2026 Virtual Wednesday Oasis Returns
The Virtual Wednesday Oasis returns in January, offering a monthly rhythm of reflection, justice, and visioning.
On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, we’ll gather to discuss the Daily Reader.
The 2nd Wednesday will focus on a joint Social Justice and Sacred Activism meeting between Oakland CSL, East Bay, and Heart and Soul.
The 4th and 5th Wednesdays will be dedicated to visioning together.
We look forward to sharing this meaningful time with you.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88207442722
Meeting ID: 88207442722
Passcode: 123456
Community Sacred Activism Meeting
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oin Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88207442722
Meeting ID: 882 0744 2722
Passcode: 123456

OCSL Social Justice Ministry Presents Hidden Histories

Untangling Whiteness Workshop Series
Session Dates:
12 In-Person Sessions the first session on Sunday January 11, 1-5pm is extended.
The remaining sessions are biweekly starting on Sunday, January 25 from 1-3pm.
The follopwing sessions are on, February 8, February 22, March 8, March 22, April 12, April 26, May 17, June 14, and June 28.
Application Due Date: January 7th.
In person location: East Bay Church of Religious Science. 4130 Telegraph Ave. Oakland.
Women's Spiritual Empowerment Group
The Women’s Spiritual Empowerment Group is back with one meeting per month after Sunday Service starting on February 15, continuing March 15, April 19, and May 7. Drop-in’s welcome! Visit oaklandcsl.org/groups to learn more.

Join OCSL as we support Abundant Blessings
Join us on Saturday February 21, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for an OCSL Volunteer Day in support of our January-February Nonprofit Partner, Abundant Blessings. Sign up at Sunday service or email steve@oaklandcsl.org to participate. We will be assembling blessing bags with Rev. Dr. Ona Afrae to support unhoused individuals in Oakland and families impacted by hurricanes in Westmoreland, Jamaica. We’re also still gathering goods in the collection barrel in the Social Hall for urgently needed supplies (the supply list is posted on the barrel). Join us in these magnificent efforts to support the larger community.
Our Virtual Social Hall happens on the third Sunday of each month, on Zoom, for 30 minutes or so, immediately after the service. This is a chance for OSCL to nurture and honor its online community. And it’s a chance for our online participants to meet and mingle, to share thoughts and stories, to get to know each other or re-connect with old friends, and to have a greater experience of community and connection. All are welcome! You can find the Zoom link in the chat on the Livestream. Or, click on the Virtual Social Hall icon.

Community Potluck & Bring a Friend Sunday
Our monthly Community Potluck & Bring a Friend Sunday is on February 22, every fourth Sunday after service. Board member Deborah Jackson is leading this project and can be reached at deborah@oaklandcsl.org for more information.
OCSL Prayer Request
In our form of affirmative prayer, we are announcing. We are remembering what is true about the goodness of this life and declaring it to be so. We are particularizing the love of God, the energy of the Universe, in our own life. ~Scott Awbry
Affirmative prayer is a major spiritual practice at Oakland Center for Spiritual Living. Everyone can learn to pray affirmatively. Trained Licensed Prayer Practitioners choose to make affirmative prayer their mission. To find a list of all the Practitioners, Click Here. Practitioners offer prayer to anyone at no cost. Practitioners are also available to help you explore your beliefs and to help you align those beliefs with spiritual principle. Click the image to download the prayer form and submit your prayer to our prayer team.


The Chair Dedication Campaign continues!
Create your own plate inscription that will go on the back of a chair in our Sanctuary or Social Hall. 4 levels to choose from: Platinum – $500 (5 lines), Gold $200 (4 lines), Silver $100 (3 lines), and Bronze (2 lines). Include yourself, family, friends, ancestors, or organizations in the dedication OR share lines with someone else to reduce the cost. Order by November 30 to be one of the first inscriptions with a special star. Click on the image to sign up.

Spiritual Practices
OAKLAND CENTER PRAYER LINE:
510-547-1979 x-6
WORLD MINISTRY OF PRAYER:
https://csl.org/world-ministry-of-prayer/
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION:
In Person Group Tuesdays 2 PM
Susan Brecker sbrecker@oaklandcsl.org
PRACTITIONER SESSION:
Visit the Practitioner Page to learn about this valuable resource.





