Salem Oregon Stake

On June 26, 2026, members of the Salem Oregon Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints joined with those of the Monmouth Stake for an evening of music, service, and fun The Tabernacle Choir—along with several guest artists, including Donny Osmond— provided the music and the two stakes coordinated the local event.

To commemorate the 100-year anniversary of its 1926 concert at the Hollywood Bowl in California, the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square presented a 2026 Hollywood Bowl charity concert to benefit women and children. Stakes and other units across the United States were invited to gather for watch parties where all could enjoy the performance along with games, refreshments, and service activities.

The local watch party was a combined effort by the Salem Stake and the Monmouth Stake communications committees, held at the Eola Hills building in West Salem. Hollywood-themed decorations arrayed the room, attendees enjoyed movie-theater-inspired hotdogs, popcorn, and Italian sodas. Pre-performance activities included “pin the mustache on the choir man” and Tabernacle Choir Trivia. In addition, a cardboard cut-out of Donny Osmond was available for those who wanted a photo “with Donny.”

An important component of the evening was the opportunity to provide service for women and children. Our event chose to support the local shelter “Women at the Well” and participants brought donations and wrote letters of support and encouragement.

The concert itself was fantastic! Crowd-favorites were Donny’s “Close Every Door” from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the choir’s rendition of “It Is Well With My Soul.”