Chicago Bible Students New Year Convention, 2026
2025-2026 Winter Seminar
Welcome to the 2025-2026 Chicago Bible Students Winter Seminar
The Chicago ecclesia would like to warmly invite you to attend the 2025-2026 Chicago Winter Seminar: Sunday evening, December 28 - Thursday morning, January 1
We included more information below.
If you have any questions, please contact the members of the YPYA Committee:
Br. John Bivol - (630) 440-0555 - johnbivol@yahoo.com
Br. Andrei Iachim - (224) 404-0505 - andrei.iachim@gmail.com
Sr. Estera Mezera - (630) 290-4856 - estera.mezera@gmail.com
We are having two studies each day with time for fellowship, worship, testimony, devotions and singing.
We hope you can attend and receive a blessing for doing so.
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ
The main purpose of the seminar is to glorify our Heavenly Father's name through study, fellowship and spending
time with God's people. When seminar is over,
we would like you to leave the seminar feeling encouraged and uplifted with a greater desire to be closer to God.
We need all of you to contribute to create this atmosphere and to keep this goal in mind.
In that spirit, we encourage everyone to leave the world behind, as much as possible, and to please follow these expectations:
Please promote spiritual conversations: Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:5,6; Hebrews 10:24
While we encourage fellowship and spending time with friends, please do so only within the seminar boundaries: the study building, gym and sleeping cabins.
Curfew is 11:00pm every evening, unless communicated otherwise.
Please do not take naps during free time or study.
No one should leave the seminar grounds at any time.
No deliveries of food or other materials.
Specifically, with regards to electronics:
Phones are allowed, but we encourage you to keep them in your room and use them only when needed or if you need to check your messages or make any important phone calls (but even those should be limited).
Please don’t be on your phones during meals, free time, nor studies.
Please don’t “scroll" on your phone at any time, including after curfew.
Please don't bring any other electronics or gaming systems.
The time that we have together is short, and we encourage each one of you to take advantage of it and use it as wise as possible in friendly and spiritual conversations. Remember, the primary purpose of the seminar for spiritual growth and encouragement. "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17
"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:17
We would like all of you to prayfully consider all the points above, and if they don't align with your goals if you have any questions, please reach out to us before registering.
Registration Form
All attendees need to register. If you didn't register yet, please do so by December 7th Click Here
*Please fill out a separate form for each seminar attendee. If you plan to attend the convention, please click here to fill out this additional form.
Medical Form
This year we will not require medical forms however, if there are certain health issues or restrictions, please list them on the registration form.
When: Sunday evening, December 28 - Thursday morning, January 1.
Plan to arrive between 6:00pm - 6:30pm
There will be Pizza served for dinner
Where: The Salvation Army Wonderland Camp & Conference Center
9241 Camp Lake Rd
Salem, WI 53166
Who:
The seminar is open to teens and young adults ages 13 and up.
What to Bring:
PHYSICAL BIBLE. Electronic Bibles will not be allowed
Bedding and a towel are provided, but you may want to bring your own items and/or extra linens.
Payment in the form of CASH (exact change please) or CHECK for $75.00. For additional siblings attending, $50.00 per person. Checks can be made to: Chicago Bible Students. *If assistance is needed for payment, please let us know. Financial circumstances should not prevent anyone from attending.
Schedule
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Camp Map
For Camp map and exact location, please Click Here
For Study Materials and Handouts, please Click Here