Identity

The UMYAF EMBLEM

The UMYAF Emblem is made up of the Latin Cross, the Matese-Pattee Cross, and the Three (3)
Circles/Rings.

The LATIN CROSS signifies the growth of the United Methodist Young Adult Fellowship from the UMYF. What used to be the inner cross, limited by the end sides of the Maltese-Pattee Cross is now stretched out for greater service and responsibilities; the UMYAF is now entering a life of maturity.

The MALTESE-PATTEE CROSS is super-imposed at the center of the Latin Cross. It has eight (8) points which stand for the eight (8) beatitudes. The UMYAF recognizes these eight (8) points as its way of life.

The THREE (3) CIRCLES/RINGS binding the two (2) crosses together symbolize fellowship. The inner circle represents our fellowship with Jesus Christ; the middle circle, our fellowship with one another; and the outer circle, our worldwide fellowship.

THE UMYAF MOTTO

“IN JESUS’ STEPS!”

The UMYAF motto is “In Jesus’ steps” which was approved during the National Convention held in 1967 in Baguio City. The best years of Jesus on earth were during His “UMYAF years” and to exemplify the life of Jesus Christ is to be always in Jesus’ steps.

THE UMYAF COLORS

BLUE and ORANGE

The official colors of the UMYAF as emphasized in the UMYAF Emblem are BLUE and ORANGE. Blue symbolizes maturity. Orange, because of its brightness, it signifies light which illumines Christ in our lives.