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 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!
New Bible Study Guide Available
Join us as we look closer at Matthew and the narratives of our Unexpected King. Our new Bible study guide is available below as free PDFs, or as a hard copy through Amazon, at the Welcome Center or the reception desk for $5 each.
Feed Salem Needs Refrigerators!
Feed Salem has been operating twice a month since November of 2022, and in the month of January, we had 142 families, supporting 339 adults and 203 children. We provide pantry items through your generous donations, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables through our partnership with Marion Polk Food Share. We would like to expand our fresh offerings to dairy but are in need of a refrigerator or two. If you know of anyone who no longer needs their refrigerator and would be willing to donate it to Feed Salem, please contact Ashley Dalen below.
February Events
Baraka English Volunteers Needed
Baraka, our Refugee Ministry, is launching beginner English classes for refugee and immigrant women. Classes will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, starting in February 2023. We are looking for volunteers to care for children, provide transportation, provide hospitality and assist with teaching English. Fill out the interest form below and contact Anya Holcomb with any questions.
Great Expectations
While reservations for Great Expectations are closed, we would still love your financial support to help send our high school students to Mexico for a spring break missions trip! Click the link below to make a donation.
Senior & Retiree Event
Seniors and Retirees – join us for a morning of refreshments, fellowship, music, laughter and teaching on Tuesday, February 7. We'd love to see you there! Click below for more information. Contact Gordon Bergman with any questions.
Night to Shine 2023
We are so excited to host Night to Shine, an amazing prom experience centered on God's love for people with special needs, happening February 10, 2023. We have hit full capacity for guests and volunteers. More information can be found below.
Financial Peace University
Join us for Financial Peace University, a life-changing, 9-week workshop starting on Monday, February 13. Learn how to pay off debt and save for the future. Register below.
RTI Open House
Interested in pursuing a ministry degree? Check out RTI at their upcoming Open House, happening February 28. Attend a class and meet staff and students. Click below for more information and contact Sarah Thurston with any questions.
Sunrise Prayer
Join us Friday, February 24 at 6:00 am in the Upper Room for our monthly prayer time for the neighborhoods.
The Gathering
Ladies – join us for our monthly rhythm of fellowship and community. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm in Cedar Hall. We hope to see you there!
Every Parent
Parents, we'd love to bless you with fellowship and encouragement. Join us February 19 at 4:00 pm for Every Parent, a time to learn and support parents of every age and stage. Click below for more information.
Hearts at Home
Moms with young kids – you're invited! Our monthly Hearts at Home happens every Thursday morning at 9:00 am. More information and registration below.
YA First Thursdays
Calling all young adults! Join us for a BBQ dinner and worship on every First Thursday of the month. We'll see you in Cedar Hall at 7:30 pm.
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.
Feed Salem Slavic Interpreter
Feed Salem is looking for a slavic interpreter to help on distribution days. We have slavic guests with whom we would love to bring greater dignity to by connecting and encouraging them in their heart language. Feed Salem is open from 10:00 am–12:00 pm on the first and third Saturday of every month. If you would be willing to help, even once every couple months, please reach out to Ashley Dalen below.
Bless Every School
Are you passionate about praying for teachers, school administration, coaches and counselors who work in our Willamette Valley Schools? If so, Bless Every School is starting a prayer team specific to praying by name over our schools and their staff. Email Linda Sanders for more information below.
Staff Care Days
One of the ways that we bless our School Partners is by bringing snacks three times a year to staff meetings. Would you join us in blessing every staff member? The link below will give all the dates, details and ways to join.
Little Hearts
Every Thursday morning from 9:00–11:00 am, we offer young moms an opportunity to drop off their children and enjoy time with God and other moms. We'd love for you to consider joining our Little Hearts team, a team dedicated to serving the kids of those young moms. Join us every week or come in as a sub – we'd love to have you. Email Morgan Tyler to get involved.
Adopt a Classroom
Serve on the Worship & Tech Team
Our Worship & Tech Team would love to serve with you! Do you play an instrument or have a tech-oriented mind? 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.
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. One of the ways that we partner with C@P is through providing a bi-monthly dinner the first Saturday of the month to those living at their family shelter. Click the link below for other volunteer opportunities or to sign up to provide a meal to our neighbors in need.
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.
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.
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!
Beatrice Brown
We are excited to announce that we have hired a new Pastor of Preschool Ministries – Beatrice Brown! Beatrice comes to us with years of experience and an excitement for this new role. The OMNI family is blessed to have her. She has officially started, so say hello if you see her during the weekend.
Read below to hear more about Beatrice:
“I grew up in central California but I have lived in the Pacific Northwest for 10 years now. My husband and I moved to Salem from eastern Washington nearly three years ago and we love it here. Some of my favorite things to do include walking our dogs, hiking in Silver Falls or on the coast, exploring tide pools in Lincoln City, and reading. I graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman where I studied Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development, and I have spent the last eight years teaching mostly preschool and kindergarten. Children's Ministry has always been important to me and I have volunteered in different capacities for over a decade so I am very grateful for this new ministry opportunity.” – Beatrice Brown
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.
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.
Interested in RTI?
Are you or someone you know interested in ministry school? RTI is holding an Open House to give you a peak into the life of a student and give you more details about the programs. Come meet staff, students and sit in on part of a class! Join us February 28 from 3:00 pm–5:00 pm on at Broadway Commons. Email Sarah Thurston with any questions.
We currently have four job opportunities:
Baraka English Childcare Workers
We are looking to hire two Childcare Workers to care for kids during Baraka Women’s English Classes twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am–12:00 pm. These classes provide a place for refugee and immigrant women to learn English. If you would like to apply, submit your resume to the email below by Friday, February 10.
Dalat International School
Dalat International School is an Alliance boarding school, located in Malaysia. They have nine open positions they're hoping to fill in the next two months to have a full team by July. Click below if you are interested in learning more or applying.
AVID Tutors
Parrish Middle School is one of our partner schools and they are looking to hire four AVID Tutors. They would work Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:15 am–4:00 pm. This is a paid position. If you or anyone you know might be a great fit to bless our schools in this way, click below to apply. Email Amanda Anundi with any questions.
Union Gospel Mission
The Union Gospel Mission is an organization in town helping men, women and children break free from homelessness through the transforming grace of Jesus Christ. As a ministry we support, we wanted to share some job openings they currently have. Click the link below to view UGM's open positions.
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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