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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)
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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.

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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

October, 2018: A Pilgrimage

10/4/2018

Walk in Beauty: Pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago, Spain, North Coast Route

“No one is ready for the Camino, but the Camino is ready for you.” Wes Granberg-Michaelson

I leave this Friday to walk the Northern Coast of Spain known to be one of the loveliest paths to journey out of the 39 different caminos, or Way of St James lead to Santiago de Compostela. I love the idea that despite all the planning one never feels ‘ready’ to expect all that is to come but that the Camino is always ready for whoever walks it! As Pastor Sue stated during Sunday’s blessing, “Remember you and those you travel with will not be tourists. You are pilgrims. You will receive many blessings on this pilgrimage and the most memorable ones will be those that are unplanned and unexpected.” I relish that and appreciate all your prayers as I too will hold you in my heart and prayers with every step I take. I’ll be with 16 others, including my husband plus guides and lead by an experienced retreat and pilgrimage leader. It’s her words I share with you below plus our itinerary so that you too can travel with us in mind, spirit, and meditation. May God bless us all this pumpkin month of Half Moon Bay!!

Pastor Dawn

What it Means to be a Pilgrim
To embark on a pilgrimage is to travel to a sacred place with a sacred purpose. It is an inward and outward journey of spiritual significance and with devotion. A pilgrimage is not a walking vacation or ‘seeing the sights’, or being a tourist in the sense of being entertained. This is a different kind of journey; it is a pilgrimage, not a tour. You won’t be rushing from site to site to get it all in. You will be rooted in the daily act of walking in a particular place: the ancient path of El Camino de Santiago. I love pilgrimage because I love the intimacy of walking. Planting my feet on solid ground and moving at human pace. In our crazy busy lifestyle, the immediacy of life is often lost on us. While walking we begin to slow down, allowing our ‘heart and head to catch up to our feet’, experiencing the world at three miles an hour.
We begin our journey in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Madrid with an outstanding array of world-class museums, restaurants, and parks. We end our journey in Santiago de Compostela, a medieval city with many beautiful and inspiring buildings, monuments, monasteries, churches, as well as fabulous Galician cuisine, music, and shopping. Music pours off the streets and out of cafes. Becoming a pilgrim doesn’t mean removing yourself from life, but immersing yourself in the vibrant pulse of the world with practices to keep you centered. Come not to take, but to receive. Don't be a tourist, be a pilgrim! Buen Camino! By Valerie Brown, JD, MA, PCC, Pilgrimage Leader and Courage & Renewal Facilitator www.leadsmartcoaching.com