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Ellen Tkacsik and Salvador Perform at Block Party

After an afternoon of excursions and entertainment, CHIC-goers gathered at The Hub for the first Block Party Monday night. Ellen Tkacsik, a finalist in the Battle of the Bands, opened the Block Party performing a song she had written earlier this summer. A roar erupted from the crowd as she ended her song. Tkacsik said that in writing this song she was able to share a piece of her life story. Reflecting back on a time of hardship in her life, Tkacsik shared, “I’ve learned that God is my Father.”

Salvador, a Latin jam band, was next on stage for their third consecutive appearance at CHIC. In an interview after their performance, band member Nicolas Gonzales said, “As a band there are shows that are staples in your year. We’ve done this before and I have told people this is one of the finest conferences. When you get invited back, it’s a true honor.” When asked how his personal life is reflected in his music, Gonzales said, “For every writer it’s something different. What you put in a poem or a song you can say mushier things than you do on an everyday basis.” He compared songwriting to praying with his one and a half year-old son, Zeland. It is a chance to talk to God more as a child and tell Him how much I love Him, Gonzales said.

The Block Party takes place every evening from 6-8 p.m. Students can listen to music, play outdoor games, eat snacks, paint on The Wall and relax before heading into Main Stage

Posted on July 14th, 2009 by Becca.

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African American Culture Celebrated at the First “Gathering”

As the day wears off after dinner and participants ready themselves for Main Stage, CHIC offers two evening options that are both fun and enjoyable (The Block Party) as well as culturally eye opening (The Gatherings). While ‘the block party’ is more of a fun event where Battle of the Bands contestants can be found playing their songs every night, ‘the gatherings’ are events that is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the different ethnicities represented here at CHIC.

For the first night of the gatherings, African American culture was celebrated through song, dance and spoken word. As the tag-line for the event reads, “ALL are welcome to join the celebration, regardless of your own ethnic background,” the leader of the event reinforced this idea stating that “we are all one under Christ. There is no ethnic line. No male or female line. We are all brothers and sisters under God and we’re all here together serving the same purpose.”

Prayer Team member, Gary Walter, commented on this event by saying, “events like these [the gatherings] allow us to see Jesus together in one place, as one. It allows us to see that we have one common identity in Christ and we can do something the world can’t do through structures and strategies. Jesus is what joins both of us together”.

Eric Cannistraci of Christ Church in East Greenwich, RI, said, “events like this allow us to see just how accepting the church is of everyone and how accepting we as people need to be.”

Every night until Thursday will recognize a different ethnicity. Tonight, Hispanic culture will be celebrated and it’s sure to be a fiesta!

More photos from the event will be coming soon.

Posted on July 14th, 2009 by Gerron.

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Tournaments

Sign up for all tournaments in the Equipment Check-Out Tent in the parking lot near the Aquatics Center. Sign-ups are available all day Sunday, July 11 through 2pm on Monday, July 12. Brackets will be posted at 7pm on Monday, July 12. Participants are responsible to make sure they know when they compete. If a tournament is gender specific it will say “Men’s or Women’s” next to the tournament name. If it is not stated either gender is welcome to participate.

Tuesday
Tournament	Time	Location	Description
Ultimate Frisbee – 7v7 “Pick your team”	12:30-5:30pm	Field 1&2	“The ULTIMATE Sport… Don’t miss your chance to get in on this camp favorite!
Men’s and Women’s Soccer – 5v5	2:30-5:30pm	Field 3	World’s most popular sport is looking for the next champion!
Ping Pong – 1v1	12:30-5:30pm	Aquatic Center lobby	Table tennis favors quickness, touch, and sneaky shots. Do you have what it takes?
Dodge Ball	12:30-3:30pm	HPER	“If you can dodge a wrench…you can dodge a dodgeball.”
Dunk Contest	3:30-5:30pm	HPER	Bring your hop’s, bring your swagger, and back it up with style.
Volleyball – 4v4 Coed	12:30-5:30pm	Sand Volleyball court at Aquatic Center	Don’t miss this chance to get down and dirty at the Sand Volleyball Court next to the Aquatic Center.
Chess	12:30-5:30pm	TRECS Lobby	Jump your way to the top at this thinkers’ tournament.

Wednesday
Tournament	Time	Location	Description
Ultimate Frisbee – Hat Tourney	12:30-5:30pm	Field 1 &2	“The ULTIMATE Sport… Don’t miss your chance to get in on this camp favorite with a twist…Teams will be drawn from a hat!
Men’s and Women’s 3v3 Basketball	2:30-5:30pm	HPER	Hoops Ba-by! Lace up your hi-tops and strap on your headband: this fast pace game you can play with your friends to claim the conference title.
Women’s 4v4 Volleyball	2:30 – 5:30pm	Sand Volleyball court at Aquatic Center	Don’t miss this chance to get down and dirty at the Sand Volleyball Court next to the Aquatic Center.
Men’s and Women’s Tennis – Singles	12:30 – 5:30pm	Tennis Courts next to HPER	We’re serving up a good time on the hardcourt for all you netters out there.
Bowling – Men’s and Women’s	4:30-8:30pm	University Center, Down Under	Get your roll on at the University Center!
Frisbee Golf – Men’s and Women’s	12:30-5:30pm	Campus Course	Put on your game face and let it fly!

Thursday
Tournament	Time	Location	Description
Men’s and Women’s Basketball – 5v5	12:30-5:30pm	HPER	Lace up your hi-tops and strap on your headband and play for the title!
Men’s and Women’s Doubles Tennis	12:30-5:30pm	Tennis Courts next to HPER	Advantage…You! We’re serving up a good time on the hardcourt for all you netters out there.
Men’s Volleyball – 2 v 2	12:30-5:30pm	Sand Volleyball court at Aquatic Center	Don’t miss this chance to get down and dirty at the Sand Volleyball Court next to the Aquatic Center.
Bowling – Men’s and Women’s	4:30-8:30pm	University Center, Down Under	Get your roll on at the University Center!
Flag Football	12:30-5:30pm	Fields 1&2	Air it out! Pass, run, or juke, just don’t let them get your flag!
Men’s and Women’s Soccer – 3 V 3	12:30-5:30pm	Field 3	World’s most popular sport is looking for the next champion!

Posted on June 29th, 2009 by admin.

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15 Days – Block Party

Monday-Thursday 6pm-8pm!

Each evening before worship, come and join us at THE BLOCK PARTY. The “Block Party” is located at “The Hub” (Aquatic Center Parking Lot)… tons of great outdoor fun and games, multi-cultural events, delicious food, and lots of great music! Join us in welcoming the Battle of the Bands finalists, several phenomenal national acts, as well as our hosts DJ Promote and Propaganda.

* Monday – Salvador, Battle of the Bands Finalist #1, DJ Promote and Propaganda
* Tuesday – Kendall Payne, Battle of the Bands Finalist #2, DJ Promote and Propaganda
* Wednesday – Lost and Found, Battle of the Bands Finalist #3, DJ Promte and Propaganda
* Thursday – Asylumz, DJ Promte and Propaganda

Come and get ready for the main stage worship experience every night at the Block Party! We hope to see you at the there!

Posted on June 27th, 2009 by admin.

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Afternoon Options

When it comes to afternoon options at CHIC 2009, everything begins and ends at “The Hub”. “The Hub” is located in the Aquatic Center Courtyard. “The Hub” is home to almost all of the options listed below as well as the Welcome Party, which happens the Sunday of CHIC 11am – 6pm, and the Block Party, which happens every evening during CHIC from 6pm-8pm. Options Include:

Creative Options

“The Wall” (200 foot “living wall” that students will graffiti)
Themed Easel Painting and Writing
Friendship Bracelet Trees
Letter/Journal/Creative Writing Table
Crafts: Wire Art/Book Marks/Sidewalk Chalk/Stenciling

Competitive Options

Open Gym
Open Fields
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
3 v 3 Basketball Tournament
Including Dunk Contest
Volleyball Tournament
Soccer Tournament
Tennis Tournament
Chess Tournament
Ping Pong Tournament
Sand Volleyball Tournaments
A Recreation tent with TONS of options for you to choose from. Rec Tent is located at the Hub near the athletic fields.

Skate Park

Bring your board and your helmet!
Shuttle will pick skaters up at “The Hub”
Awesome Park!

“Heaven”–Wednesday 2pm-4pm

A place where all students can display their unique culture and gifts given by God
Located in the Presidential Courtyard
Sign up before CHIC
Sign up during CHIC at the Recreation Tent (located at “The Hub”….Aquatic Center Parking Lot)

The “Cooling Station”

A place for Students to come and “Chill”. Laid back, relaxed, lounging environment
Located in the Presidential Courtyard
Available every afternoon at CHIC
Chalk, Hacky Sacks, Journal/Letter writing experience
Prayer Labyrinth–a guided, maze-like prayer walk
Some craft/painting options available

The Amazing UT Pool!

Awesome place to cool off
High Dive
Olympic Size lap pool
Modest Swimwear is awesome

The UT Bowling Alley

Located in UT’s “Down Under”
Look for details/hours of operation at CHIC
Video Games
Located in the University Center
Details will be posted at CHIC

Rest

Maybe you spend an afternoon resting! It’s great for the soul and a wonderful way to connect with God!

Can’t wait to see you during afternoon options at CHIC 2009!

Posted on June 16th, 2009 by admin.

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52 Days – Creative

By Ricky Teel

What is CHIC Creative about?: CHIC Creative is an on-campus program designed to give students an opportunity to participate in expressing their faith life, leadership skills and ethics questions through collaborative art experiences. Personal creativity will become a collective expression that evolves throughout the week. A series of shared creative spaces positioned around the campus will allow for a public display of ideas, emotion, questions, connections and creative muse. These spaces are designed to be self-guided by students and are expected to invite every kind of group into a community of personal expression exhibiting the body of Christ. It is expected to showcase our diversity as people.
What is our goal?: CHIC Creative projects have been designed to let students know that they have incredible value in this world. Like DNA, each person is unique and has something creative to contribute. Within each student’s life is a narrative that is constantly in flux and moving forward, and the CHIC environment will help students explore and build their narrative. Creative projects then will encourage students to express their discoveries in a variety of ways: art-making, current perceptions, free-form writing, drawings, prayers, associative thinking, constructive daydreaming and creative marks of all kinds.
How will it work?: The tools for this personal/collaborative expression will be simple: spray paint, markers, paintbrushes, stamps, stencils, paper, glue, crayons, etc. The requirements for participation will be equally simple: a bit of curiosity and a desire to explore some thoughts, feelings and even creative abilities. Creative spaces will be themed (i.e., Hopes, Dreams, Loves, Fears, etc) so that each participant can engage in the one that appeals to them at the moment. The themes will add adequate structure yet still allow creativity to flourish in a playful, nurturing and non-competitive environment. Freedom and focus will work hand in hand and require minimum supervision. Creative spaces will be accessible during free times throughout the week. Projects will change from day to day, giving students new things to discover each day in these Creative Spaces.

Posted on May 21st, 2009 by admin.

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94 Days – Welcome Party

There is nothing like the anticipation for CHIC! We hope you are excited to arrive at the University of Tennessee for an amazing week of fun, God moments, and enjoying the awe of being with 5000 other students.

When you arrive at CHIC, we will be hosting a WELCOME PARTY at a place we are calling “THE HUB.” It’s a place designed for you to come and start your journey at CHIC 2009. At the Welcome Party you will experience:

Amazing LIVE bands all day long!
A DJ that will blow your mind!
Swimming in the UT Olympic size pool!
Huge Athletic fields for all your soccer and ultimate Frisbee needs!
More “door prizes” and “give-aways” then we can list here…
Food, food, food, food. Food ;)
A friendly greeting from some amazing leaders who have come to CHIC to make sure you have a fun and rich time.
The North Park University Tent: They are the host for the Welcome Party and would love to welcome and care for you not only at the Party but all week long at CHIC 2009.
And don’t forget to jump into the water-inflatables!

We can’t wait to hang with you at “The Hub” for the welcome party happening the first day of CHIC, Sunday July 12th from 11am – 6pm.

See you in Knoxville, and check out the pictures from the 2006 welcome party.