Come Back to Umudike
AAASF Alumni Homecoming Week 2027
There is a particular feeling that comes with driving back through the gate at Umudike after years away — the fellowship hall, the same trees, the same corner where somebody first talked to you about the Sabbath. The Homecoming exists so that we do that together, and so that the students there now can see what the Fellowship produces.
Under Article VIII of the Constitution, the Alumni Home Coming Week holds once every three years. It is planned and executed by the Programme Planning Committee and the Executive Committee together with the general house, working with the committee formed by the incumbent chapter Executive Committee on campus. Every member is expected to participate actively.
The Programme
The Homecoming runs from Thursday to Sunday. The shape of the week has held across previous editions:
Thursday — Arrival
- Reception at the main entrance, registration and welcome packs
- Welcome dinner and networking
Friday — Service and Preparation
- Community service: free health screening and wellness workshops, with local healthcare partners
- Courtesy visits, including to the Vice-Chancellor of MOUAU and the Staff Advisers of ASF MOUAU
- Seminar and talk show on career growth, community service and alumni achievement
- Alumni Mass Choir rehearsals
- Vesper service to receive the Sabbath
Sabbath — Worship
- Singspiration and Sabbath School
- Intermediate programme for younger alumni and family members
- Divine Service with a keynote sermon
- Music concert by the Alumni Choir and guests
- Seminar on personal and professional development
- Dedication of the incoming Executive Committee
- Award ceremony, including the conferment of Senior Membership
- Dinner night
Sunday — Fellowship and Business
- Sports and recreation
- General Meeting of the Association
- Departure
Handover
The Homecoming is where the Association's leadership changes hands. The tenure of office runs three years, culminating at the Homecoming in the third year of service, where the handover is conducted and certificates and plaques of service are presented to the outgoing Executive Committee.
Accommodation and Travel
Accommodation options around Umudike and Ehimiri are arranged on request in the category you choose, alongside church premises and Fellowship secretariat options for members who prefer them. Details and booking arrangements are published here as the date approaches.
Contributions
Members contribute towards the financial aspects of the week, as provided in the Constitution. Contributions may be made online through this site, and every contribution is receipted.