God’s sovereignty in our uncertainty.
2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
We will partake in communion this weekend.
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 offices are open Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. We are closed on Mondays and on Fridays 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!
Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Food Assistance
We know that life has many different seasons, and sometimes you have the means to bless your neighbor, and sometimes you get to be the one blessed. If you need assistance with food this Thanksgiving season, then we are here to help.
Feed Salem is our food pantry, which is regularly open on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. However, on November 23rd, we will be having a Thanksgiving-themed distribution. We begin handing out intake numbers at 8:30 am, and the doors are open from 10 am to noon.
Thanksgiving Eve Service
Join us Wednesday, November 27 at 6:30 pm for a night of worship and giving thanks together.
We will host our annual food march, which provides donations for our food pantry ministry, Feed Salem. Feed Salem is open to the city twice a month and currently supports around 186 families a month. CLICK HERE to see what food items we need. Bring your food items to the Thanksgiving Eve service and keep them in your seat until the food march at the end of the service. Thanks for blessing our neighbors this holiday season!
Christmas Worship Choir
🎶 Join Our Christmas Worship Choir! 🎶
Calling all voices ages 11 to 111—yes, we mean it! Whether you’re a shower singer, a seasoned pro, or someone who just wants to spread a little joy, this is your chance! For the weekend of December 14 & 15 we would love to lead worship through a choir ensemble. We will have rehearsals leading up to the weekend which we require all members of the choir to attend. Please check out all the information and dates by clicking on the link below.
Night to Shine 2025
Guest registration is full! However, we would love to have those interested in volunteering sign up today!
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 7, 2025. Join us by volunteering and help make this event go smoothly. You must be age 16 and up to volunteer.
If you have any questions about Night to Shine, please reach out to our Night to Shine Team.
Women's Bunco Night
Ladies, join us for a festive Christmas-themed Bunco night on December 18 at 6:30 pm in Broadway. Wear your favorite Christmas sweater, PJs, costume, etc., and bring a snack to share. Join us for a night of laughter, community, prizes, holiday cheer, and fun! Come on your own or bring someone with you—all are welcome. Join us at 6:30 PM in Broadway Commons on the second floor.
This is a free event, and no registration is required.
Family Christmas Party
Every church family member is invited to our Family Christmas Party on December 8 at 4:00 PM. This party is for all ages! If you bring your own kids, your niece or nephew, or grandkids, or just want to enjoy a night with spirited festivities, come on over to the Christmas Party. Fun games, a Christmas story reenactment, and childcare will be provided through age 4. We ask that you bring a snack to share. See you there!
The Gathering
The Gathering is a great place to connect with God and other women at Salem Alliance. We meeting 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!
Every Parent
Every Parent happens on the second Sunday of each month. We seek to provide teaching, discussion, and community to support your parenting journey. Childcare is provided. PLease click below for more information.
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.
Adopt a Classroom
As part of our Bless Every School partnerships Salem Alliance connects specifically with Highland Elementary to supply students with extra food support during the school day. When you adopt a classroom, you are paired with a specific teacher that you provide 100 individually packaged snacks for at the beginning of each month. We have eight classrooms that still need to be adopted.
Contact Ash Dalen to adopt your classroom today and bring the tangible peace, presence and power of Christ to Highland Elementary School.
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.
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!
Jennifer Roth announced in early October, she will be stepping down from her role as Co-Pastor of Adult and Family Ministry. Jennifer is not leaving Salem or Salem Alliance, but has sensed God calling her into a new season of life and ministry. Jennifer’s last day on staff will be in mid-December, with her final preaching weekend on Nov 30/Dec 1.
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 is a ministry training school that exists to train pastors and international workers who are debt-free and field-ready. Missio 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.
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.
Coordinator of Spiritual Formation
Salem Alliance Church is hiring a part-time coordinator for Spiritual Formation for 24 hours a week. We are seeking a candidate who is organized, has counseling experience, intercessor, is self-sufficient, and is administratively gifted. Bilingual is preferred.
Please email a cover letter, resume, and one reference letter to apply to the email below by Monday, November 25.
Sparrow Workforce English Language Coordinator
Salem Alliance Church is hiring a temporary part-time English Language Coordinator to teach English classes to refugee interns at Sparrow Workforce Development. We are looking for someone with ESL or teaching experience. The English Language Coordinator will work 20-25 hours per week, teaching classes to small groups of adult English learners on Monday - Friday from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Additional hours each week will be dedicated to assessing student progress, curriculum development, and supporting volunteer tutors and other teachers to develop their skills. Classes begin in early October. Please email a resume before December 6.
Baraka English Childcare Worker
We are looking to hire one Childcare Workers for 8 hours per week each to care for kids during the Baraka English program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September - June. For more information, send your inquiries to the email below. To apply, submit your resume to the email below. Application deadline: December 6.
Furniture Bank Coordinator
Salem Alliance Church is hiring a temporary part-time coordinator for Furniture Bank, a ministry that assists in transforming houses into homes for neighbors in need. This role includes guest screening, coordinating deliveries, managing warehouse inventory, volunteer training, and communications. We are seeking a candidate who is organized, compassionate, self-sufficient, and knowledgeable in Google Suite and managing social media platforms. Bilingual is preferred. The Furniture Bank Coordinator will work 20 hours per week from the date of hire until April 2026, availability on Saturdays is preferred.
Please email a cover letter, resume, and one reference letter to apply to the email below by Friday, December 6.
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 the 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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