About Us
The Mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.
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.
Our Vision
The Vision of the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference is growing healthy 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.
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Oregon-Idaho Conference Center
1505 SW 18th Ave
Portland OR 97201 503-226-7931 or 800-593-7539
The Conference Center is a three-story brick building next to the Portland First United Methodist Church. The building is ADA accessible.
Hours
- Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Fridays by appointment
Light Rail:
The conference office is just a short 1-2 block walk from the Goose Hollow light rail (MAX) 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 lot 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.
Our Churches:
From Astoria to Ashton, the Oregon-Idaho Conference crosses the two states and two time zones. See a google map.
Driving Directions
Driving southbound on I-5: Take I-405 south to Burnside St. exit (15th Ave.). Continue south on 15th to Salmon. Turn right, proceed to 18th Ave. Turn left. Go around traffic circle at Jefferson and continue south on 18th Ave.
Driving west from I-84: Take I-5 south and then I-405 north. Follow directions above for Driving northbound on I-5.