Rev. Fran brings a wealth of experience to Seaside as its Artistic
Director. After studying for approximately 14 years, obtaining a practitioner’s
license and a minister’s license, and receiving a bachelor’s degree in
religious studies, Rev. Frances Loskota-Christ became an ordained minister in September
2004, at a formal ceremony presided over by Rev. Dr. Marcia J. Hootman.
Her musicianship spans a lifetime as a professional. She began as an organist
in her youth at Fallbrook Methodist Church, later becoming Music Minister for Dr. Tom
Sannar and pianist/soloist and Assistant Music Director for Dr. Harry Morgan Moses.
Her internship as minister was served at Dr. Marilyn Hall’s Center for Creative
Living, conducting Wednesday night services, creating and directing the choir, and
scheduling weekly guest artists. She has been a musical disciple of Dr. Rickie
Byars Beckwith since 1991. Rev. Fran performed weekly at nearly all the Religious
Science centers/churches in San Diego County prior to her accepting her present assignment
at Seaside–from Dr. Jane Claypool’s church in Carlsbad, to Dr. Gay Beauregard’s church
in Alpine, to many retreats, seminars, and conventions.
During the course of her long professional musical history, she has performed as soloist,
pianist, keyboard player, and “standup singer” in many venues, including
top-forty bands, solo gigs, and singers for various bands in San Diego. She led her
own band, Flyte, for many years, performing a wide range of popular material. Her
composing of pop material resulted in 14 copyrights. Writing when called, she composes
many of the call-to-worship songs she has sung at Seaside for the last few years.
She retains many friendships and connections in the music world in San Diego.
Rev. Fran’s other lifetime “gigs” included flight attendant, surfboard
salesperson, bookkeeper, real-estate sales person, legal secretary, insurance representative,
and housecleaner, not to mention her long-time ongoing work as Instructional Assistant II
at Vista Unified School District, her job at the Church of the Westgate, and “Chief
Domestic Engineer” for Karl and Charlie.
“Connecting the dots” as Artistic Director for Seaside has been an immense
pleasure to Rev. Fran, as has working alongside Dr. Christian and Rev. Tammy, who always
prove inspirational. The friendships and professionalism among the musicians, staff
members, and all the practitioners, congregants, and friends of Seaside are uplifting,
heartwarming, and inspiring to Rev. Fran.
Rev. Fran resides in Oceanside with her fabulous husband of 25 years, Karl, and their
dog, Charlie. She enjoys gardening, crafts, painting, and reading.
