North American Christian Convention

Filipino & American Christian Convention

Two Conventions in One: The NACC and FACC

FACC Logo From Karla McElroy

The NACC welcomes the Filipino & American Christian Convention to Indianapolis, Indiana. Since its first gathering in Santa Cruz, California, in 1982, the FACC has been held biannually in cities across the United States, Hawaii, Canada, Guam, and the Philippines.

Al Dimaano is president of this year's convention. It seems particularly fitting for him to be a leader in this new NACC-FACC partnership since he is the founding chairman of the FACC.

Registration will cover events for both conventions. FACC-focused events will be held in the Hyatt Regency, which is attached by skywalk to the Indiana Convention Center. Though the FACC is sponsoring its own workshops, morning sessions, and children's and teen programming, the two conventions will combine for the evening sessions in the convention center. FACC attendees are welcome to participate in all NACC-sponsored special events as well as enjoy the exhibits and Connecting Place Stage presentations.

A full range of programs is planned for adults, youth, and children. Guest speakers will include Maxie Urma of Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines, Emanuel Arcigal from the Chicago Suburban Church of Christ, and Jim McElroy from the Filipino-American Christian Church, Shoreline, WA.

Of special note is the Filipiniana celebration, coordinated by Rene Esmane. This is a highly anticipated portion of each FACC. Attendees wear native attire, and the rich cultural heritage of the Philippine Islands is honored in song, dance, and elaborate costuming. Everyone is encouraged to come to the Connecting Place Stage in the exhibit hall immediately after the Wednesday evening main session for this special program.

(Karla McElroy is a former missionary with Philippine Mission Churches of Christ and currently pastors Filipino-American Christian Church, Shoreline, Washington, with her husband, Jim)

Schedule

Wednesday July 7

8:15 AM: Workshop Session
Evangelism: Beyond the Church Walls
Charlie Bontoc

11:00 AM: Worship Session
The Externally Focused Church
Maxie Urma

8:45 PM: Filipiniana Celebration
Featuring the Kapwa dance group from Loyola University. Coordinated by Rene Esmane.

This is a highly anticipated portion of each Filipino & American Christian Convention. Attendees wear native attire and the rich cultural heritage of the Philippine Islands is honored in song, dance and elaborate costuming. The program will be presented on the Connecting Place Stage in the Exhibit Hall immediately following the Wednesday evening main session. Everyone is invited. [video]