Last weekend, the USCCA hosted our 29th International Conference and celebrated 35 years of the USCCA at the Ricci Awards Banquet. The Maryknoll Missionary Disciples have kindly shared a video montage of the conference via their Instagram page; you may view the video at the Maryknoll Missionary Disciples Instagram page to view more scenes from the conference.
Conference participants contributed to an upbuilding atmosphere as we discussed the life of the Church in China and avenues for friendship between China and the U.S. As one attendee remarked, "The communion among us in the Eucharistic Liturgy reflected our friendship from the source of Christ who calls us His friends."
We cherish these opportunities to build bridges of friendship, and continue to pursue our mission through programs like the Chinese and American Friendship Ministry (CAAFM) and the Book Circle. As we return from the International Conference to continued action among our personal networks, we invite you to reflect with us upon the word of the Hymn in Procession from the conference's liturgy:
My life flows on in endless song; above earth's lamentation,I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation.No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I'm clinging.Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?
Finally, please consider our special request to you, our supporter:
Please consider donating to support our efforts to produce a documentary of the 29th International Conference, a publication of the conference proceedings, and recorded interviews with speakers and panelists.
This is an ambitious undertaking, and we need your support to bring our theme of "Our Hope is in Christ" to the broadest possible audience. Our goal is to raise $20,000 toward this effort. We hope we can count on your generous donation to underwrite this project. Your gifts will be recognized for your leadership in bringing this vision to fruition.
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