Scappoose Adventist School (SAS) held its first annual ‘Homecoming Sabbath’ alumni event in March. Teachers, students and staff, past and present, along with church members gathered together to celebrate the school’s 88 years of service to Columbia County.

On Thursday June 22, the Oregon Conference Executive Committee appointed Jonathan Russell to be the next Assistant to the President, a position vacated by Randy Hill as he begins his new role in the Pacific Union Conference later this summer.

After 30 years of leadership at Portland Adventist Elementary School, beloved librarian, Madelynn Cummings, will be retiring at the end of the summer. Perhaps better known to generations of local families as “Mrs. C,” Madelynn’s legacy and impact on the PAES community is unmistakable.

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This spring across five geographical regions, Oregon Conference administration and local church members gathered for worship, fellowship, and current updates on the state of the Adventist Church in our territory in an initiative called “Together in Mission.”

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As the school year draws to a close, we are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of graduating students across the Pacific Northwest!

Walla Walla University will celebrate its 2023 commencement on Sunday, June 11 at 8:30 AM on the WWU Centennial Green. The events on Sunday will cap a weekend of graduation events starting on Friday, June 9, at 1:00 PM

On Sunday May 21, over 500 Oregon Conference Pathfinders and staff gathered at the Lane County Event Center in Eugene, Oregon to celebrate the end of the club year at the annual Pathfinder Fair.

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On This Rock is an annual event focused on connecting with the outdoors community in Central Oregon and inspiring all who attend to consider Jesus. This year's event took place at Smith Rock State Park in April.

Youth and young adults from Spanish speaking churches across the conference had the opportunity to learn from Pastor José Rojas during this year’s “RED Youth” event that was held on May 13th in the Oregon Conference Holden Convention Center.

Assistant to the President Randy Hill has announced that he has accepted the call to serve as Vice President for Youth in the Pacific Union Conference. He will transition toward his new responsibilities beginning in August.