LIVE A LIFE OF MEANING AND CONNECTION Instead of pushing for perfection. A few years ago, I found myself exhausted and isolated, my soul and body sick. I was tired of being tired, burned out on busy. And, it seemed almost everyone I talked with was in the same boat: longing for connection, meaning, depth, but settling for busy. I am a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, neighbor, writer, and I know all too well that settling feeling. But over the course of the last few y

Thank you for being part of the Oceanside: First Presbyterian Church family. Our church is changing and growing everyday. Our church is warm, welcoming and service-minded. You can find yourself at home here. Our biggest goal is to help people and families like yours come and explore your faith and discover what it means to become more like Jesus everyday. Christmas Eve Service Times: Kid-focused & Family-Fun Candlelight Service at 4:30 pm. It will be a fun and funny time for

This week our church staffed gathered to celebrate the Christmas season with our annual Christmas staff party. I’m the new guy here so I am kind of lurking on the outside of these traditions to see which ones they invite me into and which ones they allow me to lead. After dinner and a hilarious gift exchange we did something new. We shared what we were and are thankful for. People shared deeply. It honestly felt as if a new spirit had entered into the room. As if God was sw