2006 Fall Bishop's Convocation

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

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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