Winter Federation
2025 Tennessee River Youth Federation
Join us!
Please note:
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Everyone should register in advance by the deadline (for free and paid tickets).
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Lunch tickets will not be available on the day of Federation.
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Children's Church will not provide a separate lunch for the kiddos. Everyone will eat together.
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A parent/guardian is required to accompany kids ages 4 - 5 to Children's Church.
Schedule
Registration/ Check-in: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
(line up for Pathfinders and Adventures)
Divine Service: 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM
Lunch: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
A.Y.: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Social: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Speaker: Aaron Abernathy
Pastor Aaron Abernathy, the youngest of three is a proud product of Christian education. While obtaining his degree in theology from Oakwood University, Pastor Abernathy served as the youth pastor for the Madison Mission SDA church in Madison, Alabama.
He then transitioned to serving in the South Atlantic Conference for a few years. In 2023, he returned to South Central Conference as Associate Pastor at Madison Mission.
He holds a special place in his heart for his wife Lady Kyra and his favorite verse Isaiah 41:10.
Federation Highlights
Ready to attend?
Then let's get you registered!
Registration w/ Lunch extended to January 12 at 11:59 pm
Update: Thanks to a generous donor, the next 250 youth under 18 will get into the Saturday night social The ARC for free. All youth are to be accompanied to the ARC.
General Admission (no lunch) - free
Deadline: Jan 25
General Admission (w/ lunch) - $7
Now closed
Don't forget about Saturday Night and Outreach!
Saturday Night at The ARC - $5
Any additional ticket purchases will be accepted at the door to ensure that those getting in free are easily discernible from those paying
Outreach: Sponsor Avondale SDA School
Deadline: Jan 25
Calling all vendors!
Vendor registration
Early fee by 17th: $25
Standard fee 18 - 25: $35
Send us what you'll be selling. First come first serve. View list
Outreach: Sponsor a School
Avondale SDA School
We are proud to sponsor a school for our '25 Winter Federation. Avondale SDA School that has been serving the Chattanooga community for 100+ years. This K-8 school is accepting donations that will support each classroom's needs.
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What is your gift going towards?
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School supplies
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Tricycles
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Reading quiz card packs
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Elmo Document Cameras
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Bean bags
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iPad accessories
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Books
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and more...
Saturday Night Fun
A 14,000+ sq ft space of aquatic, sports, and fitness awesome-ness! Bring your swim suit because we're about to have some fun.
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Basketball (sign up below)
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Volleyball (sign up below)
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Rock climbing
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Indoor water park + swimming
The UTC ARC address: 601 E. 5th, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Interested in being a vendor? Register by the 17th is $25. Register between the 18 - 25 is $35. Email us what you'll be selling. There will not be any duplicates. The updated vendor list is below. Click here to email us.
Vendor list
6 of 8 spots filled
Oakwood University Church Pathfinder Club
Candy & sweet snacks (pre-packaged snacks)
TRYF Executive Team
Drinks
Orchard Park Young Adults
Hoodie merch
Madison Mission
Hot dogs and chips
New Life (Chattanooga)
​Nachos
Orchard Park Baking Club
Homemade cupcakes, cookies and muffins