After a workshop packed day on Saturday, we took things a little easier on Sunday. In part because most CS churches in New York don't start until 11am! So we had an easy morning before heading down to 1st Church NYC where we packed the Sunday School.
Afterwards we strolled over to Central Park where we had a pizza lunch, free time and some discussion sessions to relate our workshops to the metaphysical theme "Man is the expression of Soul".
We continued east to 3rd Church for our talent show. Adults and youth alike shared their talents in dancing, singing, playing instruments, reading poetry and monologuing.
To cap off the evening, we had an interesting time getting everyone from the upper east side over to Pier 83 on the west side of mid-town where the Circle Line cruise ship took us out on a great tour along the Hudson. We saw the western shore of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and the East River. All with the sunset and the sparkling city lights bouncing off the water.
Monday, everybody got packed up and headed home! Good times!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Sunday, May 25, 2008
DLS:NYC Workshops
Today we divided the group of 110 youths into four groups: music, theater, visual arts & dance - and sent them off to various corners of Manhattan to meet with our awesome workshop facilitators. Each of these facilitators are professionals in the corresponding field and they provided a great program for the youth. They spoke on their experience, shared healings and testimonies, and provided practical tips and pointers related to the industry.
The photo is of the Audition Workshop by Peter Link, a notable director. He gave a half hour talk abut the the audition process, then let a few of the students apply what he said. This was a combined activity for the music and theater groups.
The dance group got to choreograph their own dance and the visual arts group toured the Metropolitan Museum of Art, then many went off into Central Park to sketch.
Later that afternoon, we all met up in Bryant Park and walked over to Times Square to check it all out before settling into an amazing performance of The Lion King.
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The photo is of the Audition Workshop by Peter Link, a notable director. He gave a half hour talk abut the the audition process, then let a few of the students apply what he said. This was a combined activity for the music and theater groups.
The dance group got to choreograph their own dance and the visual arts group toured the Metropolitan Museum of Art, then many went off into Central Park to sketch.
Later that afternoon, we all met up in Bryant Park and walked over to Times Square to check it all out before settling into an amazing performance of The Lion King.
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
DLS:NYC Prep
Suzy, Jeni & Lori getting stuff ready
Many of us regrouped for lunch near Times Square and dispersed again to finish our tasks. We reconvened at the hostel mid-afternoon to stuff folders, build the name tags, sharpen pencils and continue to iron out the various details that is part of a program of this size.
We also learned that many of the planes across the country have been delayed on their arrival to NYC. But we are unphased by that and are eager for our participants to arrive and thrive in this amazing program.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Chicago Chapter
The Chicago Chapter picked up some new momentum last year and has been going strong since. While in Chicago I was hosted by Terese (left) and she has been great in organizing little lunches and events for me to meet more of the Chicago crew.
This photo is of Terese and Margaret who, along with Steve are the driving force behind the chapter. We were able to have a great meeting and look at the bigger picture of the Chicago Chapter.
The day before Terese and I went into the city to scout out a dinner venue for the next DB event: "Wicked the Musical". Terese has now coordinated about 80 folks to come.
The Chicago chapter also hosted a showing of "The Drowsy Chaperone" - a Broadway musical with three CS'ers who spoke to the group afterwards about how they use CS in their lives as actors.
Other past events have included a Chicago Bulls basketball game and a ski weekend.
This photo is of Terese and Margaret who, along with Steve are the driving force behind the chapter. We were able to have a great meeting and look at the bigger picture of the Chicago Chapter.
The day before Terese and I went into the city to scout out a dinner venue for the next DB event: "Wicked the Musical". Terese has now coordinated about 80 folks to come.
The Chicago chapter also hosted a showing of "The Drowsy Chaperone" - a Broadway musical with three CS'ers who spoke to the group afterwards about how they use CS in their lives as actors.
Other past events have included a Chicago Bulls basketball game and a ski weekend.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Valparaiso, IN
While heading from the Detroit Chapter canoe trip to Chicago I overnighted in Valparaiso, IN. Liz, a Prin classmate of mine is back in her hometown raising a family. The current count: One husband, one son and one daughter. While the kids are still quite young, she loved the concept of DiscoveryBound.
I gave her a DB Handbook to check out and she was so impressed with how comprehensive it is and how flexible DB is to letting each chapter mold the resources to suit their specific needs.
Liz has already gathered some support from her own church (which, BTW is celebrating it's centennial this year) and is reaching out to area churches to join in.
Valparaiso is actually quite close to Chicago... not even an hour out on the train, so it looks like they'll be able to start working with the Chicago chapter as well as have their own events on the south side of the city.
I gave her a DB Handbook to check out and she was so impressed with how comprehensive it is and how flexible DB is to letting each chapter mold the resources to suit their specific needs.
Liz has already gathered some support from her own church (which, BTW is celebrating it's centennial this year) and is reaching out to area churches to join in.
Valparaiso is actually quite close to Chicago... not even an hour out on the train, so it looks like they'll be able to start working with the Chicago chapter as well as have their own events on the south side of the city.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Detroit Chapter - Huron River Canoe Trip
I rolled into the village of Dexter, MI through patches of rain and overcast skies after driving up from Carmel, IN. Doug Jackson was standing at the end of his driveway with an orange traffic vest and walkie talkies to assist me with backing my rig onto his driveway. As it turns out, we didn't block any traffic and the trailer tucked nicely next to the garage.
The next morning we loaded the canoe and kayaks, met up with about 20 others from the Detroit Chapter and headed for the river. Ten boats hit the water, 8 canoes, a double kayak and myself in a single kayak.
It was a beautiful sunny day, high of 66F and 8 miles of cool refreshing water. Mostly calm water with a few riffles and some overhanging branches kept things interesting. Check out the video.
The next morning we loaded the canoe and kayaks, met up with about 20 others from the Detroit Chapter and headed for the river. Ten boats hit the water, 8 canoes, a double kayak and myself in a single kayak.
It was a beautiful sunny day, high of 66F and 8 miles of cool refreshing water. Mostly calm water with a few riffles and some overhanging branches kept things interesting. Check out the video.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Indianapolis, IN
While little Bridget might be a bit young for our national DiscoveryBound events she and her siblings are in perfect company to get involved with local DiscoveryBound events.
It turns out, her parents the Ferlands, may well be the ones who get the DB chapter going in Indianapolis. They are members of the Carmel church and had already had visions of putting activities together for the CS youth in their community.
The Ferlands just moved into a beautiful big house with a big yard with the intentions of having pool parties and social events. Perfect.
It turns out, her parents the Ferlands, may well be the ones who get the DB chapter going in Indianapolis. They are members of the Carmel church and had already had visions of putting activities together for the CS youth in their community.
The Ferlands just moved into a beautiful big house with a big yard with the intentions of having pool parties and social events. Perfect.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Bluegrass Folk
My first stop in Kentucky was in Lexington. Courtney, a friend from Principia, allowed me to park in her drive and she took me into church Sunday morning where I had a chance to meet with the Superintendent and sign her up as a church contact.
That afternoon, I continued on to Louisville where I happened to connect with Art whom I met while working at Camp Owatonna a few years back. It was his birthday and his family was taking him out to dinner. So, I got swooped up along with that, adopted to the family and really enjoyed meeting all of them. Art also let me park in his driveway and as you might be able to see from the photo, my rig took up all of it.
It turns out Art is the Superintendent of 1st church and he ran the A/U chapter in Louisville many years ago. He told me of trips to Florida and other great events they had. He's not sure the population is there to support a chapter today, but he knows what it can bring and is happy to promote DiscoveryBound events.
Art connected me with the Superintendent at second church as well. I told them about the Leadership Conference over Labor Day and suggested a strong Kentucky showing. It could be a fun road trip. I assured him road trips are fun. :)
That afternoon, I continued on to Louisville where I happened to connect with Art whom I met while working at Camp Owatonna a few years back. It was his birthday and his family was taking him out to dinner. So, I got swooped up along with that, adopted to the family and really enjoyed meeting all of them. Art also let me park in his driveway and as you might be able to see from the photo, my rig took up all of it.
It turns out Art is the Superintendent of 1st church and he ran the A/U chapter in Louisville many years ago. He told me of trips to Florida and other great events they had. He's not sure the population is there to support a chapter today, but he knows what it can bring and is happy to promote DiscoveryBound events.
Art connected me with the Superintendent at second church as well. I told them about the Leadership Conference over Labor Day and suggested a strong Kentucky showing. It could be a fun road trip. I assured him road trips are fun. :)
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