explore the
outdoors together
upcoming Retreats and recreation
We’re stoked to be hosting both day and overnight opportunities to get out into the outdoors intentionally together. The outdoors of Central Oregon and beyond is our “common ground.” They offer perfect opportunities to dive deeper into specific pursuits, explore rugged areas, and focus in on conversations with each other. Throughout the year, we host and participate in multiple retreats.
If you are specifically interested in On This Rock, our annual climbing event at Smith Rock State Park, head HERE.
wednesday recess
At Three Sisters Adventist Christian School
Starting Jan 8 to April
6-7PM: Families & Younger Kids, 7-9PM: Everyone
It’s time for Recess! We are excited to be partnering again with the Three Sisters Adventist Christian School just outside of Bend. Every Wednesday evening, we’ll be bouldering on the climbing wall, playing pickleball, basketball, floor hockey, dodge ball, soccer, and hanging with friends and family. We are reserving the 6-9PM time for mostly families and younger kids, with 7-9PM being open gym for all.
SPRING Trekking expedition to the nepalese Himalya!
This March, Common Ground is excited to parter with Big Lake Expeditions for a second time to facilitate in a trekking expedition in Nepal. With the expedition dates of March 13-28, this once-in-a-lifetime trip is something you’re not going to want to miss. Spots are limited, so let us know if you’ve got any questions!
The Manaslu Leadership Expedition is an invitation to adventure! On this course we work together to build an intentional community where we explore concepts pivotal to an empowering culture. As we travel, we seek to engage honestly with each other and with God. This professional growth opportunity is specifically designed to be a catalyst for leaders, ages 18+, to recharge and build a better community. Join this expedition to the rooftop of the world and learn the art of Expeditionary Leadership.
ON THIS ROCK climbing festival coming oct, 2025.
This past fall we celebrated our third annual On This Rock event. With incredible weather, our largest number of registered attendees, and more community partnerships than ever, it was a weekend for the books! Below you’ll find a couple videos highlight this years’ OTR as well as our first OTR
Stay tuned for year 4 in the fall of 2025 as we continue to endeavor to increasing accessibility, experience belonging, and consider Jesus in the climbing community of Central Oregon.
Highlights from OTR 2024 were not hard to come by, but here’s a video that captures a few of them.