Oceanside, California Church

Churches and other Religious Groups of Oceanside, California: A coastal city on California's South Coast, it is the third-largest city in San Diego County, California. Together with Carlsbad and Vista, it forms a tri-city area. Oceanside is just south of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.[Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4,2015.]
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== Christian Denominations ==
There are many, many churches in this community, both large and small. They strive to interpret and live the gospel of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Holy Bible. Denomination typically refers to one of the many Christian groupings including each of the multitude of Protestant subdivisions.
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=== African Methodist Episcopal Church ===
The African Methodist Episcopal Church, usually called the A.M.E. Church or AME, is a predominantly African-American Methodist denomination. It is the first independent Protestant denomination to be founded by black people. It was founded by the Rt. Rev. Richard Allen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1816 from several black Methodist congregations in the mid-Atlantic area that wanted independence from white Methodists.
* Walker Chapel AME Church - Oceanside CA 
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=== Baptist Church ===
Baptists form a major branch of Protestant Christianity distinguished by baptizing professing Christian believers only, and doing so by complete immersion. Historians trace the earliest "Baptist" church to 1609 in Amsterdam, Dutch Republic with English Separatist John Smyth as its pastor.
* Calvary Baptist Church - 
* Coastline Baptist Church - Oceanside CA
* First Baptist Church of Oceanside - "We are a group of believers committed to solid Bible teaching, a welcoming community and an emphasis on service."
* First Baptist Church of San Luis Rey - 
* Pillar Church of Oceanside - 
* West Coast Baptist Church - Oceanside CA
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=== Calvary Chapel ===
Calvary Chapel, an association of evangelical Christian churches, maintains a number of radio stations around the world and operates many local Calvary Chapel Bible College programs. Beginning in 1965 in Southern California, this fellowship of churches grew out of Chuck Smith's Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.
* Calvary Chapel Living Hope - 
* Calvary Chapel Oceanside - "Love God * Love Each Other * Spread His Love " 
* Calvary Christian Fellowship North County - 
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=== Catholic Church ===
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church. With more than a billion members, over half of all Christians and more than one-sixth of the world's population, the Catholic Church is a communion of the Western, or (Latin Rite) Church, and 22 autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches (called particular churches), comprising a total of 2,795 dioceses in 2008.
* Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego - ecclesiastical territory includes all of San Diego and Imperial Counties in Southern California, with a Catholic population of approximately 1 million. The diocese is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
* Mission San Luis Rey de Francia - is a former California Spanish mission church in San Luis Rey, a neighborhood of Oceanside, California. This Mission lent its name to the Luiseño tribe of Mission Indians. This historic landmark is the oldest Christian church in all of North County San Diego.
* Mission San Luis Rey Parish =
** Mission San Luis Rey de Francia - Familypedia Roster of Marriages & Cemetery Burials
* St. Margaret Parish - East Oceanside
* St. Thomas More Parish - South Vista
* St. Francis of Assisi Parish - Vista Village
* St Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Parish - Oceanside
* Prince of Peace Abbey - A Monastery of the Order of Saint Benedict.
** Prince of Peace Abbey - Familypedia Roster of Marriages and Cemetery Burials
* San Diego Catholic Committee on Scouting - Delivering Catholic Youth Ministry Through Scouting Programs
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=== Churches of Christ ===
Churches of Christ are autonomous Christian congregations associated with one another through distinct beliefs and practices based on their interpretation of the Bible. Represented in the United States and one of several branches across the world, they believe in using only biblical precedents for their doctrine and practices citing examples from the early Christian church as described in the New Testament. They typically reject doctrinal writings that disagree with their interpretations, and all religious creeds; the churches of Christ thus identity themselves as being nondenominational.
* Melrose Church of Christ - Vista CA
* Vista Church of Christ - Sunset Dr, Vista CA.
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=== The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ===
"As Christians, we believe in learning all we can about Jesus. The greatest happiness in life comes from following the Savior. You will feel His love for you as you seek to understand His life and teachings."LDS Church Welcome message at ComeUntoChrist.org This church was founded by their first prophet Joseph Smith in 1830 upstate New York and now has over 16 million members organized into 3300+ "stakes" worldwide. There are several stakes in the local area. (Also referred to as LDS Church or Mormon Church.)
* ChurchofJesusChrist.org - Official Website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Latest News and Developments. Resources for Members.
* ComeUntoChrist.org - Learn about the Savior Jesus Christ and how his teachings can enrich your life. Jesus can make you a better person. You can make us a better community. Come worship with us. Introduction to basic teachings of the Church. 
* Liahona Magazine - Monthly online church magazine
* Come Follow Me - Home-centered, church-supported daily gospel study plan. "The aim of all gospel learning and teaching is to deepen our conversion to Jesus Christ and help us become more like Him."Introduction to LDS Church Come Follow Me Study Guide 
* Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square - YouTube Channel and Sunday Morning Worship through Music and the Spoken Word.
* Mormon Battalion Historic Site - Public tours daily - Old Town San Diego.
* San Diego California Temple - 45th Operating Temple of the Church.
* Vista California Stake - consists of about 10 local worship congregations and branches in Vista, Bonsall, Fallbrook and East Oceanside areas including Spanish speaking and Young Single Adult Groups.
** Church Of Jesus Christ in Vista - Meet and visit with local missionaries of the church.
** Friends of the Vista Stake - Local Notices & Events
** BSA Pack 702 - Families and friends of the Vista, Carlsbad and Escondido Stakes participating in scouting youth development programs. (Vanguard Scouting)
* Carlsbad California Stake - consists of about 8 local worship congregations and branches in Carlsbad, West Oceanside and Camp Pendleton areas including Spanish speaking and Young Single Adult Groups.
** Church of Jesus Christ in Carlsbad - Meet and visit with local missionaries of the church.
** Carlsbad Good News - Local Church Notices & Events- 
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=== Episcopal Church ===
==== Worldwide Anglican Communion ====
The Episcopal Church in the United States is a member of the Worldwide Anglican Communion, churches around the world that trace their roots to the Church of England and have given rise to a distinct form of Christianity, known as Anglicanism. The Episcopal Church is made up of between two and three million worshipers in about 7500 congregations across the United States and related dioceses outside the US.
* All Saints Episcopal Church - Vista CA
* St. Michaels by the Sea Episcopal Church - Oceanside CA
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==== Charismatic Episcopal Church ====
* Christ the Healer Church - Carlsbad CA - Charismatic Episcopal Church. Diocese of the West.
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=== Independent Christian Denominations ===
There are many independent Christian churches, not affiliated with any particular main-stream Christian denomination.
* Coast City Church - Oceanside CA
* Hope Chapel - 
* Life Point Church - Oceanside CA - "Knowing Him and Making Him Known".
* Lighthouse Christian Church- Oceanside CA
* New Song Community Church - Oceanside CA
* New Venture Grace Church - Oceanside CA
* North Coast Church - Vista CA
* Oceanside Community Church - 
* Oceanside Sanctuary- "Deeply Rooted. Radically Inclusive. Curiously Christian."
* Parkside Church - Temple Heights
* The Station Church - Carlsbad CA
* Stonebrooke Church - Vista CA
* Thriving Life Church - Vista CA
* Tri-City Bible Church - Vista CA
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=== Jehovah's Witness ===
Jehovah's Witnesses are members of a religion who, although identifying themselves as Christian, are not generally considered as Christians by mainstream Christianity because they are non-trinitarian. They number around seven and a half million. Their headquarters are in New York, USA. The Jehovah's Witnesses are an international organization known for their extensive preaching and publishing activities. They are well known for their rejection of blood transfusions and their specific version of the Bible which some believe is very accurate and others take issue with.
* JW.org - Find a Kingdom Hall near you.
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=== Lutheran Church ===
Lutheranism is a Christian tradition committed to the main theological insights of Martin Luther. It is numerically the third largest single Christian movement, with an estimated 82.6 million people belonging to the various congregations, bodies, and churches which call themselves Lutheran.
* Beautiful Savior Church - Carlsbad CA
* Community Lutheran Church Oceanside - 
* Immanuel Lutheran Church - Oceanside CA - "Living New with Jesus"
* King of Kings Lutheran Church Oceanside - 
** King of Kings Church Marriages & Burials - Columbarium Roster in FamilyPedia.
* Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church - Oceanside CA
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=== Methodist Church ===
==== United Methodist Church ====
The Methodist movement is a group of historically related denominations of Protestant Christianity.
* North Coast UMC - Oceanside CA
* San Luis Rey Valley UMC - Oceanside CA
** BSA Pack 787 Oceanside - Serving eastern Oceanside. This year will bring a special focus on preparedness & resilience. Ping us for details to join in.
* United Methodist Church of Vista - part of the United Methodist Church.
** BSA Troop 709 Vista - Sponsored by Vista UMC. "Your next scouting adventure is calling." Serving Vista, San Marcos, Carlsbad & Oceanside.
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==== First Samoan Methodist Church ====
* First Samoan Methodist Church - 444 W. Bobier Dr., Vista CA
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=== Pentecostal Church ===
* The Life Church - Pentecostals of North County
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=== Presbyterian Church ===
==== Presbyterian Church====
The Presbyterian Church (USA), abbreviated PC(USA), is a mainline Protestant denomination in the United States. A part of the Reformed tradition, it is the largest Presbyterian denomination in the US, and known for its relatively progressive stance on doctrine.
* Oceanside First Presbyterian Church - "We are here to Reach, Teach and Serve North County."
** BSA Pack 752 Oceanside - Journey to Excellence - Gold Level award winning youth program. Contact us if you'd like to visit!
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==== United Reformed Presbyterian ====
* Oceanside United Reformed Church - 
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=== Rosicrucian Fellowship ===
The Rosicrucian Fellowship ("An International Association of Christian Mystics") was founded in 1909 by Max Heindel with the aim of heralding the Aquarian Age and promulgating "the true Philosophy" of the Rosicrucians. It claims to present Esoteric Christian mysteries or esoteric knowledge, alluded to in Matthew 13:11 and Luke 8:10, to establish a meeting ground for art, religion, and science and to prepare the individual through harmonious development of the mind and the heart for selfless service of humanity.
* Rosicrucian Fellowship - conducts Spiritual Healing Services and offers correspondence courses in esoteric Christianity, philosophy, "spiritual astrology" and Bible interpretation. Its headquarters are located on Mount Ecclesia in Oceanside, California, and its students are found throughout the world organized in centers and study groups.
** Rosicrucian Fellowship on Familypedia - Roster of Marriages and Burials.
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=== The Salvation Army ===
The Salvation Army (TSA) is a Christian church and an international charitable organisation. The organisation reports a worldwide membership of over 1.7 million, consisting of soldiers, officers and adherents collectively known as Salvationists. Its founders sought to bring salvation to the poor, destitute, and hungry by meeting both their "physical and spiritual needs".
* Salvation Army - North County
** BSA Troop 708 - "“It’s the spirit within, not the veneer without, that makes a man.”
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== Buddhism ==
Buddhism is the world's fourth-largest religion with over 520 million followers, known as Buddhists. Buddhism encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on original teachings attributed to the Buddha and resulting interpreted philosophies.
* Vista Buddhist Temple - A TEMPLE IN THE JODO SHINSHU TRADITION
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== Hinduism ==
Hinduism is an Indian religion and dharma, or way of life. It is the world's third-largest religion, with over 1.25 billion followers, known as Hindus. It includes a range of philosophies, and is linked by shared concepts, recognisable rituals, cosmology, pilgrimage to sacred sites and shared textual resources that discuss theology, philosophy, mythology, Vedic yajna, yoga, agamic rituals, and temple building, among other topics.
== Judaism ==
Judaism is an ethnic religion comprising the collective religious, cultural, and legal tradition and civilization of the Jewish people. Judaism is considered by religious Jews to be the expression of the covenant that God established with the Children of Israel.
* B'nai Shalom San Diego - Vista CA
* Chabad Jewish Center of Oceanside/Vista - 
* Temple Etz Rimon - Carlsbad CA
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== Islam ==
Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that Muhammad is a messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion with 1.9 billion followers, known as Muslims. 
* Masjid Al-Ittehad - Vista CA. The Islamic Movement of North America (Masjid Al Ittehad) is a non-profit religious organization serving Muslims in North County of San Diego since 1993. 
* North County Islamic Foundation - Carlsbad CA
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== Local Intra-Faith Groups ==
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=== North County Interfaith Community Services ===
* North County Interfaith Community Services - empowers people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion. Housing, employment, economic empowerment, health care, education and more. This program is a partnership of many of the religious groups in this community.
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=== Boy Scouts of America (BSA) ===
The objectives of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are referred to as the Aims of Scouting: Character, Citizenship, Personal Fitness, Leadership. The BSA pursues these aims through an informal education system called the Scout method, with variations that are designed to be appropriate for the age and maturity of each membership division. Their Character building program emphasizes Duty to God. They charter with many local religious groups of all faiths to deliver this program. 
* BeAScout.org - Find a Scouting unit near you.
* About.Scouting.org - Memories that last a lifetime begin today.
* BSA Religious Emblems Program - BSA A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion. To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the following religious emblems programs. Many different religions covered in this program.
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== Notes ==
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== External links ==
* Oceanside California - Wikipedia
* City of Oceanside- FamilyPedia - Genealogy and Family History
* Oceanside Family Youth Clubs and Activities - ScoutHut
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