Retreat with UCM Students From Across BC!
Location
Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre
44005 Watt Road, Lindell Beach, BC, V2R 4X9
Stillwood Map
Schedule
EMERGE RETREAT
STILLWOOD | 2025
FRIDAY
6:00-7:00pm Coffee @ Ugly Mug
7:30-8:30pm Arrival & Lodging Assignment (Chapel)
8:30pm Group Games (Chapel)
9:30pm SESSION: Welcome & Icebreakers (Chapel)
10:00pm Small Groups
10:30pm SNACK (Chapel)
11:00pm Quiet Hours
SATURDAY
7:00-10:30am Coffee @ Ugly Mug
8:00am BREAKFAST (Dining Hall)
9:00am Withdraw with God
10:00am Worship & Word w. Andy Gabruch (Chapel)
11:00am Small Groups
12:00pm LUNCH (Dining Hall)
12:05pm + President Networking Lunch (Reserved Dining Table)
1:00pm Group & Campus Photos (Gazebo)
1:30pm Free-Time (Optional Activities)
Board Games @ Krahn
3:30pm-7:00pm Coffee @ Ugly Mug
2:00pm Hike (meet at Gazebo)
2:00pm Mafia Game @ Krahn
2:00-4:00pm Basketball @ Gym
3:00pm Polar Plunge @ Cultus (meet at Chapel)
4:00pm Volleyball @ Gym
4:00pm Dutch Blitz Tournament @ Krahn
5:30pm DINNER (Dining Hall)
5:35pm + Apprenticeship Info Session (Reserved Dining Table)
6:30pm Small Groups
7:30pm Worship & Word w. Andy Gabruch (Chapel)
10:00pm SNACK + Dance Party (Chapel)
11:00pm Quiet Hours
SUNDAY
8:00am BREAKFAST (Dining Hall)
8:55am Check-Out of Accommodations
9:00am Campus Debriefs
10:00am Worship, Open-Mic & Communion (Chapel)
12:00pm Depart
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
REFUNDS
No refunds after January 10, 2025, at 4:00PM. Please contact UCM’s Admin Assistant, Lauryn Kelman, at lauryn.kelman@paoc.org to request a refund.
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 for Twin Bed (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 HOME Church (Vancouver, BC), and Owner 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.