18th 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 Mr. Pros Tumonong. Payment via Zelle to
(616) 430-0834 or check payable to NAFAUM mailed to: 1908 Firethorn Ct SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Be part of our story. Let’s make this convocation truly unforgettable—all for the glory of God!
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Registration is now open! Click the link below for the online registration
July 31-Aug. 2, 2025
Early Birds registration: $175.00
(April 30 last day) Regular: $200.00
Online Zoom is moved to July 19 instead of July 5
(Be sure to register and pay by July 18 )
Registration Update:
Make Payment
Option 1: Zelle
Send payment to: (616) 430-0834 – Prospero Tumonong
Please include your full name in the payment notes.
Option 2: Check by Mail to Prospero Tumonong
Include your registration details with your check.
Write check to NAFAUM and enclose a note with name/s of attendees and email addresses please
1908 Firethorn Ct SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Option 3: Paypal – Log in to your PayPal account and send to nafaumhq@gmail.com (there is a 3% fee)
announcement!
ARE YOU CALLED TO SERVE ON THE NAFAUM BOARD?
By Rev. Adiel DePano
If you are or are interested in serving, you are invited to submit your name for consideration as a member of the Board of Directors. You are encouraged to enter into a deep and prayerful discernment before contacting the Nominations Committee chaired by Rev. Adiel DePano. You should only take part in the process after a careful consideration of where God is leading you and be affirmed by God that this is both realistic and a true calling. To be considered, please respond in writing to the following questions:
1. Tell us a little about yourself. How long have you been a United Methodist Christian? What is your day job? What are your connections or places of service in NAFAUM?
2. What do you do to stay spiritually fit? How have you grown spiritually over this past year?
3. Do you feel called to be part of the NAFAUM Board? If so, why?
4. What are your strengths? What gifts, talents, or abilities do you bring to the table that can enhance the mission of NAFAUM, i.e. to carry out the various ministries of the United Methodist Church among Filipino-Americans in cooperation with other boards and agencies and local churches of the denomination?
Send your written responses to adieldp@gmail.com no later than April 30, 2025. The process involves the following next steps: 1. The Nominations Committee vets the candidates. 2. Candidates deemed fit for election by the Nominations Committee are officially recruited. 3. Nominations Committee presents its report to the NAFAUM Convocation plenary. Upon adoption of the report, the candidates for the incoming class are duly elected.
The Nominations Committee is made up of Rev. Armando Arellano, Rev. Adiel DePano, NAFAUM President Karen Prudente (ex oficio), and Rev. Dr. Ben Vinluan.
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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!