January 28, 2010

Greetings in Christ's name! The Board of Directors of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Clergywomen is excited to share with you the good news that our first Biennial Meeting will be held on July 28-29, 2010 at Wesley UMC, 566 North 5th St, San Jose, CA. The theme of our gathering is "Sisterhood: Mary and Elizabeth" which is based on Luke 1:26-56, celebrating our strengths in diversity and networking with AAPIC sisters around the country.

Our meeting will be held one day prior to the National Federation of Asian American United Methodist convocation on July 29-31, 2010. We hope that you can attend both gatherings. The hotel arrangement is at the Holiday Inn San Jose (1350 North 4th St, San Jose, CA)

Please note the following deadlines:
April 23rd:Deadline to apply for scholarship
May 21st:Deadline to register to attend the entire conference with guaranteed housing.
Last day to cancel with refund (minus $20 processing fee).
July 9th:Deadline to register to attend the conference as a commuter (if space is available).

If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Nizzi Digan or Rev. Motoe Yamada

7/28 Wednesday
1 pm to 3 pm Check in, Registration
3 pm to 6 pm Introductory Plenary
6 pm to 7 pm Dinner
7 pm to 8 pm Opening Worship
8 pm to 8:15 pm Break
8:15 pm to 9 pm Ethnic Groups Meeting
9 pm Departure to Hotel

7/29 Thursday
8 am to 8:30 am Bible Study
8:30 am to 9 am Mary & Elizabeth Time
9 am to 10 am Workshop I
10 am to 10:15 am Break
10:15 am to 11:15 am Workshop II
11:15 am to 11:30 am Break
11:30 am to 1 pm Lunch
Panel Discussion
1 pm to 1:15 pm Break
1:15 pm to 2:15 pm Election
2:15 pm to 3 pm Closing Worship

Sincerely yours,
Rev. Nizzi Santos Digan
Chairperson, AAPIC