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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 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.
Holy Week at Salem Alliance
Holy Week is a special time we can set aside as we prepare our hearts for the Easter story. We have opportunities to ready ourselves throughout the week. From Palm Sunday, The Way of the Cross Prayer Path, our Good Friday service and Easter celebrations. Consider inviting a friend or two to join in on these opportunities.
Upcoming Events
Missio College Dessert Fundraiser
You’re Invited to Missio’s Annual Dessert Fundraiser!
Come hear firsthand from current students, alumni, and staff about how God is working through the lives of Missio students. This year, we are honored to welcome Macie Ruble, a Missio alumna and current international worker, who will be sharing about her journey while on home assignment in Salem.
Event Details:
📅 April 29, 2025
📍 2nd Floor of Broadway Commons
⏰ Doors open at 6:45 PM
We would love for you to join us in supporting the next generation of mission-minded students.
To reserve your spot, please register below.
Please contact Sarah Thurston with any questions.
Women's Spring Bible Study
Ladies, You’re Invited to join us this May for our annual Women’s Spring Bible Study as we journey through the book of Isaiah together.
In this 7-week study, author Melissa Spoelstra helps us explore Isaiah’s powerful message—a reminder that no matter what we’re facing, God is sovereign, faithful, and always inviting us to trust Him more deeply.
🌿Starts: Wednesday, May 14 at 6:00 PM
🌿Includes: Dinner + Your Study Book (handed out on night one)
🌿Cost: $45 per person
It’s going to be a meaningful time of learning, encouragement, and connection—we’d love for you to be a part of it!
The Gathering
The Gathering is a great place to connect with God and other women at Salem Alliance. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month to worship, hear a short teaching related to our Women’s Ministry theme, partake in table discussions, and as always have fun! We hope you will join us!
YA First Thursdays
Join Young Adults for our First Thursday worship night. These worship nights take place on the first Thursday of every month. Food and drinks are available for all Young Adults from 7:30-8:00 pm, and the worship time that follows is open to anyone and everyone, so bring a friend, co-worker, or family member!
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.
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
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.
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 Gordon Bergman, Pastor of Pastoral Care below.
Serve with Baraka Immigration Legal Services
Our Baraka Immigration Legal Services ministry provides high quality, low-cost immigration legal services to refugees and immigrants in the Willamette Valley. We are currently looking for volunteers to serve as Spanish interpreters for client consultations on Thursdays and Fridays between the hours of 10am - 5pm. If you would like to bless our global neighbors in this way, contact Jenny.
Baraka English Childcare Volunteers
100 women and 45 children from all over the world gather at Salem Alliance on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to learn English & build community through our Baraka English program. We are looking for childcare volunteers to care for kids ages 0 - 5 so their moms can attend English classes. This is an incredible way to bless our refugee & immigrant neighbors with God’s love! Interested? Contact Nicki Scholz.
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 Gordon Bergman.
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.
Furniture Bank Donations
Furniture Bank has now expanded to include drop-off hours for donations. Bring your donations on Saturdays from 8:30 am-12:00 pm to 1268 Broadway St NE. Please ensure your donation is an item we take that matches our guidelines.
For questions, call 503-616-3772
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. We have a number of upcoming trips and are accepting applications now. 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!
There are no Staff Updates at this time.
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 and they are deep in their studies both in class and in our student lounge.
Salem Alliance Church is hiring a full-time Pastor of Pastoral Care to lead and support our Pastoral Care Ministries. This 40-hour salaried position provides strategic leadership, oversees volunteer development, and fosters a culture of care within our church community and beyond.
This role involves recruiting, training, and supporting volunteer teams across various care ministries, ensuring all needs are met with excellence. It also includes meeting with individuals in crisis, coordinating hospital and home visits, leading prayer ministries, funerals, and managing benevolent fund assistance.
We are looking for a compassionate, proactive individual with strong leadership and organizational skills, a high level of confidentiality, and a heart for serving others.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation to the email below. Application deadline: Until position is filled.
For questions about this position, please email us below.
Salem Alliance is seeking a full-time Admin Office Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys serving others. This role involves welcoming visitors, providing bilingual (Spanish/English) support, managing supplies, maintaining databases, and assisting staff with clerical tasks.
We’re looking for someone with strong organizational skills, excellent customer service, bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English), and a strong understanding of technology, including database management, communication tools, and office software. The ideal candidate can handle tasks with confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail while adapting to changing priorities.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation to the employment email. Application deadline: Until the position is filled.
We are looking to hire one Childcare Worker for 3 hours each Sunday evening to care for and disciple kids during the International Prayer Gathering. To view the job description please see the link below.
If you would like to apply, email your resume to employment by Friday, July 26, 2025.
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.
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:
Ministry Fund - funding our vision to be a City at Peace with God
Great Commission Fund - sending out local and international missionaries
Clear Campaign Fund - reducing the debt of property loans
Benevolent Fund - used to help families in need in our church and community
To give to a specific ministry area of Salem Alliance, please visit their individual webpage by using the search bar or menu button.
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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