AAPI Clergy and Lay Leaders Gather in Kansas City for Storytelling and Hope
The 2025 AAPI Clergy and Lay Leadership Retreat, a gathering of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community leaders, is underway in Kansas City, Missouri. The event, organized by The Episcopal Church's Asiamerica Ministries, brings together 57 attendees from across the continental United States, Hawai'i, and Guam. The retreat is hosted at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral and runs from April 2 to 4.
The theme of this year's retreat is 'Sharing Our Stories, Revealing Dreams, Living in Hope'. Bishop-elect Amy Dafler Meaux is among the attendees, joining people of East Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander descent. The Rev. Jo Ann Lagman, missioner for Asiamerica Ministries, looks forward to the camaraderie and shared stories.
New York Bishop Suffragan Allen K. Shin delivered a sermon emphasizing the importance of storytelling and the inclusion of AAPI stories in U.S. history and The Episcopal Church. The retreat offers each participant the opportunity to speak and share their stories, fostering fellowship and leadership development. An icebreaker activity, AAPI Episcopal Bingo, highlights shared experiences among AAPI Episcopalians.
The AAPI population is growing in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is the fastest-growing demographic in the United States. The 2025 AAPI Clergy and Lay Leadership Retreat provides a platform for these leaders to connect, share their stories, and plan for the future of their communities.
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