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 1-3, 2024
How Much?
Early Bird Price $150
by Sunday October 13 at 11:59pm CST
Regular Price $180
by Sunday October 20 at 11:59pm CST
Late Price $200
after Sunday October 20
Who's Going?
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Indiana University
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Northwestern University
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University of Chicago
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University of Illinois
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And more!
Speaker
Emcee
Worship Leaders
Dr. Peter Cha
Dr. Peter Cha is a 1.5-generation Korean American who grew up in Seoul, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. He studied sociology at the University of Chicago & Northwestern University, and theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Dr. Cha previously served as an InterVarsity campus staff minister in Indiana and the Chicago Area, and now works as a professor at Trinity. Dr. Cha is a coauthor of Following Jesus without Dishonoring Your Parents and a
co-editor of Growing Healthy Asian American Churches. He and his wife Phyllis met during their college years more than 40 years ago, and are proud parents of their young adult children, Nathaniel and Elaine.
Anjali Narasimhan & Sarah Cho
Sarah and Anjali graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign this past spring! Sarah completed her bachelors in nursing and currently works as a Neonatal intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse. Anjali completed her bachelors in biology and psychology and works at a clinic while she is applying to Physician Assistant school.
During their time at UIUC, Sarah and Anjali both served as small group leaders and also on the chapter’s worship team. As a second generation South Asian Indian American and a third generation Korean American respectively, Anjali and Sarah are excited to resonate with and gain perspective from the unique intersectionality of our identity as Asians/Asian Americans and followers of Christ.
Worshiping in a way that is culturally inclusive is a strong value that they have. They believe that our God is the God of every nation, tribe, and tongue! They look forward to seeing how the Holy Spirit will unify us during this year’s Arise conference and to worshipping with everyone!
Schedule
NOTE: EASTERN TIME ZONE
Friday
7:00 Registration
8:00 Main Session
9:45 Party
10:30 Free Time
Saturday
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Main Session
11:00 Ethnic Breakouts
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Seminars
2:30 Free Time + Book Table
5:00 Free Time
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Main Session
8:45 Chapter Debrief
9:30 Free Time + Snacks
Sunday
8:00 Ethnic Breakout Devotional
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Main Session
11:30 Chapter Time
12:00 End and Lunch
FAQ
How much does it cost?
The cost is $180; however, if you register before October 13 at 11:59PM CST, you can save $30 and pay only $150. Cost includes housing, all meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Cost does not include transportation to and from the conference or other meals, so coordinate with the friends you're traveling with or work out a transportation plan with your InterVarsity staff.
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?
If you have to cancel, you have until the day of the conference to let your InterVarsity staff know. 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.
When does this start? When will we be done?
Arrive for registration at 7:00pm ET (6:00pm CT) the first session will be 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT). Make sure to grab dinner on the way. All meals on Saturday and breakfast & lunch on Sunday will be provided. Sunday, we will end at 1:00pm ET (12:00pm CT) .
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? If I'm not Asian but I'm part of my Asian chapter, can I still come?
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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