Please join us for our spring DiscoveryBound (DB) Outreach webinar and conference call on Thursday, April 23rd. We will be hosting two sessions, so please select one of the following times:
1st Session – 5:00pm (PT), 6:00pm (MT), 7:00pm (CT), 8:00pm (ET)
2nd Session – 7:00pm (PT), 8:00pm (MT), 9:00pm (CT), 10:00pm (ET)
Agenda & Zoom Conference Line will be coming soon!
We hope you will join us for this interactive webinar/conference call.
The DB Team
Metaphysical Theme: “The cement of a higher humanity will unite all interests in the one divinity.” (S&H 571: 19)
Come join us for a weekend in Washington, DC: the Nation’s Capital! This is a wonderful opportunity to explore a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities like navigating the National mall area with a group walking scavenger hunt, exploring the Smithsonian Museums of your choice, inspirational speaker, walking the memorials at night, fellowship, and much more while enjoying the beauty of spring. Come be a part of the fun for all ages and meet new friends! (agenda below for entire weekend or Saturday only)
WHEN: Friday, April 24, 2020 7:00 p.m. – Sunday, April 26, 2020 11:30 a.m. following church. Check in on Friday at Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge is available starting at 3:00 p.m.
Feel free to join us anytime on Saturday if you are not able to join us for the entire weekend. You will still need to register/pay and click on the box Saturday only.
WHERE: Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge, 1900 North Fort Myer Dr. Arlington, VA 22209
WHO: Christian Scientists of all ages and their friends. This exciting weekend is for all ages (all youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian).
COST: $30.00 per person includes scavenger hunt, Smithsonian Museums, Saturday night catered dinner and inspirational speaker. (Does not include lodging, parking at hotel or metro pass.)
Possible Additional Costs:
Rooms are $124.00 plus 13.25 tax per night/room – you can either choose from 2 double beds or 1 king size bed – includes up to 4 people with full breakfast in dining room
Garage parking at hotel is $20 per night
Metro pass from hotel to Smithsonian Museums is $2.35 per person each way
Souvenirs
FINANCIAL AID: Registration financial aid is available for all participants up to $15 per person. Additional aid is available for 2 night lodging at Holiday Inn Rosslyn @ Key Bridge. To apply for financial aid please complete the form immediately following your registration. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15I8Kcspl86duvYz0a7sy_knOV9dKPsJ26q4ttIkbTEc/edit
This event is subsidized by the Asher Student Foundation.
Cancellation Fee:
$15.00 registration cancellation fee if cancelled by April 9, 2019. After April 9th there are no refunds
No Refund deadline: April 9, 2020
Deadline to register is Sunday, April 19, 2020
Lodging
Holiday Inn Rosslyn @ Key Bridge, 1900 Fort Myer Dr, Arlington, VA 22209– we strongly suggest you make your reservation ASAP to secure a spot. We have blocked rooms for our DB Group until April 10th. When you call, give them the coupon code DB1. Visit the website for lodging details and to reserve: (703) 807-2000
Arlington, VA Hotels in Rosslyn | Holiday Inn Rosslyn @ Key Bridge
If you are an individual and interested in lodging with others in gender based hotel rooms, we’ll put you in touch with others. We are offering up to $150 towards lodging for hotel rooms at Holiday Inn Rosslyn for those staying 2 nights. Email Lori Selby.
Driving parameters
Arrive on Friday, April 24 by 7:00 p.m. at Holiday Inn Rosslyn @ Key Bridge and depart on Sunday, April 26 by 11:30 following church.
Check in at Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge is 3:00 p.m.
Flying parameters
The closest airport is Reagan International Airport (DCA) only 4 miles to the hotel
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. We look forward to seeing you there!
This event is generously subsidized by the Asher Student Foundation.
Washington, DC Weekend Tentative Schedule (for entire weekend or Saturday only)
April 24-26, 2020
(Full Weekend Schedule
Friday, April 24
3:00-7:00 p.m. Arrival & Check In at Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge (dinner not provided)
7:00 Dogwood Room – Introductions/Weekend Overview/Meet & Greet
8:00 Free time in Dogwood Room (optional – games, etc.)
Saturday, April 25
8:00 a.m. Hot Breakfast in Dining Room at Holiday Inn
9:00 Walk to Metro to take into Smithsonian Museums
9:30 Meet at designated spot (details to come)
10:00 Smithsonian Museums of your choice (may travel in groups)
Bible Museum (additional cost)
12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own (not provided)
1:15 Meet at designated spot for Ice cream treat
1:30 Meet at designated National Mall area for start of the Scavenger Hunt
(there will be one for younger families and one for teens/adults)
3:30 Smithsonian Museums (of your choice)
4:45 Take Metro to 1st Church of Christ Scientist, Washington, DC
5:00 Meet for catered dinner at 1st Church of Christ, Scientist Washington, DC
(take metro) 910 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
6:15 Asher Student Foundation Sharing
6:30 Inspirational Speaker
7:15 Board Games at Church or Sunset walk at memorials
8:30 Head back to Holiday Inn Rosslyn
Sunday, April 26
8:00 a.m. Hot breakfast in Dining Room at Holiday Inn
9:00 Weekend Highlights & Fruitage
10:00 Take metro or car to 1st Church of Christ, Scientist, Washington, DC or drive to
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Arlington (they both start at 10:30 a.m.)
10:30-11:30 Church & Sunday School
11:30 Goodbyes and thank you for being a part of the weekend!
April 25, 2020
(Saturday Only Schedule)
9:30 Meet at designated spot (details to come)
10:00 Smithsonian Museums of your choice (may travel in groups)
Bible Museum (additional cost)
12:30 p.m. Lunch on your own (not provided)
1:15 Meet at designated spot for Ice cream treat
1:30 Meet at designated National Mall area for start of the Scavenger Hunt
(there will be one for younger families and one for teens/adults)
3:30 Smithsonian Museums (of your choice)
4:45 Take Metro to 1st Church of Christ Scientist, Washington, DC
5:00 Meet for catered dinner at 1st Church of Christ, Scientist Washington, DC
(take metro) 910 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
6:15 Asher Student Foundation Sharing
6:30 Inspirational Speaker
7:15 Board Games at Church or Sunset walk at memorials
8:30 Farewell and thank you for joining us!
DB 20s/30s Friday night zoom hangout
Join us for some inspiration, conversation, and games.
5pm-6pm PT; 6pm-7pm MT; 7pm-8pm CT; 8pm-9pm ET
Email Sten for the Zoom link: [email protected]
DB 20s/30s Friday night zoom hangout
Join us for some inspiration, conversation, and games.
5pm-6pm PT; 6pm-7pm MT; 7pm-8pm CT; 8pm-9pm ET
Email Sten for the Zoom link: [email protected]
Virtual Game Night for Adult Volunteers
Join us for some inspiration, conversation, and games.
1st Session Tuesday May 5 – 8:00pm (ET), 7:00pm (CT), 6:00pm (MT), 5:00pm (PT)
Email Lori for the Zoom link: [email protected]
Virtual Game Night for Adult Volunteers
Join us for some inspiration, conversation, and games.
Thursday May 7 – 10:00pm (ET), 9:00pm (CT), 8:00pm (MT), 7:00pm (PT)
Email Lori for the Zoom link: [email protected]
DB 20s/30s Friday night zoom hangout
Join us for some inspiration, conversation, and games.
5pm-6pm PT; 6pm-7pm MT; 7pm-8pm CT; 8pm-9pm ET
Email Sten for the Zoom link: [email protected]
DB 20s/30s Colorado Moms’ Meeting
Join other Mom’s in Colorado for an informal, supportive and inspiring discussion on the topic “Change is the new normal.”
Email Katie for the Zoom link: [email protected]
db 20s/30s spring retreat at crystal lake camps
Postponed to Spring 2021
Join us at Crystal Lake Camps, the Christian Science camp located in Hughesville, Pennsylvania, for a weekend of fun camp activities!
We’ll enjoy waterfront activities such as canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, and maybe even swimming for those brave enough to dive in; we will venture up the High Ropes Course and Climbing Wall; play a round or two of 8 Sticks (a CLC classic, kind of like capture the flag); and explore some of the 25 miles of trails.
During this weekend, we’ll have time to relax, get to know one-another, enjoy the peaceful and quiet atmosphere of Crystal Lake, and engage in metaphysical discussion.
DB 20s/30s Friday night zoom hangout
Join us for some inspiration, conversation, and games.
5pm-6pm PT; 6pm-7pm MT; 7pm-8pm CT; 8pm-9pm ET
Email Sten for the Zoom link: [email protected]
Finish your Compass year strong by visiting Boston with your friends. This is the third and final retreat for the 2019-2020 Compass group, and it will be filled with tours and interactive workshops at The Mother Church and Longyear Museum, fun excursions around Boston, and meaningful discussions.
Compass families: If you have questions about the status of this trip, please email Katie Price.
Virtual Chairside Chat with DiscoveryBound hosted by Clearview Home in Delafield, WI
Wednesday, June 17 12:00 p.m. EST
Lori Selby with be sharing the DB video as well as sharing what DB has to offer for all ages. Come join the fun!
Contact Lori Selby for Zoom details at [email protected] or click on this link for further details
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 once or 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 this week!
For access to the Zoom link to join, please email [email protected]
DB 20s/30s MBE longyear houses
postponed to further notice
Gain new insights on the life and works of Mary Baker Eddy while touring many of her houses through the Longyear Museum.
When: Thursday July 9 5:30-6:30 PM – Sunday July 12 5:00 PM
Where: Throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire
Who: People in their 20s/30s interested in learning more about MBE and her life and works
Cost options: $200 (sharing by gender), $275 (own bed sharing by gender), $425 (for own room). Cost includes accommodation Friday and Saturday nights, travel to houses, meals from Thursday dinner to Sunday Breakfast. Thursday night accommodation in the Boston area is not included but for those coming from out of town have the option to be hosted and a $25 contribution to your host is recommended.
More information to follow.
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” Micah 6:8
Have you wanted to hike through what is affectionately called “God’s Country” in Colorado? Have you wanted to spend the night under the Colorado sky without any city lights interfering with the view? Have you wanted to be on top of the world, above treeline with a 360 degree view of the Rocky Mountains? Join an experienced back-country guide, a DB staff member, and a C.S. practitioner on an adventure through the majestic beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Learn and practice back-country skills while hiking, camping, and attempting to peak a “Fourteener”. Experience the feeling of achieving your goals in the outdoors with the support of other Christian Science adults and their friends of all faiths.
Adult Registration Adult Financial Aid Form Travel Form Download Flyer
WHO
Christian Science adults and friends.
When
July 13th – 17th, 2020
Where
Buena Vista, CO
18325 Co. Rd 366, Buena Vista, CO. 81211
Cost
Adult Registration Fee: $480
Registration opens: May 1st
Final deadline to register: July 6th
Capacity – 12, spots are still available!
What’s Included – Professional instruction and guiding; meals as noted on the daily itinerary; group cooking gear; group first-aid kit, water purifying system; permit fees.
DISCOUNT / FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid is available for registration and air travel:
Up to $150 for registration.
Up to $150 for air travel.
Apply through the link above.
HOUSING
Yurts separated by gender for 2 nights; Back-country camping 2 nights (bring your own tent – see packing list for details)
TRAVEL
*DiscoveryBound is not providing transportation for this event*
Driving:
Arrive at A/U Ranches on Monday, July 13 between 12-1pm,
Depart A/U Ranches on Friday, July 17 between 11am-12pm
If flying, we suggest booking flexible travel plans. If interested, contact DB Headquarters for possible carpooling options.
Please let us know your travel plans by filling out the Travel Form for this trip through the link above.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full payment is due at sign up (unless applying for registration financial aid – up to $150 per person available).
If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due when we receive notice of your cancellation:
Up to 22 days (June 21) prior to departure = 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable
June 22nd = No refund deadline, 100% of cost is non-refundable
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.) As you are preparing air travel for these excursions, we encourage you to book flights allowing you the greatest flexibility in case there is a need.
What to expect
This trip is rated Vigorous. In the wilderness participants will be carrying their own backpacks with weights of 35 to 40 lbs up a gentle slope over a three mile distance. On peak day you will experience steep and rocky terrain with constant and dramatic elevation gain and/or loss exceeding 3,000′ or more (on peak day full pack not required but optional). In preparation, it is suggested for you to do day hiking with 35 to 40 lbs in the pack you intend to hike with on the trip and make sure your hiking boots are broken in. These practices will help to ensure a safe and successful trip. This is not a beginning backpacking trip. Previous experience is highly recommended.
Daytime temperatures usually range between 60° to 80° F, with evening temperatures dropping into the 40s to 50s. You may encounter freezing temperatures at some of the higher elevations. Afternoon thunderstorms are a distinct possibility so adequate rain gear is important.
Meet your back-country guide
Rusty is an avid outdoors-man. He has peaked almost 40 of Colorado’s Fourteeners and spent many days on solo backpacking trips through the Rockies as well as backpacked with friends. Rusty has many years experience training back-country skills in the Collegiate Peaks of Colorado for the staff at A/U Ranches in Buena Vista. He has led numerous backpacking trips for the Ranches as well as for friends. Rusty maintains a Wilderness First Aid certificate. He is a middle-school teacher at Embark Education in Denver and is the Head Coach for the High School Mountain Bike Team which he helped start 4 years ago at the Compass Montessori School in Golden, Co. Rusty has been a competitive runner most of his life and loves to be outdoors. The mountains are his favorite place to be.
Tentative Trip Itinerary
Monday, July 13
Participants arrive by 1:00 pm, settle into yurts.
1:30 Meet up for introductions, get to know you activities, goal setting, team building.
2:00 Local hike. Snacks provided, bring your own water. Test out your boots and day pack.
4:00 Back-country skills in camp
6:00 Dinner and clean-up
7:00pm Trip info, gear check, food plan, map and route, cook schedule, how to pack, trip agenda.
Personal time
Tuesday, July 14
7:00am C.S. Lesson/sharing (optional)
8:00 Breakfast, pack a lunch, and clean-up
9:00 Day hike, snacks provided
10:30 Food prep with Mathew and Out-camp if needed
12:00pm Lunch
1:00 Orienteering lesson
4:00 Personal time and Out-camp prep
5:00 Dinner prep
6:00 Dinner and clean-up
7:00 Back-country skills practice
8:00pm Pack to leave yurts next day
Wednesday, July 15
7:00am Lesson/share (optional)
8:00 Breakfast, pack a lunch, clean-up
9:00 Depart yurts via shuttle for Winfield
Hike in to camp site, set up camp
Lunch
Orienteering course
Campfire and back-country skills
Testimony Meeting
Highlights, challenges, goals, next day’s plan.
Thursday, July 16
2 Options for this day
(Option #1)
6:00am wake-up and lesson study (optional)
7:00 Breakfast and clean-up
8:30 Depart for Lake Ann
Lunch
Hike back to campsite
5:00pm Dinner prep, eat, and clean-up
Campfire, debrief trip, s’mores, hot chocolate
(Option #2)
4:30-5:00am Wake up
Gather and depart for attempted peak of Mt. Huron
Peak breakfast on the trail.
Bring lunch supplies.
Return to campsite.
Rest
Dinner prep, eat, clean-up, Debrief around campfire, s’mores, hot chocolate
Friday, July 17
6:00am Wake up
Breakfast and tear down campsite
Hike out to trail head
Drive back to A/U Ranches
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” Micah 6:8
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 once or 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 this week!
For access to the Zoom link to join, please email [email protected]
Summer Fun Nights
join DiscoveryBound via Zoom
As summer jumps into high gear, with long sunny days and warm nights…we’re thinking of you. The quarantine restrictive guidelines have provided us new opportunities to develop different plans for getting together with our friends and families. There are some activities we’d like to share with you and hope that you will pass them onto your local Groups/Chapters and friends.
Staying at home has presented us with opportunities to think of new ways to support our local DiscoveryBound Groups. We want to let you know about a couple dates where we’ve scheduled two special evenings of fun coming up in July and August. So, get your calendars out and mark these two dates. These evenings are for everyone to join in, so please share this information with your DB Group/Chapter, and friends.
Tuesday, July 21
Come one come all – all ages are welcome
8:00 pm ET, 7:00 CT, 6:00 MT, 5:00 PT
Join us for a Scavenger Hunt inside your home! All Ages are invited to come as you dart from place to place collecting items. Individuals, groups, or families can make up a team. At the end there will be an announcement for a special treat for each group.
RSVP by Monday, July 20. to [email protected] or [email protected]
Once you RSVP, we will send you a zoom link to join the call.
Tuesday, August 11
Come one come all – all ages are welcome
8:00 pm ET, 7:00 CT, 6:00 MT, 5:00 PT
“Get your game face on”…come join the fun for some Virtual Games that we can play together on Zoom. Meet new friends. Some games will include:
“All about me”
“Change three things”
“Have you ever”….
“Scattergories”
At the end there will be a special treat for each group.
RSVP by Monday, August 10. Once you RSVP, we send you a zoom link to join the call.
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 this week!
For access to the Zoom link to join, please email [email protected]
Summer Fun Nights
join DiscoveryBound via Zoom
As summer jumps into high gear, with long sunny days and warm nights…we’re thinking of you. The quarantine restrictive guidelines have provided us new opportunities to develop different plans for getting together with our friends and families. There are some activities we’d like to share with you and hope that you will pass them onto your local Groups/Chapters and friends.
Staying at home has presented us with opportunities to think of new ways to support our local DiscoveryBound Groups. We want to let you know we’ve scheduled a special evening of fun. So, get your calendars out and mark this date. This evening is for everyone to join in, so please share this information with your DB Group/Chapter, and friends.
Tuesday, August 11
Come one come all – all ages are welcome
8:00pm ET, 7:00 CT, 6:00 MT, 5:00 PT
“Get your game face on”…come join the fun for some Virtual Games that we can play together on Zoom. Meet new friends.Some games will include:
“All about me”
“Change three things”
“Have you ever”….
“Blank Slate”
At the end there will be a special treat for each group.
RSVP by Monday, August 10. [email protected] or [email protected]
Once you RSVP, we send you a zoom link to join the call.
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 this week!
5pm PT, 6pm MT, 7pm CT, 8pm ET
For access to the Zoom link to join, please email [email protected]