Backfield Fest

Backfieldfest is back!

After a few years of pause, we are excited to re-launch this fun and awesome event!

Backfieldfest began in 2018 with the heart and hope to create an opportunity for youth to gather in fun, community, and worship together - outdoor in the backfield of Calvary church property! For those of us who love camp and will be missing the camp vibe, this will be a great evening of camp style fun and community!

Come for the night to enjoy some fun, snacks, games, bonfires, and of course some outdoor worship! You are welcome to stay the night by 'camping' in the backfield! Grab a tent, grab some friends, and let's have some great Jesus fun together!

Please fill out the registration/permission form so we know who is coming and to ensure liability/permissions are covered. Click here to register! If there are a few folks just show up and register on the day of as well, that's okay too. You are welcome to drop us a message if you are hoping to come, any questions you have, etc. before registering.

This event is weather permitting. While we will adjust to a bit of rain, it just won't be the same epic-ness if it's downpouring and have to be inside, so we will cancel if the weather is unfavourable. All registrants will be notified in advance and we will update our communications as needed.

Here's the full details

WHEN:

Saturday, Sept 13 - 6:30pm to Sunday, Sept 14 after church - 11:30am
You don't have to stay for the whole time. You are welcome to join just for the evening. Saturday night evening festivities will wrap up by 10:30/11:00pm.
Calvary church begins at Sunday 10am and it's a vibrant, youth friendly environment! If you are able, join us for some more worship.
Or get picked up when works for you.

WHO:

Youth in high school
Young adults (university, and beyond are welcome too!)
This year jr. youth groups (grade 6-8) are welcome to attend the evening with a leader, but not permitted to sleep over.
Leaders of youth groups/supporting adults are of course encouraged to come or drop by too!

WHERE:

Calvary United Church - 48 Hawkesville Rd, St Jacobs
In the backfield property.
Access to the gym and indoor washroom facilities are permitted

WEATHER:
So far, the weather is looking pretty good?! Some forecasts say there may be some chance of a bit of rain. Let's pray for clear skies! If the weather turns and its totally rain storms, we'll likely have to cancel so check back here if that happens. But so far looking good! It will be chilly so be sure to dress/pack accordingly especially if you are staying overnight. And Maybe an umbrella?

PAYMENT:

- Payment of $10-20 ($10 cost/ $10 suggested donation to support missions work of Brayden & Aidan)
- Can pay cash or etransfer to etransfer@calvaryunited.com and mark your name/bff

BASIC TIMELINE:

Saturday

6:30 - Registration/ Drop off time (unless you are helping - 5:00)

- Time to set up your tent, hang out, play games

7:30 - Welcome fun

8:45 - Worship Set #1

- Free Time, Smore, Fire ...

9:15 / 9:30 - Worship Set #2

10:30- 11:00 - Pick Up time for those not staying overnight (or leave when you need)

11:00 - Settle into tents etc.

Sunday

8:30am - Light continental breakfast available

- clean up, pack up

10:00am - Calvary Church Worship Service

11:30am - Pick up

HOW TO REGISTER:

Click here to register!

THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU:

Food Contribution
Please bring one of the following items:

Contribution of individual style snacks to share. Please bring an individual style snack items to share (mini chips, mini candy bags, cookies, etc) as we've found that having bowls of chips or candy get gross and harder to take with you, etc.

Contribution of continental breakfast item (ex: muffins, fruit, yogurt, granola bars, etc)

For All

Weather appropriate clothes (layers/raincoat?)
Payment of $20 (see above)
Lawnchair? Blanket? Great option for sitting around the fire, hang times, worship on the grass (especially if it's been a bit wet)

For Those Sleeping Over:

Tent/ organize a tent with friends. (be sure its got a rain covering)

(Tents not provided/ sleeping indoors not permitted)

Sleeping stuff - bring layers!
Clothes for next day. Our church is "come as you are" so don't feel you have to dress fancy!
Additional personal snacks/food if desired. Especially if you have lots of dietary needs and want to ensure there's options for snacks and breaky. We'll do our best.

Remember this event requires you to honour and respect the rules and guidelines that will be mapped out for you. Please come with a heart ready to be respectful, mindful, serving, worshipful, and of course ready to have some Jesus fun together!

For more information contact: Rhonda rhonda@calvaryunited.com