Lakeshore Outreach

I believe in a God of Justice – a God of love and life and liberation. I believe that the voice of God is ringing out in the streets filled with protests, in the voices of those at city council … Continue reading Invest In Justice – Locally, Nationally and Globally →

May marked our third anniversary of being a Sanctuary Congregation – our renewed commitment to stand with the immigrant community as they face injustice and inhumanity by our government. We’ve lived out this ministry in a number of ways over … Continue reading May 28, 2020 →

The shelter-in-place realities of the past two months have provided unique opportunities to engage in acts of Public Witness. I have been able to deliver food from the Hunger Task Force pantry to partners providing food in East Oakland and … Continue reading April 30, 2020 →

As 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 →

Although 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 →

In 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 →

Dear 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 →

This 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 →

Stand 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 →