One of the best kept secrets about our newly remodeled facilities is our student lounge. Located in the Wesley building on the grounds of Tempe First UMC, the lounge is a great place for students to study, relax, nap, use a computer, connect to our wireless network, watch TV or a DVD, or just hang-out with friends. The lounge is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You will only need to know the code to the keyless entry door located on the south side of the building. If you would like the code or have any questions please contact rob@valleywesley.com.

We are kicking off another school year with our annual retreat!!!

The Details…
when:
labor day weekend, september 3-6, 2010

who:
all college students (both undergrad and graduate)

what:
a weekend of fun, spiritual renewal, fellowship … not to mention time at the beach!

where:
San Diego, California (did I mention the beach?)

why:
it’s just too good to pass up…

the cost:
only $25! Not bad, eh?

What to Expect…
lodging…
We’ll be staying on the grounds of Foothills United Methodist Church in the San Diego, California area. Plan to sleep on the floor!

worship & discussion…
Saturday evening we’ll have a short devotion time, and Sunday morning we’ll join with other campus ministry programs from ASU, UofA, and NAU for shared worship.

fellowship and fun…
On Saturday, we’ll have the afternoon to enjoy the surf, followed by a beach bbq. We’ll have more free-time on Sunday afternoon, with the option of a service project, more time at the beach, a visit to Sea World, and more.

what Wesley expects from you…
We want you to come and have a good time. But this isn’t just a cheap road trip to San Diego. We expect that you’ll participate in worship and discussions, abstain from substance use/abuse, and have a good attitude…. mostly, we expect you to have fun.

Stuff you’ll need…
• clothes (remember how nice and cool San Diego can be!)
• a sleeping bag & air mattress (if you want one)
• pillow
• toiletries (the church does have showers)
• towels (for beach & showering)
• swim suit and other beach stuff (sorry, no room for surf boards in the church van!)
• sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen.
• camera & other extras, but please try to pack light!
• money (in addition to the $25, you’ll need about 3 meals on the road, as well as money for dinner in San Diego on Sunday night. Sunday afternoon options – like Sea World – are also your responsibility. We’ll make sure here’s a free option available… like the beach.)

If you’re not going only because of the cost, please see Rob. We expect folks to pay if they can, but we want everyone to come.

You can RSVP on the Facebook Event Page

Wednesdays (during the fall and spring semesters) at 6 p.m.

Ross Hall at Tempe First United Methodist Church
215 E. University Drive, Tempe

Wesley’s Wednesday-night gathering has long been the centerpiece of our ministry.

We invite you to join us for a free home-cooked meal and fellowship each Wednesday night during the school year at 6 p.m. in Ross Hall at Tempe First United Methodist Church. Tempe First is on University Drive between Forest and College avenues.