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The One Life Conference is an annual retreat for high-school aged youth in the SECC held at the end of summer break. The purpose is to help our kids connect socially, think critically, and grow spiritually by focusing on Christ as they begin a new school year.

2025 information

One Life 2025 will be held at Camp Cedar Falls in the San Bernardino Mountains from Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 17. The event is open to incoming 9-12th graders (c/o 2026-29) who attend with an approved youth pastor/leader. 

More information about the registration and costs will be available soon. Cost includes lodging, meals, program, and an exclusive One Life sweatshirt. Travel and supervision is the responsibility of the church group. All churches must provide medical clearance waivers signed by each youth’s parent in order to attend. Waivers are included in the registration form.

Registration is scheduled to open in June and can be done through a link shared by the youth pastor/leader. Churches will be billed by SECC after One Life for the amount of students and adults registered by the deadline of which will be provided soon. No additional registrations can be added after the deadline. Cancellations after the deadline will be charged the full rate.

Supply list: Attendants should plan to bring bedding/sleeping bag, pillow, appropriate attire for three days, closed toed shoes, a water bottle,  sunscreen, towel, and necessary toiletries. Church attire is not necessary. All youth must also submit a medical waiver to their leader.

Each church group is expected to provide two adult sponsors (male and female) per 10 youth. All adults who attend must register with their church group and be fully AB-506 compliant. Church groups are also expected to provide two student Jesus Experience Leaders per eight youth. A meeting will be held online for all attending sponsors, date TBA.

Attendants are expected to follow the guidelines of Camp Cedar Falls and the Southeastern California Conference. Failure to do so may result in being asked to leave without refund.

We look forward to enjoying a special One Life weekend with you!

One Life 2025 will be held at Camp Cedar Falls in the San Bernardino Mountains from Friday, August 16 through Sunday, August 18. The event is open to incoming 9-12th graders (c/o 2026-29) who attend with an approved youth pastor/leader. 

More information about the registration and costs will be available soon. Cost includes lodging, meals, program, and an exclusive One Life sweatshirt. Travel and supervision is the responsibility of the church group. All churches must provide medical clearance waivers signed by each youth’s parent in order to attend. Waivers are included in the registration form.

Registration is scheduled to open June 12 and can be done through a link shared by the youth pastor/leader. Churches will be billed by SECC after One Life for the amount of students and adults registered by the deadline of July 31. No additional registrations can be added after the deadline. Cancellations after the deadline will be charged the full rate.

Supply list: Attendants should plan to bring bedding/sleeping bag, pillow, appropriate attire for three days, closed toed shoes, a water bottle,  sunscreen, towel, and necessary toiletries. Church attire is not necessary. All youth must also submit a medical waiver to their leader.

Each church group is expected to provide two adult sponsors (male and female) per 10 youth. All adults who attend must register with their church group and be fully AB-506 compliant. Church groups are also expected to provide two student Jesus Experience Leaders per eight youth. A meeting will be held online for all attending sponsors on August 3.

Attendants are expected to follow the guidelines of Camp Cedar Falls and the Southeastern California Conference. Failure to do so may result in being asked to leave without refund.

We look forward to enjoying a special One Life weekend with you!

weekend schedule (TBA)

FRIDAY

5:00pm – Arrival & Registration
6:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm – General Session I
8:30pm – Jesus Experience
10:30pm – Lights Out

SATURDAY

8:00am – First Light
9:00am – Breakfast
10:00am – General Session II
10:45am – Jesus Experience
11:45am – Breakout 1
1:00pm – Lunch
2:00pm – Breakout 2
3:15pm – Rest Experience
5:30pm – Dinner
6:30pm – General Session III
7:15pm – Jesus Experience
8:15pm – Games
10:15pm – Afterglow
11:30pm – Prep for Bed

SUNDAY

8:00am – First Light
9:00am – Breakfast
10:00am – Jesus Experience
11:00am – General Session IV
11:45am – Jesus Experience
12:45pm – Departure

Location

Camp Cedar Falls
39850 State Hwy 38
Angelus Oaks, CA 92305-1134

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Isaac Kim

Associate Youth Director

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Pastor Isaac Kim grew up in Atlanta, Georgia but has lived in SoCal and worked in SECC at Calimesa SDA for 20 years. He attended Atlanta Adventist Academy where his chaplain/bible teacher made a huge impact in his life where he discovered he wanted to do the same. While at the Calimesa church, Isaac served in various capacities including Children and Family Ministries for 12 years. He likes to work collaboratively with ministry teams, cheerleading ministry leaders, and creating space for people to share life together. Isaac and his two boys enjoy sports, both playing and watching. They are Falcons, Warriors, and Braves fans. Isaac strives to be the best dad that he can be by modeling the love of Jesus and believes that the message of the Gospel shows up in different ways along our journey. The most recent time the gospel was real to him was during his wife’s health journey.

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Judi Jeffreys

Office Manager

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Judi Jeffreys has been a part of the SECC Youth Ministries for 20+ years serving as the office manager and working alongside the team to keep youth ministries thriving in SECC. Judi uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others and is inspired daily by those with whom she serves.The gospel message became real to her as a young adult when she accepted the Adventist message and truly grasped the love of God. Judi’s motto is, "Change brings growth, growth brings growing pains, and growing pains brings change." Originally born in Colorado, Judi was raised a Southern California girl and loves all types of foods, but her taste buds fancy Asian foods, especially Thai and Indonesian. Judi married her high school sweetheart, Greg, and is proud of their adult children, Leigh, Mark, and Megan. When not working, Judi can be found riding a motorcycle, scuba diving, relaxing with yoga, taking long walks, or just spending time with her family.

Aren Rennacker

Youth Director

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Aren Rennacker was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. He became an Adventist as a teenager thanks to the incredible influence of his church and academy. After graduating from Pacific Union College with a degree in Journalism, he served as a youth and young adult pastor at two wonderful SECC churches, Calimesa and Oceanside, while completing his Masters of Theological Studies from La Sierra University. In 2019, Aren became Director of Youth Ministries for the SECC, a position he cherishes. Aren loves connecting with pastors, speaking to young people, and serving the youth ministries leaders of our conference. His greatest passion is to empower youth and young adults to live the Gospel in new and relevant ways. Aside from ministry, Aren also enjoys basketball, stories, and a fresh bowl of oatmeal. He and his lovely wife Paige were married in 2020.