Fall Retreat 2025

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Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12, 2025

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Theme: The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School: Asian American Edition

Discussions based on The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School: Asian American Edition will help us see the difference knowing Jesus makes in facing our unique challenges with identity, culture, and family.

General Information 💁‍♂️

Please eat dinner beforehand. There is no meal provided on Friday night.

Schedule 📆

October 10 (Friday)

  • 7:30 pm – Arrive at retreat site
  • 7:45 pm – Icebreaker
  • 8:00 pm – Session 1: Chapter 1: Performance Pressure and the Finished Work of Christ
  • 9:00 pm – Snacks and Free Time Stations
  • 10:30 pm – Selah Time
  • 11:00 pm – Bed

October 11 (Saturday)

  • 7:30 am – Fun Run I (optional)
  • 8:30 am – Breakfast
  • 9:00 am – Group Devotions
  • 9:30 am – Session 2: Chapter 2: Unworthiness and the God Who Saves and Chapter 4: Church Hurt and the Good Shepherd
  • 11:00 am – Mystery Activity
  • 12:00 pm – Lunch
  • 1:00 pm – Activities
  • 3:00 pm – Free Time
  • 5:30 pm – Dinner
  • 6:30 pm – Group Photos
  • 7:00 pm – Campfire
  • 9:00 pm – Free Time
  • 10:30 pm – Selah Time
  • 11:00 pm – Bed

October 12 (Sunday)

  • 7:30 am – Fun Run II (optional)
  • 8:30 am – Breakfast
  • 9:00 am – Group Devotions:
  • 9:30 am – Session 3: Chapter 5: Cultural Confusion and Identity in Christ and Chapter 6: Tragedy and a Better Friend
  • 11:00 am – Silent Retreat
  • 11:30 am – Free Time
  • 12:00 pm – Lunch
  • 1:30 pm – Leave

Cost 💰

  • Youth: $129
  • Prices increase by $50 after Sunday, August 31.

Registration closes on Sunday, September 21.

What to bring 🎒

  • Sleeping bag (or sheets and a blanket)
  • Pillow
  • Toiletries – including a towel
  • Warm clothes
  • Running clothes (if you plan to join a Fun Run)
  • Bible, pen, and flashlight
  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen and bug spray (optional)
  • Slippers for shower (optional)
  • Watch (optional, but helpful since you won't have your phone)

Aim to fit everything (apart from your sleeping bag and pillow) in one backpack. Please don't bring large luggage.

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What not to bring 🙅‍♀️

  • Your phone
  • Money
  • Small pets