Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship at UVA

🚨MONDAY NIGHT LIVE IS MOVING THIS WEEK🚨

We will be meeting at the Student Activities Building THIS Monday, October 6! Tell your friends and core groups! If you don’t know where the SAB is, swipe for a map ➡️ See you there ‼️

DM us if you have any questions! 🙌

Last but not least, we have second-year Vincent Agbeibor sharing about his experience at Fall Retreat last year‼️

“I built some of the most meaningful connections that I still have today at UVA during Fall Retreat. It was a great time to get away from the hectic life at school and much easier to hear from God. It was also extremely important to the connections I built with my core group. Once I spent a weekend with a group of people who I thought I knew decently, I found myself starting to get to know them far beyond the surface level.

When I first arrived, I remember being completely shocked by the number of people that had actually shown up, and I did not really know what to expect out of it. However, by the end of the first night I knew I had made the right decision to go. The Lord made it clear to me at fall retreat that throughout my time at college, this was the community that I needed to stay a part of. From putting together extremely last second costumes to deep late night talks, Fall Retreat was a first semester highlight. Apart from how much fun it was, I genuinely felt my relationship with the Lord grow during this time, and looking back at it I realize how crucial it was to my first year at UVA, when I was not sure if I would find the right Christian community.

““Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” -1 Thessalonians 5:11

The community you’ll find at Fall Retreat is one that will encourage you and build you up. I strongly recommend going because of the fun time you’ll have, and most importantly the time you’ll spend with the Lord that will last much longer than just the weekend.”

Thank you so much for sharing Vincent, and we are so grateful that you are a part of our community! 🙌

Convinced to register for Fall Retreat yet? 👀 Check out the link in our bio for more information and to sign up! 👋

‼️FALL RETREAT STUDENT FEATURE TIME‼️

Over the next few days, we are highlighting Fall Retreat and what this weekend is all about 🙌 Starting us off is second-year Lucas Addison, sharing about his experience at Fall Retreat ⬇️

“Fall Retreat was such a pivotal moment in my first year at UVA. Starting out, I didn’t know many people, and I was very stressed from the pace of college life. I joined a core group in September, and was encouraged to sign up for Fall Retreat my second night, so I did!

Going to Fall Retreat was the change of pace that I needed. The campground is a quiet place where I was able to spend time meeting new people, learning more about Scripture, and being in the presence of the Lord. That one weekend at Fall Retreat allowed me to recenter myself in Christian life, make friends that I am still close with, and move on to be a leader in Chi Alpha. If you’re on the fence about going to Fall Retreat, I think that you should take the step to go!”

Thank you so much for sharing Lucas! We are so thankful for how the Lord used Fall Retreat to deepen your relationship with God and friends! It’s a weekend you all don’t want to miss 🔥

Click the link in our bio to sign up or go to xaatuva.com/fallretreat! 💻

We are a little over a week away from FALL RETREAT 🥳🎉🍁🍂😊

It will be a weekend full of fun: great times of worship, messages from our incredible guest speakers (swipe to see ➡️), lots of games and sports, and sweet time in community with friends! 👯‍♀️

The cost is $120, which includes food and lodging, but if you are a first year or it’s your first time in Chi Alpha, the cost is only $70! 🫣

Registration closes NEXT Monday, the 29th, so head over to xaatuva.com/fallretreat or click the link in our bio to sign up TODAY! 🙌

Introducing our lovely new interns for 2025-2026, Amelia, Arpan, Halle, Juliana, Paige, and Ymanee 🤩

Swipe to check out their top 3 ➡️🫣

We are so thankful for our Chi Alpha interns and so excited to see how the Lord works in and through them this year! ☺️ Be sure to say hi when you see them around 👋

Get your pickling and artsy skills ready for PICKLE + PAINT this Friday September 12 at the Snyder Tennis Courts! 🥒🎨🖌️ The event will start at 7 PM with a doubles tournament beginning at 8 PM, so find a partner and hit the courts! Not a pickle baller? No worries, we will have art supplies available too!

Bring a friend and see you there! 🙌 Looking for a core group to find a potential doubles partner? 👀 DM us or fill out the link in our bio ‼️

International students!! Come out to our cookout THIS Friday, September 5 at 6 PM! We will be meeting at the Hub (2000 Stadium Rd) for a time of food, games, and meeting new friends! 🤗

Any questions? Email leah@xaatuva@com! See you there! 👀

Up next, we have second-year Anna Beth Thorne sharing about why she loves Chi Alpha core groups! Check it out ⬇️

“My Chi Alpha core group was a clear answer to prayer. The overflowing love I found with them was absolutely foundational to my first year at UVA, and it continues to be such a blessing to my life as a whole. Core group was not only a space where I grew immensely in my knowledge and relationship with the Lord, but a group of girls that I have cried, prayed, and laughed with for hours on end (literally). Outside of our weekly meetings we had so many adventures that have become my most favorite memories of first year. A specific memory that I’ll never forget was dressing up as Pitbull for fall retreat…and keeping our bald caps on for the entire night–through extended worship, a dance party, and prank wars. From our very first meeting, the girls in my core group became some of my closest friends and have continued to impact me in so many incredible ways. I am especially thankful for my first year leaders who have provided me with so many words of wisdom and encouragement and have guided me through all of the ups and downs that life has to bring. As cliche as it is, my core group is my family, and I can only hope that everyone has the opportunity to experience the same love and joy that I have found with them! If you are on the fence about getting involved in a Chi Alpha core group, please please do it! There are very few experiences as life-giving as being a part of this community of incredible people growing and pursuing Christ together–and having an absolute blast along the way!”

Thank you for sharing Anna Beth! We are so thankful that God provided you with a group of sisters in Christ who can encourage you! 🥰

If you are interested in connecting with a core group, fill out the form in our bio or DM us! 🤗

‼️STUDENT FEATURE TIME‼️

Today for our student feature, we have second-year Noah White sharing about what core groups in Chi Alpha mean to him ☺️ Read below! ⬇️

“When I came to UVA last year, I was anxious to find a good friend with whom I could confide in and feel supported by, and lickety-split, my core group included some of my first friends. Far exceeding what I thought I wanted, God blessed me with guys who cared about me and who trashbagged and ate too many hot dogs with me. Together, we showed each other what it looked like to be striving to love Jesus hard. God showed me what true friendship is through my core group.”

Thank you for sharing Noah! We are so grateful that you are a part of our community 🙌

If you’re looking for a group of friends to eat hot dogs with and pursue Jesus together, click the link in our bio to connect with a core group today 🎉

Monday Night Live is back! 🙌 Our first MNL of the semester will be happening THIS MONDAY, September 1st, at 8 PM in Old Cabell Hall! Monday Night Live is Chi Alpha’s large group meeting where we have a time of worship, student testimony, a Scripture-based message from our director, and a chance to meet new people and learn more about what Chi Alpha is all about! 🤩

Want some new friends to attend MNL with? Click on the link in our bio to sign up or DM us, and we’ll be sure to get you connected. Everyone is welcome, so invite a friend or two! Can’t wait to see you there 🤗🎉

Are you an international student and interested in exploring Charlottesville? 🌲⛰️🥾 Come meet us outside of O’hill Dining Hall at 10 AM THIS Saturday to hike Humpback Rock, one of Charlottesville’s most iconic hikes! Lunch will be provided, so wear your closed-toe shoes and come for some fun, see a beautiful view, and meet new friends! ☺️

Contact [email protected] if you’re interested, or DM us! See you there!