Lakeshore Outreach

Public Witness = putting our faith in action for the work of justice, healing and peace-making. As Lakeshore continues slowly opening back up and creating our new “normal,” I wanted to share with you some opportunities to engage in Public … Continue reading August 27, 2021 →

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Is. 40:31, NIV) I hope you can join me on … Continue reading Soaring in the Spirit →

On July 23, Lakeshore’s Sanctuary Working Group (SWG) helped me lead a workshop that shared our church’s story of renewing our commitment to immigration justice through becoming a Sanctuary Congregation. During our workshop, members of our SWG shared what they … Continue reading July 29, 2021 →

The Baptist Peace Fellowship’s Summer Conference offers something for everyone. I encourage you to join today’s workshop highlighting Lakeshore’s story as a Sanctuary Congregation, featuring testimonies by Alice Butler, Dale Edmondson and Paige Bence. Contact me (allison@labcoakland.org) for the link. … Continue reading Baptist Peace Fellowship Summer Conference →

“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” (Is. 40:31, NIV) I invite you to join me in … Continue reading Beyond Barriers: Soaring in the Spirit →

BPFNA Summer Conference The Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America – Bautistas por la Paz is a network of progressive Baptists throughout North America whose mission is “witnessing to God’s peace through justice, working together until it comes.” Lakeshore has … Continue reading June 24, 2021 →

Tuesday night I joined 200 community members to mourn the gun violence that took place less than a mile from Lakeshore last Saturday. The shooting that killed one and injured seven marked the 60th homicide in Oakland so far this … Continue reading Investing in Community →

Dear Lakeshore, As many of you know, I’ve spent the past few months participating in something called the Anne Braden Program, an intensive training for white people like me who want to contribute powerfully to racial justice and ending white … Continue reading May 27, 2021 →

In 2020, I got to know an amazing organization that I’m eager to introduce to Lakeshore. Homies Empowerment is a community development organization based in East Oakland. We believe that everyone has a warrior, healer, hustler and scholar inside of … Continue reading Homies Empowerment →