In China, March is the season for meetings. The National People’s Congress (NPC) convenes, as does the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Because they meet back-to-back (CPPCC going first), the gatherings are referred to as “Two Sessions” (liǎnghuì, 两会). This year, the Two Sessions will begin on March 4. Party leaders and delegates to the NPC meet to review the government’s work over the past year and set goals for the coming year.
This year, in keeping with the spirit of Two Sessions, ChinaSource will be hosting two events in March, one in Texas and the other in Minnesota.
ChinaSource Connect Dinner
On March 13, 2026, Andrea Lee and Joann Pittman will be hosting a ChinaSource Connect Dinner in Dallas, TX. It will be an informal dinner, with an opportunity for us to share updates on ChinaSource’s work and on what God is doing among his people in China.
We have reserved a private dining room at Spring Creek Barbecue in Irving. We would love to have you join us!
Date: March 13, 2026
Location: Spring Creek Barbeque, 3514 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062
Time: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Click on this link to RSVP: https://signupforms.com/registrations/45501
Seating capacity for this dinner is limited, so please RSVP early.
Public Lecture: Christianity in China Beyond the Headlines
This year’s public lecture will be given by Joann Pittman on Thursday, March 26 in St. Paul, MN. Joann will provide an introduction to the church in China, moving beyond common headlines and narratives to look at key issues and challenges that Christians face today. This will include a brief historical overview of Christianity in China, as well as gospel-centered stories of what God is doing among his people despite the challenging social and political environment. Finally, we will consider lessons that Christians in the West can learn from Christians in China.
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 6:15 PM – light refreshments
7:00 PM – lecture
Location: Nazareth Chapel, University of Northwestern-St. Paul, 3003 Snelling Avenue North, Roseville, MN 55113
Registration is not required, but it will help us know how many cookies to order! You can register here: https://www.signupforms.com/registrations/45470
This lecture is part of our ongoing joint lecture series, in collaboration with the China Academic Consortium and the United States-China Catholic Association.
We hope to see you at one of our two events!
