Join us for Summit 2019, our CCIW biennial youth retreat presented by the Regional Youth Council. Gather with youth and adult sponsors from all across our region for worship, workshops, fun and more! Summit will take place on November 22-24, 2019 at Lake Williamson Christian Center in Carlinville, IL. Schedule and further details will follow soon. We look forward to seeing you at Summit 2019 – don’t forget to invite your friends! Registration is now open! Register for Summit 2019 and Midwinter 2020 together to save! The earlier you register, the more you save!
Registration Deadlines November 1st!
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SUMMIT 2019 at Lake Williamson Christian Center
Keynoter – YaNi Davis – Pastor, Artist, and Story Teller, Southern California
Bio (with picture): http://www.whoisyani.com/bio
Music Leader – Tim Kim – Pastor, Root & Branch Church, Chicago
Bio (with picture): http://www.rootandbranchchurch.org/leadership
Workshops/Affinity Groups (Youth will have the opportunity to attend 2 workshops!)
- Social Media: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Conversations on how to use networking tools positively
Lead by Bob Hayes, Summit Planning Team
- Faithful Eating
A workshop exploring the connections between food and faith
Lead by Judith Guy, Pastor at Mackinaw Christian Church
- Dungeons, Dragons, and Role-Playing: Community Storytelling
A workshop exploring how narrative driven games help us experience God
Lead by Clayton Summers, Youth Pastor at Carlock Christian Church
- Faith, Sports, Games
Join others for fellowship and active games
Lead by David Martin, Youth Director at Central Christian Church in Decatur, IL
- Preparing for College
Pro-tips & strategies to help students navigate the transition into college
Lead by Chris Robinson, Eureka College
- Mindfulness & Anxiety
Tips and strategies to approaching anxiety
Lead by Anne Ingersoll, Regional Youth Council
- Life Changing, Life Giving Stories
Record your life changing or life giving story to share as part of the region’s initiative
Lead by Angee Byrd and Jeff Parker, Christian Church in IL & WI
- Immigration Workshop
Learn and discuss about current issues related to immigration
Lead by Valeria Bejar, Immigration Response Strategist with Obra Hispana
- Sunday Worship Planning
Help us plan the liturgy for our Sunday morning worship service
Lead by Eli Rolón Jeong, Christian Church in IL & WI