a family of house churches in
central Oregon

Nope. Common Ground refers to a space where individuals of different backgrounds, beliefs, and circumstances find commonality and relationship. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, have been hurt by religion, or have been following Jesus for years, you're welcome at Common Ground.

Instead of asking people to come to a building for the service, we meet in homes and everyday spaces. In the bible, church isn't a place, but a group of people in relationship with one another and with God. We're focused on these relationships and shared life rather than programs and performances. We exist to meet people where life already happens. Rather than asking people to come to church, we form missional communities around shared interests, shared meals, and shared discussion. We believe this model is biblically rooted (Acts 2:42-47), relational rather than program-driven, financially sustainable, and designed for multiplication rather than accumulation.

We’ve got so many ways for you to get involved; it just depends on what you’re looking for.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to meet with a small group of people to talk about life, questions of faith, the teachings of Jesus, or find support from others walking a similar path, check out our LifeGroups or even contact us about starting your own.

If you want to give back to the outdoor community through Common Ground and join in on our monthly service opportunities, click here.

If you’re looking to connect with people who love similar outdoor pursuits as you, shoot us a message and we’ll connect you to meet-ups.

If you’re wanting to find a place to gather with people interested in conversations about Jesus and an opportunity to worship through sharing, teaching, and music, check out our monthly Gathers event.

If you want to attend, volunteer at, or help plan one of our multi-day retreats, head here.

Common Ground is supported by the Oregon Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventists and other wonderful donors around the USA. This gives us support and resources at regional, continental, and worldwide levels while allowing us to operate with flexibility and local focus. We teach our theology straight from the bible, but welcome people from all backgrounds and beliefs.

On This Rock is a climbing event that we host next to Smith Rock in Terrebonne, Oregon. The event focuses on increasing accessibility, experiencing belonging, and considering Jesus in the climbing space. We have close to 300 attendees every year. Learn more here.