CHIC 2015

Dear Parents,

Every three years our family of churches known as the Evangelical Covenant Church, put on a conference of epic proportions.  The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is taken over by over 5000 students and leaders from all over the US, Canada and abroad.  And for a week, July 11-18 2015, our students get to experience an event like none other.  From the time they arrive, students are stunned by the sheer number of their peers who have intentionally gathered out of a desire to play, worship, learn and grow in understanding and in faith with people from all sorts of cultures and backgrounds.

Since 1956, our denomination has put on an intentional youth conference every three years with a clear purpose:  The purpose of CHIC is to be a catalyst that inspires Christ-like change; challenging students to see themselves as part of something bigger and inspiring students on the journey of following Christ.  And this coming summer our church will have an opportunity to participate in this event!

The planning for CHIC 2015 is already underway.  In fact a team of people have been planning this for over year already.  In order for our group to participate it is going to take some significant planning as well.  CHIC is a costly event and logistically complicated.  To make sure that we have enough time to prepare our group adequately, we are having a parents meeting to get the ball rolling. 

On November 23rd we are going to gather Student Center to:

●     Explain the purpose and benefits of CHIC

●     Walk you through a “Day in the Life” at CHIC

●     Share some exciting photos and videos from CHIC 2012

●     Share with you the cost and our plan on fundraising.

●     Share with you are transportation plan

●     Answer any questions you may have.

●     Enjoy some coffee and cookies as well. 

CHIC really is a once in a lifetime event and I want your child to join us for it.  We recognize that CHIC is an expensive experience, but we believe the benefit of CHIC actually warrants the cost.  Because CHIC is the largest event we do every three years, the cost, logistics, and spiritual impact of such an event is complex and challenging.  And for these reasons, we invite you to our parent meeting to learn all about CHIC 2015.

Please consider joining us with a “come and see” sort of perspective.  We will be accepting deposits on this night, but there is plenty of time for you to prayerfully consider.  For further reading, check out the CHIC 2015 website.  http://chic2015.org

I look forward to seeing you and sharing this amazing opportunity for your child with you.

Sincerely,

Pastor Ruby Varghese