Outreach
For All Ages and Interests
Beyond Camp and Church
All Ages Welcome!
DiscoveryBound Outreach offers everything from fun and inspiring local activities to group events and trips across the country and around the world, where Christian Scientists and their friends of all faiths can connect and see Christian Science in action.
To ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, financial assistance is available for these programs.
Connect with Christian Scientists
Discover Who You Really Are
Connect + Build Community
Spark Your Spiritual Fire
Programs For All Interests
Chapter events are organized by local volunteers from your community and offer a variety of events for families, teens, 20s/30s, and adults or a combination. Chapter events are convenient for busy schedules, typically ranging from a few hours to a full day.
What to Expect
Inspiration and friendships are at the heart of all our local DiscoveryBound Outreach Chapter events. Activities have included:
- Family day at the beach
- Teen game night
- Adult dinners and discussions
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Hymn sing / Christmas caroling
- Service projects
Have Questions? Reach out!
DiscoveryBound Outreach has two regional managers dedicated to supporting Chapters. Don’t hesitate to contact them if you have questions or need guidance on anything Chapter related.
Katie Stewart
DiscoveryBound Outreach Manager Western Region
Lori Selby
DiscoveryBound Outreach Manager Eastern Region
Regional events, which typically run over a weekend, provide youth, teens, adults, and families with more in-depth fellowship opportunities and more time for fun. The atmosphere is inclusive and welcoming, and friends of all faiths are invited.
Outreach also provides staff support and financial assistance to those interested in organizing weekend events for 20s/30s adults. Come together with peers in a supportive Christian Science atmosphere to socialize, connect, and explore!
What to Expect
Outreach Regional events include a main activity, inspirational discussion, and Sunday School/church, with time to hang out and make new friends.
Types of activities:
- Teen skiing, ice skating, tubing
- Teambuilding road rallies
- Environmental excursions
- Family camping
- Service projects
- Christian Science camp cleanups
- Exploring spiritual topics
Join us for one, or many, of our exciting weekend activities!
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Outreach National events bring teens together from all parts of the country. Come together for fellowship, spiritual exploration, and, most important, fun! Held in a major city or point of interest and running over a long weekend, National events give participants the opportunity to dig deeper and explore farther.
What to Expect
Our National events come with a metaphysical theme as the core focus. They include timely discussion topics, with schedules expertly crafted to explore the theme in a variety of fun activities unique to the location.
Types of past events:
- Boston Bound
- What’s Cookin’?
- Baseball Adventures
- Focus on Entertainment: Los Angeles
Connect + Build Community
DiscoveryBound supports people in their 20s/30s to make meaningful connections and build community through local, national, and international events in a supportive Christian Science atmosphere. There are opportunities to participate, organize, mentor, chaperone, and more!
Locally Grown
Grassroots activities organized by 20s/30s for 20s/30s include game nights, potlucks, hiking, ultimate Frisbee, volunteering, and more. They’re a perfect opportunity to hang out with others in an organic and authentic atmosphere. If you’d like to organize get-togethers in your area, DiscoveryBound will contribute up to $50 (with receipts) four times per year per area.
Please contact our DB Young Adult Manager for more information.
Weekends
Connect with others in their 20s and 30s during fun and inspiring weekends in a supportive Christian Science atmosphere that's free from judgement and is accepting of everyone.
DiscoveryBound Outreach offers a $700 stipend to 20s/30s who plan these weekends for groups of approximately 20 people. We provide support and advertising, and also subsidize the cost up to $1000. Contact the DB Young Adult Manager if you're interested in being a stipend organizer.
If you're interested in attending one of these weekends and need financial assistance to travel, complete and submit this form for 50% of airfares up to $150. Scroll down to the event calendar at the bottom of this page to see upcoming events.
Getaways
Join us on our four-night trips to breathtaking locations around the United States. We're exploring locations for our next adventure in 2024. Hope you’ll join us!
International Adventures
Affordably explore the world with other 20s/30s in a supportive Christian Science atmosphere. Each trip includes a Christian Science practitioner and a DB trip leader. Want to learn more? Contact our DB Young Adult Manager.
Facebook Group
Join the conversation and stay informed about upcoming 20s/30s events. This online community is specifically for people in their 20s/30s everywhere and is a great virtual location to connect and support each other.