Shared Values &Guiding Principals

  1.  We believe that God is the source and sustainer of life               whose divine love for all of creation is revealed through           the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
     Therefore, worship is central to our life of faith and                   sharing God’s love is central to all we do.

2.  We believe each human being is made in God’s image and        likeness. 
     Therefore, we seek to provide a loving and welcoming             community to everyone regardless of sex, race, national           origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,         physical or mental ability, age, or station of life and we             work toward justice for all in our world.

3.  We believe that the body of Christ is made up of many             members.
     Therefore, we encourage, enable and empower all                     members of the CLC community to use their unique gifts         and abilities in service to God and neighbor.

4.  We believe how we treat others, especially the hungry, the        naked, the stranger, the sick and the prisoner is how we            treat Christ himself.
      Therefore, our congregation cares for our neighbors                within the CLC community, the greater Coastside                        community and throughout the world.

5.  We believe we are called to use the gifts and resources we       have been given to serve one another and our neighbors         locally and across the globe.
     Therefore, we use and care for our property and other             resources for the benefit of our CLC community, our Half       Moon Bay / Coastside community and in support of the           domestic and international work of the ELCA.

6.  We believe we are all on faith journeys of growth and                discovery.
      Therefore, we invite questions and discussion, and                    provide a safe place to share doubts and different                      perspectives.  We ask the Spirit to help us practice what            we believe and guide us in the way of peace and love.  We        seek forgiveness from each other and our neighbors, and        trust in the grace of God when we fall short.

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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).