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Chuck Burkeen Retires After Career in Oregon Conference
Kaleb Eisele
September 30, 2022

At the end of September, Chuck Burkeen retires from his post as Ministerial Director in the Oregon Conference. Chuck spent his entire ministry career in Oregon.

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Pathfinder Leaders Make Camporees Happen
Communication
September 23, 2022

This week, over 1600 Pathfinders descended on Kalispell, Montana for the NPUC Camporee. Held every five years, this event draws pathfinders from the five states of the NPUC and inspires kids with opportunities to play, learn and worship. But it wouldn't happen without the our dedicated leaders!

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Relaunch of Central Oregon Convocation Announced
Kaleb Eisele
September 23, 2022

Years ago, several churches in central Oregon would gather together for a weekend of fellowship, worship, and support for one another in an event called the Central Oregon Adventist Convocation. Now, the beloved weekend event is coming back!

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East Salem Summer Bash Reaches Out to Single Parents
Kaleb Eisele
September 8, 2022

The East Salem Seventh-day Adventist Church has been thinking hard about how they can better connect with their surrounding community.

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Humans of Adventism Founder Kaleb Eisele Joins the Oregon Conference Communication Team
Communication
September 1, 2022

We're excited to announce that Kaleb Eisele is has joined the Oregon Conference as our Digital Content Specialist.

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Oregon Conference Nominating Committee Announces Officer Nominations
Jonathan Russell
September 1, 2022

On Sunday, August 28, 2022 the Oregon Conference Nominating Committee met to recommend officers to the upcoming constituency meeting on September 18, 2022.

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Pleasant Valley Church Welcomes New Pastor in a First for the Oregon Conference
Kaleb Eisele
August 25, 2022

On Sabbath, August 27th, 2022, the Pleasant Valley Church (PVC) in Happy Valley, Oregon will become the first Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Oregon Conference to have a multi-pastoral staff led by a female pastor.

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Oregon Conference Organizing Committee Announces Nominating Committee Members
Communication
August 19, 2022

On August 14, the Oregon Conference Organizing Committee met at the Holden Convention Center in Gladstone to select the Conference Nominating Committee.

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Big Lake Team Members Help Rescue Fallen Mt. Washington Climber
Kaleb Eisele
August 19, 2022

Sunday morning was one of the busiest days of the year at Big Lake Youth Camp. As the staff worked to clean up from summer camp and transition Big Lake for family camps, Facilities Manager Ross von Pohle received a search and rescue call.

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Dick Duerksen Retires after 52 Years in Ministry
Jonathan Russell
August 12, 2022

Dick Duerksen retired from his position on the Oregon Conference communication team at the end of July. While his career has come to an end, his impact and legacy live on.