Pot Luck/Board Game Night for all Ages

Families and DiscoveryBound friends of all ages, join us for a potluck dinner and game night for those who live throughout NJ. Bring your favorite dinner item and board game to share for a fun evening of food and fellowship.
Come learn about DB’s three programs and its desire to unify and to provide diverse opportunities for the entire CS community. Meet Lori Selby, DiscoveryBound Outreach Manager.

The gathering is taking place in a house across the street from Tenacre’s main campus. Tenacre will provide cookies.
Who:  All Ages
When:  Saturday, November 9, 2019 4:00 p.m.
What:  Pot Luck/Board Games/Learn more about DB
Where:  884 Great Rd. Princeton, NJ
RSVP:   Alison Scherr at [email protected] or 917-861-6606

DB 20s/30s Friendsgiving Potluck Dinner & Game Night

Friday, November 29th at 5:30 PM

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DB 20s/30s St. Louis and the Asher Student Foundation warmly invite you to a celebration of gratitude and friendship at Asher House, St. Louis.

Asher House, St. Louis
7301-03 Delmar Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63130

We would greatly appreciate your contribution of a side dish, drink or dessert and please bring
your favorite game for afterward!

Space is limited, so please RSVP at (530)258-7581 or [email protected] if you’d like to join us.

Event organizer:
Andrew McKinley
DB 20s/30s St. Louis

The Principia Club of Atlanta and DiscoveryBound Atlanta Chapter invite you, your family, and friends to our annual Christmas Sing as we jingle and mingle in celebration of the season.

When: December 15, 2019 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Where:  Garden Hills Recreation Center in Buckhead, 335 Pinetree Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30305
Who:  All are WELCOME!
RSVP:  Connie Wallingford at [email protected]
2020 Principia calendars will be available for $10 each.
For questions on the day of the Sing, please call Connie at 678.570.8414.
If you’d like to bring snacks or sweets, they are always appreciated!

 

The Principia Club of Greater Boston and DiscoveryBound Boston Chapter invite you, your family,
and friends to our annual Christmas Sing as we jingle and mingle in celebration of the season.

Please bring a plate of cookies or finger food to share.  Beverages will be provided.
There will be crafts for children.

When:  Sunday, December 15th at 2:30 p.m.
All Are WELCOME!

Where:  The Longyear Museum, 1125 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

RSVP:  Lori Selby [email protected]

DB 20s/30s Game night at LA Asher house

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday February 23, 2020

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All 20s/30s are welcome, so please join us for some fun!

Pizza provided

Bring your favorite board game

RSVP Sten (339) 216-8926 [email protected]

Sten is connecting 20s/30s and helping to strengthen local communities across the nation.

This event offers a healing atmosphere that is alcohol, smoke and drug free.

Join us by video or phone! Representatives from the All – Camps & DiscoveryBound will do a “virtual” camp show with Zoom – Please register for the meeting using the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtf-6gqjkiUyUdwUFKS-a_IruJryX1dQ 

We have programs for ALL AGES – youth, adult and family. Watch the All Camp Video and DiscoveryBound and celebrate with us!

RSVP:  Lori Selby at [email protected] or 781-956-9035

Sponsored by the Campership Fund

 

 

db 20s/30s spring retreat at crystal lake camps

Postponed to Spring 2021

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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.

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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

News & Events

 

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.

Teen Track Postponed – Adult track still taking place

DB Outreach: New England – National Event Alternative In-Person Gathering

Join us for an in-person gathering at Hopkinton State Park for teens (grades 8th-12th) and separate track for adults for a fun day of water activity, short hike, inspiration and discussion sessions.  Meet new friends and enjoy the outdoors!  We are offering this event outdoors so that we can follow state guidelines and regulations regarding social distancing and group gatherings.
There is a maximum of 10 adults at  picnic site due to the MA restrictions and guidelines. 

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Metaphysical theme: “Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6 NKJV

Who:  Teens (grades 8-12) and Adults (teens can be dropped off for the day if parents are not able to attend adult activity)
When:  Saturday, September 19, 2020  11:30 a.m. – 4:00 pm. (deadline is Wednesday, September 16th)
Where:  Bill’s Pizzeria Kitchen & Grille & Hopkinton State Park, 64 Cedar St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 (508) 435-4303

Adult Activity
Outdoor lunch at Bill’s Pizzeria then head to Hopkinton State Park.  Discussion session on Tom McElroy’s talk from Friday night.  We will enjoy the trails and water activity (SUP, kayaking, canoeing, quad pedal boating)
We will share about the Asher Student Foundation.

Cost:
$30 per person includes daily parking fee, all water activities, and lunch at Bill’s Pizzeria
Financial aid is available up to $15 per person.
If we have to cancel due to new restrictions or weather conditions there will be a full refund

What to bring:
Bag lunch & drink, water bottle for activities, comfortable clothing for water sports and/or short hike, mask, chair

There is a maximum of 10 adults for a picnic site at this event due to the MA restrictions and guidelines.  Registration is based on first come first serve.  Sign up now!

RSVP:  Lori Selby, [email protected] or 781-956-9035

This event is subsidized by the Asher Student Foundation

Tentative Schedule for adults
11:30 am – Meet at Bill’s pizzeria for lunch, 14 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA

12:30 – Head to Hopkinton State Park, 164 Cedar Street, Hopkinton, MA

12:45 pm –  3:00   Adults Active activity (kayaking/SUP, canoeing, quad pedal boat, short hike)  

3:00 – Adult group discussion & Asher Student Foundation

4:00 pm – everyone share highlights, inspiration and gratitude 

4:30 pm  end of day – good byes

Special note: State Social Distancing and Restrictions will apply during our time together. 

Thank you to Asher Student Foundation for their generous support of this activity. To learn more about Asher Houses please visit https://asherstudentfoundation.org/

2020 National Event Alternative: Fall In-Person Gatherings

Join us for our National Event alternative this year in Colorado!  This one-day event is still for teens (grades 8-12) and adults.  Get ready for a fun day of climbing in a ropes course, discussion sessions, inspiration and fellowship!  Come meet new friends and enjoy the outdoors in beautiful Colorado!  We are offering this event outdoors to comply with state guidelines and regulations regarding social distancing and group gatherings. 

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When

Saturday, September 19th, 2020 from 11:00am – 7:30pm (dinner provided)

Where

Epic Sky Trek

1375 Plum Creek Pkwy, Castle Rock, CO 80104

Who

Christian Science Teens (grades 8-12) & Adults and their friends of all faiths

Cost

$30 per person
Includes:  ropes course, activities, and dinner.  Registration is open!

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available up to $15 per person. If DB cancels this event due to changes in state regulations or weather conditions you will receive a full refund.

Tentative Schedule for teens and adults

11:00am – Arrive and welcome, icebreaker games
11:30 – Adults: 15 min inspirational talk (again focused on the meta-theme)
12:00 – Teens & Adults lunch (please bring a sack lunch with you)
12:30 – Teens: 15 min. inspirational talk
1:00pm –  Teens: Active session (ropes course)
1:00pm – Adult discussion sessions:

• 1:15-2:00pm discussion session topic: Finding Peace & Strength in a Time of Upheaval 
• 2:15-3:00pm Chat with the Prac (similar to brown bag discussions)

3:30pm – Teen discussion sessions:

• 3:45-4:30pm discussion session topic: Finding Peace & Strength in a Time of Upheaval 
• 4:45-5:30pm discussion session topic: Jam Session (brown bag discussions)

3:00pm – Adults: Active session (ropes course)
5:30pm – Hangout time – frisbee/spike ball/etc.
6:00pm – Asher Student Foundation short presentation
6:15pm – Dinner served for everyone – DB will be providing dinner.
6:45pm – Everyone share highlights, inspiration, and gratitude
7:00pm – Evals & Fruitage
7:30pm – End of day – goodbyes!

*Things to bring: Sack lunch, full water bottle, camping chair/crazy creek, mask, comfortable clothing for climbing in the ropes course and/or other activities (*longer pants and closed toe shoes are mandatory for the ropes course, but please feel free to bring a change of clothes to change into afterwards).

Special note: State social distancing and other restrictions will apply during our time together.

Thank you to Asher Student Foundation for their generous support of this activity. To learn more about Asher Houses please visit https://asherstudentfoundation.org/

 

 

Recorded Talk:
https://vimeo.com/479044311

Sneak Preview: the New Christian Science Sentinel Experience

Hear about the Sentinel’s renewed focus on spiritual watching. Explore how we can all use the Sentinel to respond to the need for progress and healing in today’s world. And give us your thoughts on the designs for future rollouts.
Get a preview of the new Christian  Science Sentinel, which is coming in January, with Ethel Baker, Editor of the Journal, Sentinel, Herald, and Abe McLaughlin, Manager of The Christian Science Publishing Society Manager. How is this new experience of digital + print contributing to progress and healing for a world in great need?  How can we all be like the disciples out on the stormy sea — welcoming the Christ into our boat — and stilling the storm for ourselves and others?
Give us your thoughts on the designs for future rollouts.

When

Thursday, November 12 at 8:30pm Eastern Time  (8:30pm ET, 7:30 CT, 6:30 MT, 5:30 PT)
The session will be about 1 hour, with plenty of time for questions.

Who

CS adults, teens, and their friends. All who wish to attend are invited.

REGISTER HERE:

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://christianscience.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5CHyw-WMSl6nKscVfLg23w
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Mackenzie Talcott containing information about joining the webinar.

Can Humpback Whales help us with the search for extraterrestrial intellIgence:

A Virtual Talk by Dr. Laurance Doyle

If you were not able to join the live talk recording will be available by February 8 on the following page: https://www.discoverybound.org/resources/inspiring-talks/

What:

The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) has so far only looked for technology in space.  But is there a way to tell if the message itself is intelligent?  Dr. Doyle will share some of his research into the communication system of the humpback whales with the idea of coming up with an intelligence filter for SETI.  He will also share a bit of the metaphysics behind his involvement with this research.

When:

Sunday, January 31st, 2021 at 4:00pm PST, 5:00 MST, 6:00 CST, 7:00 EST

45 min Zoom Webinar with time for Q&A following the talk.

who:

Teens, 20s/30s, Adults, Friends, and Anyone interested in science and spirituality!

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This button will direct you the registration page where you can enter your name and email, then click “Register.”  You’ll then be redirected to a confirmation page, and will also receive a confirmation email, both of which will give you access to the webinar link. Hope to see you there!

You won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity!

About Dr. Laurance Doyle:

Dr. Doyle was raised along the California coast in the small town of Cambria. He attended San Diego State University and after receiving his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in astronomy, he worked as an engineer with the Voyager spacecrafts in the Space Image Processing Group at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He thereafter received his PhD from the University of Heidelberg in Germany in 1987 on radiative transfer modeling of Saturn’s rings using Voyager spacecraft imaging data. Since 1987 he has been a Principal Investigator with the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California where his main projects have been the photometric detection of extrasolar planets, and the application of information theory to animal communications. He has been a visiting Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Cruz teaching classes on Life in the Universe, and Light & Optics, and has more than one hundred refereed papers  in the scientific literature. He was a Member of the NASA Kepler Mission Science Team  with responsibility for detection of extrasolar planets around double star systems and found the first such circumbinary planet. He has taught quantum physics,  thermodynamics, introductory astronomy, history of science and Native American history at Principia College in Illinois, and was the Director of the Institute for the Metaphysics of Physics at Principia College from 2014 to 2019. He was on the Christian Science Board  of Lectureship for over a decade, doing the first video lecture, and has been a  contributing editor for the Christian Science Sentinel, the Christian Science Journal, and  the Christian Science Monitor. He has addressed 21 Christian Science Associations in the  US, Europe, Asia and Oceania. 

 

Mark your calendars for an evening devoted to answering your questions about Christian Science Nursing! Hosted by the Youth Action Committee, this 30-minute conversation is coming up on Thursday, February 11th at 5:30pm PST/ 7:30pm CST and will be held online via Zoom (Click here for the Zoom link). See you there!

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!

RSVP Here

Grab a box of popcorn, pizza and/or drink and enjoy taking a look at the All Camps & DiscoveryBound video.

db 20s/30s spring retreat at crystal lake camps

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ALL- AGES NORTH CAROLINA EVENT
Deadline Has Been Extended to Monday, May 17th, 2021

Come join us outdoors for a day at the U.S. National Whitewater Center located in Charlotte, NC.  This is a wonderful opportunity to explore a wide variety of friendly outdoor activities with 1,300 acres of protected land offering 50 miles of trail and access to the Catawba River and Long Creek. The day will include an activity pass for whitewater rafting, zip lining, ropes course, hiking, kayaking, SUP, and rock climbing.  Enjoy a catered delicious BBQ dinner at Latta Nature Preserve, and an inspirational speaker. Come join us for the day, evening or both – you won’t want to miss this fun event and the opportunity to meet new friends. 

Who:
All-Ages – CS families, 20s/30s, adults, and your friends of all faiths
(all youth must be accompanied by a parent/guardian) 

When:
Saturday, May 22, 2021

Location:
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway | Charlotte, NC 28214
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Latta Nature Preserve
5:30 p.m. BBQ Dinner at pavilion Latta Nature Preserve
6:30 pm Inspirational Speaker – Ingrid Peschke, CS

Cost: (financial aid is available to all participants – see below for further details)
$50.00 per person for Whitewater Activity Pass & Catered BBQ dinner & Talk (4 & under free)
$40.00 per person for Whitewater only (4 & under free)
$16.00 per person for BBQ & Talk only (4 & under free)
$8.00 Parking fee (you pay at the gate during entry)
Lunch is on your own (there are plenty of places to eat at the Whitewater Center but you are NOT allowed to bring your own lunch in the Whitewater Center.  You are allowed to bring your own water bottle and granola bar (snack) But no coolers or lunch bags) Another option is to bring your own lunch and keep it in the car and eat in your car.

11:00-12:30 –  Reserved Family Whitewater Rafting – (you will need to sign up for this on our registration) – this is for ages 8 & older only (but there are other water activities younger children can enjoy)
Water Activities – 1:00-5:00 p.m. only
Flatwater Kayaking for 8 years & older (5 -7 years with adult on tandem kayak)
Flatwater SUP – for 8 years & older (5-7 years with adult on SUP)
Ropes Course – must be 45 lbs. or more
Zip Line – must be 45 lbs. or more (our activity pass does not include the higher tower zip lines)
Hiking Trails – all ages

Registration financial aid is available for all participants and for those families that are traveling from afar and need some housing
To apply for financial aid please complete this form: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKBAGLV-bJOH33hOufY6ohVZTz2VC2fUZPcGk-YzV_Nc9Uvw/viewform
Financial Aid is available up to 1/2 of the registration fee:
up to $25.00 – Whitewater Day Pass & BBQ, talk
up to $20.00 – Whitewater Day Pass only
up to $8.00 – BBQ/Talk
up to $150.00 for families for housing if traveling from afar.

For those families that are traveling from afar and need some financial aid for housing we are offering up to $150.00 per family.

Deadline Has Been Extended to Monday, May 17th, 2021 

Lodging: If you are driving from afar here are some options close to Whitewater Center
Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlotte Arpt-Belmont 250 Beatty Dr, Belmont, NC 28012
Fairfield Inn  Business Hotel in Belmont | Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Belmont 1 Caldwell Dr, Belmont, NC 28012
Hampton Inn Charlotte/Belmont – Hampton Inn Charlotte Belmont Abbey Hotel at Montcross  820 Cecilia Alexander Dr, Belmont, NC 28012

Cancellation Fee:
Cancellation fee is based on 50% of your registration fee. A maximum of $25.00 registration cancellation fee if cancelled by April 30, 2021. After April 30, 2021 there are no refunds.
No Refund deadline:  May 1, 2021

Questions?  Contact Lori Selby at [email protected] or 781-956-9035

Event will be run in accordance with the current local and state regulations at that time.

This event is subsidized by the Asher Student Foundation 

Metaphysical Theme:  “…man cannot be separated for an instant from God, if man reflects God.” (S&H 306:18-19)
Inspirational Speaker – Ingrid Peschke, CS
Ingrid Peschke is a lifelong Christian Scientist and has been in the fulltime public practice of Christian Science for 18 years. Ingrid grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area where she developed her love of hiking, mountain biking, and outdoor activities. She and her husband, who is also a Christian Scientist from Germany, met at Principia College and moved to Texas after they got married. There, Ingrid began her career as a teacher in the public school system.  Ingrid has three children, a daughter and son who are currently attending Principia College, and an older son who graduated from the college three years ago.
She became a practitioner in 2003 shortly after she and her family moved to the Boston area for her work with The Mother Church. She spent 15 years working for the organization both as an editor for The Christian Science Publishing Society and as Committee on Publication for Massachusetts. She and her husband moved to North Carolina in 2019.
Ingrid has always enjoyed writing for the Christian Science periodicals and is a regular contributor to The Christian Science Monitor’s religious perspective column. She devotes her days to the public practice of Christian Science healing and as a part-time consultant/editor for The Mary Baker Eddy Library in Boston. For several years she was also a regular contributor to a spiritual perspectives column for The Huffington Post.
Ingrid enjoys taking daily walks with her husband from their home in Mooresville and frequents the hiking trails at Lake Norman State Park.

 

 

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Divine Love is our hope, strength and shield. (MW 113: 24-25)

The Agency needs your help…

Teens, do you and your friends accept the Mission?  As new recruits, you’ll explore your secret agent skills to unlock the Final Mission. You’ll earn clues as you progress through the weekend activities, which include inspiring speakers, practical discussions on real-life topics, and plenty of outdoor camp FUN!  Together the group will earn and piece together the clues which unlock the Final Mission (a special reward for the whole gang!) You won’t want to miss it. Are you in?

Adults, come embark on the adventure of a lifetime as you channel your inner agent of good in an engaging and interactive experience. Join other adults for an inspiring weekend filled with camp activities and discussing topics like current events, Bible history, and supporting youth and your community all while solving fun clues and puzzles.

Teen Discussion Session Examples:
No Secret Identities – Living confidently as a Christian Scientist
The Adventurers – Exploring teams, friendships and relationships
Earning your Clearance – Next steps after high school

Adult Discussion Session Examples:
Youth in the CS Movement – Learning how to stay current
Bible Talk – Who are the heroes of the Bible?
Current Events – Addressing hot topics and how to pray for the world

Teen & Adult Active Session Examples:
Agent Training Course – Ropes Course
Heroes of the Bible – Bible Lands Park
Meeting your Transport – Mini horse buggies / horseback riding
Splash Landing – Pool and Water Slide
Making your Getaway – Zipline

Who

Teens entering grades 8th-12th in the 2021-2022 school year and their friends of all faiths
Adults and friends
Young adults, if interested in being a chaperone (you’ll still get to join in on all the fun!), please reach out to Mackenzie Talcott: [email protected]

When

Labor Day Weekend 2021 – Friday, September 3rd – Monday, September 6th

Where

CedarS Camps
19772 Sugar Drive
Lebanon, MO 65536

Cost

Teen Early Registration Fee (Before July 6th): $220
Teen Regular Registration Fee (July 7th – August 23rd): $270

Adult Early Registration Fee (Before July 6th): $350
Adult Regular Registration Fee (July 7th- August 23rd): $370

travel parameters

Flying:
Arrival: Please arrive at the St. Louis Lambert Airport before 2:00 pm on Friday, September 3rd, 2021.
Departure: Please depart from the St. Louis Airport after 2:00 pm on Monday, September 6th, 2021.
DB staff and volunteers will be at the airport to greet you, and will provide a shuttle to CedarS.

Driving:
Arrival: Please arrive at CedarS Camps in Lebanon, MO between 5:00 – 6:00 pm on Friday, September 3rd, 2021.
Departure: Please depart from CedarS Camps between 8:30 am – 10:00 am on Monday, September 6th, 2021.

Financial Aid

Teens: Apply for up to $200 towards registration and up to 50% with a maximum of $300 towards flights.

Adults: Apply for up to $200 towards registration and up to 50% with a maximum of $150 towards flights.

Cancellation policy

If DiscoveryBound cancels this event for any reason, you will receive a 100% refund.
If you need to cancel your registration, our cancellation policy will apply:
Teens: If cancelling before August 12th, can receive a full refund less a $70 cancellation fee.
Adults: If cancelling before August 12th, can receive a full refund less a $170 cancellation fee.
After August 12th, no refunds will be issued, and you will be responsible for the full registration fee.