June 3, 2008

USA Assembly

To: Community of Christ Members and Friends in the USA

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

During the 2007 World Conference, the First Presidency shared our intent to hold a special assembly of church members in the United States. This non-legislative gathering would give opportunity to confer on issues of importance about the church’s mission in this nation.

The need for a USA Assembly is still a reality, and we are pleased to announce that a special USA assembly will be convened during the April 10–17, 2010 World Conference. (Other fields and language groups will also have opportunity to meet at this time.)

Our original intent was to convene a USA assembly in 2009. However, the combination of economic concerns, staff capacity at International Headquarters, and other international events scheduled for that year prompted the World Church Leadership Council to look toward 2010 for the USA Assembly.

In 2009, members of the church in the United States will have opportunity to study, worship, and fellowship with brothers and sisters from around the world. We encourage the USA church to maximize its support of these opportunities:

International Youth Forum (IYF)—July 21–25

SPECTACULAR—July 25–August 1

International Women’s Gathering—October 18–23

Peace Colloquy—October 23–25

We thank God for the many ways in which the Holy Spirit is uniquely moving within every nation of the world. We look forward to the USA church having opportunity to discuss issues of importance when it assembles in 2010. May God bless you as you seek to be a blessing to others.

In Christ’s peace,

The First Presidency