Portland Churches Welcome New Senior Pastor Early in August, Sharon Church and Your Bible Speaks Community Church came together to celebrate the installation of Rodney Valentine, their new lead pastor. Read more
Johnsson Announces Transition to Adventist Health Portland After 11 years of ministry in Oregon Conference, Kara Johnsson announced her transition in September to Adventist Health Portland's philanthropy department. Read more
Adventist Entrepreneur Celebrates Landmark Birthday Paul Damazo, Adventist entrepreneur, celebrated a landmark birthday when he recently turned 100, and he isn't alone. Read more
Service Planned for Long-time Women's Ministries Director Corleen Johnson, former Oregon Conference women's ministries director, passed away on Sabbath morning, May 23, 2026. During her time in ministry she helped ignite women's ministries across North American Division. Read more
Klamath Falls Church Hosts Health Weekend Klamath Falls Adventist Church hosted Spring Into Health in June 2026, a multi-day wellness event designed to combine practical health education with faith-based principles. Read more
Creators Lab Brings Collaborative Imaginations Together Creators Lab is becoming a hub for digital creators of faith to find in-person community, grow their skills and rediscover a compassionate creator God. Read more
PAA Integrates Prayer Into Everyday Life In May, the Portland Adventist Academy boys volleyball team made history, winning the first-ever OSAA-sanctioned Boys Volleyball State Championship. But the moment that will stay with everyone longest came right after the final point. Read more
TVA Graduates First Senior Class June 14, 2026, marked a historic milestone for Tualatin Valley Academy. For the first time in its 110-year history, it graduated a senior class. Read more
Adventurers Explore the Beauty of Sabbath at Camporee This year’s Oregon Conference Adventurer Camporee at Gladstone Park took the opportunity to show youth how Sabbath can be fun, inspiring and something to look forward to. Read more
