Special Events

Special Events

Used Book Sale

Tuesday, July 14-Sunday, July 19 |  Hours Listed Below
Zull Hall

Shop the Used Book Sale at camp meeting! Visit Zull Hall to browse through a wide selection of gently used books, then bring them to the ABC for purchase! Hours will be Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM and from 9:00-10:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM-6:30 PM, Saturday 9:15 PM-10:30 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Books sell for $4.00 per inch!

Education Day

Thursday, July 16  |  All day event

Our 27 schools continue to be places where faith, learning, and mission come together each day. We invite you to stop by the Education Tent to see how God is blessing students, teachers, and school communities across our conference. Then join us in the evening in the Gladstone Pavilion as students lead in worship and share inspiring testimonies of how God is working in their lives and through their schools.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, July 16  |  11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday, July 17  |  11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration takes place in the Holden Convention Center lobby, Blood Mobile can be found in front of the Snack Shack.

You can help save a life! Sign up Tuesday and Wednesday (9:00AM-7:00PM) in the Plaza or Thursday at the Red Cross table in Holden Center's lobby from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Due to the popularity of this event, our Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for two days! Donors must be at least 16 years old with a signed Red Cross parental consent form. Save time by pre-scheduling an appointment online at: www.redcrossblood.org, and enter SDAconference in “Find a Blood Drive”, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

Fun Run/Walk 2026

Friday, July 17  |  7:00 am start time
Meet at the InfoCenter

All ages are welcome to participate in the annual Gladstone Family Fun Run! The 5k fun run/walk will be held Friday at 7:00 AM, starting near the InfoCenter. All local community members are invited to participate at well! Free registration online at www.OregonAdventist.org/FunRun before 12:00noon on Thursday or at the InfoCenter in the Plaza until Thursday evening. Signed waivers are required for all participants. Minors must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Enjoy the beauty of nature and meet new friends! Start Friday off at a run (or walk)!

Women's Ministries Event

Friday, July 17  |  10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Oregon Conference Office| Board Room

Ladies, join Oregon Conference Women’s Ministries as we look at the new song God places in our hearts and how living it out draws others to Jesus and His transforming grace. There will also be food, fun, and prizes! (Space is limited to 50 ladies.)

Veterans Recognition

Friday, July 17  |  2:30 – 4:00 pm
Holden Convention Center | Mt. Hood Auditorium

ATTENTION: VETERANS – We hope you will plan to attend this special event honoring our armed forces personnel and their families, led by Oregon Conference pastor and Navy chaplain José Galvez. Refreshments will be served and fellowship with other veterans and their families will abound!

International Festival

Friday, July 17  |  3:00 – 5:00 pm
Near the InfoCenter in the Plaza

Bring your friends (or meet them there) and join us for special time of cultural celebration on Friday! Enjoy great music, conversation, and sample foods from around the world! Supper will be served according to schedule in the Cafeteria and the Snack Shack will be open.

Tad Worku in Concert

Sabbath, July 18  |  3:00 – 4:30 PM
Gladstone Pavilion

Tad Worku's career has taken a rather unconventional path, yet God has led him to share hope and healing. You will be blessed and inspired by his style of weaving music and story! Plan to enjoy this relaxing, inspiring concert on Sabbath afternoon.