The 2026 Annual Conference will take place at Anchor Park United Methodist Church (2300 Oak Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508) from June 11-13, 2026. Contact the Conference Office if you have any questions.
Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth’s Call Letter
Registration is OPEN – Register now!
Sarah Haftorson is the artist behind the annual conference logo that the Greater Northwest Area will use over the next three years to celebrate and honor “Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully and Lead Courageously.” Haftorson is a Chinese-American freelance illustrator and motion designer based in Portland. She’s the daughter of retired Oregon-Idaho Conference Revs. Ken and Janice Haftorson and is a member of Rose City Park UMC. | Read more on the GNW News site.
Important Documents/Nominating Forms
| Document | Download Here | Due Date |
| Committee Reports | April 15, 2026 | |
| #BeUMC Awards | Submission Link | April 30, 2026 |
| Candidacy Statements (Candidacy FAQ’s) | PDF (PDF) | April 30, 2026 |
| Claudia Kelsey/Bea Shepard Scholarship | April 30, 2026 | |
| Petitions/Resolutions | April 30, 2026 | |
| Foundation for Evangelism Laity Award | May 20, 2026 | |
| Outstanding Lay Person of the Year | May 20, 2026 | |
| Ministry Display Table Request | May 20, 2026 | |
| Memorial Roll | May 20, 2026 |
HOTEL OPTIONS
These are suggested hotels for you as a courtesy but you are not required to stay in any of them if you do not want to. You can request a Home Stay or book your own Air B & B or hotel.
- Residence Inn by Marriott (1025 E. 35th Ave.), $359/night + tax, DROP DATE 4/29
- Springhill Suites Midtown (3401 A St.), $349/night + tax, DROP DATE 4/29
- Dimond Center Hotel (700 E. Dimond Blvd.), $339/night + tax, DROP DATE 5/10 | Must call 907-770-5000 to book and mention “Alaska United Methodist Conference” for the rate.
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