PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE ROCKIES!
7th – 12th Grade Weekend
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Come join us for a weekend in Estes Park outside of Rocky Mountain National Park! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about photography while enjoying some of the best Rocky Mountain National park has to offer. The weekend will include inspiration, fun, Sunday School, a workshop by Sam Sensor on photography, making new friends, hiking to some iconic lakes in the park including Bierstadt and Sprague Lake, and enjoying everything the YMCA has to offer. Teens you won’t want to miss this amazing weekend! Space is limited.
WHEN: Friday, November 8, 2019 6:00 p.m. – Sunday, November 10, 2019 12:30 p.m.
WHO: Christian Science 7th thru 12th Graders and their friends of all faiths.
WHERE: YMCA Estes Park, 2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO
COST: $99.00 per person includes a two night stay at the Estes Park YMCA, all meals, free admission to Rocky Mountain National Park, a photography workshop by Sam Sensor, and onsite activities at the YMCA including roller blading.
FINANCIAL AID: Teens (parents) may apply for financial aid through DiscoveryBound as part of the registration process. Assistance for teens is up to $70 for registration, and up to $200 for air travel finances, and is granted on a first come, first served basis. For additional assistance, you are welcome to reach out to a local branch church or DiscoveryBound Chapter, or to fund raise independently. Please reach out to us if the amount stated above doesn’t meet your needs. Our goal is for finances to never be an obstacle for teens to join us for an event.
Cancellation Fee: $29 registration cancellation fee if cancelled by October 17, 2019. After October 17, 2019 there are no refunds.
NO Refund deadline: begins on October 18, 2019
Deadline to Register: Thursday, October 31, 2019
Lodging: Accommodations will be at the YMCA in Estes Park, CO five minutes outside of Rocky Mountain National Park.
Equipment needed: Please bring your own camera. If you have a camera that uses an interchangeable lense that is ideal however, all cameras are acceptable including cell phones.
Transportation:
If driving:
Arrival on Friday, Nov. 8 (two options):
1) Arrive at YMCA in Estes Park at 6 p.m. (YMCA Estes Park, 2515 Tunnel Rd, Estes Park, CO)
2) Arrive at DiscoveryBound Office by 4 p.m. to carpool (5201 S Quebec St. Greenwood Village, CO)
Departure on Sunday, Nov. 10:
Pick-Up at Asher House Boulder at 12:30 p.m. (805 29th St. Unit 511, Boulder, CO)
If flying:
Arrival at Denver International Airport (DEN) on Friday, Nov. 8 between 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Departure at DEN between 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10.
* DB airport shuttle to YMCA and from Asher House will be provided.
Questions: Email [email protected] or call 303.779.3000 ext. 138
This event is generously underwritten by the Asher Student Foundation.
Who is Sam Sensor, your workshop facilitator? Check out his website!
Weekend Schedule (Tentative)
| Friday, November 8 1:00-4:00 pm Arrive to Denver International Airport 4:15-6:00 pm Load the vans and drive to the YMCA Estes Park 6:00 pm Arrive at YMCA & Settle into rooms 6:30 pm Dinner 7:30 pm Welcome, introductions, DB video, and overview 8:30 pm Evening campfire 9:30 pm Quiet time with bunkmates 10:30 pm Lights out
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If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. We look forward to seeing you there!
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
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
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/
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
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.
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
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.
Download Flyer Teen Registration Adult Registration Adult Financial Aid Form
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.
Download Flyer Teen Registration Adult Registration Adult Financial Aid Form
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.
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
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!
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.
SAVE THE DATE!
DiscoveryBound is hosting an All Camp & 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.
db 20s/30s spring retreat at crystal lake camps
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.