HS Weekend Getaway
Jan
24
to Jan 25

HS Weekend Getaway

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We live in an economy and culture that runs on our attention. So this winter, we're going to escape to reset and grow our capacity to focus on the right things at the right times. 24 hours or so of stepping away from our everyday rhythms and responsibilities. It's like we're Jesus in the wilderness, a monk in a monastery, or an athlete on a dark retreat. It's a short, intentional time with a meaningful impact.

We'll hang out, play all kinds of stuff (gaga ball, indoor rock climbing, hiking/sled riding, etc.), sing together, and have meaningful conversations.

Things to know:

  • Since it's close, please arrange your own transportation. We can help if you need it, though! Drop off at 6:30-7:30 pm on 1/24. Pick up at 8:00-9:00 pm on 1/25.

  • Price includes three meals on Saturday, one night in the lodge, and the cost for leaders.

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Dream Team Celebration
Jan
26
12:00 PM12:00

Dream Team Celebration

We want to celebrate all that God has done through our leaders in 2024. From students to kids to worship to guest experience....we have the best teams around and we want to show our gratitude through some delicious food and time shared together. Join us as we celebrate 2024 and look ahead to all that God has for us in the New Year!

P.S. This has been a rescheduled date from December 8th.

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MS @ Elevate
Jan
26
6:00 PM18:00

MS @ Elevate

Kick off the Students @ Night semester by kicking off the ground! This year is going to feel like the moment at the top of every jump. Middle Schoolers only!

Join us in rebelling against gravity through a myriad of structured and unstructured airborne activities.

$20 covers your registration, jump socks, snacks, & adult leaders. No pizza at this one! Never let cost keep you from coming; instead, contact Todd

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Valentine's Day Date Night
Feb
14
5:30 PM17:30

Valentine's Day Date Night

Dates are important for every couple, no matter what stage of family life you are in! Intentional sharing and meaningful time together are a must. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask your spouse to be your valentine and invest in your relationship.

Discovery is investing as well. You can't have a Valentine's Date Night without childcare! Register and sign up for very affordable childcare, which includes A Chick-fil-A meal, snack, and lots of exciting activities such as a bounce house! Registration is open for children ages nursery through grade 5.  

Have a teen or want to dedicate your Valentine’s Day to blessing parents in our community with a time of much-needed rejuvenation? Sign up to volunteer!

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Lunch with the Leaders
Feb
16
11:45 AM11:45

Lunch with the Leaders

Lunch with the Leaders is a monthly opportunity for people who are newer to Discovery to get to know each other, to hear what makes our church unique, and to get their questions answered. We provide lunch for the whole family and then childcare so you can focus. Please RSVP so we can best prepare for you.

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Trust The Guide: Sharing The Gospel Through Hunting (Billy Molls)
Feb
22
5:30 PM17:30

Trust The Guide: Sharing The Gospel Through Hunting (Billy Molls)

Join us for an evening of food, fellowship, and motivational storytelling from Billy Molls, renowned outdoorsman and author/producer of the award-winning “Modern Day Mountain Man” video series on YouTube. His tales of life-or-death adventure, edge-of-your-seat excitement, and soul-stirring inspiration are sure to resonate deep within every audience. 

Doors open at 5:30 PM, a catered buffet dinner starts at 6, and the program begins at 7. Throughout the evening, a basket raffle will be held in the lobby, with 100% of proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Foundation.  

For more information about Billy or to follow some of his adventures, check out Bill Molls Adventures website or the Modern Day Mountain Man YouTube channel.

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SuperStart 2025
Mar
21
to Mar 22

SuperStart 2025

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The Nation's largest Christian preteen event is coming back to Pittsburgh!

SuperStart is a high-energy, intentionally crafted weekend event for preteens (4th-6th Grade) to hear the gospel, learn Biblical truths, and be called to a life of Kingdom work.

This year, students will explore the incredible truth that our lives are molded by the choices we make, the people we surround ourselves with, and, most importantly, by the hands of God.

Your preteens will learn how to evaluate the different influences in
their lives and lean into God’s Shaping process, allowing Him to mold their hearts and minds for the work He has planned for them.

This is a much-anticipated event for Discovery Kids preteens!  Besides the conference itself, we will be having a lock-in Friday Night into Saturday morning and close out our time together Saturday afternoon by having some fun. All activities, food, and transportation are included in the price.

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El Salvador Service & Learning Trip 2025
Jul
27
to Aug 2

El Salvador Service & Learning Trip 2025

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We’re passionate about serving others both in the US and around the world. From July 27th-August 2nd 2025, we'll be partnering with Mission to El Salvador in their work serving the people of San Salvador, El Salvador.

This trip is for ANYONE! Whether you’re a professional contractor, a business executive, or a retiree, your unique gifts will be used to bless both our ministry partners and the people of El Salvador. 

The final cost of the trip is expected to be $1600. This number is flexible as costs will vary depending on airline rates. 

Buy Helping Without Hurting

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Christmas in Japan (Students Christmas Party)
Dec
15
6:00 PM18:00

Christmas in Japan (Students Christmas Party)

Hang out with all your favorite people, play games, sing Christmas karaoke, learn crafts, write thank you notes, and so much more Christmas fun. Enjoytraditional Japanese Christmas foods like KFC-style fried chicken and strawberry shortcake or traditional Discovery Christmas foods like pizza.

We’re celebrating graduated Discovery Student Tanner Salva’s new church in Sapporo, Japan. Learn more about their work, here. While we’re at it, we hope to raise some money for him too. You can contribute a $5 suggested donationon this form or at the door. If you want to contribute more simply select more $5 donations on this form.

Or you can also, preorder some "Sushi for Sapporo" to eat at the Christmas Party. $20 for 2 rolls with a large portion going to the church. 

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Child Dedication
Dec
15
9:00 AM09:00

Child Dedication

"Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it" (Proverbs 22:6) As a church family, we're here to partner with you and direct your childs’ journey with Jesus together.  During our regular services on December 15th, we'll take some intentional time for your family and our church to publicly make promises about how we will serve your kid(s).  If you are interested in dedicating a child, please take a minute to register your family for a service. If you have any questions, please reach out to Lauren at lbrown@discoverypgh.com.

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Silent Night: December 11th
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00

Silent Night: December 11th

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Need a place to take a moment of rest and solitude? "Silent Nights" provide a place for you to reflect, pray, sit in silence or whatever else you may need to take a step back to connect with God.

Communion will be available to take as you reflect on the life of Jesus. But don’t worry if you struggle to take a moment of rest, we will have brief prompts to think on as you reflect in silence if you need some help getting into the restful mindset. This will take place in our Venue and we ask that you be mindful of others in the space and remain silent. Childcare will not be provided.

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Silent Night: December 4th
Dec
4
6:00 PM18:00

Silent Night: December 4th

Need a place to take a moment of rest and solitude? "Silent Nights" provide a place for you to reflect, pray, sit in silence or whatever else you may need to take a step back to connect with God.

Communion will be available to take as you reflect on the life of Jesus. But don’t worry if you struggle to take a moment of rest, we will have brief prompts to think on as you reflect in silence if you need some help getting into the restful mindset. This will take place in our Venue and we ask that you be mindful of others in the space and remain silent. Childcare will not be provided.

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Gifts for KidsVoice
Dec
1
to Dec 18

Gifts for KidsVoice

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"Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me." - Jesus (Matthew 18:5)

We're teaming up with KidsVoice to make sure some kids in challenging circumstances receive meaningful presents this Christmas. We have over several nominated kids who are in some way involved in the foster care system.

Some of those nominations include siblings. Please consider buying for multiple people when possible.  

Once you've submitted this form, you'll receive additional information. That follow-up email will provide more specifics regarding the kid you'll give to.

Important details:

  • Plan on spending about $50 per kid. We will send you their wishlist to give you an idea.

  • Drop-off at 170 Scharberry Ln on Sundays, 12/8 or 12/15, 9 am - 1 pm. Or drop off any other day (now until 12/18) between 9 am and 4 pm until Wednesday, 12/18. If necessary, make other arrangements with Todd.

  • With your gifts, please include an encouraging card or note of some sort. We won't be able to give you their names, but you can still tell them they're loved and that you're praying for them.

Learn more about KidsVoice here.

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Friendsgiving
Nov
24
12:00 PM12:00

Friendsgiving

Friendsgiving will be a great time for you and your family to find your people, eat some amazing food, watch some football, and enjoy some other activities. Consider this the tailgate for your Thanksgiving meal later that week! 

We will provide the meat and kid friendly food option we just ask that you sign up to account for all of your family members joining you. We hope that this is a huge family event so we need your help by signing up to bring your favorite Thanksgiving side dish or dessert! There is no cost to join us but we will be collecting donations for Tanner & Delaney Salva as they launch their church plant in Tokyo through the Mustard Seed Church Planting Network.

If you have any questions or difficulties signing up, please contact Kate at ksartori@discoverypgh.com. We can't wait to see you there!

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Annual Women's Summit
Nov
1
to Nov 2

Annual Women's Summit

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Our Annual Women's Summit is taking a retreat to the great outdoors this November. This weekend will be a breath of fresh air and the perfect way to reconnect with God and other likeminded ladies at Discovery. This weekend we will focus on the importance of mental health and taking care of ourselves while being surrounded by the beautiful nature scenes of Seneca Bible Camp.

This is invite friendly and we strongly encourage you invite your gals outside of Discovery!

P.S. If you or a friend is hesitant to sign up due to funds, please contact Kate directly to receive a scholarship option.

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Adventure Camp One-Day
Oct
19
2:00 PM14:00

Adventure Camp One-Day

Join us for our final Adventure Camp event of the year! This one-day event will continue with our theme, “Bones: Together We Are The Body Of Christ.” This gathering will have a Fall-O-Ween twist (how could we resist tying our Bones theme in with Halloween😂). Kids will be welcome to dress up in costumes (no weapons or accessories, please). Click the link for more details and to register a child or volunteer—participant registration is open to Kindergarten through 5th Grade students.

This is an excellent opportunity to invite a friend; feel free to share the link with others!

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Students Paint Olympics
Aug
25
6:00 PM18:00

Students Paint Olympics

Join Discovery Students on Sunday, August 25 from 6-8pm for an epic edition of our annual Paint Wars! All Students in grades 6-12 are invited!

Wear white (but not your new school shoes) and be ready to get MESSY as we face off in a variety of Olympic-inspired events: Slippy Track & Field, Painted Volleyball, Scooter Swimming & the Modern LeBron Quadrathlon

Parents: Students will be very wet and colorful - bring towels for the ride home!!

**Please note: there will be no food due to the paint, but come back on September 8th at 6pm for pizza & conversation!**

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Dream Team Meeting
Aug
24
9:00 AM09:00

Dream Team Meeting

We need you on our DREAM TEAM. The Dream Team is made up of several teams who make God’s dream a reality at Discovery. The current teams are:

  • Operations Team

  • Guest Experience Team

  • Group Leaders Team

  • Lobby Host Team

  • Worship Team

  • Student Ministry Team

  • Kids Ministry Team

Our next quarterly Dream Team Gathering is set for Saturday, August 24 from 9-10:30am at Discovery. From 9-9:30am we will meet all together in the Venue and from 9:30-10:30am we will meet in our ministry teams. Even if you are not currently on a team you are welcome to come and get involved in the team that is right for you.

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Ladies' Night Out
Jul
31
6:00 PM18:00

Ladies' Night Out

Join the ladies of Discovery for a fun, creative night out at Woods Lane & Co. in Zelie!

July 31 at 6pm; spots are limited & you must follow the directions below to register

Next steps: Visit the website (https://woodslaneco.com) and look at the "DIY Projects" under the "Creative Studio" option on the main menu. This is where each person will choose and pay for their own wood sign design for the workshop. When choosing the design, be sure to indicate:

1. You will "paint at the studio"

2. "Which private party are you attending?"

3. Choose: "07.31.24 @ 6:00pm - Discovery Women's Get Together"

When checking out, use code "JULY15" to receive 15% off your project order!

Everyone must choose and pay for their design online no later than Wednesday, July 24th.

Day of workshop: Feel free to bring snacks and your favorite beverages to enjoy while you create! You will want to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the workshop to get settled before the fun begins! Workshops typically last about 2 hours and start right on time. 

During this time you will be painting your boards, applying your stencil, and painting your design. We will be walking you through each step, demonstrating proper technique, and answering any questions you may have. Come ready to paint and have an evening of fun & creating!


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Adventure Camp -  July (4 Days)
Jul
15
to Jul 18

Adventure Camp - July (4 Days)

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Each evening from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

What does physical wellness look like?  Both for us physically and spiritually as the body of Christ?

God created each of us to be unique and to serve a particular purpose. 

This year at adventure camp, we will build on what we discussed during our May One-Day Event and have a fun time exploring what it means to be part of the body of Christ and how we are called to take care of our physical bodies. We will explore topics like nutrition, fitness, and rest in fun and creative ways. 

By the end of the week, the campers will learn that they were beautifully and wonderfully made for a purpose and that by taking care of their physical bodies, they can be healthier members of God's heavenly body.

Dinner will be provided to kids and volunteers each night. A menu will be sent out in the weeks before the event. Don’t forget to invite a friend!

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Beginning Your Journey With Jesus
Jul
10
7:00 PM19:00

Beginning Your Journey With Jesus

Jesus said there are two types of people (see Matthew 7:13-14 NIV). The majority of people follow the crowd and end up living mediocre lives. However, there are a few who choose to follow him … but it’s not for the faint of heart. It’s a path of eternal adventure and a commitment to giving your life to something much larger than yourself. It’s not easy, but it is so worth it!

Taught by our Lead Pastor, Matt Mehaffey, this hour-long workshop will help open your eyes to the path before you and prepare you for the journey ahead.

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Lunch with the Leaders - June
Jun
23
11:45 AM11:45

Lunch with the Leaders - June

Lunch with the Leaders is a monthly opportunity for people who are newer to Discovery to get to know each other, to hear what makes our church unique, and to get their questions answered. We provide lunch for the whole family and then childcare so you can focus. Please RSVP so we can best prepare for you.

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CIY MIX (Middle School)
Jun
17
to Jun 21

CIY MIX (Middle School)

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MIX is a 4-day summer event built for middle school brains, hearts, and bodies. That’s why the Gospel is taught in a way they understand. It’s why small group discussions aren’t an afterthought. And it’s why we play a lot. Moments at MIX change lives and could be the most important four days of your youth ministry calendar. This event is for any students going into sixth grade or leaving eighth grade.

Learn more about CIY MIX here.

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Mother's Day Bacon-Off
May
12
9:00 AM09:00

Mother's Day Bacon-Off

We challenge you to a Bacon-Off!
You bacon it, the ladies will eat it, and may the best man win!

Maple bacon, smoked bacon, bacon a la mode.... there are no limits to what you can do to the bacon. Bring it on Sunday, May 12th and we will vote on our favorites! The winner gets a Henry's Meat Market gift card to buy more bacon!

If you aren't the "bacon-type" or just don't cook.... we still like you for you! And want you to join in celebrating the ladies in our lives by donating other brunch items for all to enjoy. 

Items that can be dropped off ahead of Sunday should be left in the cafe. Please bring a crockpot or other warmer for those that are to be served hot and deliver them to Discovery no later than 8:30am that Sunday.

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BURN YOUR HOMEWORK
May
5
6:30 PM18:30

BURN YOUR HOMEWORK

Current 5th graders are invited to join our usual Student ministry crew (6th-12th grades) for the last big party of the year: BURN YOUR HOMEWORK. And it is what it sounds like. Students are invited to bring one especially challenging or meaningful assignment to burn in the fire as a recognition of their perseverance and symbol of transitions. Plus, it satisfies our inner pyromaniac.

We'll play games, race through inflatables, snack on snacks, and dream about the upcoming year. No need to RSVP; just mark your calendars and show up!  

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Adventure Camp - May 4
May
4
2:00 PM14:00

Adventure Camp - May 4

What does physical wellness look like?  Both for us physically as well as spiritually as the body of Christ?
God created each of us to be unique and to serve a particular purpose. 

This year at adventure camp, we will have a fun time exploring what it means to be part of the body of Christ and how we are called to take care of our physical bodies.  We will explore topics like nutrition, fitness, and rest in fun and creative ways. 

New this year, we will have three opportunities to participate in the adventure camp fun!  We will offer two one-day camps (one in spring and one in fall) and our traditional week-long summer camp.

May and summer camps are open to kids who will be entering kindergarten through 5th grade (fall of 2024). October event will be open to kids currently in K-5th (fall of 2024).

We will have a public open house from 5-7 PM after each one-day camp.  There will be food trucks, a book fair, live music, bounce houses, and open access to our indoor playground and golf course.

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5th Grade Pancake Brunch
Apr
21
11:30 AM11:30

5th Grade Pancake Brunch

Join us as we celebrate our 5th-grade class, bid farewell to Discovery Kids, and prepare to transition to Student ministry!

  • Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast

  • Meet our Students Team & get a gift

  • Hear from older students about their experience with Students

  • Find out about upcoming summer events

Students and their families are welcome!   

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Good Friday: An Immersive & Reflective Experience
Mar
29
5:30 PM17:30

Good Friday: An Immersive & Reflective Experience

Join us Friday March 29th for our first walk through Good Friday experience. We are designing this immersive and reflective walk-thru for anyone and everyone, from children to seniors, to help prepare them for Resurrection Sunday. This unique experience will take you through four crucial moments of Jesus’ final days leading up to the cross. This is a great opportunity to do with your whole family, your Neighborhood Group, or even a group of friends before or after dinner.

If you have any questions about registration or run into any issues please contact Kate Sartori.

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Maewyn Succat Memorial Dodgeball Tournament Battle Royale for the Gold
Mar
17
6:30 PM18:30

Maewyn Succat Memorial Dodgeball Tournament Battle Royale for the Gold

This prestigious invitational has been an enduring staple of Irish-based holidays & Discovery Students since its introduction in March of 2024.

Please bring athletic attire, a team of friends, a competitive spirit, &  individually packaged nut-free snacks expiring after 8/2/24 to donate to Urban Impact.

Team Sign-ups will take place when you arrive.  There is a maximum of five players on the court to start for each team. You’ll have the chance to win glory, honor, and prizes.

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