special announcement
Exciting things are happening as we prepare for the School of Congregational Development 2026 in Columbus, Ohio! Interest continues to grow, and we are grateful for the many leaders, pastors, laity, and workshop presenters who are helping make this event a meaningful time of learning, inspiration, and connection.
This year's theme, **"RISE UP: Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously,"** invites us to deepen our faith, strengthen our ministries, and embrace God's call to courageous leadership in our communities.
Please join us in prayer for all who are preparing, presenting, and participating. May God use this gathering to equip and encourage leaders for effective ministry and faithful discipleship.
We look forward to learning, worshiping, and growing together as we witness how God continues to move through the Church CLICK for registration
For more questions, please call BBAgtarap:
Bener Baysa Agtarap, PhD
Executive Director, Community Engagement & Church Planting/Path 1
Director, Connectional Mobilization
World Service of Discipleship Ministries
The United Methodist Church
(877) 899-2780 Ext. 7123
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20th nafaum convocation
We are excited to share the program lineup for the upcoming NAFAUM Convocation! Please take a moment to check out the full schedule for each day of this inspiring event.
Click here to view the program details
We look forward to seeing you at the convocation and sharing this transformative experience together. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for a powerful time of fellowship, learning, and worship!
souvenir program
Calling All Friends, Churches, and Supporters of NAFAUM! We are thrilled to announce the 18th NAFAUM Convocation & Young Leaders Summit, happening on July 31–August 2, 2025 at Memorial UMC in Clovis, CA! This year’s theme is a powerful call to live out our faith: “A More Excellent Way… Love!” To commemorate this historic gathering, we are producing a Souvenir Program—a keepsake that honors our journey, celebrates our community, and highlights the generosity of individuals and groups who walk with us in ministry.
We invite YOU to be part of this by sponsoring a page! Submit your ad or dedication and support this event:
Ad Rates: $500 – Outside Back Cover $200 – Inside Front/Back Cover $100 – Full Page $50 – Half Page
Please send your final page-size PDF design to Joy Hayag at joyhayag19@hotmail.com, along with your group name and note your payment to our treasurer Mrs. Ruth Solis Casulla . Payment via Zelle to
or check payable to NAFAUM mailed to: Ruth, please call her at 203-901-3092
Be part of our story. Let’s make this convocation truly unforgettable—all for the glory of God!
NAFAUM
WHO
WE ARE
Get to Know NAFAUM
NAFAUM started as and is a platform where Filipino United Methodists could work together collectively to enhance the Christian life of all, in areas of the Christian faith that affect our interaction with the new land and people which we have now come to call our own. It also acts as an advocate for values peculiar to the Filipino not just to defend those when necessary, but use them as a means of grace and contribution to our common witness as part and parcel of the connection, even as not a formal and organic part of the official structure of The United Methodist Church. By our own volition, however, we observe and follow the ways and discipline and governance of The United Methodist Church. NAFAUM does everything the Methodist way, except that we are not within the formal structure of the church. Moreover, we could present proposals for funding by the general church to any of the general boards. And we could create or design programs that enhance our Christian life and witness as Filipinos in America, and all over the connection.
Mabuhay!
2024-2025
NAFAUM Directory
We're updating our NAFAUM Membership Directory and need your information!
Please add your information, including whether you are clergy or retired clergy, a deaconess or retired deaconess, or laity, and your contact information such as your email address and phone number. If you add your email address, we will send you the NAFAUM quarterly newsletter and information about current events.
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NAFAUM is delighted to launch its first quarterly digital newsletter, NAFAUM Connections!
"This summer edition shares a heartfelt devotion and an article on Filipino-American United Methodists who attended the School of Congregational Development and are very inspired to bring new fresh expressions of intentional discipleship. You will find updated plans for the 2024 USA Christmas Institute sessions; and news on upcoming NAFAUM PAGLAGO activities and United Methodist Church mission opportunities."
- Karen G. Prudente, President
If you would like to contribute to our next editions of NAFAUM Connections or the NAFAUM website, please contact either Rev. Vivencio Vinluan (revdrben@yahoo.com) or Deaconess Joy Hayag (joyhayag19@hotmail.com).
Give
If you would like to make a financial gift to NAFAUM, you may do so via PayPal using a credit or debit card.
PayPal ID: nafaumhq@gmail.com
Thank you for your generosity!