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900 Cabrillo Highway North 
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
​(650) 726-9293

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.
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All public gatherings of any kind are postponed until further notice.
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SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP VIA ZOOM @ 10 AM with fellowship after
 
Every Sunday experience virtual Holy Communion ​​where ALL are welcome without exception!
 
Zoom link for worship and fellowship:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84381518830?pwd=aVdLbXBkWWNiTHJFYUVWc1JsOGhuQT09  
dial in:   +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 843 8151 8830 Password: 656832

Zoom Sunday mornings at 10am for worship or view any time from our website or Facebook page. 



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


Women's Daytime Gathering is @ 2 pm-3:30 pm via zoom on January 12th  
Every 2nd Tuesday 
each month. We have new zoom link and passcode.
Theme for January/February is "Journey with Angels"

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85211109648?pwd=QU9CNXhrcThUSXZvMzV4ZjhHeDRUZz09
Dial by your location: +1-669-900-9128. Meeting ID: 852 1110 9648. Passcode: 150680


Diverse Stories Discussion Group is ON for 4th Thursday, January 28, 2021 New January Book! The Dutch House, latest novel by Ann Patchett
Set over 5 decades, it delves deeply into questions of inheritance, love, forgiveness,
how we want to see ourselves and who we really are.
 

Meets 12-1:30 pm Via Zoom 
 
 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/331354783 
Dial by your location: +1 720 707 2699  Meeting ID: 331 354 783

Check out January 2021 Newsletter for more information!  Thanks Marian Lacey for your lead!

Prior Books read: Help, Thanks, Wow--The Three Essential Prayers by Anne Lamott, H is for Hawk & Vesper Flights by Helen MacDonald, The Invention of Wings by Sue Kidd Monk, Tattoos of the Heart & Barking to the Choir by Father Gregory Boyle, Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber. 
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ELCA reaffirms its commitment to combat racism and white supremacy:

 https://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/8039?_ga=2.203446617.875481088.1604845974-1493876312.1604845974 

Here is a link to our other Social statements and policies: 
 https://www.elca.org/Resources/Faith-and-Society 

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



Here are uplifting links you may find helpful while we shelter in place.
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PRAY AS YOU GO--10 minute daily devotions of song, scripture, and meditation
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Salt Project weekly commentary, poem, & almanac on Sunday readings 

Wednesday Evening worship with The MANY 6 pm PST   

Holding On to Hope National Prayer Service
ELCA Bishop Eaton joins other religious leaders in a worship for healing and wholeness for our Nation. 

Learn about ways you can be an anti-racist on our Resource Page
(or click here to Download List of Recommended Books/Films as a PDF)


Online connection for those in recovery

Family Sunday School lessons from SparkHouse Publishers

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

September

8/30/2016

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Going on a Pilgrimage
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Some of you may not know it, but I’m about to embark on an adventure I didn’t expect to take. With the encouragement and blessing of council and various friends within this community, I’ll be leaving on the evening of September 13th for Spain to walk the “Way of St James.” Christians in the first millennium considered three routes to be sacred pilgrimages: the road to Rome and the tomb of St Peter, the road to Jerusalem to the Holy Sepulcher of Christ, and the road to Santiago de Compostela in the most north-western part of Spain. It is believed St. James the Great (son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of John), made his way here to evangelize where the Romans called “Finis Terrae”, the “end of the world.” He then returned to Palestine in 44 AC, was taken prisoner, tortured, and beheaded. It is believed his disciples whisked him away in the dark of night to bury him in a secret place. In the 9th century, a Spanish hermit named Pelayo heard music and saw a vision of a brilliant star over a field where a Roman-era tomb was later discovered. A chapel was built on the site. Many pilgrims from Charlemagne to Pope John the XXIII to Martin Sheen have come to this place believed to be holy and known as Santiago de Compostela (“St James’ field of the star”).
Now I, your pastor, am going there to walk with 11 others about 10-15 miles a day after a morning of prayer and inspiration for contemplation along the way to Finisterre Lighthouse at the “end of the world”. As a pilgrim, I open myself up to ‘the unknown’, slowing to a pace of 2-3 miles an hour “with the intimacy of walking, planting my feet on solid ground and moving at human scale” as our guide says. I’m both excited and nervous, because I’ve never done anything like this. I‘ve gotten to know the group a little and like them. Each in our own way for a variety of reasons feel a call to make this journey. A pilgrimage is different than a vacation, tour, or seeing the sights. As our guide has told us, “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”. We won’t be rushing from site to site, city to city. We will be “rooted in the daily act of walking in a particular place—the ancient path of El Camino de Santiago.”
In medieval times, pilgrims on El Camino, The Way of Saint James, carried several symbols of their intention to undertake this journey not of miles but of meaning. These included the scallop shell (reminding me of baptism), and served a practical use as drinking cup or bowl. They also carried a pilgrim staff or walking stick for support along the path. Undertaking a pilgrimage was an arduous journey requiring courageous spirit and an open heart. I’ve already had the chance to explore modern ‘walking sticks’ from two dear people encouraging me to use them. And, just tonight, was given 2 shells from a dear member to carry with me. What added meaning this will have for me! I’ve also been thinking about taking one of the handmade crosses I have created by Bob Myers—one given to me at my installation here at CLC and the other I got when he made a number of them from leftover wood he had one Lent.
I’ll be gone 2 Sundays and back for October 2, World-wide communion Sunday. As I make this pilgrimage, I will hold you all in heart, thought, and prayer. Any special needs for healing and wholeness will be especially on my mind, as well as a general listening for “call”—mine and ours for this particular time in our lives. I hope to be present and in the moment on this pilgrimage, listening within and around, welcoming what blessings, lessons, and insights come my way. Thank you for all who will be here while I am away, especially our staff and visiting clergy. I hope you will keep me in your hearts, thoughts, and prayers. I hope you will care for one another while I am away and that each of you are filled with the Spirit’s many blessings throughout each day. I so appreciate the opportunities for continuing education every year. Thank you very much for your love and support. I’m proud to be a part of CLC.

In Christ,
​Pastor Dawn




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