Annual Conference 2023
Examining the parable of The Good Samaritan and what it mean in today's ministry context!
30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and took off, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan while traveling came upon him, and when he saw him he was moved with compassion. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, treating them with oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him, and when I come back I will repay you whatever more you spend.’ 36 Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” -- Luke 10: 30-37 (NRSV)
Read Bishop Cedrick D. Bridgeforth's full call letter.
CONFERENCE PACKET (including pre-Conference report, finances, etc) to download or print.
Read legislation that was introduced first to Legislative Assembly, then to the OR-ID Conference. The Legislative Assembly met April 21-22 to review legislation and make recommendations to the AC body in June.
The pre-Conference reports are now available to review ahead of plenary sessions June 8-11. Included are details on ministries, requests for action of the Conference and other important details not to miss!
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Get the detailed schedule of events for the Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference Session, including where meetings will be held, plenary sessions, meals and more.
We're eager to see you in Meridian, Idaho, for Annual Conference! Check out this page to get the latest information on maps, parking, transportation in and around Meridian UMC as well as information on how to carpool for "Go an Do Likewise" sessions.
The Digital Ministry Marketplace is now open! With dedicated to "Go & Do Likewise" workshops and field trips during Annual Conference this year, we've moved our Ministry Marketplace online. From this site you can learn about various ministries that you can use in your local ministry.
One of the great gifts of Annual Conference is to be able to give -- joyously -- to different ministries within the Conference and within the local settings in which we gather! Your gifts during our special offerings are so appreciated! Click the link above to learn more!
Worship bulletins for services!
Opening Worship - June 8 at 2 p.m. MDT
Opening Worship Rainbow Ribbon (for online participants)
Memorial Worship - June 9 at 3:30 p.m MDT
Celebration of Ministry - June 11 at 9 a.m. MDT
Need a reminder on your AC Update emails?
AC Update 1: Sent April 7
AC Update 2: Sent April 24
AC Update 3*: Sent May 6 *The email technically says update no. 4, but the communications manager couldn't count the day she sent it out! Apologies!
AC Update 4: Sent May 22