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2025

AUG 15-17

Unshaken

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Each year GYC West hosts a young adult retreat to gain strength in the faith, network safely with like-minded believers, and seek a closer communion with our Father. For 2025 the theme will be "Unshaken." More details about this event and the theme to come.

Join us in 2025 to come away from your work and routines and seek revival together.

Shay Capolupo

Shay was raised Christian but fell away from the faith as a teenager. As a young adult his pursuit of a worldly career in music, along with drugs and alcohol, pulled him further and further away from God until he hit an all time low in 2017 and turned to the Lord with a heart of repentance. God granted him victory over drugs and alcohol and called him to the gospel ministry.

He received formal training at the Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism in 2021. Since graduating he has preached at numerous churches throughout California and has conducted evangelistic seminars in the U.S. and Guatemala. He was also active in planting a church under the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and serves there as a lay pastor. Having obtained his bachelor's and master's degree in music, Shay now uses his education to glorify God. He writes, records, and performs original scripture songs as well as classic hymns.

At the center of all that he does is the blessed Lord Jesus, His matchless love, and a desire to win souls for His glory. He cofounded The Bridegroom Cometh and currently serves as Speaker & President.

Gleny Cherian

Gleny Jigi Cherian, AMFT, APCC is a mental health therapist and assistant professor of Psychology at Weimar University. She holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and Wellness and finds joy in guiding individuals toward emotional well-being through the perspective of the great controversy and the Adventist message. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology, Gleny occasionally contributes to the Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program, enjoys making music, volunteering with the youth, and finding humor in balancing work, study, and play.

This year's GYC West is being held at Cookson Ranch, on the Redwood Coast in Humboldt County, California.

200 Cookson Ln, Blue Lake, CA 95525

Expect daytime temperatures in the 75° to 95° range and lows in the 50°s, with lots of sun and possibly fog in the mornings.

Pricing and site notes

Earlybird registration has been extended until May 31st. Earlybird registration is $40 per person for the whole event. After May 31st, it will be $50 per person. Meals and lodging are priced separately. Children are less, see the registration page.

Registration is $50 per person for the whole event. Meals and lodging are priced separately. Children are less, see the registration page.

Registration is closed.

Those who want to just come up Sabbath, please register for the weekend - even if you don't want to stay the night. Also please pre-purchase meals prior to the start of Sabbath or supply your own meals for that time.

Parking is limited, so please carpool where possible.

Please be aware that we will be recording and photographing our events, so please dress modestly.

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