The Oregon-Idaho Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action
an independent movement of progressive United Methodists taking action on issues of Justice, Peace, and Liberation

Our chapter has submitted three pieces of legislation for consideration by this year’s conference meeting in Salem June 10 - 13.

Our proposed standing resolutions are:

• Call to Civility (SR5)
• National Health Care Reform (SR7)
• Seeking Peace and Justice in the Holy Land (SR23)

All legislation that has been submitted for this year can be downloaded at this location on the Conference website.

All proposed legislation will be considered by the Legislative Assembly which will be held April 16 - 18 at First UMC in Portland. The assembly is made up of clergy and laity from all 5 districts. Observers are welcome. More information about the Legislative Assembly is available here.

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