Things you won’t want to miss at the 2023 Biennial Mission Summit Thursday, June 22, 2023 BPFNA-Bautistas por la Paz Session (with Breakfast) 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM In this time of changing paradigms, peacemaking faces huge challenges; from systemic racism to mental illness, from increasing violence to loss of constitutional rights, from climate change to cultural cloister, poverty, and deterioration of life. Yet, for such a time like this, peacemakers are called to breathe in the peace of the Spirit, to disrupt, engage, and move toward a balm that heals. Join BPFNA~Bautistas por la Paz in a fruitful dialogue on how to witness peace in this time, and join us at peace camp the following week, June 26-30! Theologians Conference (with Lunch) 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Theologians Commission will hold a Theologians Conference on Thursday, June 22 from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM around the theme, “Holy Presence in a Post-Pandemic World.” Join the Theologians Commission for a day of discussion and learning. Ministers Council Gathering (with Lunch) 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Collegiality for Such a Time as This: Baptist Covenants for Following Jesus and Resisting Evil. Join the Ministers Council for worship, reflections led by Rev. Juan Angel Gutiérrez Rodríguez, round table conversations and lunch. We look forward to equipping and encouraging conversation with clergy and seminarians serving a wide variety of contexts. Regional Executive Ministers Council Educational Event (with Dinner) 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM This event, open to Regional Executive Ministers and region staff, will be a time of fellowship and learning with ministry colleagues. Engage 2023! Gathering (with Dinner) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Engage 2023 is the reimagined “Orientation to American Baptist Life” program. Seminarians and pastors new to American Baptist Churches USA will be attending Biennial sessions to connect, equip and belong within American Baptist Churches USA! If you are interested in learning more, visit www.abc-usa.org/engage2023. This session is for Engage 2023 participants and mentors only. Meet & Greet: Baptist Youth by CxNJL 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Conexión Nacional Juvenil Latina has created a bilingual space for Baptist youth to meet and mingle. It will be an informal space where participants can get to know one another in a dynamic and interactive way. Any and all youth ages 18-35 years old are welcome to join! Newly added on Thursday, June 22: Bioluminescent Bay Kayak Adventure - An addition from the Creation Justice Network 4:00 PM This will be an immersive environmental field trip in Puerto Rico sponsored by the ABC Creation Justice Network on Thursday, June 22 at 4:00 PM. For more information, contact Don Ng at revdonng@gmail.com. (Please note that registration for this event separate - contact Ng at the email address above to register.) The Ministers Council Chapter of Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors Gathering (with Dinner) 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors chapter of the Ministers Council cordially invites you to an early evening dinner session on Thursday, June 22, from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. More details to follow. American Baptist Hispanic Caucus Meeting 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM The American Baptist Hispanic Caucus invites you to its Biennial meeting where we gather for sharing, discerning, and planning the work of the National Hispanic Caucus. American Baptist National Black Caucus Opening Worship 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM All are invited to join with the American Baptist National Black Caucus for worship and praise. Friday, June 23, 2023 ABHMS Breakfast 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM ABHMS and the Rev. Dr. Patricia Murphy, ecclesiastical endorser, cordially invite you to join the members of the National Network of American Baptist Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors, Spiritual Directors and Specialized Ministers. This event is open to all. American Baptist Indian Caucus Meeting 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM All are invited to the 2023 American Baptist Indian Caucus meeting. In this session you will hear stories from representatives of 25 churches in six regions. Each representative will provide information of the tribes and communities they serve. We welcome you to come and to get acquainted with the Native American Baptist church communities through conversation and experience of our caucus family. American Baptist National Black Caucus Forum and Business Session 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM The Forum topic will be announced and will include speaker(s) and participants. The Business Session will explore Black Caucus initiatives and leadership. American Baptist Hispanic Caucus Annual Meeting 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM The American Baptist Hispanic Caucus invites you to its Biennial meeting where we gather for sharing, discerning, and planning the work of the National Hispanic Caucus. Alliance of Asian American Baptist Churches/Asian Caucus Meeting 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The Alliance of Asian American Baptist Churches invites all Asian American pastors and leaders and supporters of the Alliance to its Annual Convocation. At this session, the Alliance will be celebrating its 50th anniversary! Women's Day - American Baptist Women's Ministries 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Women's and Girls' Day will be held at the First Baptist Church of Caguas. Visit www.ABWomensMinistries.org\events for more information. (Please note that registration for Women's Day is separate - visit the link above to register.) MMBB Member Luncheon & Address 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Please join MMBB for the MMBB Member Luncheon & Address featuring remarks from our Chief Executive Officer, Louis P. Barbarin, CPA and an uplifting musical selection. Dr. Barbarin will speak about the multiple ways MMBB has sought to Say Yes to God’s New Thing in this time of change and extraordinary opportunity for the church and our denomination. Register Today! American Baptists Churches USA invites you and your congregation to the 2023 Biennial Mission Summit, June 23-25, 2023, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. With the theme “For Such a Time as This,” the biennial event is the premier opportunity for American Baptists to gather and connect with one another, hear directly from American Baptist partners and friends, worship together as one family of God, and learn the latest happenings across the American Baptist denomination. Be sure to check the schedule for events occurring before the publicized start date of June 23. You won’t want to miss anything! Register Learn more about the event below or visit www.americanbaptists2023.com Register Now and Save! Discount Available A discounted registration rate of $199 is available for both participants and delegates. Register by March 31, 2023 to receive $30 off the regular registration rate. Price increases to $229 on April 1. Savings for Young Adults In 2023, we are excited to offer many options for young adults throughout the event, including a special registration rate of $99 to young adults age 35 and under. The first 100 young adult registrants to use the discount code below at checkout will receive an additional $25 off the registration rate: YA25OFF Residents of Puerto Rico Residents of Puerto Rico, enjoy a discounted registration rate of $99 to attend the full event. Single day options are also available for $49/day. You're Invited! Learn more: Childcare and Youth programming will be available. Please indicate your interest when registering for the event - details will be available soon.  Watch your email - more info about the full event to come later this week!