Lakeshore Outreach

Healing Justice Lenten Series Join us on March 10, 17 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. to view and discuss the film Healing Justice. Join us for this three part Lenten series exploring the harms of the criminal justice system and … Continue reading February 25, 2021 →

Healing Justice March 10, 17 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. Join us for this three part Lenten series exploring the harms of the criminal justice system and re-imagining what healing justice could look like. With growing calls to Defund the … Continue reading Healing Justice Lenten Series →

This past week I have been in many conversations about the importance of separating criticism of Israel from sweeping definitions of anti-Semitism. The merging of these two items serves to silence Palestinian cries for justice, equality and freedom, as well … Continue reading Palestinians and Jews Cry For Justice →

It’s about US. These three words, from a voting sign plastered all over Georgia in early January, provide important political, social and spiritual messages for our country. They serve to remind the people of Georgia that every Georgian has a … Continue reading January 28, 2021 →

As I continue to bask in the joy of Wednesday’s Inauguration – as my hope for what our country can become has been renewed – I’m reminded of the wisdom of Howard Thurman, who speaks to the post-Christmas glow, reminding … Continue reading The Work of Democracy →

On Monday I flew to Georgia to serve as a poll chaplain in Tuesday’s historic election. I went to offer a non-partisan ministry of presence and support: to bear witness to what would happen at a few different polling sites … Continue reading A Day in Georgia →

“A poll chaplain is a person of faith who helps promote transparency and fairness in elections by being a ministry of presence, protection and care at polling sites. They are representatives of faith and defenders of democracy. All people of … Continue reading December 31, 2020 →

Sacred Resistance Update The ancient story of Jesus’ birth reminds us that his earliest years were those of a refugee, forced by state-sanctioned violence to flee his homeland. This Advent, Lakeshore’s Sanctuary Working Group invites you to stand with refugees, … Continue reading December 3, 2020 →

The East Bay is traditional Lisjan Ohlone land and Oakland rests upon the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo Ohlone people. sogoreate-landtrust.org Ever since witnessing settler colonial practices on vivid display during my first visit to the Holy Land, … Continue reading Rethinking Thanksgiving →

Dear Lakeshore family, As many of you know, I have taken on the temporary, part-time role of Election Faith Engagement Coordinator for Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity. This work entails organizing the interfaith community to engage in defending democracy, should … Continue reading Get Ready, Stay Ready: Making the Most of This Moment →