Over the past few months the Oregon Conference has been blessed to welcome several new (and returning) faces to our pastoral team.

Andre's story of resilience and hope, even in the face of unexpected tragedy.

In just a few short weeks, on April 8th, Livingstone Adventist Academy will celebrate its 125 year anniversary on alumni weekend.

On Wednesday, March 8, Brent Plubell accepted the invitation of the North Pacific Union Conference Executive Committee to become their undertreasurer, effective May 1, 2023.

Much like the Pacific Northwest forests, God finds a way to use even something as heartbreaking as death to create life and hope.

On February 23rd, the Oregon Conference Executive Committee was scheduled to meet for the first time in 2023. Snow, ice, and traffic gridlock in the Portland-area kept the committee from gathering in-person, but the elements couldn’t stop the meeting, which quickly pivoted to Zoom.

Camp meeting has a rich history here in the Pacific Northwest. As one of the oldest traditions in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, camp meeting is a thread that unites every living generation of Adventists.

“Every Adventist is already an ambassador. Some of us have huge platforms and some only have a few dozen in their network – but we are all called to be ambassadors for Jesus.”

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On Sunday, February 11th, the talented 5th grade band and choir from Portland Adventist Elementary School performed an incredible show at the Sharon Adventist Church.

The Portland Adventist Academy Gospel Choir was one of several gospel music groups invited to perform during the Walla Walla University Church’s annual Black History Celebration on the first weekend of February.