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NAD to Host Covid-19 Vaccine Symposium
Communication
May 13, 2021

On May 15, 2021, the North American Division will broadcast this symposium on COVID-19 vaccines. Healthcare professionals, communication experts, and church theologians will gather to help make sure church members are well informed when deciding whether to take the vaccine.

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Oregon Conference Welcomes Pastor Rick Jordan as Associate Ministerial Director
Jonathan Russell
April 29, 2021

“These past several months have been extremely stressful for pastors and church leaders as we’ve tried to navigate a pandemic situation for which none of us have ever prepared.  With the addition of Elder Rick Jordan to our Ministerial team, we will be able to provide more support to our pastoral staff as we negotiate the steps toward reopening our churches and re-engaging our communities."

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Spectrum Editor Bonnie Dwyer To Retire
Communication
April 6, 2021

Bonnie Dwyer, editor of Spectrum magazine and executive director of Adventist Forum, has announced that she will retire at the end of 2021. Bonnie has served as editor of Spectrum for 23 years.

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North American Division Leaders Call for Support of Asian-American Communities
Communication
March 18, 2021

In the face of growing violence against the Asian-American community, the Adventist Church in North America (NAD) calls on members to stand up and support their Asian-American friends and neighbors.

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Oregon Conference Camp Meeting 2021
Communication
March 11, 2021

Coming together for camp meeting is the highlight of our year, a special opportunity to experience common faith and enjoy the fellowship of believers. Since pandemic restrictions do not allow us to meet together at the Gladstone campgrounds, this year’s event will be a new way of meeting – programming that allows us to gather both online and in person.

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Gladstone Campus Suffers Major Storm Damage
Communication
February 19, 2021

Today, the Oregon Conference office and Adventist Book Center (ABC) remain closed due to lack of electricity on the campus. We still have no ETA for when power will be restored.

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Updated Guidelines for Oregon Conference Entities Regarding COVID-19
Communication
February 10, 2021

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. 

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Don't Let Satan Win!
Communication
January 21, 2021

The Sweet Home Seventh-day Adventist Church has been alive and well during the pandemic. Despite all the social distancing guidelines God is showing us how to do what we can, with what we have, where we are and still meet all the regulations!

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Coos Bay Church Faces Loss of Community Service Center to Fire
Dick Duerksen
December 17, 2020

Thanksgiving weekend, November 28, the Coos Bay Adventist Church suffered a fire in the church's community service building. Now the community is coming together to restock and help the church begin again.

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Oregon Conference Executive Committee Affirms Commitment to Diversity
Jonathan Russell
December 11, 2020

In the inclusive spirit of Jesus’ ministry, the Oregon Conference Executive Committee marked its commitment to racial diversity through three significant historic actions during their committee meeting via Zoom on Thursday, December 3, 2020.