Salem First Presbyterian Church

Salem First Presbyterian Church A fully inclusive community of ordinary people experiencing and embodying God's extraordinary love.

09/06/2026

Thank you for joining us for worship this morning!

Worship Leaders
Message: Annual Meeting

Music:
Rob Trasher: Piano, Vocal
Brandon Foote: Percussion
Tyler Eaton: Bass
Epslion Kivett - Guitar, Vocal

Media & Production Team:
Chris Ward - Multimedia Coordinator, Sound & Broadcast
Ashley Taylor - Dir. of Church Life, Lyrics & Graphics
Grayson French - Camera Op.

We are a full inclusion community of ordinary people experiencing and embodying God's extraordinary love.

Salem First Presbyterian Church has been a part of the Salem Community for 150 years and counting. We are a safe community of faith for those who are anywhere on their spiritual journey. Whether you have grown up in church and are looking for a place with Christ-centered, justice-focused theology or have been rejected by churches in the past and are wary of organized religion we strive to provide a space for you to interact with God.

No requirements. No barriers. We welcome and accept people from all backgrounds and identities with no expectations besides being here. We are excited to get to know you and see you on Sunday!

Music Licensing:
CCLI Streaming Plus License™ | CSPL107045
CCLI Church Copyright License® | 77317

08/30/2026

Thank you for joining us for worship this morning!

Worship Leaders
Message: Popcorn Theology: Made in the Image (Barbie)

Music:
Devin Desmond: Piano, Vocal
Epsilon Kivett: Percussion
Rob Trasher: Bass
Katie Phillips - Vocal

Media & Production Team:
Chris Ward - Multimedia Coordinator, Sound & Broadcast
Ashley Taylor - Dir. of Church Life, Lyrics & Graphics

We are a full inclusion community of ordinary people experiencing and embodying God's extraordinary love.

Salem First Presbyterian Church has been a part of the Salem Community for 150 years and counting. We are a safe community of faith for those who are anywhere on their spiritual journey. Whether you have grown up in church and are looking for a place with Christ-centered, justice-focused theology or have been rejected by churches in the past and are wary of organized religion we strive to provide a space for you to interact with God.

No requirements. No barriers. We welcome and accept people from all backgrounds and identities with no expectations besides being here. We are excited to get to know you and see you on Sunday!

Music Licensing:
CCLI Streaming Plus License™ | CSPL107045
CCLI Church Copyright License® | 77317

Yesterday, the world lost a little bit of its sparkle.Dolly Parton will be remembered for the songs she wrote, the stage...
08/27/2026

Yesterday, the world lost a little bit of its sparkle.
Dolly Parton will be remembered for the songs she wrote, the stages she filled, her humor, her rhinestones, and a career that touched generations. But she also leaves behind something much bigger than all of that: an incredible example of what it can look like to use your life to care for other people.
Dolly was open about her faith, but she often seemed most interested in living it. She gave generously, put books into the hands of millions of children, invested in the community that raised her, helped families after disasters, supported medical research, and quietly did far more good than most of us will probably ever know about.
She also had a rare ability to make room for people. People from different generations, backgrounds, beliefs and identities could all find something to love about Dolly. In a world that gives us plenty of reasons to divide ourselves, she reminded us that kindness can still bring people together.
Maybe there is something the church can learn from a life like that.
Love people. Be generous with what you have. Remember where you came from. Make room at the table. Don't take yourself too seriously. And leave things a little better than you found them.
Dolly once said, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”
She certainly did.
Today, we give thanks for a life that brought a whole lot of joy, generosity, laughter and love into this world.
And maybe the best way to honor a life like hers is to offer a little more of those things ourselves.
Rest in peace, Dolly. We will always love you.

What's your favorite Dolly song, quote, story or memory?

08/16/2026

Thank you for joining us for worship this evening!

Worship Leaders
Message: Popcorn Theology: Belovedness, Before You Do Anything to Earn It (Paddington 2) - Rev. Dr. Greg Bolt
Announcements: Kim Bonn

Music:
Devin Desmond: Piano, Vocal
Epsilon Kivett: Percussion
Tyler Eaton: Bass

Media & Production Team:
Chris Ward - Multimedia Coordinator, Sound & Broadcast
Ashley Taylor - Dir. of Church Life, Lyrics & Graphics

We are a full inclusion community of ordinary people experiencing and embodying God's extraordinary love.

Salem First Presbyterian Church has been a part of the Salem Community for 150 years and counting. We are a safe community of faith for those who are anywhere on their spiritual journey. Whether you have grown up in church and are looking for a place with Christ-centered, justice-focused theology or have been rejected by churches in the past and are wary of organized religion we strive to provide a space for you to interact with God.

No requirements. No barriers. We welcome and accept people from all backgrounds and identities with no expectations besides being here. We are excited to get to know you and see you on Sunday!

Music Licensing:
CCLI Streaming Plus License™ | CSPL107045
CCLI Church Copyright License® | 77317

What started in the back of our parking lot is becoming part of something much bigger.We're so excited to celebrate our ...
08/04/2026

What started in the back of our parking lot is becoming part of something much bigger.
We're so excited to celebrate our own Rachel Alexander, whose work creating a Little Habitat at SalemFirst Presbyterian Church has been featured by Marion Soil and Water Conservation District. Rachel's vision has transformed a small corner of our property into a welcoming space for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, reminding us that caring for creation often begins with small, intentional acts.
Take a few minutes to read the story and learn more about the Little Habitat Project!

https://www.marionswcd.net/creating-a-community-little-habitat/

08/02/2026

Thank you for joining us for worship this evening!

Worship Leaders
Message: "How Do We Share The Dream?" - Rev. Dr. Greg Bolt
Announcements: Kim Bonn

Media & Production Team:
Chris Ward - Multimedia Coordinator, Sound & Broadcast
Ashley Taylor - Dir. of Church Life, Lyrics & Graphics

We are a full inclusion community of ordinary people experiencing and embodying God's extraordinary love.

Salem First Presbyterian Church has been a part of the Salem Community for 150 years and counting. We are a safe community of faith for those who are anywhere on their spiritual journey. Whether you have grown up in church and are looking for a place with Christ-centered, justice-focused theology or have been rejected by churches in the past and are wary of organized religion we strive to provide a space for you to interact with God.

No requirements. No barriers. We welcome and accept people from all backgrounds and identities with no expectations besides being here. We are excited to get to know you and see you on Sunday!

Music Licensing:
CCLI Streaming Plus License™ | CSPL107045
CCLI Church Copyright License® | 77317

Saturday was such a fun day at Hoopla!In less than four hours, we gave away more than 500 bottles of water, over 300 Liq...
07/29/2026

Saturday was such a fun day at Hoopla!
In less than four hours, we gave away more than 500 bottles of water, over 300 Liquid IV packets, and more than 100 protein bars.
We loved getting to be a small part of the weekend by helping people cool off, recharge, and take a quick break before heading back to the craziness. Sometimes the simplest acts of hospitality can make the biggest difference.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our water station and to all of the volunteers who helped make it happen. We had a blast and are already looking forward to next year!

Today marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.Our history is filled with extraordinary courage and extraor...
07/04/2026

Today marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
Our history is filled with extraordinary courage and extraordinary contradiction. The same nation that declared all people are created equal has also been shaped by slavery, the displacement of Indigenous peoples, discrimination, exclusion, and countless struggles for civil rights.
Yet, throughout these 250 years, there have always been people who refused to believe injustice should have the final word. Abolitionists. Suffragists. Labor organizers. Civil rights leaders. Neighbors who chose compassion over fear. Communities that kept believing a better future was possible.
As followers of Christ, we remember that loving our neighbors and seeking justice are not competing values with loving our country. In fact, the deepest kind of love tells the truth, seeks healing, and works toward a future where every person is treated with the dignity they were created to have.
Today, we celebrate not perfection, but possibility. We give thanks for those who have bent the arc of our nation toward justice, and we recommit ourselves to continuing that work.
May the next 250 years bring us closer to the promise of liberty and justice for all.

Address

770 Chemeketa Street NE
Salem, OR
97301

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 12:30pm

Telephone

(503) 363-9234

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