Guiding Values

Spiritual Growth:  We value understanding who God is in order for us to live out God’s love in fullness of faith everyday.  We value the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Community:  We believe God calls us to participate in our communities through prayer, worship and works to fulfill the word of God.
Children and Youth:  We believe that children and youth are important, valuable, and integral to our congregational life.  We value providing a place and opportunity for growth in a Christian environment.
Worship:  We believe worship should reflect substance, relevance, quality and encouragement.  Upon leaving the worship, we feel satisfied spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Coastside Lutheran is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), aiming to welcome ALL people to share in the community of Christ, regardless of age, race, gender, or life experiences. 

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Our History

Coastside Lutheran began worship in private homes in the early 1970's. Quickly the congregation grew to a point where larger facilities needed to be found. Sunday worship was then held at the "Odd Fellows" Hall in downtown Half Moon Bay. In 1983, the congregation began building on its current site with a sanctuary and outbuildings on 3½ acres oceanside just north of the intersection of Highway 92 and Cabrillo Highway (also known as Highway 1).