December 18, 2008

Yesterday, President-Elect Barack Obama announced the Dr. Rick Warren will deliver the invocation at his inauguration ceremony next month. On Saturday, December 20th, the best-selling author and evangelical pastor will deliver his first address to a Muslim audience during the 8th annual convention of the Muslim Public Affairs Council.

Rick Warren, author of "The Purpose Driven Life," hosted the groundbreaking Civil Forum on the Presidency with candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, which was broadcast on CNN this summer.

In 2005, TIME magazine named him one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" and U.S. News & World Report named him one of America's 25 best leaders. The Purpose Driven Life has sold 25 million copies and is the best-selling hardback book in American history, according to Publisher's Weekly.

WHAT:   8th Annual Convention on "New Era, New Role"

WHO:     Dr. Laila Al-Marayati - Chairwoman, KinderUSA
              Reza Aslan - Author, No god but God
              Dr. Juan Cole - Author, Engaging the Muslim World
              AJ Durrani - Coalition of New American Communities
              Dr. Maher Hathout - Author, In Pursuit of Justice
              Kiran Khalid - ABCnews' "Good Morning America" producer
              Shejea Khan - recent candidate for Indiana city council
              Suhail Khan - Department of Transportation
              Dr. Agha Saeed - American Muslim Taskforce on the Elections
              Richard J. Schmierer - Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
                                                         for Near Eastern Affairs
              Khurrum Wahid - Center for Voter Advocacy
              Dr. Rick Warren - Pastor, Saddleback Church
              Ahmed Younis - Senior Analyst, Gallup Center for Muslim Studies

WHEN: Saturday, December 20, 2008

Main & Youth Programs: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Banquet: 6:30 pm WHERE: Long Beach Convention Center
300 East Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

Get Informed. Get Inspired. Get Involved.
Click here for program details or to purchase your tickets now!

Focused on the theme "New Era, New Role," MPAC's 8th annual convention on Saturday, December 20th at the Long Beach Convention Center will explore possibilities for Muslim American to continue expanding their political and civic engagement as well as their role in shaping the public image of Islam and Muslims.

CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets today by or call (213) 383-3443. Adult tickets are available for $35 for the convention only, $45 for the banquet only or $70 for both. Student tickets are available for $20 for the convention only, $20 for the banquet only or $40 for both.