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Brent Plubell Announces Oregon Conference Departure
Jonathan Russell
March 9, 2023

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.

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Oregon Conference Executive Committee Approves New Investment in Gladstone Campground
Jonathan Russell
February 24, 2023

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.

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Oregon Conference Hosts NAD eHuddle Event
Kaleb Eisele
February 16, 2023

“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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Elementary School Band & Choir Delight Concert Audience
Roscoe Shields, Jr
February 16, 2023

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.

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PAA Gospel Choir performs at Walla Walla University's Annual Black History Celebration
Kaleb Eisele
February 9, 2023

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.

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Teen Pathfinders Gather for Annual Convention
Guest Author
February 2, 2023

At Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway Beach, Ore., late January brought a rare weekend of sunshine, a fitting welcome for the bright smiles of around 40 Oregon Pathfinder teens and their adult ministry partners.

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Oregon Young Adults and Big Lake Staff Enjoy Winter Retreat
Kaleb Eisele
February 2, 2023

Due to Big Lake’s central location in Oregon, this retreat is one of the most important opportunities for young adults to connect and meet Adventist peers from other areas of the Oregon Conference for personal growth, social activities, and worship.

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Regional Ministries Holds Leadership Summit
Roscoe Shields, Jr
February 2, 2023

The Oregon Regional Ministries Department recently held its first annual Leadership Summit from January 20-22, and it was a great success.

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Oregon Sees Bump in 2022-2023 Enrollment
McKenzie Wallace
January 26, 2023

Oregon Conference Adventist schools have seen a dramatic increase in enrollment over the past couple of years, culminating in a 15-year high of over 2,700 students projected for the 2022-2023 school year!

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Hispanic Ministries Hosts Annual RED Conference
Kaleb Eisele
January 26, 2023

In Turner, Ore., local leaders from Spanish-speaking churches across the Oregon Conference came together for one of their biggest annual events – RED.