Learning to Discern
1 Samuel 3:1-4:1
First Time Here?
Thanks for joining us this weekend. We are so glad you're here.
If you are attending our in-person weekend services, please stop by the Welcome Center in the lobby to introduce yourself. We would be happy to answer any questions that you might have and provide you with a free gift.
If you would like to check out our welcome information and get a better view of everything that happens here at Salem Alliance please check out our welcome guide below.
A glimpse into life at Salem Alliance Church
Our Office Hours:
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
We have an amazing staff that would love to connect with you throughout the week. Please visit our leadership page to find contact information for our pastoral and administrative staff.
If you are looking to join us on the weekend our service times are Saturday at 5:00 pm or Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am. Click the "livestream" button below if you would like to join us online.
Upcoming Events
Christmas Eve Service
Celebrate the anticipation of our King by joining us for one of our Christmas Eve services on December 24, 2025.
Service Times:
– 1:00 PM
– 3:00 PM (also available via Livestream)
– 5:00 PM
– 11:00 PM
Opportunities to Note:
– OMNI (ages 0 - 3) at 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM
– ASL Interpretation at 3:00 PM
– Wordly Translation at 3:00 PM
Bring your family and friends, and let’s celebrate the wonder of Christmas together. We look forward to seeing you there!
Men's Breakfast
January 10th | 7:30-9:00 am
Location: Grant Room (206) - Broadway Commons
Gentlemen of all ages, we’ve got plans for you on Saturday, January 10th, from 7:30–9:00 AM—and trust us, you don’t want to miss it. We’re gathering for a morning of coffee, breakfast, laughter, prayer, and connection. Whether you’re into church or not, young or seasoned, this is a space for all guys to come together and build relationships.
Newcomers Gathering
January 18th | 12:00-2:00 pm
Location: Courtyard Room
Come and meet the pastors and learn about Salem Alliance Church and its ministries. We'll have a light lunch, answer your questions and invite you for a tour of campus
Soul Care
Registration opens January 1st
Soul Care explores seven principles that are profound healing tools of God: securing your identity, repentance, breaking family sin patterns, forgiving others, healing wounds, overcoming fears, and deliverance. Life change is hard. But these principles, when packaged together and lived out, can lead to lasting transformation, freedom, and a healthy soul.
Women's Connection Group
Ladies, are you looking for a place to connect with other women and be creative? Join us on the 4th Saturday of each month from 10:00 – 1:00 PM in the Trading Post building (565 Hood St). You can bring a craft you are working on or just show up for the community.
Sunrise Prayer
Join our Neighborhood Team in praying for our city as it wakes from 7:10 am–8:10 am. We hope you’d join us for Sunrise Prayer every fourth Friday of the month.
A Call to Prayer
Join us for A Call to Prayer as we intercede for the peace of God to fall on our church family. We meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in Broadway Commons. Click below for more details.
Veterans Support Group
Next month we will be meeting January 9th, instead of the 2nd.
A group of veterans meet monthly to share, support and be refreshed spiritually. If you are a veteran or know one who might be interested in a faith-based support group, we'd love for you to join us. We meet on the first Friday of each month at 1:00 pm in room 301 in Broadway Commons. Contact our Pastoral Care Team below.
Grief & Loss Support Group
A grief and loss support group exists to assist the healing process of those who are grieving. The group meets weekly on Tuesday nights from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm in room 303 in the Broadway Commons during September–April and monthly May–August. People may visit and join the group at any time. If you have any questions, contact our Pastoral Care Team below.
Hope Connection
A support group for people who love and care about family members who have a mental illness. This group seeks to provide a safe and caring environment to provide hope for those on this journey. Hope Connection meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm in room 303 in Broadway Commons. Please contact our Pastoral Care Team for more info.
Employment Network
The Employment Network has been helping people find work and hope for many years. We are available to anyone who needs some help with job search basics. Please contact our Pastoral Care Team for more information.
Foster Parents
We seek to support and encourage families at Salem Alliance who do foster care. If you currently are involved in fostering children, or know of a family at church who do, please contact our Pastoral Care Team below.
The Gathering
Ladies, you’re invited! Join us for our monthly Women’s Gathering for an opportunity to connect with God and women. Each month, you'll experience a time of worship, teaching, fellowship, and community. Whether you’re young or seasoned, single or married, new in faith or walking with Jesus for years, there’s a place for you here. This year, our Women’s Ministry is embracing the theme “Come and See” -- a simple yet powerful invitation to encounter God’s presence and be renewed in His love. Come expectant -- we hope to see you there!
Baraka English Childcare Volunteers Needed
Baraka English is looking for women who have a heart for babies and children ages 0-5. We are in need of volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:15am-12:00pm to serve in our childcare classrooms, enabling refugee and immigrant women to attend English classes, build community, and experience the love of God.
To learn more, contact Nicki below:
Baraka January Birthday Party
Friday, January 30 | 6:30 PM
Location: Cedar Hall
Salem Alliance Baraka Refugee & Immigrant Ministry is partnering with Salem For Refugees to host a January Birthday Party for our refugee & immigrant neighbors! We will celebrate with cake, snacks, games, and prizes. We are looking for volunteers to help with set-up, decorating, greeting, serving food, leading games, and clean-up from times ranging between 3:00 - 9:30pm. We are also looking for donations of new items to give away as Bingo prizes (household items, candy, toys, etc.) Help show our global neighbors that they are seen & valued!
To volunteer or donate prizes, contact Nicki below:
Night to Shine Volunteers
Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is an unforgettable prom experience, centered on God's love for people with special needs.
We are always looking for more volunteers to join our Night to Shine team! Visit our webpage below to learn more!
Communion Volunteers Needed
We’re looking for a team of volunteers to help host communion each month. Communion typically takes place at the start of each month, and this simple act of service helps create a warm and welcoming experience for our church family. If you’re interested in serving, we’d love to hear from you!
Be a buddy in GLO
We’re currently looking for caring and dependable volunteers to join our team! Opportunities include serving in our Buddy Program, which supports kids in typical classrooms, or in the GLO Room, a calm and sensory-friendly space designed for individualized care.
Be a volunteer on Sundays at 9:30 AM or 11:00 AM, we’d love to have you join us! No prior experience is needed. We’ll provide all the training and support. This is a beautiful way to reflect the love of Jesus and help every child feel included in the life of the church. Contact Aimee McGrath for more information.
Join the Furniture Bank Team
The Furniture Bank assists individuals and families in Salem and Keizer who are transitioning into permanent housing by providing essential furniture, particularly beds, which are our most requested item.
We’re looking for volunteers to help receive donations at the donation center on Saturdays or assist with donation pickups on Fridays.
If you are interested in serving, fill out the serve form or contact Ashley Dalen for more information.
Upper Room
The Upper Room is a place set aside for prayer & solitude. It is primarily available for quiet individual communication with God. It is open on Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. You are encouraged to take advantage of this special place. There is also an opportunity to serve as an Upper Room Host at the lobby desk. If you have questions, please reach out to Laura Scharer.
Neighborhood Ministries
Did you know that we have neighbors who live in homes with little to no furniture, especially beds or who struggle to heat their homes in the winter? The Furniture Bank & RORS ministries demonstrate and declare the Gospel through the provision of furniture and wood to those in need. Both teams work on Saturdays to provide for our neighbors. Click the link for more information or to join either team.
Host a Feed Salem Food Bin
Would your business, organization, or school be interested in hosting a food drive for Feed Salem? We’re looking for community partners to host a one time drive or host a donation bin for one year and help us collect essential food items for local families in need.
If you are interested, fill out the submission form or contact Ashley Dalen.
Click below to see upcoming mission trips
Update from the Vernons
Paul & Lori Vernon - Southeast Asia
Recently one of our teachers left mid-class to take her sick child home. I don’t often jump in as a substitute anymore, but I happened to be free to cover her geometry class.
When I walked in, the students were knee-deep in proofs—the part of geometry that many consider the ultimate mathematical nemesis. Sure enough, the room was full of groans and complaints. I told them about my years in Geometry class when I was facing my first proofs test. No matter how hard I had studied, it felt like staring into fog. So I prayed a desperate prayer. I prayed because I knew I couldn’t do it on my own.
And then—miraculously—I ended up being the only student in the class who completed the proofs portion of the exam. It was a small moment, but it has stayed with me for decades: a reminder that God cares about what we care about, that He helps us in what matters to us, and that He is a God of order and logic.
So there I was, sitting with our high schoolers, telling them this story. Did I convince them that proofs are elegant & beautiful? I’m not entirely sure! But they listened with engaged expressions, and before I left, I prayed over them.
Keep up with your Salem Alliance Church staff!
Welcome Keith Catron
Please join us in welcoming Keith Catron, our new Co-Pastor of Deaf Ekklesia! Read below to see what Keith has to share:
I was born into a deaf family and attended the Washington State School for the Deaf, where I found community, played multiple sports, and grew proud of what the deaf community can accomplish. I later studied at Gallaudet University—where I met my wife, Lisa—before God led me to North Central University to pursue Deaf Culture Pastoral Studies. For 35 years, I served as a full‑time pastor to a deaf congregation in Fresno while Lisa taught deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students. After moving to Oregon to support our son’s teaching career, I sensed God calling me back into ministry and was grateful for the opportunity to join Salem Alliance. Today, I serve part‑time as co‑pastor, ministering to Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults through preaching, teaching, counseling, and visitation.
Join a Life Group
Life Groups give us a place to do life with Jesus, Together and On Mission. They look many different ways and we hope you can find a Christ-centered community to be a part of. Below are different ways you can join us:
GPS Assessment
The GPS Assessment is a free online assessment that explores your gifts, passions and story and how they intersect to empower you to live on mission. Click below to access the GPS Assessment, helpful resources and learn more about your unique role in seeing Salem become a city at peace with God.
Missio College provides a ministry program that exists to prepare
pastors and international workers who are debt-free and field ready.
Missio offers a 4-year, accredited, bachelor’s degree on the campus of
Salem Alliance Church. Learn more on their website and reach out to
Sarah Thurston with any questions you may have.
If you are interested in supporting our students in a fun and creative way, take a look at our Amazon wishlist. These are simple supplies and snacks we like to keep on hand for our students as they are deep in their studies both in class and in our student lounge.
We do not have any open positions at this time. We encourage you to check back later as new opportunities arise.
To apply for any position, please read the job description, gather the required application materials for the position you are interested in, and email us below. Please email us if you have questions about a job opening.
December Giving
- CAMA (The Alliance's relief arm) helps people in countries affected by war and natural disasters.
- Building Refresh - Remodeling our welcome space to make it more inviting for visitors.
Year-End Giving Deadlines
- Mail: Make sure the envelope is postmarked by Wednesday, December 31.
- Drop Off: Leave your contribution at the church office during office hours.
- Offering Boxes: Use the offering boxes in the lobby during the Christmas Eve service or the weekend services (December 27-28)
- Online: Use the online giving button above by midnight, December 31.
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