AAC 10th Anniversary Gala

The Asian American Center at Fuller invites you to celebrate 10 years of forming Asian American Christian leaders for faithful ministry.
About this Event

Forward Together: A Decade of Cultivating Leaders for a Flourishing Asian American Church

Saturday, October 17, 2026

• 6:00 p.m. cocktails
• 7:00 p.m. dinner & program

Fountain Ballroom, The Westin Pasadena—191 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

For the past decade, the Asian American Center at Fuller Seminary (AAC) has equipped and supported Asian American Christians for faithful and effective ministry. What began as a research initiative has grown into a vibrant center of leadership development, scholarship, and spiritual formation for hundreds of clergy, therapists, ministry leaders, and seminary students.

Join fellow community leaders, alumni, and partners for an evening of celebration, gratitude, and vision-casting for the next decade. We'll honor AAC alumni whose faithful service is shaping communities across the country, present the inaugural AAC Catalyst Awards, and hear from keynote speaker Gene Luen Yang—National Book Award finalist, Printz and Eisner Award-winning graphic novelist, MacArthur "Genius" Fellow, and former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, whose graphic novel American Born Chinese was adapted into an acclaimed Disney+ series.

Tickets

General Admission: $125 per person Includes dinner, program, and a commemorative gift.

AAC Patron: $1,500 per table (seats 10)

• Premium reserved table for 10 guests
• Name and logo recognition on the event screen and in the printed program
• Social media acknowledgment
• Special patron acknowledgment during the program

Your support helps sustain the AAC's mission to form and empower leaders for the flourishing of the Asian American church.

For inquiries, email [email protected].

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM
Pre-Gala Cocktail/Reception

Info: Join us for a pre-gala cocktail reception featuring drinks and hors d'oeuvres, along with a special mini exhibit commemorating 10 years of the Asian American Center's impact and achievements. Guests are invited to capture the evening at our photo booth and connect with Asian American leaders, AAC alumni, and fellow supporters as we gather in celebration before the gala.

🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Gala Dinner & Program

Info: Share a meal with the Asian American Center community as we celebrate 10 years of impact, honor AAC alumni whose faithful service is shaping communities across the country, present the inaugural AAC Catalyst Awards, and hear a keynote address from acclaimed author and graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang. Together, we'll reflect on all that has been accomplished and look ahead to the next chapter of building a stronger, more connected community.

Untitled agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Pre-Gala Cocktail

Info: Join us for a pre-gala cocktail reception featuring drinks and hors d'oeuvres, along with a special mini exhibit commemorating 10 years of the Asian American Center's impact and achievements. Guests are invited to capture the evening at our photo booth and connect with Asian American leaders, AAC alumni, and fellow supporters as we gather in celebration before the gala.