Retreat with UCM Students From Across BC!

Location

Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre

44005 Watt Road, Lindell Beach, BC, V2R 4X9

 

Stillwood Map

What You Can Expect

Join students from campuses across BC for an impactful weekend of relaxation, community, and time in God's presence.

Connect with your UCM friends and meet new ones from other campuses while experiencing student-led worship, inspiring speakers, thought-provoking group discussions. Come ready to dive deep into the topic of digital discipleship and redeeming digital spaces, while having plenty of fun and physical activity along the way. Whether you're looking to unwind or grow spiritually, this weekend promises that you will "emerge" refreshed and spirit-empowered for campus life!

Registration is live!

We look forward to seeing you at Stillwood in January 2025!

Details

Pricing

Early Bird

Ends December 20, 2024 (4:00PM)

$199.00

Registration

December 21, 2024 until January 10, 2025 (4:00PM)

$219.00

NOTE: No refunds on or after January 10, 2025.

Promo Codes

Before you register, please check with your campus regarding any early bird discounts. Please DO NOT use a promo code from a campus other than the one you attend, or we will have to refund your order and you will not receive the service fee in your refund.

NOTE: If you forget to apply your promo code, you may request a refund and re-register using the promo code, but we are not able to reimburse you for the service fee ($10.00). No refunds after January 10, 2025.

ROOM ARRANGEMENTS

At registration, you will be asked if you have a preference for who you would like to stay with for the retreat. Please note this is a preference and we can’t guarantee you will be staying with the individual/individual’s you include.

WHAT TO BRING

  • Bedding (sleeping bag and pillow)

  • Towel

  • Personal toiletries (including soap)

  • Gym shoes (optional for basketball or volleyball)

  • Warm clothing (be prepared for rain or snow)

  • Water bottle

  • Ear plugs

  • Flashlight/headlamp

  • Bible and pen

TRANSPORTATION

Each campus is responsible for arranging transportation. Please connect with the team lead on your campus for information on transportation.

Guest Speaker



Dr. Andy Gabruch

Lead Pastor at Chinese Pentecostal Church in Vancouver, BC & Creator of DUCO

Andy has been in ministry for over 20 years in urban, suburban, and rural contexts. He has worked with high school assemblies across Canada, city-wide youth forums, local governments, churches, and national leadership boards, and he speaks on culture, leadership, and ministry. He is currently pastoring a revitalization process in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Dr. Andy Gabruch has a mentoring ministry called DUCO, meaning “to lead for today.” Since 2016, DUCO has intentionally mentored forty plus young leaders towards full-time ministry, coached dozens of churches on leading, reaching, and discerning younger generations, various strategic projects with non-profit organizations, and planted five next-generation ministries when he was the Next Generations Director with the PAOC British Columbia and Yukon District.

He has a Master's Degree in Leadership and Management from Briercrest Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry in Semiotic Studies on Christ, Culture, and the Church from George Fox University. He has written dozens of resources on ministerial leadership and discipleship and is releasing his first book, Infobesity: How to be Followers of Jesus in an Information Overload World, with Wipf + Stock Publishing Group in Portland, Oregon.

He has been married to Annick for over twenty years and has four teenagers.