Fall Retreat 2025
Friday, October 10 to Sunday, October 12, 2025
!!! Registration is now closed, but you can join the waitlist.
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.
What not to bring 🙅♀️
- Your phone
- Money
- Small pets