United Methodist conference to move meeting out of Idaho, citing LGBTQ+, immigrant safety concerns

This story was first published on July 14, 2026, by FāVS News. Citing dangers to LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities, the Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church voted last month to move next year’s annual conference out of Idaho. At this year’s annual conference — a meeting where representatives from Oregon and southern Idaho United Methodist churches […]