Smiles are going viral in Portland, and yours is next on the list! Sharon Church has joined forces with Medical Teams International and the Urban League to host a day of free dental care. Mark the date: November 16, 2023! It's a chance to boost your grin without dipping into your wallet.

"Hallowed Be Thy Name", hosted by the Sharon Adventist Church, created a family-friendly atmosphere that would steer away from the traditional Halloween narrative and instead, provide a wholesome experience centered around biblical events.

The annual trip to Bible Camp at Washington Family Ranch expanded this year! Back in September, the Oregon Conference Youth Department added a second week to the Bible Camp experience to include students in junior high, as well.

Since it first began operating under the Adventist banner in 1973, Adventist Health Tillamook has provided healing and hope to coastal Oregon communities. Now, 50 years later, the Tillamook community plans to gather to celebrate its many years of history and stories.

The role of a pastor is one that often demands unwavering dedication, selflessness, and a strong commitment to the well-being of the church community, and while one month will never be enough to truly express our gratitude, it is a reminder to share our thanks and support. Here are a few ways you can show appreciation for your pastor this month.

Pastor Mike Dauncey (aka Dauncey) will join the Oregon Conference as the director of Community Engagement on January 1, 2024.

You could hear the excitement in the youthful voices as the kids counted down with the timer flashing on the big screen center stage. “…3, 2, 1!” Right on cue, Rich Aguilera stepped onto the stage and thus began our Dinosaur Encounter experience.

In the Salem area, members of the East Salem Seventh-day Adventist Church have been hard at work serving their community.

The Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Executive Committee voted that the Bloom group plant in Portland, Oregon, will no longer be part of the Adventist church and Oregon Conference, effective September 1, 2023.

This month, Dave and Ingrid Schwinghammer announced that they have accepted a call to return to Canada as Dave accepts his new position as Philanthropy & Marketing Director for ADRA Canada.