20s/30s young adults are invited to join DB and other young adults around the country for a virtual book club. For the month of January and February, we are reading Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, so read it over and come prepared to chat but the book. We hope that you will be able to join us! We will be choosing the next book after this event concludes, so stay tuned!
5:30pm PT, 6:30pm MT, 7:30pm CT, 8:30pm ET
For access to the zoom link to join, please email [email protected]
Weekend’s metaphysical theme – “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise:” Psalms 100:4
Postponed until 2022
Come join DiscoveryBound Outreach for a cozy weekend at the A/U Ranches! This is a wonderful opportunity to relax and have fun while enjoying the company of other Christian Scientists and friends of all ages. Take part in sledding, snowshoeing, games, cards, crafts in the lodge, and much more. Or just bring a good book, sit by the fire, and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate. Feel free to do as few or as many activities as you want…but come be a part of the fun!
WHEN: Friday, March 5 – Sunday, March 7, 2021
WHERE: A/U Ranches, Buena Vista, CO
WHO: All-Ages: This exciting weekend is for all ages. All youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian, since child care is not provided. Families will be housed and eat together conforming to current protocols for groups coming together in Colorado.
WHAT: Great weekend in the Colorado Mountains with beautiful scenery, amazing food and great fellowship with others participants.
COST: $99 per person (included in the cost are all meals beginning with Friday dinner through Sunday lunch, lodging, and most activities.)
FINANCIAL AID: If needed, up to $49 in financial aid is available for everyone. To apply for financial aid click on the link above.
TRAVEL: Please plan to arrive at the A/U Ranches between 5-7pm on Friday, March 5. The departure time will be on Sunday, March 7 at 1pm. DiscoveryBound will not be providing transportation to or from the Ranches.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If for some reason you need to cancel, you may do so up until Friday, February 12, 2021 with a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after February 12.
Special note: If DiscoveryBound cancels a program/event, you will receive a full refund of the registration fee. (If a participant decides to cancel a registration then the cancellation policy for that specific DiscoveryBound event / program applies.)
Weekend Schedule (Tentative)
| Friday, March 5 |
| 5 -7 pm Arrival – pizza for dinner |
| 7:30 Welcome to the weekend in Valerie Lodge |
| Lodge time – Schedule Overview & Get-to-Know You Games |
| Saturday, March 6 |
| 7:30 am Lesson Study in Valerie Lodge (optional) |
| 8:30 Breakfast in Valerie Lodge |
| 10:00 Morning Activities – Outdoor (weather permitting) or Valerie Lodge |
| 12:00 pm Lunch in Valerie /Free time |
| 1:15-5:00 Afternoon Activities – Outdoor (weather permitting) or Valerie Lodge |
| 2:00-5:00 Princeton Hot Springs (sign-up + additional charge – tentative) |
| 6:00 Dinner in Valerie Lodge |
| 7:00 Hymn Sing/ Ice Cream Social |
| 8:00 Lodge Time – games |
| Sunday, March 7 |
| 8:30 am Breakfast in Valerie Lodge |
| 10-11 Church / Sunday School – currently on Zoom |
| 11:15 Pack |
| 12:00 Lunch & Weekend Evaluations in Valerie Lodge |
| 1:00 Goodbyes & Departure |
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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. See you in March 2022! |
This event is generously underwritten by the Asher Student Foundation and other partners.
20s/30s young adults are invited to join DB, a practitioner, and other Christian Science young adults around the country for a virtual game night! These Hangouts are held twice a month on zoom. We start with metaphysical sharing and inspiration, facilitated by a different practitioner supporting each call. Then we play games! The host always has a game prepared and ready to play, but participants are encouraged to bring/teach/run their own favorite games the group can play virtually as well. We hope you can join us!
8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT
For access to the zoom link to join, please email [email protected]
DiscoveryBound is hosting an All Camps & DB Show via ZOOM!
Saturday, March 13th at 4pm PT, 5pm MT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET
For ALL AGES!
Grab a box of popcorn, pizza and/or drink and enjoy taking a look at the All Camps & DiscoveryBound video.
Fun Game Night for all ADULTS!
join DiscoveryBound via Zoom – Come join the fun for some Virtual Games that we can play together on Zoom. Meet new friends from all over the WORLD!
Tuesday, March 16
Come one come all – all adults are welcome
8:00 pm ET, 7:00 CT, 6:00 MT, 5:00 PT
Games will include:
Mixer get to know you game – bring a favorite object from your house and explain why it has so much meaning to you
Virtual Scavenger Hunt – be ready to move around your home to gather items
Kahoot (Trivia Game – bring a smart phone fully charged)
RSVP by Monday, March 15 to [email protected] or [email protected]
We will send the Zoom link once you RSVP.
Mark your calendars for an evening devoted to answering all your questions about Christian Science Nursing! DiscoveryBound is hosting the Youth Action Committee for a 30-minute conversation all about Christian Science Nursing. A couple nurses will be in attendance as well to talk about their experiences and help to answer any questions you may have. We hope to see you there!
8:30pm ET, 7:30pm CT, 6:30pm MT, 5:30pm PT
Email [email protected] if you would like to attend or have any questions about the event.
You’re invited to Longyear Museum’s
A History Snapshot: Mary Baker Eddy’s Carriages and Sleighs
Sunday, March 21, 2021 @ 1:00 pM & 4:00 pm EDT
This virtual program, designed for students in grades K-5, will explore some of the different forms of transportation used by Mary Baker Eddy during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Students will learn about a number of her vehicles and about her much-loved horses who pulled her carriages and sleighs.
The program will include an up-close look at one of Mrs. Eddy’s carriages currently on display at Longyear Museum, as well as a set of her sleigh bells from our collection and a short video showing sleighs in action here in New England. Longyear looks forward to welcoming you and your family and young friends to this program!
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the program. Join Longyear for some winter fun!
DB and Society Fit are teaming up to bring you a fun Fitness Class! We will begin the event with a welcome/introductions and then Sierra Sprague, Society Fit’s Media Manager, will bring a quick inspirational thought to share with everyone before jumping into the workout. From there we will pass it over to Society Fit’s instructors Savanna Sprague and Devon Baggs. Savanna will lead us in a workout and Devon will end the class with some yoga. If you want to get a sneak peak of what to expect go look them up on Instagram (@societyfitoc). We hope you can come join!
3pm PT, 4pm MT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET
Please contact Shelby Barner at [email protected] if you are interested in attending!
DB and Society Fit are teaming up to bring you a fun Fitness Class! We will begin the event with a welcome/introductions and then Sierra Sprague, Society Fit’s Media Manager, will bring a quick inspirational thought to share with everyone before jumping into the workout. From there we will pass it over to Society Fit’s instructors Savanna Sprague and Devon Baggs. Savanna will lead us in a workout and Devon will end the class with some yoga. If you want to get a sneak peak of what to expect go look them up on Instagram (@societyfitoc). We hope you can come join!
3pm PT, 4pm MT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET
Please contact Shelby Barner at [email protected] if you are interested in attending!
Are you ready for another TEEN FUN Virtual Game Night? Teens Dylan Ouderkirk & Merit Brustman will be running a fun and creative game night. Instead of sitting at home alone, come join other teens and play games over zoom! Make sure to spread the word, it’s a lot more fun with more people! Hope to see you there!
Feel free to share this information with your friends!
Friday, March 26 (8:30pm EST, 7:30 CST, 6:30 MST, 5:30 PST)
Grades 8-12
RSVP by Thursday, March 25 to [email protected] or l[email protected]
Once you RSVP, we will send you a zoom link to join the call.
Contact Lori Selby to reserve a spot at [email protected]
Join us for a fun, creative and inspiring hour of watercolor painting with Kelly Foxton.
DB Virtual Game Night for All AGES!
Friday, April 2nd at (8:00pm EST, 7:00pm CST, 6:00pm MST, 5:00pm PST)
Games will include:
Mixer/Get to know you game (Penny for your thoughts – will send details later in follow up email)
Guess the number of jelly beans?
Blank Slate (Spring words)
RSVP to [email protected] or [email protected] and we’ll send you the zoom link to join the call.
See you soon!
Lee Anne & Lori
20s/30s young adults are invited to join DB, a practitioner, and other Christian Science young adults around the country for a virtual game night! These Hangouts are held twice a month on zoom (unless the month is filled with tons of other great events being offered too). We start with metaphysical sharing and inspiration, facilitated by a different practitioner supporting each call. Then we play games! The host always has a game prepared and ready to play, but participants are encouraged to bring/teach/run their own favorite games the group can play virtually as well. We hope you can join us!
8pm EDT, 7pm CDT, 6pm MDT, 5pm PDT
For access to the zoom link to join, please email [email protected]
DB Virtual Game Night for All AGES!
FRIDAY, APRIL 2ND AT (8:00PM EST, 7:00PM CST, 6:00PM MST, 5:00PM PST)
Games will include:
Mixer/Get to know you game (Penny for your thoughts – will send details later in follow up email)
Guess the number of jelly beans?
Blank Slate (Spring words)
RSVP to [email protected] or [email protected] and we’ll send you the zoom link to join the call.
See you soon!
Lee Anne & Lori
Come join Florida DB groups for a day of fun, sun, and inspiration! This year it will be a one-day event where you can enjoy a morning of kayaking with the manatees and dolphins with A Day Away Kayak Tours in Titusville followed by hanging out at Jetty Park Beach, lunch, games and an inspirational speaker.
Metaphysical Theme: “Love enriches the nature, enlarging, purifying, and elevating it. (Science and Health 57: 23-24)
Inspirational Speaker – Michael Brown – US Navy Chaplain
A Christian Science Chaplain with the US Navy, Michael has spent the last decade serving with Navy and Marine Corps units across the country and deployed overseas. After graduating from Principia College in 2003, he returned to his childhood home near Seattle and worked with a law firm to develop programs for ethics and integrity in public policy. His love of aviation led him next to work at a regional seaplane airline, where he served as flight operations director and station manager at the company’s Seattle seaplane terminal. In 2009, Michael joined The Mother Church’s Chaplain Training Program and began his graduate studies at the Boston University School of Theology, graduating in 2012 with a Masters of Divinity and a specialization in mediation and conflict resolution. Michael then entered active duty service as a staff Chaplain at Naval Station Norfolk, VA. In 2016, his next assignment took him to the high desert of Twentynine Palms, CA, where he served with US Marine Corps units, including 1st Tank Battalion and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, with which he deployed to support Operations Inherent Resolve and Enduring Freedom in Iraq, Syria, Kuwait, Jordan, and Afghanistan. In the fall of 2018, he transitioned to serve as Command Chaplain onboard the guided missile cruiser, USS LAKE CHAMPLAIN in San Diego, CA. Michael Currently serves with the Naval Submarine Support Center at Kings Bay, GA. He is blessed to be joined in these adventures by his wife, Lane, and children William and Ruth.
WHO: Christian Scientists of all ages and their friends of all faiths.
(All youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
WHEN: Saturday, April 10 | All-Day
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:
A Day Away Kayak Tours in Titusville, FL (kayaking)
9:00 a.m. Meet at Haulover Canal (directions to launch site will be sent)
Jetty Park (bring your own lunch, inspirational speaker, games, beach)
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Jetty Park, 400 Jetty Park Rd. Cape Canaveral, FL
COST:
$5 per person – inspirational talk/pavilion rental (bring your own lunch)
$30 per person – guided kayak tour includes tip (5 & older) optional activity
Space may be limited! (currently the maximum of people gathering at Jetty Park is 50)
Currently tent camping is closed but we are able to use the group rented pavilions for our afternoon activity.
QUESTIONS:
Central Florida: Contact Wendy Landry [email protected] 407-341-3453
Tampa Bay: Contact Julie Webster [email protected] 813-760-4749
Southeast Florida: Contact Cath Gerzina [email protected] 954-675-3248
Jacksonville: Contact Jean Martin [email protected] 904-887-6067
Event will be run in accordance with the current local and state regulations at that time.
Thanks to the Idaho chapter of DiscoveryBound (part of a national youth organization for Christian Scientists) for their sponsorship of this virtual talk by Madelon Maupin, MTS. The talk will be appropriate for both teens and adults. It would also be perfect for Sunday School students, so please invite and share the information with others!
Please join this special Bible talk about Paul who was writing to the Philippians about joy during very trying times…perfect for our day!
Saturday, April 10, 2021
9:30 AM (MDT) – 12:00 PM (MDT)
Adults – $15.00
Teens 18 and under – free
(8:30 AM (PDT), 9:30 AM (MDT), 10:30 AM (CDT), 11:30 AM (EDT)
To register, click here: https://seeker.bibleroads.com/Philippians-VirtualWorkshop
For questions or scholarships for the talk, contact – Gwenn Maxfield at 208-503-3664 or [email protected]
Come together, in-person, with other Christian Scientists and their friends for an afternoon of hanging out, lunch and many fun games! Before the event, a group of us will be attending the Winter Park Church if you would like to come join us for the service. Then we hope you can come for an exciting afternoon! Even if you are outside the Orlando area we would love to have you!! Also, feel free to come for a little if you can’t make it right on time. We would love to have you!
DiscoveryBound provides an atmosphere that is alcohol, smoke, and drug free This event will abide by all local regulations.
Event Start Time: 12:00pm EDT
Please RSVP by end of day April 10, 2021.
https://forms.gle/r7zn9gcUoLgR9xwE8
Come together and connect with other 20s/30s, across the country, for this amazing opportunity! Amanda Loudon, Melody Colliatie, Niklas Peschke and Tim Steckler will be hosting again!! This event will be slightly different from the last two, but will still focus on the social aspect of connecting! The hope for this event is to build a community of individuals that can support one another. The support could be metaphysically, professionally, and/or friendship based. Please spread the word and if you have friends that would love to join-the more the merrier! Can’t wait to see you there!
TIME: 4pm ET, 3pm CT, 2pm MT, 1pm PT
To register, please fill out this google form by April 13th to reserve your spot:
Email [email protected] with any questions.
Finish your Compass year strong by visiting the A/U Ranches with your friends. This is the third and final retreat for the 2020-2021 Compass group, and it will be filled with team building activities, outdoor adventures, and meaningful discussions.