Lakeshore Outreach

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 →

Family, On the Resurrection Day two of the confused disciples took a walk to the little town of Emmaus, met the Risen Christ on the way and experienced renewal. On the morning after Easter 2019 (Earth Day this year) this … Continue reading Thoughts From the Day After Easter →

Six years ago, on Jackie Robinson Day 2013, noted baseball writer Joe Sheehan began his column with these words. Earlier this week, I watched a screening of “42”, a dramatized re-telling of Jackie Robinson’s first year with the Brooklyn Dodgers. … Continue reading Jackie Robinson Day (April 15, 2019) →

Family, It is our great honor to welcome The Right Reverend Louis Muvunyi, Bishop of Kigali (Anglican), Rwanda to Lakeshore and to the Lakeshore pulpit this coming Sunday. Please make every effort to be in worship to hear the word … Continue reading April 9, 2019 (Week Before Palm Sunday) →

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 →

PREPARATION FOR EASTER by Alean Saunders-Coffey Many families prepare for Easter by thoroughly cleaning their home, purchasing new clothes, dyeing eggs, making baskets for young children, grocery shopping and cooking a special meal that will be shared with relatives and … Continue reading Lenten Reflection →

Family, Your demonstration of love on the occasion of my 30th Anniversary as your pastor was amazing, moving, and inspiring. The entire Hopkins/Phillips family felt greatly loved. You made us feel like we matter. A profound thank you to all … Continue reading April 2, 2019 →

Family, Thanks to all for being flexible in regard to our worship schedule this past weekend. 10,000 runners (not to mention supporters, volunteers and spectators) taking over much of the church neighborhood makes it difficult to conduct “business as usual.” … Continue reading March 25, 2019 →