50 Years of Faith,
Fellowship & Community
June 30 – July 4, 2027 · Dallas, TX
A Golden Bridge Between Africa and America
Countdown to the Celebration
Our Heritage
A Half-Century of Faith
Since 1977, the African Christian Fellowship USA has woven together the faith, culture, and aspirations of the African diaspora — building a golden bridge between two continents and countless communities across this nation.
1977
The Beginning
Founded in 1977 by a group of African students and professionals at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the African Christian Fellowship was born from a shared vision to unite faith, cultural identity, and community among the African diaspora in the United States.
1985
National Expansion
ACF chapters established across major U.S. cities, creating a nationwide network of African Christian believers.
1995
The Bridge Initiative
Launched programs connecting African diaspora communities with development projects across the continent.
2005
Youth & Leadership
Established the ACF Youth Fellowship and Leadership Development Institute to empower the next generation.
2015
Golden Decade
Expanded to all 50 states with over 100 chapters, becoming the premier African Christian organization in America.
2027
50th Anniversary
Celebrating half a century of faith, fellowship, and community — a golden bridge between Africa and America.
Artifacts & Archives
The Founding Document
The original charter signed in 1977 by a group of African students and professionals at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, establishing ACF as a fellowship of African Christian believers in America.
First National Conference
Photograph from ACF's first national gathering, held in a small church basement with just 35 attendees.
50 Years of Growth
An infographic charting ACFUSA's expansion from one chapter founded in 1977 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison to over 100 chapters across all 50 states today.
The Bridge Newsletter
Vintage copies of 'The Bridge,' ACF's quarterly newsletter that connected chapters across the nation before the internet era.
Generations of Faith
A photo collage spanning five decades showing the faces and families that built ACFUSA into what it is today, culminating in the 50th Anniversary Celebration in Dallas, 2027.
Delegates
Conference Hotel Accommodation
Book your stay at The Westin Hotel & Resorts, 4545 W. John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75063. Special rates available for ACFUSA delegates.
Our Partners
Sponsors & Partners
We give thanks to the organizations whose generosity makes this golden anniversary possible.
Voices of the Fellowship
Testimonies
From Student to Shepherd
I came to America as a lonely graduate student in 1978. ACF found me, nurtured my faith, and gave me a family. Today, I pastor a congregation of 3,000 — and it all started in that small ACF Bible study. To God be the glory.
— Rev. Dr. Samuel Adeyemi
A Second Home
When my family relocated from Lagos to Atlanta, ACF became our home away from home. My children grew up in this community, learning both their African heritage and their American faith. We are forever grateful.
— Mrs. Abigail Nwosu
Join the Celebration
Be part of history. Register today for the ACFUSA 50th Anniversary Celebration.