Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Our 2004 Convention in Wiesbaden was a wonderful celebration of the mission and ministry of the Convocation of American Churches in Europe. Our first Convocation mission consultation, Mission 2000, provided us with a dynamic vision for new work in Europe. Since then, the Convocation has grown significantly with the establishment of new missions and ministries, now serving a diverse group of Christians at worship in six languages.

Launching the new bilingual edition of the Prayer Book in German reminded your Convention that our vision for expanding God’s dream in Europe was born out of an intentional process, which included producing our four bilingual Books. Convention delegates acclaimed the successful implementation of the whole Mission 2000 framework and, while considering the structure question, called for a second consultation on mission. The consultation was convened, on June 17-19, 2004, for the purpose of crafting a new mission plan for the Convocation – to launch Mission 2006. Each parish and mission was asked to send three representatives to the Mission 2006 Consultation: a clergy representative or lay Pastoral Leader, a trusted lay leader, and a youth delegate. 

The Mission of the Convocation is “to share the good news of Jesus Christ by worship, word, and example to all nationalities and denominations.” The Holy Spirit is clearly at work in Europe! There was much excitement around Mission 2006 as we sought to maintain momentum, and carry forward our mission work into the next decade.

I am grateful to each of you for your commitment to the work of mission, and for sharing your time, your talents, and vision for advancing God’s dream in Europe. You make me proud to be your Bishop-in-Charge.

Your Bishop and friend,

+Pierre

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