Check out recorded conference videos on the YouTube WJEF20 playlist, seminars playlist, and main session playlist. ..
OVERVIEW & LINKS
Event Dates Friday Nov 6, 2020 7:00 pm ET/1:00 pm HT, ending late Sunday, Nov 8, 2020.
Join us for a gathering of 150+ Native college students representing more than 50 tribes and ask once again: “Would Jesus Eat Frybread?” This year's theme is "The Whole Community of Creation," with featured speakers Randy and Edith Woodley, Dr. Henrietta Mann, J Goins, and others. As we struggle with race tensions and disease in this country, what vision of community would Jesus like to lead us into?
The Would Jesus Eat Frybread? conference (WJEF) is a gathering for Native students who come from across North America and Pasifika to:
- Meet other Native college students who are investigating following Jesus while honoring their peoples, cultures, and traditions.
- Learn from tribal elders as they offer their wisdom, experiences, and stories.
- Learn to walk in beauty in the midst of abuse and oppression by following the Jesus way.
- Share the gifts that Creator has placed in your culture.
- Seek healing through prayer.
- Discover your place in the story of hope and restoration that Creator is writing.
- Be sent back to your campus with a full belly and a happy heart.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's WJEF will be online.
We are organizing watch parties for students to gather locally as conditions permit.
More information coming soon!
SCHEDULE & LIVE FEED
Check out recorded conference videos on the YouTube WJEF20 playlist, seminars playlist, and main session playlist.
Times below are approximate and are listed in Eastern Time.
We will also have regular short breaks (not listed here).
Friday 11/6
7PM ET Welcome Session (including opening protocols, Randy & Edith Woodley, and small group time)
10PM ET Session ends, Donnie's Diner open (hang out time)
Saturday 11/7
12:3oPM ET Seminars (most seminars also offered in the evening)
2PM ET Main Session (Randy & Edith, J Goins, Tosa Two Heart, with breaks and small groups)
6PM ET Long Break (optionally meal time with elders)
7PM ET Supaman
9PM ET Seminars
10PM ET Donnie's Diner (free time)
Sunday 11/8
2PM ET Main Session (Randy & Edith, small groups)
4PM ET Long Break
5PM ET Young Speakers and Henrietta Mann
6PM ET Long Break (optional meal time at Donnie's Diner)
7PM ET Celebration Night
9PM ET Conference Ends
LIVESTREAM
Since the whole conference is virtual, we won't have a public livestream. However, we will have a (somewhat lagged) unlisted livestream available for people in special circumstances. Please contact Nicholas via this form if you need links.
Most sessions and seminars will be available on our YouTube channel after the conference.
Times below are approximate and are listed in Eastern Time.
We will also have regular short breaks (not listed here).
Friday 11/6
7PM ET Welcome Session (including opening protocols, Randy & Edith Woodley, and small group time)
10PM ET Session ends, Donnie's Diner open (hang out time)
Saturday 11/7
12:3oPM ET Seminars (most seminars also offered in the evening)
2PM ET Main Session (Randy & Edith, J Goins, Tosa Two Heart, with breaks and small groups)
6PM ET Long Break (optionally meal time with elders)
7PM ET Supaman
9PM ET Seminars
10PM ET Donnie's Diner (free time)
Sunday 11/8
2PM ET Main Session (Randy & Edith, small groups)
4PM ET Long Break
5PM ET Young Speakers and Henrietta Mann
6PM ET Long Break (optional meal time at Donnie's Diner)
7PM ET Celebration Night
9PM ET Conference Ends
LIVESTREAM
Since the whole conference is virtual, we won't have a public livestream. However, we will have a (somewhat lagged) unlisted livestream available for people in special circumstances. Please contact Nicholas via this form if you need links.
Most sessions and seminars will be available on our YouTube channel after the conference.
REGISTRATION / COST
COST: $40
Contact your watch party host for more information about watch party cost -- watch parties are not included in the registration cost.
Register early to insure you get your swag bag for the conference! Don't worry, though, we will still mail it even if you register at the last minute as long as supplies last.
You will need a Facebook account (or create a Relay/Okta account) as you register, your basic contact information, and a credit card. If you don't have your flight number at the time of registration, be sure to e-mail it to luke.schmoll@cru.org upon booking flight so we can arrange shuttles. Email Luke for any other special registration cases.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We don't want cost to be a barrier for anyone!
Cru Nations students, please talk to your campus minister regarding scholarships.
Native InterVarsity students, ask your campus minister/staff to fill out a scholarship form on your behalf. If you don't have a campus staff, you may fill it out yourself.
Cru Nations students, please talk to your campus minister regarding scholarships.
Native InterVarsity students, ask your campus minister/staff to fill out a scholarship form on your behalf. If you don't have a campus staff, you may fill it out yourself.
WATCH PARTY LOCATIONS
Interested in hosting a watch party? If you would like to invite others near you, talk to your campus minister (Nations or Native IV) and we can list it on this page.
COST: check with your host (watch party cost is in addition to registration cost and payments are handled by the host).
IMPORTANT NOTE: watch parties are subject to COVID-19 conditions in your area and local regulations. Hosts may have to cancel if conditions become unsafe.
CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES and make sure your host knows you plan to attend and has your contact information.
COST: check with your host (watch party cost is in addition to registration cost and payments are handled by the host).
IMPORTANT NOTE: watch parties are subject to COVID-19 conditions in your area and local regulations. Hosts may have to cancel if conditions become unsafe.
CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES and make sure your host knows you plan to attend and has your contact information.
Albuquerque, NM Watch Party
Check with Donnie, donnie.begay@cru.org.
Check with Donnie, donnie.begay@cru.org.
Alaska Watch Party
Free (food will be provided) and open to current UAF students and NIV staff and volunteers. Contact Amy Josephson, amy.josephson@intervarsity.org
Free (food will be provided) and open to current UAF students and NIV staff and volunteers. Contact Amy Josephson, amy.josephson@intervarsity.org
Wisconsin Watch Party -- CANCELLED, sorry!
Montana Watch Party -- CANCELLED, sorry!
TRAVEL
If you attending a watch party check with your campus minister or watch party host. The WJEF conference is not arranging transportation.
CONTACT
Luke Schmoll, 612-719-4667, Luke.Schmoll@cru.org, http://www.facebook.com/WJEFcon/
Megan Krischke, 970-903-4242, Megan.Murdock@InterVarsity.org
Megan Krischke, 970-903-4242, Megan.Murdock@InterVarsity.org
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
Help spread the word!
www.facebook.com/WJEFcon
nationsmovement.com
native.intervarsity.org
Video Links:
YouTube
Vimeo (use the password WJEF)
WJEF20 graphics for use in social media, etc. The folder contains the flyer graphic, WJEF Jesus logos in various sizes and colors as well as a couple of WJEF2019 Instagram backgrounds.
The WJEF? Proxe Station is available to buy or download. Contact tim.webster@intervarsity.org for access or to participate in testing.
www.facebook.com/WJEFcon
nationsmovement.com
native.intervarsity.org
Video Links:
YouTube
Vimeo (use the password WJEF)
WJEF20 graphics for use in social media, etc. The folder contains the flyer graphic, WJEF Jesus logos in various sizes and colors as well as a couple of WJEF2019 Instagram backgrounds.
The WJEF? Proxe Station is available to buy or download. Contact tim.webster@intervarsity.org for access or to participate in testing.
