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:
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Saturday, Sept 10 - 6:30pm to Sunday, Sept 11 after church - 11:30am
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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.
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Calvary church begins at Sunday 10am and it's a vibrant, youth friendly environment! If you are able, join us for some more worship.
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Or get picked up when works for you.
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WHO:
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Youth in high school
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Young adults (university, and beyond are welcome too!)
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This year jr. youth groups (grade 6-8) are welcome to attend the evening with a leader, but not permitted to sleep over.
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Leaders of youth groups/supporting adults are of course encouraged to come or drop by too!
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WHERE:
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Calvary United Church - 48 Hawkesville Rd, St Jacobs
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In the backfield property.
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Access to the gym and indoor washroom facilities are permitted
COST:
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A snack donation (chips, cookies, etc) OR a continental breakfast donation (muffins, fruit, etc)
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$10 to cover expenses + $10 suggested donation to support Brayden, one of our community young adults heading to YWAM/missions this fall = $20 total or $10minimum. Pay what you can. Payment can be made together.
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Total money can be provided in cash upon arrival or etransfer to rhonda@calvaryunited.com (mark participant name/backfieldfest in the memo line. Example Joe Smith/Backfieldfest)
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If finances will hinder you from participating, just let us know and we can cover for you.
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WHAT:
A time of fun, community, worship, and campout
Rough Schedule (some details still to be confirmed)
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Saturday
6:30 - Registration/Arrival
7:00 - Welcome
- Time to connect, play, eat snacks, and have fun!
8:00 - Worship Set #1 (an outdoor worship time)
- More time to connect, play, make a smore, and have fun!
9:30 - Worship Set #2
10:30 - Evening program wrap up
11:00 - Head to tents for the evening (or depart when needed)
Sunday
8:30am - Light continental breakfast available
- clean up, pack up
10:00am - Calvary Church Worship Service
11:00am - Pick up
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HOW TO REGISTER:
* You will be sent a reminder of things to bring (ex. tent or arrange a tent with friends, clothing for various weather, snacks, etc) upon registration.
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For more information contact: Rhonda rhonda@calvaryunited.com
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