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With so many members limiting their social exposure, a lot of us are going to be looking for ways to participate and enjoy a message on Sabbath without leaving our homes. We're compiling a list of Oregon Conference churches who are live streaming their services so you can stay safe and receive a Sabbath blessing.
This week, the governors of Oregon and Washington both released their versions of a “Stay Home” orders that closed many non-essential businesses across both states. Interestingly, the orders have slightly different implications for our churches in Oregon and Washington. Here’s how we’re understanding the implications for Oregon Conference churches.
Portland Adventist Academy joins the global effort and unprecedented action to slow the spread of COVID-19 by postponing Alumni Weekend events in 2020.
Due to the rapidly-changing situation with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the administration of the North American Division (NAD) has elected to transition its corporate office in Columbia, Maryland, to a virtual operation.
The Oregon Conference Administrative Committee has made the decision to suspend all in-person worship services at Oregon Conference Churches until April 14. This also includes any gatherings of the church which will result in more than 10 people attending.
Oregon Conference Department of Education has announced that all conference schools will be closed from March 16-31. This decision aligns the Adventist Education system with Governor Kate Brown’s order to close all Oregon K-12 schools. The decision applies to all Oregon Conference schools in both Oregon and Washington.
It’s All About Jesus! The mission of Oregon Conference churches and schools is to focus on Jesus in all things, knowing, loving, and serving Jesus and others as we share Jesus with the world. Sometimes, that feels challenging. Yet our communities need the peace that Jesus brings even more today than ever as we address the COVID-19 pandemic together.
That’s why the Oregon Conference is committed to cooperating with the guidelines of local health authorities and government agencies to promote the public health and wellness of our communities. We are especially concerned for those who are most at risk for severe complications of COVID-19.
