From: Anesu Masango Date: September 26, 2025 Subject: Adventist Christian Fellowship Wildcats Fall 2025 Newsletter
Hi First_Name,
Hey Wildcats!
We’ve hit the ground running this semester with Adventist Christian Fellowship, and wow—it’s already been a ride! We’ve had worship, deep convos, new friends, and yes… a few questionable sing-along moments (but hey, joyful noise, right?).
The semester isn’t slowing down either. We’ve got more Bible studies, campus hangouts, and events lined up, and we’d love for you to jump in. Think of it as faith, fun, and family—without the homework.
In this newsletter, we’ll share what we’ve been up to so far and give you a peek at the exciting plans ahead. We hope you’ll read along, smile with us, and maybe even join us for what’s next!
Breakthrough
We’ve kicked off Breakthrough, our new campus gathering, and it’s already been such a blessing! So far, we’ve had two evenings full of worship, connection, and community. The best part? We’re just getting started. We’ll keep meeting every two weeks for more music, prayer, and time to hang out together. Come as you are—there’s always room for you!
Social Nights @ the Health Promotion Hideaway
Monday nights at 6:46 (yes, 46—don’t ask, just roll with it) have become some of our favorite times of the week. We gather for an hour of games, laughs, and good conversation at the Health Promotion Hideaway in BearDown Gym. From board games to card games to simply hanging out, these laid-back nights have been a sweet way to meet new people and build real friendships.
RESTART - Fall Festival
Last weekend we hosted RESTART: Meeting God for the First Time Again — a youth and young adult conference and fall festival right here at the University of Arizona. We were blessed to have Pr. Mike Soto, the Arizona Conference Young Adults Director, as our guest speaker. His messages challenged and inspired us to see God with fresh eyes.
It was a weekend full of worship, deep conversations, service on campus, and connection. We laughed, prayed, sang, and even got competitive in the volleyball tournament. And yes — one lucky student walked away with a brand-new iPad!
More than the fun, though, was the chance to reconnect with God and each other. For many, it truly felt like hitting “restart” on faith, hope, and community.
There’s a lot to look forward to this semester, and we’d love for you to be part of it! From chill game nights to powerful worship gatherings, retreats, and even a campus health initiative, there’s something for everyone. Mark your calendars, bring a friend, and come join the fun.
Sept 27
End of Summer BBQ
From 1:00–10:00 pm, join the Arizona Conference Young Adults Department at Canyon Lake for a fun BBQ. Veggie burgers provided.
Bring your favorite food and snacks, and enjoy a day of community, games, swimming and good vibes + sundown vespers.
Monday, Sept 29 – Social Night
Our laid-back Social Night is back at the Health Promotion Hideaway in BearDown Gym at 6:46 pm for an hour. Come play board and card games, meet new people, laugh, and build friendships—just a chill way to kick off your week.
Friday, Oct 4
Breakthrough
Join us in Manuel Pacheco ILC 130 from 5:30–7:30 pm. We’ll start with refreshments and social time from 5:30–6:00 pm in the courtyard, followed by worship in room 130. Our topic this week will be - The Image of God.
Biweekly evenings of music, prayer, and community await—come as you are!
God Likes You!
Friday, Oct 10
7:00 pm
Virtual Bible Study
Can’t make it to Breakthrough this week? No worries!
Join our biweekly Virtual Bible Study for a time of reflection, discussion, and connecting with God from wherever you are.
Short, meaningful, and full of good vibes.
Saturday, Oct 19
5:30 pm
Breakthrough
Breakthrough continues on Saturday nights—our favorite time to pause and worship together. Join us at the ENR2 Café for social time starting at 5:30 pm, then move over to Room S107 at 6:00 pm for worship.
Here’s the rest of the fall lineup:
Oct 19 – ENR2
Nov 1 – ENR2
Nov 15 – Young Adults Retreat (no Breakthrough)
Nov 29 – TBD
Dec 13 – TBD
Every other Saturday, we gather for music, prayer, and community. Mark your calendar, invite a friend, and come as you are!
Friday–Sunday, Nov 14–16
Young Adults Retreat
Camp Yavapines
All Arizona Conference young adults are invited to Camp Yavapines in Prescott for a weekend of worship, fun, and growth with guest speaker Pr. Mark Ricalde from Crosswalk Church in Redlands, California.
Registration is open, and transport is provided for students who want to go. Note: No Breakthrough that weekend—let’s all go together!
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-JBEkeiJ3tGS2Ip8-OWahDV72oxMGGEvWtgnuVj5oEcXn7g/viewform
CABL – Collegiate Advocates for Better Living
We’re launching a health and wellness initiative through a new campus club, CABL.
If you love healthy living, community service, learning about health, and want to help with a campus health fair we’re planning, this is for you. Come get involved and make a difference! Contact Sam - anesusam@arizona.edu
Fall 2025 ACF Calendar
Sat, Sept 27 – End of Summer BBQ
Canyon Lake, 1:00–10:00 pm — bring food and snacks. Fun, games, and good vibes.
Fri, Oct 10 – Virtual Bible Study
Biweekly on non-Breakthrough weeks. Short, online time to read, reflect, and connect.
Sat, Oct 18 – Breakthrough (ENR2)
ENR2 Café social at 5:30 pm → Worship in S107 at 6:00 pm.
Fri, Oct 24 – Virtual Bible Study
Biweekly on non-Breakthrough weeks.
Sat, Nov 1 – Breakthrough (ENR2)
Fri, Nov 7 – Virtual Bible Study
Nov 14–16 (Fri–Sun) – Young Adults Retreat, Camp Yavapines (Prescott)
Guest speaker: Pr. Mark Ricalede. Registration open. Transport provided for students. Note: No Breakthrough on Sat, Nov 15 — we’ll all go to the retreat.
Fri, Nov 21 – Virtual Bible Study
Sat, Nov 29 – Breakthrough (TBD)
Fri, Dec 5 – Virtual Bible Study
Sat, Dec 13 – Breakthrough (TBD)
Ongoing / Other:
CABL (Collegiate Advocates for Better Living) launching soon — health & wellness club, volunteer at the campus health fair, and more.
Retreat registration is open — sign up if you want transport and a great weekend.