By Corban University, Salem, Oregon When looming teacher strikes threatened the stability of her community, Corban alumna Jill Nelson (Steiner ’04) was ready to step into the gap. Nelson, the children’s pastor at The Grove Church in Albany, Oregon, had spent the past few years becoming slowly and more deeply […]

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Oregon Senate Bill (SB1099) allows counties and cities to establish preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten programs on the properties of places of worship. This bill allows religious organizations to include these lower levels grades into their existing system and retain the protections they have under […]

By Stephanie Anderson Eternal Perspectives Ministry, Based in Oregon Question from a reader: Should a Christian read romance books or not? The Bible verses you’ve shared on your website seem to only address temptations to outside actions, but that doesn’t answer my questions. My husband and I have been married […]

By Portland Archdiocese, Press Release, On March 10, 2025, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a proclamation in support of Abortion Provider Appreciation Day reaffirming her administration’s commitment to maintaining unrestricted abortion access throughout all stages of pregnancy in the state. According to finalized 2023 Oregon Health Authority (OHA) records, there has […]

(file photo) Local Christian Women’s Networking Group Celebrates Women’s History Month 4word Women is also promoting outreach effort   (Portland, OR – March 10, 2025) March is Women’s History Month and this year’s theme is a perfect match for 4word Women (4wordswomen.org), the only global organization dedicated to Christian women […]

Oregon Medical Professionals Present Strong Opposition to Radical New Assisted Suicide Bill By Oregon Right to Life Salem, Ore. — Pro-life medical and mental health professionals shared powerful testimony in opposition to Senate Bill 1003, a bill that would dramatically expand assisted suicide in Oregon. SB 1003, introduced last month […]

By Parents Rights In Education, Event: Parents’ Rights in Education Gala Keynote: Rachel Campos-Duffy Music: Kurt Van Meter Date: Thur. March 6th, 6:00pm, Where: NW Events Center, Hillsboro Get ready for an unforgettable evening on March 6th in Oregon as we come together to advance parental rights in K – […]

Sisters of Life Oregon Mission Trip By Portland Archdiocese, The Sisters of Life Oregon Mission Trip, Feb. 20-23, was an incredible success! There was an extraordinary turnout at the events and standing room only for some. At last Saturday morning’s event, a new record was made for single day attendance […]

(Photo Credit: Daniel Grigoryan) By Isaac Meythaler, NW Adventist More than 130 young adults from 42 cities and 15 church groups gathered at Camp MiVoden for a weekend filled with connection and spiritual growth. The Upper Columbia Conference Young Adult Retreat exceeded expectations Nov. 22–24, 2024, creating lasting memories for […]

By Oregon Right to Life, (Oregon Right to Life) — For too many women, abortion can seem like the only way out of a difficult situation. Pregnant moms facing economic uncertainty, coercion, domestic violence, and homelessness often feel pressured to abort even if they would far rather keep their babies. […]