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