Emerge Retreat: Week of Prayer
Could I ask you to join us in a Week of Prayer for our UCM EMERGE Retreat happening this weekend (January 16-18, 2026)?
Christian retreats are a spiritual discipline—an intentional setting apart of time to seek God, listen, and be renewed. This year, we are expecting over 250 students, campus workers, and guests from our seven campus ministries across B.C., all gathering at Stillwood Camp in Lindell Beach (near Chilliwack).
Our theme this year is "Realigning with God's Heart in a Time of Drift". We are thrilled to host Rev. Kaarina Hsieh as our guest speaker. Kaarina is the Lead Pastor of Parkway Forest Community Church in North York, Toronto, and brings over 30 years of pastoral and seminary leadership experience, including serving as former Dean of Students at Tyndale Seminary. She is passionate about spiritual formation, cultural engagement, and seeing people aligned with God’s heart.
Our hope is that students will EMERGE refreshed and empowered by the Spirit for campus life!
Would you commit to pray every day leading up to the retreat for the specific needs below?
WEEK OF PRAYER
DAY ONE (Monday, Jan 12)
1. Building Community
Pray that students feel welcomed, form new friendships, and experience deep, Christ-centred community.
Hebrews 10:24–25
DAY TWO (Tuesday, Jan 13)
2. Encountering the Spirit
Pray that each student has a meaningful and life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit through worship, prayer, and community.
Acts 1:8
DAY THREE (Wednesday, Jan 14)
3. Guest Speaker’s Impact
Pray for Pastor Kaarina Hsieh (Parkway Forest Church) as she speaks on “Realigning with God’s Heart in a Time of Drift.”
Ephesians 6:19–20
DAY FOUR (Thursday, Jan 15)
4. Inspired for Mission
Pray that students would receive clarity, courage, and vision for God’s calling on their lives—including a call to global missions.
Also pray for a generous offering toward the UCM Guatemala Service Trip (UCM-UBC).
Mark 16:15
DAY FIVE (Friday, Jan 16)
5. Traveling Safely
Pray for safe travel for buses and drivers from Kelowna, Vancouver, and the Island, and for good highway conditions.
Psalm 121:7–8
Thank you so much for standing with us in prayer. We are expectant for all that God will do this weekend.
