Well it was meant to be. I put my name in at the restaurant across the street, the wait was over…read moretwo hours long.. and church started at Court Street in 2 minutes. So we went to church! I'm from out of town, so only one visit to review from; I actually would have given it 3 stars because the sermon by associate pastor Fisher was meh to a low common denominator and even used The Message version (in my opinion, Eugene Peterson's Message is wonderful to use at home when further understanding is needed), but I didn't want to hurt their rating, and they announced that their interim pastor, Cory Spangler, will soon be their lead pastor so that all sounds very exciting for the church. The worship music was good, more acoustic and quieter than my home church in the Bay Area, and I liked it very much. The space is beautiful, cheery, light with very tall ceilings, and a pleasure to sit in, and seats are very comfortable. Be sure to take a bulletin, as it tells you how communion and offering are done here. They have ministries in their community and beyond, awesome. I am outgoing in church, and people were friendly in return.

I walked in and was immediately serenaded by beautiful music and the nicest people I had ever metread more

Amazing people here, they are very caring, and they will help in any way they can! I have needed…read morefood boxes and they made sure they helped me

My husband and I were invited by some friends to attend the Sunday "Picnic In The Park". Upon…read morearriving we were greeted by a bunch of very friendly people and felt very welcome. One of these people was a guy named Matt, whom we all later on learned was one of the pastors. We were led to where the food line was. The people serving were very friendly and definitely not stingy with portions. All of the meats were served piping hot, and the salads cool and tasty. There seemed to be a lot of interesting activities going on for the kids. I saw tractor rides, bouncy houses, coloring, photo booths, and even homemade ice cream! A very yummy and appreciated treat on a hot day. While sitting under the shade tree relaxing, a woman named Lori came up to us and started chatting with us. Turns out Lori is Matts wife, the guy that originally greeted us when we first arrived. A little while later Matt joined Lori as well as their middle daughter. I found all of them very genuine and personable and down to earth "humans", not "stuffy" and "snobby" like other clergy I have ran into over the years. They wound up chatting with us for about an hour, very willing to help answer some questions and share stories. Even their daughter seemed to be very well grounded, appreciative and level headed, a rare thing to find in today's teens and young adults. A little while later a Justin guy joined us to say hi. Justin was also very friendly and personable. All of these nice folks invited my husband and I back for next Sundays picnic. Never once did I feel pressured to attend a service; nothing like some places where it was "If you DON'T attend a service, you're going straight to Hell" stuff. Later on Lori came back up to me with a friend and they invited me to a womans Bible study. This was based on questions I had earlier asked Lori, not because they were trying to "recruit" me into some church going study thing. I told them I wound think about it and get back to them soon. I could not tell you what one of their services is like because I have not attended but I can say that if they indeed do practice what they preach then this may be a church I wind up regularly attending. After I attend a service I will update my ratings. I did not think it would be fair to give 5 stars without first seeing what they offered inside of the church.

Wonderful preaching from the King James Bible by a truly gifted preacher. This is a great family…read morechurch that makes you feel welcomed and loved. We were looking for a church but found a home!! Wonderful children programs help teach your child about Jesus and God. Every age from new born to high school have a place to learn and grow in Christian faith. Church also supports over 60 missionaries around the world! Sunday school at 19am. Regular service at 11am. Sunday night at 6pm. And Wednesday night services at 7pm.

I became a member on November 7th, 2024, when I accepted Jesus Christ. I was Baptized on November…read more10. I was welcomed with open arms. I felt truly loved, especially by Pastor Brandon Hardey. He is the most wonderful man I have ever met. It was the best decision of my life in my 72 years on this planet.

Incredible community, solid Biblically-based teaching, and amazing music! This has been my church…read morehome for several years, and my big family all loves it and has found ways to get connected and serve in many different ways.

Outward has all the potential to be a great home church. Most of the other reviews are from a few…read moreyears ago, and it seems like things have changed a bit since then. I noticed a lot of young families and they had space for a student ministries now as well. I will say this church isn't for everyone though. The messages are deep and can be challenging at times and that seems to be the point of their "Outward Communities" that they encourage everyone to be apart of. Its not your typical church music experience either. The music seems to be geared towards a "younger" sound, but the gospel message is clearly portrayed through worship. Overall, it's a church worth trying out!

I am new to Oregon with a huge story. I attended the retreat this past weekend broken and scared. I…read morewas prayed over. Needing guidance I was spoke to with the message and I new right then that is where I was supposed to be. I have a sick father with no way to get to him or a place to stay when I get there. And God said don't be afraid to ask for help for I have got you. I continued to show up all weekend and my fear is minimal to be honest. Reading Hebrews is my go to as God shows me everyday how glorious he is. Thank you Calvary Salem for being the teachers and servants that you are. With much love. Tina Holzinger.

Wonderful people. Participated in the soccer festival and it's amazing! Not to mention there…read morespectacular community garden.

Every time we go to the Oktoberfest in Mt Angel, we always make a point out of visiting the Mt…read moreAngel Abbey. The Abbey is rich in history here and is a very peaceful setting where you can relax and enjoy the fresh cool air on the top of the hill. This is an active study and worship grounds as is evidenced by the dormitories for the Benedictine monks. The church doors are open for those who wish to enter and there is also a small coffee shop for visitors as well. There is also a Stations of the Cross trail that follows along the drive up to the Abbey. All are welcome and that sentiment is felt. We were greeted several times by the Brothers as we wandered around the yard. I was collecting some acorns that fall from the Black Oak. 17 years ago I planted some acorns on my property from those trees and they have grown into magnificent specimens. We always like to leave a donation as a Thank You for what they do for us.

Lovely well-maintained grounds. Nice place to come stroll around and be at peace, but this is a…read moreworking place of worship and study so act accordingly. The Abbey itself is lovely inside, soothing and calm, nothing ornate. There is a fairly parking lot. Not all buildings are open to the public; be respectful.