Our Mission:

The Mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.

The Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference, as a regional body of the body of the church, subscribes to this mission and works to carry it out through the churches, programs and ministries of the conference. To fulfill that mission the Annual Conference leadership is working toward a vision.

Our Vision:

The Vision of the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference is growing healthy vital congregations that change lives and transform communities.

The Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference will work strategically to bring this vision to life.

Our Strategy:

The Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference will achieve our vision by: Revitalizing existing congregations; starting new faith communities; and encouraging lifelong Christian formation through our Vital Church Project.

Oregon-Idaho Conference Center
1505 SW 18th Avenue
Portland OR 97201

The Conference Office is a three-story brick building next to the First United Methodist Church.  Enter the Conference Center through the double glass doors on 18th and take the stairs or the elevator to the second floor. There are no actual steps or even curbs in the way of gaining entry to the building.

Light Rail:
The conference office is just a short walk from the Goose Hollow Light rail stop on the both the red and blue lines.

Parking:
 There is often free street parking available with a two-hour limit. Parking is also available in the First United Methodist parking across the street (enter from 18th Street). A Parking Pass is required to help identify your car as a conference guest.
Click here to download a parking pass with driving directions and a parking map.

Driving Directions:

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