Fall Retreat 2025

Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12, 2025

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.

Adults include Elijah Huang, Eunice Huang, Rachel Jackson, Hanna Killian, Aaron Scott, Albert Tan, John Wan, and Sireen Yang.

Schedule 📆

October 10 (Friday)

• 7:30 pm – Arrive 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 – Group Game
• 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

What not to bring 🙅‍♀️

• Your phone
• Money
• Small pets