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Alumni Profiles: Where Are They Now?
Zipline catches up with alumni of A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound (formerly A/U chapters) programs: Missy Miller, Aubrey McMullin and Garrett Palm.
Denver Alumni Meet Up in the Beautiful Outdoors
“The inspiration for the Denver area alumni event came from the organization’s focus on living generously,” says National Alumni Board member Jennifer Franklin. “And, with my work on the NAB’s Program Outreach committee, I’m committed to being in touch with alumni in the area to give them a sense of belonging with the organization, whether or not they are still practicing Christian Science.”
For this Middle-schooler, Camp Made a Big Impact
Frank Scott was a camper at the A/U Ranches when he was a kid. As an adult, he stopped attending church due to heavy work commitments. Two years ago his brother, Bill Scott, encouraged him to start taking his 13-year-old daughter, Juliette, to Sunday School so she could come to camp. Here is Juliette’s story.
What’s Next for Alumni? Your Planning Guide
Hey Adventure Unlimited family – we would love to see you! Here are some ways you can get involved with DiscoveryBound and the A/U Ranches by planning out your…
Making Way for the New Hub
The A/U Ranches are buzzing with the exciting news: First steps have been taken to construct a new administrative building to replace the much-loved Hub.
Where Are They Now? Alumni Profiles
Zipline catches up with alumni of the A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound: Gwen Beacham, Scott Wendelberger and Steve May.
What it Means to Adopt an A/U Ranches Horse
Some generous donors last year were inspired to adopt a horse from the A/U Ranches’ herd, and they’re glad they did. Read the email exchange between our horse-loving staff and National Alumni Board member Bill Webster about his charge, Chica.
Going the Distance for Friendship
Never let distance define us, at least when it comes to friendships. That’s what DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council (DB NLC) graduates Emily Swanson and Catherine Smith say about their globetrotting friendship that began worlds apart but has become a worldwide adventure.
Connecting 20s/30s: Your DiscoveryBound Young Adult Manager
G’day alumni! There’s great news for everyone: Adventure Unlimited’s focus on 20s/30s has progressed from the Young Adult Research conducted in 2017 to implementing its findings through the creation of the DiscoveryBound Young Adult Manager position and so much more. Having started in this new position in mid-September, I’m privileged to share this awesomeness with you.
A Turning Point at Camp
When I went off to college right out of high school, I was pretty naive about the world. I’d grown up in a large family and we all attended a Christian Science Sunday School. Looking back, I don’t think I had a very clear idea of God or what my relationship was to Him/Her.