worthy day in the life of our church as we honored the commitment we have made to the well being of the earth in the form of the 68 solar panel … Continue reading May 7, 2019 →

Family, I am often tired after a cross country journey so it is always good to come home to good news. Such was the case Sunday night as I was landing at OAK. When I turned on my phone there … Continue reading April 20, 2019 →