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!
Christmas at Salem Alliance
We would be honored to host you, your friends, family, and neighbors for Christmas and all the joy and anticipation this season brings. We have our annual Christmas Eve services, Advent Prayer Path, and Christmas Concert taking place over the next few weeks. Please find more information below and reach out if you have any questions!
Upcoming Events
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.
Advent Prayer Path
Prepare your heart for the Advent season with this guided prayer journey, open to all. The Prayer Path will be available in Cedar Hall December 17 - 22, 2024. Please click the link below for the detailed schedule.
Come on your own or bring a group—no registration needed. We invite you to take time in the quiet to reflect, pray, and embrace the peace of this season.
Baptism Class
If you feel baptism is the next step in your journey, we have baptisms coming up in January. To be baptized at Salem Alliance Church, you must first attend a baptism class on January 5. Please register below or contact our Next Steps team with any questions.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Gentlemen of all ages, we’ve got plans for you on Saturday, January 11, 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, build relationships, and kick off the new year strong.
Plus, we’ll share the date for our upcoming Men’s Retreat and plenty of encouragement to start 2025 on the right foot.
Contact Josh Mann with any questions.
Financial Peace University
Take Control of Your Financial Future. Financial Peace University is here to help!
This nine-week course is designed for individuals and couples who want to take charge of their finances. You’ll learn practical skills for tackling debt, creating a budget that works, building savings, and making smart investment decisions.
Next session runs: January 20 through March 17, 2025
Sign up today!
Honoring God in Conflict
Honoring God in Conflict is a biblically based seminar purposefully designed to help you navigate tension in relationships. Peacemaking is possible and this training highlights how we can carry out our call to live at peace with everyone.
Join us for this annual seminar January 24 at 6:30 pm–8:30 pm and January 25 from 9:00 am–3:00 pm. Lunch is provided on Saturday.
Registration is required.
If you have any questions please contact Travis.
Soul Care
What is Soul Care? 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.
Soul Care Intensives take place on Mondays, January 27 through May 5, 2025.
Contact Laura Scharer with any questions.
Partner Class
Becoming a Partner communicates to the church family and to church leadership that you are invested in the growth and success of the local church. Partner Class is the first step in becoming a Partner at Salem Alliance. Anyone interested in knowing more about what it means to be a Partner at Salem Alliance is welcome to join us on January 16 at 7:00 PM.
Contact Cary Wood with any questions.
Newcomers Gathering
If you are new to Salem Alliance and would like to meet some of our staff, get a tour of our campus, ask any questions you have, and hear about different ways to get connected here at the church, we would love to have you join us for our Newcomers Gathering. This gathering will take place after the 11:00 service on January 26 at 12:15 pm.
Snacks/light lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Becky, our Coordinator of Connections.
Bring and Share
We are inviting those who regularly attend our Saturday evening service and those who are new to Salem Alliance to join us for dinner. We are hosting a potluck dinner on January 25, right after our worship service in Cedar Hall.
Please bring whatever you can to share! This is a no-pressure type event. Grab a bag of chips on your way to church and add it to the table. We want to see YOU there. Don’t worry about the food.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Becky if you have more questions.
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.
Join the Parking Team
Looking for a way to serve that makes an immediate impact? Our Parking Team is the first face of our church, making our weekend gatherings inviting and accessible to all.
If you’re interested or have questions, reach out to Tim below. We’d love to have you join us in this practical and impactful ministry!
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!
Join us as we celebrate the outstanding job Jennifer Roth has done during her time on staff at Salem Alliance. Jennifer 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. We are so sad to see her step away from staff but are happy to report she is not going to far. She and her family will still be attending Salem Alliance. Pass on a big congrats the next time you see her!
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.
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 31.
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: January 10.
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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