What is Arise?
The hope for this conference is to see Asian American students encounter God and rise up together to seek the flourishing of their communities on campus. College students of all Asian American backgrounds are welcome to join!
God has given each of us a beautiful ethnicities and cultures and yet our ethnicities and cultures have often been separated from our day to day lives, especially our faith. Arise is a space where the Holy Spirit will integrate the ways we were created with the ways we are called to follow Jesus on campus and beyond so that our campus and communities can flourish.
While we all come from different Asian American ethnic backgrounds, we will wrestle with the unique challenges of being an Asian American college student. There will be times of musical worship, prayer, seminars, and communal fun!
Whether you strongly identify with your Asian heritages or not, whether you consider yourself a follower of Jesus or exploring who Jesus is, whether you come from a general IV chapter, Asian American-specific IV chapter, or are new to IV, we would love for you to join us at Arise. Will you rise up with us?
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When
November 3-5, 2023
Where
If you are no longer able to attend, please email:
The $20 deposit is nonrefundable due to camp and payment service costs but we can refund the rest of your payment!
How Much?
Early Bird Price* $160
by Sunday October 15 at 11:59pm CST
Regular Price* $180
by Sunday October 22 at 11:59pm CST
(*Get an automatic $30 off scholarship by selecting the subsidized pricing during registration)
Registration closes on Sunday, Oct 22 at 11:59PM CT. There may be a few open registration spots available after the official deadline (late registration price is $200) but space is limited. Email:
aaron.zhao@intervarsity.org if you are still interested to see if there is still space!
Who's Going?
IU - VL, SK, YF, XY, CY, AG, QG, EW, JF, KL, LX, FL, AP, HC, JZ, TY
IUPUI - HS
Loyola - CA, JH
MSU - MC, NC, SL, DK, SC
Northwestern - TF, JK, EY, JK, JH, JG, EY, PL, HC, MR, IY, MC, JB, GK, GL, NL, DH, ZS, DW, HZ, JK, MC, GK, MH, DX, EY, SJ, JB, AK, AB
PNW - JC
RHIT - JP, CS, DL, CL, RH
UIUC - AC, AL, AW, AM, BT, CC, CW, DC, EC, EX, EL, EL, FH, GC, HK, JK, JM, JL, JL, JY, JH, KK, ML, MB, NC, NH, NK, NT, SC, SP, TS, WJ, AN, AJ, DY, EJ, JW, JC, SF, TC, VH, DS, EJ, JC, LF, SC, AM, CN, EX, NH, NK, NL, NS, NO, OL, ZK, SC, YK, DZ, JM, EW, JY, JL
UIC - MY, PT, AC, RJ, AH, KD, AT, RC, JS, JP, DL
UMich - SY, SG, PZ, AT, JZ, HK, GJ, IL, CJ, EY, CN, JH, CS, KK, JV, JC, IW, ET, JH, DH, CC, FC, DP, GH, SN, AH, RR, KM, AZ, ZS
UChicago - CE, JT
Speaker Emcee Worship Leader
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Gregory Lee, PhD
Dr. Gregory Lee is Associate Professor of Theology and Urban Studies at Wheaton College, where he is also Senior Fellow for The Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies, and Theme Coordinator for the Aequitas Fellows Program in Urban Leadership. His work appropriates Augustine as a resource for addressing contemporary issues of church and society. A resident of the Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago, he is especially interested in urban questions of race and class. He has a developing interest in Asian American theology and ethics.
Melissa Casiano-Sebastian
Melissa Casiano-Sebastian graduated from San Diego State University in 2016 with a bachelors in Biology and a double minor in Women's Studies and Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience. She works with InterVarsity in Chicago, specifically working with Pilipino students with her partner, Justin. Melissa and Justin lead Pilipino student ministry at Loyola University and UIC. Melissa also serves Pilipino students, staff and volunteers nationally as the National Pilipino American InterVarsity Coordinator. She loves her big family, baking and eating pie, and reading good sci-fi or mystery novels. Melissa is a second generation Pilipina American who longs to see a generation of Pilipino college students rise up and use the Pilipino gifts of hospitality to bless campuses and communities. She is passionate about leading Pilipino students to encountering Jesus authentically through hospitality, scripture and prayer.
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Limxuv Her
Limxuv is the son of Hmong American refugees and was born and raised in Central Wisconsin. He currently serves at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee where he staffs the Asian American InterVarsity chapter and has been leading worship in various Asian American and multiethnic spaces for over 17 years.
Seminars
Reaching Out to Non-East Asian Students
Session 0:
Engaging with
Our Stories
What are our stories? How has God designed us, our families, and our cultures?
God designed us well! We are wonderfully and beautifully made.
We'll explore and share together with our small groups how our stories impact our togetherness!
Session 1:
The Impact of
Our Stories
How do our stories impact our lives and relationships? Check out these 3 seminar options!
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Mental Health
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Relationships
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Conflict
Session 2:
Our Story Together
What does it looks like practically to live out our story together in community? Check out these 3 seminar options!
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Discernment in community
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Gender partnership
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Communal outreach and evangelism
Friday
7:00 Registration
8:00 Main Session
9:45 Small Group
10:30 Free Time
Saturday
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Engaging with Our Stories
10:00 Seminars 1: The Impact of Our Stories
11:00 Seminars 2: Our Story Together
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Community Fun
2:30 Free Time + Book Table
5:00 Dinner
6:00 Free Time
7:00 Main Session
8:45 Small Group
9:30 Free Time + Snacks
Sunday
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Small Group Devotional
10:00 Main Session
11:30 Chapter Time
12:00 End
Schedule
NOTE: CENTRAL TIME ZONE
FAQ
How much does it cost?
The cost is $180; however, if you register before October 15 at 11:59PM CST, you can save $20 and pay only $160. You can also get an automatic $30 off scholarship by selecting the subsidized pricing during registration (raised generously by alumni of Arise!)
I can't pay for it...what should I do?
Don't let money keep you from participating in Arise! We have scholarship money available to help you make it work. Talk to your InterVarsity staff about scholarships or contact our registrar using the email form below. We'll work with you to make a way!
What if I have to cancel?
Just don't : ) But if you must, you have until the day of the conference to cancel if needed. We can refund you everything except the deposit fee. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to talk with your InterVarsity staff or fill out the email form below.
What will the housing be like?
Students will be housed in rooms of 4 in the Rest-A-While Lodge. Each room has a private bathroom, 1 bunk bed, and 1 double or queen bed (which will be shared by 2). See more info and pictures on their website: https://www.cedarlakeministries.org/rest-a-while-lodge/
When does this start? When will we be done?
Arrive for registration at 7:00pm CT (8:00pm ET) the first session will be 8:00pm CT (9:00pm ET). Make sure to grab dinner on the way. All meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday will be provided. Sunday, we will end at 12:00pm CT (1:00pm ET) and you will get lunch on your way back to campus.
Will there be COVID precautions?
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If you have COVID-19 symptoms in the days leading up to Arise, please take a COVID test. If your results are positive, follow the CDC’s isolation guidelines. If that means you won’t be able to attend, contact us. We will refund your payment minus the deposit.
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If you think you have been exposed to someone with COVID in the days leading up to Arise, please follow the CDC’s exposure guidelines.
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People may choose to mask at any time. We will have masks onsite for those whose masking preferences might change upon arrival.
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We will have COVID-19 rapid tests onsite. If someone displays symptoms onsite, we will have them test for COVID-19 and send them home if they get a positive result.
Can I invite my friends who aren’t in IV?
Yes!
What if I have homework?
In order to maximize your experience, we encourage you to plan ahead and finish your school work ahead of time. In the event that you need to bring school work to Arise, there is WiFi in certain public spaces of the camp. There is no assurance that the WiFi is strong, so download as much as you need before arriving at camp.
I have more questions!
No problem. Just fill out the contact form below and we'll be happy to help!
Contact Us
Got questions? We can help! Use this email form to get in touch with our conference registrar and you'll hear back shortly. In the meantime, have you checked out the FAQ? You may find your answer there!
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