New England Synod
of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

The Fall 2006 Bishop’s Convocation was held Oct. 23-25 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Worcester.  The keynote speaker was ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson.


Monday, Oct. 23
               1) Report by Bishop Payne, "Rooted for Life: Transforming for Mission"
               2) Godspeed for the Rev. Rebecca Bourret  


Tuesday, Oct. 24:

               1) Keynote address by presiding Bishop Mark Hanson,
                    PUBLIC LEADERSHIP IN A PUBLIC CHURCH:

                    THE CALL AND THE COURAGE
               2) Evening Eucharist offering:
                         Bishop's Discretionary Fund, $894
                         Liberian ministry, $900 plus gift cards and gifts of children's medicine
      
Wednesday, Oct. 25:

              Sermon by Dr. James Nieman at Closing Eucharist

* * *
Below are some transcripts and handouts from last year's 
(Fall 2006) Bishop’s Convocation.  Our keynote Speaker was 
ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson 


Monday, Oct. 23
               1) Report by Bishop Payne, "Rooted for Life: Transforming for Mission"
               2) Godspeed for the Rev. Rebecca Bourret  


Tuesday, Oct. 24:

               1) Keynote address by presiding Bishop Mark Hanson,
                    PUBLIC LEADERSHIP IN A PUBLIC CHURCH:

                    THE CALL AND THE COURAGE
               2) Evening Eucharist offering:
                         Bishop's Discretionary Fund, $894
                         Liberian ministry, $900 plus gift cards and gifts of children's medicine
      
Wednesday:

              Sermon by Dr. James Nieman at Closing Eucharist




© Copyright 2004 New England Synod. All rights reserved.
20 Upland Street, Worcester, MA 01607 . P: (508) 791-1530 F: (508) 797-9295