THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
   7 to 8:30 a.m., Portland Westside meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, 19300 S.W. 65th Ave., Tualatin. 503-928-8354 or
www.cccnw.net.
   4 and 7 p.m., Debut of George Fox University’s new NCAA soccer field, part of the new Austin Sports Complex, with a pair of intercollegiate soccer games, on Crestview Drive in north Newberg. The George Fox men play at 4 against Oregon Institute of Technology, and the women at 7 against Northwest University. Admission to both games is free; George Fox President Robin Baker will oversee a brief program at 6 p.m. to honor those who have worked to make the complex a reality. 503-538-8383 or www.georgefox.edu/dev/austin-complex.index.html.
    7 p.m., Information session on Coronary Health Improvement Program that begins Sept. 12, Mount Tabor Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1001 S.E. 60th Ave., Portland. 971-275-3163 or mttaborchip@yahoo.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
   Labor Day Weekend Conference with Tom Shrader, first of four consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Shrader is senior pastor of East Valley Bible Church and ministers to business people through Priority Living of Arizona. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.
   Labor Day Weekend retreat with Dee Duke, first of four consecutive days, Christian Renewal Center, 22444 North Fork Road S.E., Silverton. Duke is pastor of Jefferson Baptist Church in Jefferson and author of “Prayer Quest.” Suggested donation of $125 for adult, $70 for children ages 11 and younger, free for those younger than 3. 503-873-6743 or www.christianrenewalcenter.org.
   Labor Day Weekend Family Camp, first of four consecutive days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center, 18705 Hwy 101 N., Rockaway Beach. 503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org.
   Seventh annual Xfest Northwest, first of three consecutive days, Skamania County Fairgrounds, Stevenson, Wash. Muisc, worship, teaching, camping and recreation. Primarily local bands features a wide range of genres, including acoustic, punk, rock and roll, classical and more. Art siplays, including cartooning, tattoo art, modern pointillism, watercolor and photography. Children’s play area, Coffee house and barbecue vendors. Sunday schedule includes communion and teaching, with worship led by Southside Samaritan Fellowship. Day passes $12, full event $36. Family passes with a campsite included for $50; electrical hookups $10 extra. Tickets available only at the gate. www.xfestnw.org.
   2 p.m. through evening, Romine Ministries presents awareness training on prevention of sex trafficking in the United States, King’s Church, 2700 N.E. Andersen Road, Vancouver, Wash. Starts with a three-hour session at the church, followed by visits to a local shopping center and to 82nd Street in Portland. Church session is $75 per person, $100 for two, or $30 for students; shopping mall training is $10 extra. Also offered Oct. 30 in Eugene. 360-944-3681 or www.romineministries.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
   Upward Trails ministry’s 10-mile overnight hike to the waterfalls and wildflower gardens at Bird Creek Meadows on Washington’s Mount Adams. $5 parking fee. 503-668-8950.
   Men’s river rafting and Labor Day Weekend family barbecue sponsored by Liberty Fellowship of Independence, on the Independence riverfront. 503-606-2062 or www lfchurches.org.
   1 to 7 p.m., Messiah’s Mansion, a life-sized traveling model of the ancient Hebrew tabernacle, on display, first of nine consecutive days, Portland Adventist Academy, 1500 S.E. 96th Ave., Portland. Free admission; 75-minute tours begin every 15 minutes. The exhibit is operated by staff and students from Oklahoma Academy in Harrah, Okla. Also on display in Florence Sept. 18-26 (see listing below). 503-663-5611 or www.portlandsanctuary.com or www.messiahsmansion.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
   12:15 p.m., Labor Day barbecue after morning worship, parking lot of Mountain Park Church, 40 McNary Parkway, Lake Oswego. 503-635-3443 or www.mtnparkchurch.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Christian Heritage Ministries of the Northwest tour of historic sites in and near Salem, last of four tour dates this summer. Contact Vaughn Longanecker, 503-709-0779 or vaughnlonganecker@gmail.com

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
   Noon, Marty Delmon speaking to Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of America luncheon, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. Delmon is a woman from France who writes stories with a Christian basis that are broadcast on radio worldwide. $13 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
   9 a.m. to 4 p.m., George Fox University Serve Day. In this annual event, the university’s Newberg campus closes down for a day to allow both students and staff to work on a wide range of service projects throughout not only Yamhill County but also the Portland area. 503-538-8383 or www.georgefox.edu.
   10 a.m. to noon, 2010 Ministry Expo, first of two consecutive mornings, Multnomah University, 8435 N.E. Glisan St. About 40 local churches and organizations will provide information each day on ministry opportunities. 503-251-6470 or www.multnomah.edu/ministryexpo.
   7 p.m., Information session on Coronary Health Improvement Program that begins Sept. 12, Mount Tabor Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1001 S.E. 60th Ave., Portland. 971-275-3163 or mttaborchip@yahoo.com.
   7 p.m., Rend the Heavens, 11th annual Rosh Hashanah Feast of Trumpets Celebration sponsored by Renewed Hope Ministries, New Hope Foursquare Church, 1801 Daniels St., downtown Vancouver, Wash. No registration required. 360-258-8703 or www.rhm-net.org.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
   7:30 to 9 a.m., Albany-Corvallis breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant, 2306 Heritage Way S.E., Albany. 503-928-8354 or www..cccnw.net
   11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Eugene-Springfield luncheon for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Eugene Hilton, 66 E. Sixth Ave., Eugene. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net
   7 p.m., Reflections of Love (Ron and Kathy Green of Marysville, Wash.) in concert, Grace Life Fellowship, 2115 S.E. 148th Ave., Portland.. 360-658-1922 or www.ronandkathy.org.
   7 p.m., Information session on Coronary Health Improvement Program that begins Sept. 12, Mount Tabor Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1001 S.E. 60th Ave., Portland. 971-275-3163 or mttaborchip@yahoo.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
   Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists' Young Adult Retreat, first of three consecutive days, Big Lake Youth Camp, 13100 Hwy. 20, Sisters. 503-850-3500 or www.oregonconference.org.
   Fall choir retreat sponsored by Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church of Fairview, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Presbyterian Church, 132 E. Washington, Cannon Beach. 503-667-6800 or www.smithmemorialpres.org.
   Pastors’ Wives Retreat sponsored by the Association of Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of two consecutive days, Mount Scott Church of God, 10603 S.E. Henderson St., Portland. 1-800-873-7729.
   CB (Conservative Baptist) Northwest’s Men’s Roundup, first of three consecutive days, Camp Tadmor, 43943 McDowell Creek Drive, Lebanon. Theme is “Tapping His Power,” with speaker Bill Thrall and musicians Warren Barfield and Trace Bundy. 541-451-4270 or www.tadmor.org.
Maranatha Volunteers International convention with speaker Mark Finley and guest musician Steve Green, first of two consecutive days, Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Free lunch Saturday with advance registration. 916-774-7700 or www.maranatha.org.
   6 p.m., 34th annual Aldersgate Advance Men’s Camp sponsored by Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America, first of three consecutive days, Aldersgate Conference Center, 7790 Marion Road S.E., Turner. Theme is “Mighty Men of God ... Arise!” Keynote speaker is Matt Wakefield, founder of Reformation Ministries; guest speakers are Pastor Jim Cottell and Ryan Hovee of Freedom House in Portland. Concludes at noon Sunday. 503-292-2161 or 360-944-7523.
   6:30 p.m., Potluck and prayer gathering to kick off the Please Say My Name Tour, Jackson Park, Hood River This is a monthlong walk across Oregon for compassionate awareness of the impacts of abortion, www.pleasesaymyname.com.
   7 p.m,. Fall Rally, Oregon Christian Convention grounds, Turner. Theme is “Breaking Ground in the Hearts of Youth.” Featured speaker is Russell Grove, professor of Christian education at Boise Bible College. Preceded by dinner at 5:30 p.m.; freewill offering. 503-743-2101 or oregonchristianconvention.org.
   8 p.m. Cappella Romana vocal ensemble presents Media Vita: In the Midst of Life, a program of Christian works by English composers of the Tudor period, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1716 N.W. Davis St., Portland. Cappella Romana performs vocal arrangements of music from the ancient Church. 503-236-8202 or 866-822-7735 or www.cappellaromana.org.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
   Upward Trails ministry’s 3-mile steep hike to Silcox Hut on Mount Hood. Features view of Timothy Lake and Mount Jefferson. No water available; small dogs not recommended. 503-668-8950.
    Shaping Hearts Christian education conference, Oregon Christian Convention grounds, Turner. 503-743-2101 or oregonchristianconvention.org.
   Hood River-based Creation Encounter’s Eastern Washington family camping adventure exploring Missoula Flood sites, first of four consecutive days. 541-490-3396 or 541-386-2223 or www.creationencounter.com.
   7:30 a.m. to noon, Biblical Enterpreneurship Boot Camp sponsored by Nehemiah Project International Ministries, George Fox University’s Portland Center, 12753 S.W. 68th Ave., Tigard. $75 per person ($10 off if registered three weeks in advance), or $150 per person for three sessions. 1-800-916-1180, ext. 101 or www.nehemiahproject.org
   9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free health screenings, education and family event sponsored by Pathways Community Church, Harney Elementary School, 3212 E. Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, Wash. Ten free screenings for diabetes, blood pressure and many more. Educational health classes. Face painting, games, hair cuts and a petting zoo for kids. Also collection of food and clothes for the needy. 360-600-1062 or info@pathwaysocommunity. org.
   9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Building Healthy Marriages workshop sponsored by the Northwest Marriage Institute, Newberg Church of Christ, 2503 Haworth St., Newberg. $15 per couple. 503-538-4789 or 360-260-1100 or www.northwestmarriage.org.
   9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Fall Prayer Brunch sponsored by Portland Released-Time Education Program (PREP4Kids), Riverside Golf and Country Club, 8105 N.E. 33rd Drive, Portland. Donation requested; reservations required. 503-281-7764 or www.prep4kids.org.
   9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shaping Hearts Christian education conference, Oregon Christian Convention grounds, Turner. Speakers include Mel Sattler, regional representative for Standard Publishing; Russell Grove, professor of Christian education at Boise Bible College; educator Amber Grove from Boise; Bonnie Parker, children’s minister at Kern Park Christian Church in Portland, and James Reed of James Reed and Associates. $20 per person, or group rate of $90 for six or more from one congregation. Includes lunch. 503-743-2101 or oregonchristianconvention.org.
   10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Walk-a-Thon and silent auction to benefit the East Park Impact Center (EPIC), an after-school program for youth in grades 5-8, East Park Church, 15815 N.E. 18th St., Vancouver, Wash. The walk is approximately two miles and has an adult registration fee of $20; kids under 18 walk for freed with a paid adult. All walkers will receive a prize. 360-274-5000 or www.totallyepic.org.
   10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fresh Start Restorative Health presents free diabetes and cholesterol screenings, Kenton Park, 8417 N. Brandon Ave., Portland. 503-890-5393 or freshstarthealth.org.
   Noon to 5 p.m., PROPER (People Reaching Other People Expecting Restoration) Festival presented by Celebration Tabernacle, Kenton Park, 8417 N. Brandon Ave., Portland. Free food, music, engaging speakers, free health screenings. Culminating with a 3 to 5 p.m. rally uniting local artists, businesses organizations and churches to boost awareness and support for education in Portland. 503-936-3704 or 503-286-1488.
    4:15 to 8 p.m., Jesus Film Harvest Partners presents Salem Area World Challenge, Salvation Army’s Kroc Community Cneter, 1865 Bill Frey Drive N.E., Salem. This is a fund-raising event and dinner to show how God is working worldwide through JESUS film teams. Hosts are Tim and Judie Abrahamson. 913-663-5700, ext. 121 or www.JFHP.org/SalemRSVP.
   7 to 11:15 p.m. CCM Christian Social Dance for singles, Fowler Middle School, 10865 S.W. Walnut, Tigard. Couples also always welcome. Dance lesson during first hour. Mixed music styles: pop, ballroom, rhythm & blues, country, oldies. Air conditioned and easy parking. $8 donation. 503-319-1951.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
   Golf benefit for Big Lake Youth Camp near Sisters, The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club, 4805 S.W. 229th Ave., Aloha. 503-850-3500 or www.oregonconference.org.Coronary Health Improvement Program begins, Mount Tabor Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1001 S.E. 60th Ave., Portland. 971-275-3163 or mttaborchip@yahoo.com.
   10:30 a.m., Opening services for the new Pathways Community Church, meeting at Harney Elementary School, 3212 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver, Wash. Followed at noon by free barbecue with face paintings, games and prizes. 360-600-1062 or info@pathwayscommunity.org.
   Noon to 7 p.m., St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church's 33rd annual Middle East Festival, at the church, 2101 N.E. 162nd Ave., Portland. Free admission; tokens for food items available at the door by cash or check purchase only. Entertainment includes Middle East folk dancing, music and a children’s tent with games and activities. 503-255-6055 or www.stgeorgeportland.org.
   6 to 7 p.m., Ashland Joint Prayer Gathering, Alliance Bible Chapel, Siskiyou and Liberty, Ashland. A monthly, unified opportunity to join with Ashland-area churches to pray for revival. Contact Pastor Bob Mathers, 541-890-5620.
   7 p.m., Lutheran Choral Association concert, Trinity Lutheran Church, 509 W. Powell Blvd., Gresham. 503-289-1070 or www.lutheranchoral.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

     8 a.m., "Golf Fore Kids" to benefit Portland Youth for Christ, Colwood National Golf Club, 7313 N.E. Columbia Blvd., Portland.  Participants are asked to collect $500 in pledges and come play 18 holes.  Golf carts and lunch provided.  503-288-5494, ext. 100 or www.yfcpdx.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
   7:30 to 9 a.m., Portland Eastside meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Portland Adventist Medical Center, 10123 S.E. Market St., Portland. 503-928-8354 or www..cccnw.net
   10 a.m., Forever Young outing sponsored by Mountain Park Church of Lake Oswego for senior citizens on the Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler. Meet at the church, 40 McNary Parkway, tocarpool for Cascade Locks for lunch before boarding the tour vote. $25 each plus lunch. Photo ID required. 503-598-9499,
   Noon, Missionary to Switzerland Kim Johnson speaking to Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of America luncheon, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. $13 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.
   CB (Conservative Baptist) Northwest’s Pastors’ Wives Retreat, first of three consecutive days, Camp Tadmor, 43943 McDowell Creek Drive, Lebanon. Theme is “Hey Sister, Take Courage,” with Debbie Hedstrom-Page, author and educator, as featured speaker. 541-451-4270 or www.tadmor.org

   6:30 to 9 p.m, No-cost informational dinner and evening event about Wycliffe Bible Translators, Redeemers Fellowship, 3031 W. Harvard, Roseburg. This will focus on opportunities to serve on Bible translation teams so as to provide God's Word in the languages of more than 2,200 people groups worldwide. RSVP to 541-459-7836 or kris_russel@wycliffe.org.
   7 p.m., Fall kickoff of Tuesday Fellowship, a weekly women’s Bible study now in its 30th year, Fellowship Hall at Milwaukie Covenant Church, 12201 S.E. Linwood Ave., Milwaukie. Keynote speaker is Joanne Petrie, with “Secrets of Resilient People.” Tuesday Fellowship meets Tuesday mornings from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. starting Sep. 21, and Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. starting Sept. 20. The fall program is a study of Galatians written by Beth Moore. $25 registration fee for those going through the program. 503-654-2629 or 503-774-1769.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
   9:30 a.m., Albany Women’s Connection monthly brunch, Spring Hill Country Club, 155 N.W. Country Club Lane, Albany. Inspirational speaker, music, and fashion show by Christopher and Banks. $11. For reservations phone 541-926-7288.
   11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monthly All-Regions Luncheon for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Hayden's Lakeside Grill, 8187 S.W. Tualatin-Sherwood Road, $20 online at www.cccnw.net, $30 at the door. 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
   7 to 9 p.m., Northwest Marriage Institute presents Parenting with Love and Logic workshop, first of two consecutive weekly sessions, Felida Baptist Church, 3027 N.W. 119th St., Vancouver, Wash. $35 per couple or per individual. 360-260-1100 or www.northwestmarriage.org.
   7:30 p.m., The Lost Dogs in concert, Cozmic Pizza, 199 W. Eighth, Eugene. 541-729-7771 or LAMConcerts.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
   7 to 8:30 a.m., Vancouver (Wash.) meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Phoenix Inn, 12712 S.E. Second Circle, Vancouver, Wash. (This is a temporary change from the regular location at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.) Speaker is author and certified business communicator Griff Lindell, speaking on “The Jericho Principle.” 503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
   Women’s Conference with RoseAnn Coleman, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Coleman teaches women’s Bible studies at a church in Brentwood, Tenn. Contemporary music by Georgene Rice. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.
Adult Fellowship Camp, first of four consecutive days, Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center, 18705 Hwy 101 N., Rockaway Beach. 503-355-2284 or www.twinrocks.org.
   Retreat for Healing after an Abortion for Married Couples, first of three consecutive days, Yachats location to be announced. 1-800-249-8074 or www.rachelsvineyard.org.
   1:30 p.m., Fourth annual Northwest Region Work & Witness Conference sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene, Portland Airport Holiday Inn, 8439 N.E. Columbia Blvd,. Portland. Theme is “Showing We Care.” Featured speaker is James Diehl, general superintendent emeritus for the Church of the Nazarene. Include Friday dinner. Continues from 7:45 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday and includes breakfast. $80 by Sept. 3, $100 after that date; $60 each for full-time pastoral staff and spouse. 503-640-3065 or Kathi.Kinnaman@verizon.net.
   6 p.m., Free barbecue dinner to kick off the Celebrate Recovery ministry, New Vision Fellowship, 5525 S.W. Menlo Drive, Beaverton. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery outreach. 503-641-5305 or www.CelebrateRecovery.com or www.vision1.org.
   7 p.m., Nathan Clarke George in concert, Central Bible Church, 8815 N.E. Glisan St., 503-891-7117 or www.nathanclarkegeorge.com.
   7 p.m., Portland Fellowship’s Hope Group, a support group for those with a gay-identified loved one. Portland Fellowship is a ministry dedicated to helping people walk out of homosexuality and into wholeness in Christ. 503-235-6364 or drew@portlandfellowship.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
   Upward Trails ministry’s 3-mile steep hike up Sleeping Beauty Mountain near Skamania, Wash. Close views of Mount Adams. 503-668-8950.
   9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wilderness International Inc. takes part in Community Conservation Day, at Meldrum Bar Park, along the Willamette River in Gladstone. Native habitat along the river will be restored. Wilderness International provides the church opportunities to embrace those involved in the conservation and environmental movements. Also happening Sept. 18. 503-593-0199 or www.wildernessintl.com.

   9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Downtown Compassion, Portland Memorial Coliseum.  This non-denominational, faith-based event offers free health care and other service resources to the uninsured, underinsured and homeless community of Portland. downtowncompassion@gmail.com or www.compassionconnect.com.
   9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Restoring Order presents the Simplify Sale, a huge yard sale, outdoor concert, barbecue and benefit event, 13691 S.W. Morgan Road, Sherwood. Benefits Portland Rescue Mission, Pregnancy Resource Center and Community Warehouse. Followed by a free organizing workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. by Vicki Norris of Restoring Order. 503-625-5774 or www.restoringorder.com.
   9:30 a.m. to noon, Metro-Portland Chapter of the Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries, Concordia University, 2811 N.E. Holman St., Brent Mai, director of the university’s library, will give a tour of their new facility. Afterward, the group will exchange information from the association’s regional conference held in Yakima this last June. 503-244-8028 or bsev3822@hevanet.com.
   10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Serve and Celebrate Newberg carnival to meet local needs, Edwards Elementary School field, 715 E. Eighth St., Newberg. Contact Polly Siler at Newberg Love INC (Love in the Name of Christ), 503-537-3999.
   10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Second annual SnowCAP Community Charities food drive, Burnside Baptist Church, 18311 E. Burnside St., Portland. Monetary donations also can be sent to www.snowcamp.org (note BBC2010 in the comments field) 503-665-0338.
   11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sixth annual free-admission Spirit on the Mountain festival, first of two consecutive days, Mount Hood Village Resort, Welches. A daylong focus on Northwest bands and activities for the whole family. Continues with worship and a message from Oregon evangelist Mike Silva from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. 503-622-6398 or www.spiritonthemountain.com.
   Kenya Charity Auction sponsored by Beaverton-based Good Samaritan Ministries, The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, 4805 S.W. 229th Ave., Aloha.. 503-644-2339 or www.gsmusa.org.
   1 p.m., Ambassadors of Gospel Music concert, Woodland Assembly of God Church, 360 Gun Club Road, Woodland, Wash. 10 Gospel artists performing.www.ambassadorsofgospelmusic.com
   Messiah’s Mansion, a life-sized traveling model of the ancient Hebrew tabernacle, on display, first of nine consecutive days, Florence location to be announced. The exhibit is operated by staff and students from Oklahoma Academy in Harrah, Okla. Contact North Pacific Union of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 360-857-7043.
   Living Proof Live simulcast with Beth Moore, originating from Chicago and shown at scores of churches nationally, including the following in Oregon and southwest Washington (see www.lifeway.com.event/?id=286)
Oregon: Athena Christian Church, Fifth and Van Buren, Athena, 541-566-3422; Willow Creek Baptist Church, meeting at Morrow County Fairgrounds Pavilion, Heppner, 541-676-5656; Cornerstone Baptist Church, 126 Chemawa Road N., Keizer, 503-602-1406; Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God, 2610 Shasta Way, Klamath Falls, 541-882-1668; Table Rock Fellowship, 3610 N. Pacific Hwy., Medford, 541-245-2612; Merlin Community Baptist Church, 361 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-476-3901; Temple Baptist Church, 1319 N.E. Seventh Ave., Portland, 503-233-5953; Calvary Chapel of Crook County, meeting at Powell Butte Christian Church, 13720 S.W. Hwy. 126, Powell Butte, 541-416-9990; Redeemers Fellowship, 3031 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-0230; Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin, 503-638-5900.
Southwest Washington: Journey Community Church, 304 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas, 360-944-8080; Kalama Church of the Nazarene, 501 Cloverdale Road, Kalama, 360-200-5385; Valley Christian Fellowship, 2844 30th Ave., Longview, 360-425-1061; Grace Community Church, 1311 Lewis River Road, Woodland, 360-225-4484.

   6 p.m., Pianist Calvin Taylor in concert, Stone Tower Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3010 N.E. Holladay St., Portland.  Taylor is a music publisher, concert performer and recording aritst and holds degrees from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music.  He has toured worldwide.  Freewill offering taken; reception follows. 503-232-6018 or www.stonetowersda.com
   7 p.m., Phil Keaggy in concert, first of two consecutive evenings at separate Central Oregon locations. Tonight is at Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock, Redmond. Sunday evening’s concert is in La Pine (see listing). 541-633-6804.
   7 to 11 p.m., Christian Social Dance Association’s Celebration of Autumn Dance, Ballroom Dance Company, 8900 S.W. Commercial St., Tigard. Cha cha lesson with Tiffanie Tabor during the first hour. $8 admission, $6 for students with ID, free to unemployment who show current completed work search record. 503-951-4763 or christiansocialdance.org.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
   1 to 6 p.m., Opening celebration of local 40 Days for Life emphasis on the impacts of abortion, outside Planned Parenthood offices at N.E. Beech Street and MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland. 503-997-1884, 503-569-4794, 503-524-5326 or www.40DaysForLife.com.

   5 to 7:30 p.m., Dynamic Marriage Course, first of weekly sessions running through November, Southwest Church of Christ, 9725 S.W. Durham Road, Tigard.  This course is based on the writings of Christian marriage counselor and psychologist Willard Harley.  503-620-0221 or www.familydynamics.net.
   7 p.m., Phil Keaggy in concert, La Pine High School, 51633 Coach Road, La Pine. 541-633-6804.
   7 p.m., Lutheran Choral Association in concert, Vancouver First Church of God, 3300 N.E. 78th St., Vancouver, Wash. 503-289-1070 or www.lutheranchoral.org.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
   10 a.m., Richard L. Caulkins Annual Lecture Series at Corban University, first of three consecutive days, Psalm Performing Arts Center on the university campus, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem. Featured speaker is author Gary Collins. Today's talk is on Trends in Counseling and Ministry. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, his topic is Making a Difference in the World: Taking Psychology Where Christians and Psychologists Rarely Go. At 10 a.m. Wednesday he speaks on Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality. 503-589-8110 or sglaser@corban.edu
   Please Say My Name Tour, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 800 S.E. Court, Pendleton. This is a stop on a monthlong walk across Oregon for compassionate awareness of the impacts of abortion, For specific time, go to www.pleasesaymyname.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
   Noon, Dean Braxton speaking to Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of America luncheon, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas. Braxton testifies of dying on the operating room table, experiencing heaven, and then being sent back by God to earthly life. $13 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.

    7 to 9:30 p.m., Dynamic Marriage Course, first of weekly sessions running through November, Hockinson Church of Christ, 16401 N.E. 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, Wash.  This course is based on the writings of Christian marriage counselor and psychologist Willard Harley.  360-254-5907 or 360-666-1984 or www.familydynamics.net.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
   7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Salem-Keizer meeting for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest. Phone 503-928-8354 or go to www.cccnw.net for meeting location.
   7 to 8:30 p.m., The High Definition Family workshop with Sayer Strauch, first of six consecutive weekly sessions, Lake Grove Presbyterian Church, 4040 Sunset Drive, Lake Oswego. Based on the book by Strauch, who is a pastor, writer and speaker from Vancouver, Wash. This is a faith-based guide for families who want to thrive in living out a God-guided vision. Child care provided. 503-636-5656, ext. 109 or sheri@lakegrovepres.org or www.highdefinitionfamily.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
   Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists’ Fall Bible Camp for grades nine through 12, first of four consecutive days, Young Life’s Washington Family Ranch near Antelope in Central Oregon. 503-850-3500 or www.oregonconference.org.
   Hood River-based Creation Encounter’s John Day Fossil trip with Central Oregon homeschoolers, first of four consecutive days. 541-490-3396 or 541-386-2223 or www.creationencounter.com.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
   6:30 to 8 a.m., Free breakfast and information session regarding Providence Christian College in Pasadena, Calif., meeting room of Denny's restaurant, 30175 S.W. Parkway Ave., Wilsonville. Hosted by the college's president, J. Derek Halvorson.  Providence Christian College is the West Coast's only Presbyterian and Reformed liberal arts college. RSVP to paulandrewotto@gmail.com.  For more on the college, go to providencecc.net.

    2 p.m., Celebration of new elementary school building as part of the three-day Legacy Weekend homecoming at Salem Academy Christian Schools, 942 Lancaster Drive N.E., Salem. 503-378-1219 or www.salemacademy.org.
   Men’s Conference with Mark Spurlock, first of three consecutive days, Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center. Spurlock is executive pastor of Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, Calif. Contemporary gospel music by Timothy Greenidge. 1-800-745-1546 or www.cbcc.net.
   Fall Women’s Prayer Retreat sponsored by the Churches of God (Anderson, Ind.) of Oregon and Southwest Washington, first of three consecutive days, Camp White Branch, McKenzie Bridge. Speaker is Marlene Soffera, and worship leader is Angellee Kloppman of Rainier. $75. 1-800-873-7729 or www.orwacog.org.
   Women’s retreat sponsored by New Hope Christian Fellowship of McMinnville, first of three consecutive days, Camp Tapawingo, 22505 Black Rock Road, Falls City. Speaker Rebecca Bertolini wrote six books on the Bible and is church ministry coordinator. Topic is “Intentional Living.” $45. 503-472-1144.
   Restored and Remarried seminar for heads of stepfamilies or blended families, first of two consecutive days, Living Hope Church, meeting at Vancouver Mall, 8805 N.E. Vancouver Mall Drive, Vancouver, Wash. $65 per couple. www.livinghopechurch.com.
   6 to 9 p.m., Central Oregon Teen Challenge presents Fajita Frenzy dinner, 435 N.E. Burnside, Bend. Kids are invited to take a swing at the pinata. $6 a plate for adults and $3 for chileren 10 and younger. 541-678-5272 or 541-508-6360 or www.teenchallengepnw.com.
   MercyMe in concert, Medford location to be announced. 541-779-3000 or itickets.com.

    6:30 to 9 p.m., Dynamic Marriage Course, first of weekly sessions running through November, Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 17010 N.E. Ninth St., Vancouver, Wash.  This course is based on the writings of Christian marriage counselor and psychologist Willard Harley.  360-885-7780 or 360-896-8327 or www.familydynamics.net.
   7 p.m., The Knox Brothers, Gospel group from Harrisburg, in concert, McMinnville First Assembly of God Church, 930 N.E. Third St., McMinnville. Free admission. 503-472-2217 or 503-250-1369.
7:30 p.m., 25th anniversary weekend celebration for River of Life Church of Seaside, first of three consecutive days, at the church, 1000 Avenue F, Seaside. Continues Saturday with a “Blessing for Pastors Tolbert and Mary Jo Lovelady” from 10 a.m. to noon; lunch from 1:30 to 1:30 p.m.; “more blessings,” from1:30 to 4 p.m., and a general session at 7:30 p.m. Then on Sunday is a 10 a.m. worship service, a “25 years of memories” slide show, and a potluck immediately following. 503-738-5534 or rolfseaside.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
   Upward Trails ministry’s biking in Fort Stevens State Park near Warrenton. 10- to 20-miles, mostly level. 503-668-8950.
   Woodworker Show and Tell sponsored by Friends of the Carpenter Ministries of Vancouver, Wash., at The Friendship House, 1600 W. 20th St., Vancouver. 360-750-4752 or www.friendsofthecarpenter.org.
   8 a.m., 13th annual golf benefit for Western Mennonite School of Salem, Chehalem Glenn Golf Course, 4501 E. Fernwood Road, Newberg. This has an 18-hole, four-person team scramble format. Prizes follow at 1 p.m. http://wmsgolfbenefit.eventbrite.com.
   9 a.m., Ninth annual Run, Walk or Ride to benefit McMinnville Habitat for Humanity, starting and ending at Duniway Middle School, 575 N.W. Michelbook Lane, McMinnville. 503-472-9637 or www.machabitat.org.
    9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., George Fox University presents the annual Selah conference for women, Bauman Auditorium on the university’s Newberg campus. Theme is “It’s Time to Simplify: Discover the Biblical Truth that Less is More.” Featured speakers are Vicki Norris, president of Restoring Order; KPDQ radio host Georgene Rice; and George Fox campus pastor Sarah Baldwin. Worship leader is Olivia Pothoff of Dundee. $37 if registered by Aug. 31, $42 between Sept. 1 and 25, and $47 on the day of the event. $32 each for groups of 10 or more. Includes lunch. 503-554-2134 or selah.georgefox.edu.

   10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hispanic Ministries Convocation 2010 presented by Lutheran Latino Ministries, Hope Lutheran Church, 211 Parr Road, Woodburn. Speaker is Paul Gossman, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Covington, Wash., and former missionary in the Philippines and Peru. Lunch and refreshments provided. Free admission; freewill offering taken. LutheranLatinoMinistries@hughes.net.
   2 p.m., Ministry Fest 2010 sponsored by Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Holden Convention Center, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone. Dozens of ministry exhibits, live music and more. 503-850-3500.
   3 p.m., Rock for THE Rock, a free Christian rock concert, on the lawn at Grace Church, 901 N. Molalla Ave., Molalla. This will feature several bands, including Cry of Stones and the Christian parody band Truth Be Told. In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors. 503-829-5568 or www.cryofstones.com.
   5 p.m., The Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation 2010 Dinner and Auction, Keizer Renaissance Inn, 5188 Wittenberg Lane, Keizer. Theme is “Fairy Tales Can Come True.” Guest speaker is Patti Woods. Entertainment by the Top Family and Esther Ripplinger. $35. 503-463-8563 or www.ortl.org.
   Hope Restored Tour with Big Daddy Weave and Aaron Shust in concert, Vancouver, Wash., location to be announced. 541-884-5483 or itickets.com.

    7 p.m. Free-admission concert by Cornerstone, a Gospel song group from Junction City, Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1630 N. 12th St., Springfield.   The group is composed of founders Gordon and Peggy Kuryluk and daughters Stacy and Wendy.  Followed by dessert reception. 541-746-8263.

    7 to 9 p.m., Dynamic Marriage Course, first of weekly sessions running through November, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6600 Highland Drive, Vancouver, Wash. This course is based on the writings of Christian marriage counselor and psychologist Willard Harley.  360-696-4407 or www.familydynamics.net.
   7 to 11:15 p.m. CCM Christian Social Dance for singles, Milwaukie Community Center, 10666 S.E. 42nd Ave., Milwaukie. Couples also always welcome. Dance lesson during first hour. Country music and other styles featured. $8 donation. 503-319-1951.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
  10:30 a.m., Reflections of Love (Ron and Kathy Green of Marysville, Wash.) in concert, Faith Christian Fellowship, 602 Young St., Woodburn. 360-658-1922 or www.ronandkathy.org.
  5 p.m. Institute for Creation Science, Rivercrest Community Church, 3201 N.E. 148th Ave., Portland. creationengcon@aol.com.
   60th anniversary celebration of Zion Lutheran Church, 1015 S.W. 18th Ave., Portland.  Picnic follows worship services. 503-221-1343.
    Sherwood Presbyterian Church and World Vision present Running Water, a benefit event to provide clean water and supporting programs for suffering children in Zambia, location to be announced. 503-925-8175.
   7 p.m., Lutheran Choral Association concert, Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 5650 S.W. Hall Blvd., Beaverton. 503-289-1070 or www.lutheranchoral.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
    7:30 to 9 a.m.,Candidates forum sponsored by the Yamhill County Breakfast for Christian Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest, Room 103 of George Fox University’s Villa Academic Center, 501 N. Villa Road on the east side of the Newberg campus. $8.  Speaking will be candidates for Yamhill County Commission and two local state House of Representatives positions.  503-928-8354 or www.cccnw.net.
   Noon, Evangelist  Bree Keyton speaking to Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship of America luncheon, Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas.  Keyton has ministered in 30 nations. She is working to rescue Pygmies in the jungles of the Congo from genocide.  $13 for lunch including tip, or $5 room charge. 503-252-0774.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
   9 a.m. to noon, In the Beginning Was the Gospel, a George Fox Evangelical Seminary-sponsored seminar with author Scot McKnight, Room 155 of George Fox University’s Portland Center, 12753 S.W. 68th Ave., Tigard.  This is part of the seminary’s Ministry in Contemporary Culture series.  McKnight teaches at North Park University in Chicago, Ill.  and is author of The Blue Parakeet: Rethinking How You Read the Bible and Fasting. $30 per person, $25 each for groups of two or more, and $20 for George Fox alumni and students.  Optional deli lunch available for $10.  seminars.georgefox.edu.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
  Please Say My Name Tour, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 341 S.W. J St, Madras.  This is a stop on a monthlong walk across Oregon for compassionate awareness of the impacts of abortion, For specific time, go to www.pleasesaymyname.com.

    7 p.m., "Revelation Offers Hope" prophecy seminar featuring Steven Binus, first evening of consecutive Thursday-through-Sunday evening presentation over four weeks (except for Oct. 9), Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1630 N.12th St., Springfield.  Binus will focus on the relationship between current world events and Bible prophecy.  541-746-8263.