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A Spiritual Oasis where all are welcome

Mission Statement
Coastside Lutheran Church is a spiritual harbor where all, without exception, are welcome and accepted with open arms. We are fed and grow by sharing in the grace of God through Jesus Christ, so we can go out to serve the community inspired by the
Holy Spirit.

Affirmation of Welcome
We seek to provide a loving community to everyone regardless of sex, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, physical or mental ability, age, or station of life. We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation.

All public gatherings of any kind are postponed until further notice.

Sunday Worship Services

Celebrating the Season of Creation with virtual Holy Communion where ALL are welcome without exception!

Zoom with us most Sunday mornings at 10am for worship or view any time from our website or Facebook page. Click here for online worship & fellowship on Zoom open to anyone who wants to join.

dial in from your phone: (669) 900 - 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 843 8151 8830 Password: 656832

The Zoom link for both worship and fellowship is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84381518830?pwd=aVdLbXBkWWNiTHJFYUVWc1JsOGhuQT09

Or watch our worship online whenever you like below:

During this difficult time, we ask that you consider donating to CLC to keep our staff and programs going during this "shelter-in-place". Your financial contributions are much appreciated. You can donate via check (mailed to 900 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019) or with the PayPal link below. Read our giving letter from our Council President HERE. Thank you & God Bless.

Keep in touch--see current newsletter for details

Last day to register online for general election November 3 is OCTOBER 19, 2020. Follow this link to register in San Mateo County, check your registration and find out more information about in person registration and voting: https://www.smcacre.org/voter-registration

In case you were wondering where the ELCA stands on the issue of White Supremacy. Here is a link to our other Social statements and policies: https://www.elca.org/Resources/Faith-and-Society

Diverse Stories Discussion Group, every 4th Thursday @ 12 NOON via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/331354783

October book suggestions:
H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald
First Meeting for Helen and Mabel https://youtu.be/9gr7GMfjnX8

Also as an aside: I Remember Nothing: And Other Reflections by Nora Ephron
Prior suggestions: Vesper Flights by Helen MacDonald, The Invention of Wings by Sue Kidd Monk, Tattoos of the Heart & Barking to the Choir by Greg Boyle, Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber,

CLC providing sandwiches on Friday for the hungry via Abundant Grace!
If you would be willing to donate cheese and meat for the sandwiches (packaged cookies would be fun too!) or would like to help make sandwiches, please contact Marian: melacey@pacbell.net

Women's Daytime Gathering, 2nd Tuesday, of each month @ 2 pm.
November gather by zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/838385183

900 Cabrillo Highway North, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Office: (650) 726-9293
info@coastsidelutheran.org

Remembering Marlene Carder

7/6/2018

Dear Marlene Vita Carder who married Willie Anderson on September 16, 2017 died at home this week on the evening of July 4th, 2018. She had longtime health issues and was living life as fully as possible. She and Willie knew it could happen any moment, and when it did, she went very quickly. As Willie lovingly stated the day she finally accepted his marriage proposal, “Whether it’s 10 days or 10 years, I just want to be with you.”

No matter when I saw them, whether in church, at home, at some event, or in the hospital, they made each other laugh and often held hands. Below they are at the wedding of Mary Ann and Bruce Johnson. It’s been an honor and treasure to know this lovely sister in faith. I enjoyed all our visits and though I would have loved to have had many more, the love we hold in our hearts for her will live on. Willie was such a wise man to scoop her up and encourage them to enjoy life together in marriage no matter how long or short!! I was just telling visiting family some of their story this holiday. It’s such a story of hope, encouragement, and joy. Willie wanted to have ‘Get Me to the Church On Time” as prelude for their wedding. They then just HAD to enter the church together while the song “On The Street that You Live” played, because they met as neighbors after both were widowed. Too cute! Marlene wanted the song Because played before their vows because she could still remember the first time she ever heard it sung by Placido Domingo. It brought tears to her eyes and she had to stop the car to listen. It was one of the most beautiful things she had ever heard.

Marlene, we will miss you very much! Willie, our hearts and prayers go out to you!! You both were a model of faith, courage, and the joy of living and loving fully! I delight you found each other, and were able to laugh, love, support one another, and share the time you did, no matter how brief. Your care and love for each other was a sign of hope for us. Thank you.

It was a blessing to celebrate Marlene’s life on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Thank you to all who attended. She is to be buried at Skylawn Funeral Home.

Pastor Dawn & CLC Community