Step Up is an overnight vision, planning, and training conference designed to help student leaders plan effectively to reach their campuses next year. We’ll spend time drawing close to God, talking through our vision, and spend a large amount of time dreaming about what God could do on our campuses next year, and making plans that we might see those things happen.
This year’s conference is April 9 & 10 at the Holiday Inn in Rolling Meadows. The cost of $25 includes lodging at the hotel Friday night , a buffet breakfast on Saturday morning, and all sessions and materials for the conference.
Parking at the hotel is free. There will also be a free shuttle provided to and from a Metra stop for those who wish to use public transportation. The hotel is close to the Streets of Woodfield, Woodfield Mall, Ikea, and lots of other great restaurants and shopping. You may want to make plans to hang out some on Saturday Night as well.
If you cannot drive to Step Up the best way to get to the hotel is via the Metra. You’ll want to get on the Union Pacific Northwest line from Ogilvie station and get off at the Arlington Park stop. From there the hotel shuttle will be able to pick you up and bring you to the hotel. Registration is between 6:30 and 7:30 P.M. so we recommend taking train #647 (leaving Ogilvie at 5:33 and arriving at 6:15), #649 (leaving Olgilvie at 5:47 and arriving at 6:45), or the #653 (leaving Ogilvie at 6:25 and arriving at 7:04). For more information you can view the Metra Union Pacific Schedule online. Once you have boarded your train please send Andy a text message (734 306 3597) letting him know which train you are on so that your shuttle can be there to pick you up once you arrive.