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American Friends of the Episcopal Church of Sudan 3737 Seminary Road Alexandria, VA 22304 |
…….connecting hopes and gifts……….
Dear Friends,
The AFRECS conference is coming up soon! Are you registered yet? Do you have your hotel and air reservations? There are two other conferences in San Jose that week so don’t wait until the very last moment. Please note that in order to ensure effective planning for our 150-200 conference attendees, we’ve had to impose a late fee of $25 for every registration after Feb 1st.
What an array of talent will be there conference weekend!
Brian D’Silva of USAID – economist and Sudan expert
Andrew Natsios, Director of USAID – We are hoping he will accept our invitation
The Rev. Enock Tombe – Provincial Secretary of the Episcopal Church of Sudan
Harriet Baka Nathan – Trainer for the Mother’s Union
Charles Barker – negotiation strategist from CMI Concord Group and consultant to the Episcopal Church of Sudan
Michael Kavane, recent author of a book on Economic Development in Sudan
Sudanese men and women who are leaders in Sudanese communities all over the USA
Workshops featuring:
Mobilizing Americans to Assist in Darfur
Theological Education in Sudan: Recent Developments
Online Theological Education: Possibilities
History of the Episcopal Church of Sudan
Discussion of the Peace Process in Sudan: Practically Speaking
Authors Mark Bixler of the Atlantic Constitution (The Lost Boys of Sudan) and Judy Bernstein (They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky)
The Rev. Grant LeMarquand author of a book to be released Jan, 2006 on the Rev. Marc Nikkel
How to Engineer Your Story (How to Get Your Story in Print)
Sudanese Women in America: Challenges and Successes
Worshipping Side by Side: Evolving Sudanese Congregations
Circulate the conference materials and tell people everywhere about the conference.
And don’t forget to send in the $50 membership fee as well.
God’s peace,
Nancy Frank
Executive Director
American Friends of the Episcopal Church of Sudan