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Sunday service: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Drive in Corvallis, will share God’s Word and Holy Communion at 9 a.m…
More houses of worship are offering mental health programs, especially African American congregations.
Oregon schools are back in session. We are fortunate to live in communities where learning and education are valued and encouraged. Throughout…
Sunday service: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Drive in Corvallis, will share God’s Word and Holy Communion at 9 a.m…
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Sunday worship: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Drive in Corvallis, shares God's Word and Holy Communion both in its …
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Sunday worship: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Drive in Corvallis, shares God's Word and Holy Communion both in its …
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Sunday worship: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Drive in Corvallis, shares God's Word and Holy Communion both in its …
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Sunday worship: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Drive in Corvallis, will share God's Word and Holy Communion both in …
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Sunday worship: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Drive in Corvallis, will share God's Word in its sanctuary and via li…