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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 are joining us online, we have a webpage for you to get to know more about us.
A glimpse into life at Salem Alliance Church
Our offices are open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed on Monday's, and on Friday's we are open from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Currently, we offer in-person services on Saturdays at 5:00 pm and Sunday mornings at 8:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:00 am. We also offer an online livestream service at 9:30 am, which you can access with the link below.
We hope to see you there!
September Events
Life Group Kickoff
We long for Salem to be a City at Peace with God and we can partner with him in accomplishing that vision by doing life with Jesus, Together and On Mission. Life Groups are how we do life together. Registration is now open for you to join a Life Group that will start meeting in September. Click below to view our Life Group Finder.
Men's Prayer Breakfast
Men – join us for a time of prayer for one another and our church as we enjoy breakfast together. We’ll kick off the year on Saturday, September 24 and we'd love to see you there. Click below for more information.
Unwanted (Men's Study)
Men, are you ready to experience freedom from your unwanted sexual behavior? God can redeem your past and bless your future with healthy sexuality. Join us for a five-week small group starting Wednesday, September 28. Click below for more information.
Hearts at Home
Moms with young kids – you're invited! Our monthly Hearts at Home begins Thursday, September 29 at 9:00 am. More information and registration below.
October Events
Vision 360 is Here!
Vision 360 weekend is October 1–2, 2022. This is a time to look back and celebrate what God has done among us in the last year. We'll also host our Annual Meeting. The official annual meeting will happen at 11:00 am on Sunday, but all other services will have the opportunity to participate. All current partners will receive an electronic ballot via email the week before the annual meeting. Watch for more details to come.
SWEAT Fundraiser (MS/HS)
SWEAT is a fundraiser designed to help Middle and High School Students raise funds for student trips or events. We partner with the City of Salem to help beautify parks and schools and members of our church offer donations for students' hard work. The work day will be October 8, and you can expect a phone call the week of October 3–7 from a student. Thank you in advance for your generosity to our students!
Next Steps Weekend
At Salem Alliance, we value Life with Jesus, together and on mission. As a family, we all have a next step to take in that journey. Join us October 7–9 for a weekend full of next step opportunities. Click below for more information or to register for a workshop.
Baptism Class
Baptism is a public way of saying, “I am a follower of Jesus Christ.” To be baptized, we require people to take our Baptism Class, which will happen during Next Steps Weekend on Sunday, September 9 at 12:30 pm. Register below.
Every Parent
Join us as we kickoff our monthly Every Parent meetings – an opportunity for parents of all parenting stages to connect, learn and support one another. We hope to see you Sunday, October 9. Click below for more details.
Women's Retreat 2022
Ladies – you're invited to our annual Women's Retreat at Cannon Beach, OR on October 21–23. Join us as we lean into and explore more about the God who loves us. More information can be found below.
Men's Day Away
Men – we have the opportunity to acknowledge God as our one source of satisfaction. In community we teach, and in solitude we will practice going to the source. Learn more below and join us on Saturday, October 22 for this Men's Day Away.
Dump Day YA Fundraiser
If you have items you want taken to the dump, Young Adults (YA) would love to help you. Dump Day, October 29–30, gives YA the opportunity to attend their Fall Retreat, and we'd love your financial support! Click below to get more details and sign up.
Sunrise & Sunset Prayer
Join us for our monthly prayer time for the neighborhoods and the nations. Click below to learn more details – both with happen in the Upper Room on Friday, September 23.
Veterans Support Group
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, contact Gordon Bergman below.
Hope Connection
The rise in mental illness during the pandemic has been immense. This can take a significant toll on family members who love and care for those struggling with mental health. Hope Connection is our support group for those family members that meets on the first Monday of each month. For more information contact Gordon Bergman.
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 Gordon Bergman for more information.
Grief Support Group
Grief never takes a vacation, and current cultural movements plus a pandemic have really challenged one’s ability to move forward in their grief journey. If you have experienced the death of someone you care about, you are welcome to participate in our group. Contact Gordon Bergman for more information.
Heartbeat for Missions
Meet with Heartbeat for Missions, a group of women who have met monthly for over 40 years to support missions, on the third Tuesday of the month at 9:00 am in the Old Welcome Center.
Serve on the Worship & Tech Team
Do you play an instrument or have a tech-oriented mind? Our Worship & Tech Team would love to serve with you! We're looking for people passionate about glorifying God with their music and/or tech skills. Email Greta Bryson below to inquire.
OMNI Parent Serve
OMNI wants to invite parents and others to join them in shaping our children's faith in their earliest years. Join the Parent Serve crew as our youngest children experience church in a fun and engaging way, meet new friends and get to know Jesus. Parents – you can even serve in your child’s classroom! They ask volunteers to join a limited commitment, six-week rotation, and would love for you to sign up below.
Prayer Teams
We value the opportunity to pray for and with each other at Salem Alliance. There are two teams that seek to do that every week – our After Service Prayer Team and our Upper Room Hosts. If you'd like to know more, contact Gordon Bergman below.
Parking Team
Our parking team is on the front lines of welcoming people to Salem Alliance on Sunday mornings. We would love for you to join our crew and serve with us. If you're interested, please contact Tim France.
International Prayer Gathering
The International Prayer Gathering welcomes folks from around the world to meet on Sundays for an extended time of prayer and worship in many different languages. We are looking for volunteers to help in making our Sunday gatherings run smoothly. Please contact Doug Holcomb for more information.
School Partnerships
We partner year around with three of our neighborhood schools Grant Community School, Highland Elementary and Parrish Middle School. The greatest need that has been shared with us recently is the need for substitute teachers so that kids can continue to learn in a community setting. Click below to learn about how you could bless our school district one day a month.
Church @ the Park
Church at the Park is a faith-based non-profit in Salem working with unhoused neighbors to bring peace through the provision of low barrier shelter, person-centered navigation services and workforce development. They are currently in desperate need of individuals and businesses that would be willing to provide safe parking spots at night to our neighbors living in cars. Click below for the details of the program.
Bus Drivers Needed
Would you like to bless students by driving them in a bus to their youth activities? If you have your CDL and would be willing to spend some driving time with middle or high school students, we need your help. We have several retreats and activities planned throughout the year and use busses to transport our students safely. Email Rachel Knowles if you are interested.
Furniture Bank Volunteers
There are families trying to restart their lives living in unfurnished homes. We have the ability to furnish their homes, but we are desperately in need of volunteers to assist us. If you or your house church would like to join our delivery team and help those in our community, please contact our Neighborhoods team.
Royal Order of the Red Suspenders
We need volunteers year round to process, stack and deliver wood for our neighbors in need. If you would like to join us for our Saturday morning work days or get more information, email our Neighborhoods Team.
Ruble Barnabas Group
Join us Thursday, September 29 at 6:30 pm in the Africa Room as we meet together to support, care for and pray for Macie Ruble, an international worker heading to West Africa. For more information, please email our Nations team below.
Spotlight on Missions Event
Join us Sunday, October 30 at 12:30 pm in the Courtyard Room for a Spotlight on Missions Event. We'll be hearing from Robin and Wendy Gutierrez while they're on home assignment, as well as about their work in Ecuador. Reach out to Kristy Ryan with any questions.
Support International RTI Students
Five RTI students are serving internationally throughout this year for their Senior Residencies. If you’re interested in financially supporting these students, we have included their fundraising links below. If your Life Group would like to schedule one of these students to come share with you before they leave, please contact us below – we would love to get you connected with them.
Are you Called to Go?
We would love to talk to you more about how God is calling you to the nations, whether you're curious about your next steps or being a part of a short term team. Contact us below for that conversation, or click the link to learn more.
Are you Called to Send?
Visiting or being a regular part of a Barnabas Group gives you an inside look to the ministry our international workers do around the world. With opportunities throughout the month to connect, pray and support them as they serve, you are able to join in to be part of the work that God is doing in and through them. Contact us for more information.
Keep up with your Salem Alliance Church staff!
We are thrilled to announce that Matt Boda will be returning to the Salem Alliance team this fall as the Academic Dean at Reach Training Institute. Matt and his wife Jamie served here at Salem Alliance for seven years in the late 90s, with two years as interim Lead Pastor. He has most recently served as Lead Pastor at an Alliance Church in Calgary, Canada but is looking forward to coming back to Salem. Matt says, "The opportunity to influence and develop young adults in Kingdom servanthood and to prepare them for service in a variety of settings for Christ is an exciting prospect." Matt is looking forward to leading the RTI team to invest in preparing students to be field-ready in both the nations and the neighborhoods.
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:
Reach Training Institute is a ministry training school that exists to train pastors and international workers who are debt-free and field-ready. RTI offers a 4-year, fully-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.
We currently have three job opportunities:
Ministry Assistant
We are hiring for a full time Ministry Assistant who will provide administrative and ministry support to Nations & Neighborhoods and Refugee Ministries. For more information on this position, click the job description button below. To apply, please submit a resume, to the email below by September 30, 2022.
Pastor of Preschool Ministries
We are hiring for a full time Pastor of Preschool Ministries who will provide vision, leadership and oversight to effectively implement ministry for Preschool children, ages birth to five. This person will provide pastoral care to preschool children and their families and will effectively recruit, train and supervise preschool staff and volunteers. For more information on this position, click the job description button below. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter and three reference letters (one from your current supervisor) to the email below.
Grant Elementary – After School Program
One of our partner schools is looking to hire. Grant Elementary School is partnering with United Way to provide an after school program. They are looking for individuals willing to work any day Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm–5:30 pm and Wednesdays from 7:30 am–8:30 am. Pay is $14-$20 depending on experience. If you are able to bless our neighborhood schools and families by helping out, contact Jodi Blackman below or call her at 503-363-1651.
Why Do We Give?
God has given us a unique purpose in Salem, Oregon – to be a City at Peace with God. Your generosity fuels that vision and helps it become a reality. Our budget consists of a Ministry Fund (funding our vision to be a City at Peace with God), a Great Commission Fund (sending out local and international missionaries), a Clear Campaign Fund (reducing debt of property loans) and a Benevolent Fund (used to help families in need in our church and community).
How Can I Give?
You can mail in your cash or checks. Our address is 555 Gaines Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, or you can give through the Salem Alliance app.
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