Aclc Invitation Letter

American Clergy Leadership Conference United Federation of Churches “Rebuild the Family, Restore the Community and Renew the Nation and the World” ________________________________________________________________ Midwest District Headquarters: 7450 North Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD

Tel: (773) 274-7441 – Fax: (773) 274-9860 – e-mail: [email protected]

Dr. Pyung Hwa Kim Chairman of the Board

January 5, 2009

Bishop Ki Hoon Kim National Chairman

Dear Clergy and Friends,

Archbishop George A. Stallings, Jr. Co-President Bishop Jesse Edwards Co-President Rev. Dr. Michael Jenkins Executive Advisor Rev. Levy M. Daugherty Executive Advisor

Greetings in the name of our Lord! We deeply appreciate your support of the many important ACLC-related events throughout the year of 2008. We are now entering 2009 at a time of great spiritual and historical significance for America and the world. On this foundation, we are honored to invite you to join us in an important ACLC National Convocation, January 29-31, 2009 at the Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel in Newark, New Jersey! The theme is, “Jesus’ Prayer that They All May be One – One Family Under God.” This three-day convocation offers you these important opportunities:

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

• studying and sharing God’s Word with faith leaders of varying traditions in order to explore key principles, values and practices vital to advancing the Kingdom of God

Rev. Dr. T.L. Barrett Jr. Chairman of the Founding Committee

• attending a historic International and Inter-Cultural Blessing Ceremony at the Manhattan Center in New York City

Rev. Mark Abernathy Rev. Dr. Bennit Hayes Rev. Dr. Dannie Holmes Archbishop C. Phillip Johnson Bishop Dennis Lyons Rev. Dr. H.G. McGhee Jr. Rev. Dr. Lonnie McLeod Rev. Walter Millsap Apostle Floyd Nelson Rev. Carl Rawls Rev. Tessie Willis Rev. John Winfrey WOMEN IN MINISTRY Minister Reiko Jenkins

• attending a beautiful Celebration Rally at the Manhattan Center marking the 90th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Sun Myung and the 67th birthday of Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon. The registration fee is $250 for ACLC members and $350 for non-members. The fee includes accommodations (rooms are double-occupancy) and meals. Participants should schedule their flights to arrive at the Newark Liberty International Airport. There will be a free shuttle to and from the hotel. The Convocation starts with registration at 1:00 PM on January 29 and concludes after the Celebration Rally on January 31. On Sunday morning, February 1, an optional reflection session will be available for those with flights departing that day. Conference participants can stay at the hotel on Saturday night with an additional $50 fee. The deadline for registration is January 22. You can register in Chicago by calling Rev. Kazuo Takami at 773-991-6983 or by faxing the enclosed Registration Form to 847-357-1874. We look forward to seeing you there!

Rev. Ethel Hayes

May God’s abundant blessings upon you, your family and your work in 2009!　

Rev. Tanya Edwards

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Claire Daugherty SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE COMMITTEE Dr. Milton Reid Rev. Dr. Walter Fauntroy

Bishop Ki Hoon Kim, 　　 Archbishop G. A. Stallings, Jr. National Chairman National C0-President

Rev. David Rendel Midwest Chairman