Filipino American Ministry Initiative of Fuller Theological Seminary

As part of our annual Filipino American History Month (FAHM), celebration, FAMI is holding another month-long symposium throughout October 2024, reflecting on a ministry theme that intersects with the topic chosen by the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS). For FAMI, this is a unique opportunity to highlight and support ministry with Filipino Americans.

Through our online and in-person events, we will feature Filipino American scholar-practitioners and members of the Fuller community as they engage this year's theme, "Serving With Those Who Suffer." Stay tuned for a list of our presenters!

Our online (Zoom) gatherings will be held on the evenings of October 8 and 15 at 6p PDT. Our in-person, all-day gathering will take place at Fuller’s Pasadena campus on Friday, October 25 (details forthcoming). REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for the Zoom links and for our in-person events at the link below:

https://bit.ly/fahm2024

Email us at [email protected] with your questions! 🇵🇭🇺🇸🙏🏽

Sa ikatlong sunod na taon, nananatiling pinakamapanganib na bansa ang Pilipinas pagdating sa epekto ng mga kalamidad, ayon sa 2024 WorldRiskReport.

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Did you know that our community (the FAMI-lia) is a beautiful, fast-growing, supportive community of ministry leaders, scholars, and creatives from within Fuller AND beyond Fuller? To join one of our formation group cohorts is to also join the FAMI-lia as we journey together. (See our previous posts or email us at [email protected] for info on the next cohort!)

We meet online regularly for fellowship, fun, and for all sorts of Filipino American and ministry-oriented discussions (pictured below)-- AND we meet in person at the Fuller Pasadena campus every October during Filipino American History Month. Soon, we'll also start meeting in *Chicago* during the spring. Stay tuned for more details!

p.s. One of our own even joined us while at the Dodgers game last night!

Our next FAMI formation group cohort is going to fill up quickly! Please share your interest with us by filling out the form linked below. The deadline is 9/6, so help us spread the word. Thanks in advance!

https://bit.ly/FAMIFALL24

Exciting announcement: We’re opening the next FAMI formation group cohort very soon! This group will run for 9 weeks and will be co-led by FAMI director of formation Dr. Eleanor Baylon and FAMI fellow Denise Peñacerrada Kruse. If you or someone you know are interested, please fill out the form at the URL below (case sensitive). Spots are limited and filled up very quickly last time, so don’t wait too long! DM or email us at [email protected] with any questions you have. 🇵🇭🇺🇸🙏🏽

https://bit.ly/FAMIFALL24

Thank you, Chantelle Gibbs and the team at Fuller Studio, for fixing the audio file of this sermon from our 2021 Filipino American History Month all-seminary chapel service. The celebration also overlapped with a chapel series on women heroes in the Bible.

Mary and our Matriarchs | Gabriel J. Catanus Gabriel J. Catanus speaks on how remembering and honoring the stories of our matriarchs helps us understand who we are and the Spirit’s ongoing work in us.

Announcing the theme for this year’s FAMI symposium: “Filipino American Faith and Ministry with Those Who Suffer.” Message us here or email us at [email protected] if you’re interested in submitting a proposal!

From The Athletic: Carlos Yulo took gold in the men’s floor exercise on Saturday — winning the first medal for the Philippines in Paris. https://nyti.ms/4drkpXU

Dr. Brad Onishi interviewed FAMI director Dr. J. for the APARRI “APA Religions 101” podcast series. Listen at the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OIHA0oOt7ujY4mJrIx4Oy?si=qKs0bt75QqeYOnktOUgCyA

FAMI director Dr. J. also participated on an APARRI panel examining kapwa, solidarity, and Filipino American theology.

Gillian and Bernard presented a great paper at the APARRI conference recently! 🇵🇭🇺🇸👏🏽

Congratulations to Michael Jacobe, another one of our beloved FAMI-lia, on his graduation from Fuller Seminary! Michael earned his M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy! 🇵🇭🇺🇸🎉

Congratulations to Dr. Eleanor Baylon, FAMI's beloved Director of Formation! With her clinical experience and research in Filipino American psychology, Dr. Baylon received her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology degree from Fuller Seminary! 🇵🇭🇺🇸🎉

Congratulations to Tim Lee, one of our beloved FAMI-lia, on his recent graduation from Fuller Seminary. Tim received his M.A. in Theology and Ministry! 🇵🇭🇺🇸🎉

Look who went to Chicago for a quick visit, two of our beloved Fullerpinos!

Every day is Mother’s Day for FAMI. Throwing it back to our FAMI chapel service in 2021, when we honored our matriarchs. (Link to service and sermon in bio.)

Chapel - October 13, 2021 Gabriel Jay Catanus

Our third FAMI Formation Group cohort is underway and off to a great start. Please be praying for us as we continue journeying together!