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It's time for our annual backpack drive

Discovery Family, It's that time of year again where local kids and families gear up to head back to school. We are honored once again to partner with Marguerite Montgomery Elementary School here in Davis toprovide kids with backpacks and supplies for the upcoming year. Purchase the needed items and thenbring them to the gathering on August 13th or 20th.Let's show our sup...

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Our annual men's retreat is coming up!

Hello friends! Summer is moving along at a fast pace, and the heat has arrived to Davis. On those hot days, we're looking ahead to the fall, and dreaming of cooler weather. We're also planning our annual men's retreat-so men, save the date!We'll be returning to the cabins at the Hi-Sierracamp near Long Barn, September 8-10. The cost will be $65, and all meals are included...

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Are you on a team yet?

Hello Discovery Family, There are so many different ways you can be generous with your time and talents- one of which is serving at Discovery!Help us make our Sunday Gatherings happen by joining one of our teams.Opportunities are open on our worship, sound, kids, hospitality and production teams. It's a fun and easy way to get plugged into community at Discoveryand get to...

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Thank you! The 4th of July was a blast

Hello Discovery Family!We want to extend a BIG thank you to everyone who helped out and stopped by the Fun Field at the fourth of July celebration this past week. Everywhere we looked we saw big smiles on the kids faces, and everything ran smoothly. It was such a great event to share with our community. Also a big thanks to Lauren Granillo for her leadership and vision for...

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July 4th is almost here... come serve with us!

Discovery Family, Only seven days remain until the July 4th Celebration put on by the City of Davis. We are so excited topartner with themagain to put on the Fun Zone!While they're waiting for the fireworks to begin,we provide a fun space where kids can play games and try out fun activities. Face painting, coloring, lego races and a putting green are just a few choices,an...

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Coming up this week!

Hello Discovery! It ishard to believe we are almost to the halfway point of 2023! As we finish up the month of June, we want to notetwo upcoming events you won't want to miss out on.First- this Sunday, June 25th, join us for our annualChurch in the Park! We'll bemeeting at the picnic tablesnear the Davis Art Center and Rainbow City. Bring breakfast or lunch for yourself, ...

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Celebrating our Discovery Interns!

Hello,Our three interns are finishing up their apprenticeship adventure with Discovery at the end of this month. We couldn't be more proud of Ross, Pamela and Joshua, and thankful for all the ways they contributed to our community over this past year. They were (and are) awesome!If you see them around Discovery, or talk with them, please ask about their experience- what th...

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Thank you!

Discovery Family,We want to say a heartfelt thank you for yourgenerous response to our recent donation drive. Because of you we were able to donate many items of food, clothing and general supplies to Make it Happen. This organization supports underserved youth in Yolo County who are transitioning into independent living situations through advocacy and provision of furnitu...

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Neighborhood Community Spotlight- West Davis

Hello Discovery!TheWild Wild West Neighborhood Community has been busy loving our neighbors, engaging with scripture, and doing life together. You can find us making burritos for our unhoused neighbors, getting to know each other through a new opening activity, hosting an artistic worship night, or enjoyinga discussion around a campfire. We even went swing dancing in Sacra...

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The top two things to know this week

HelloFamily, This week's email looks a lot like the last! But that's because the toptwo things to know this week take place soon!First-Discover Discovery. If you are new to the Discovery community, we invite you to join us Sunday, May 21st after the Sunday Gathering. We'll share our story with you and hope to answer any questions you have.We'll meet at 1:00 at our Downtow...

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Discover what Discovery is all about... and an opportunity to live it out

HelloFamily! If you are new to the Discovery communityor have questions about who we are and what we're about, we invite you tojoin us for Discover Discovery.Sunday, May 21st, come hearabout the mission, vision and values ofDiscovery Christian Church. Learn how we live those out through our Gatherings, Groups and Generosity, and find out how you can get involved. We welco...

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Back in the theater this Sunday!

Hello Discovery family!We want to extend a big thank you to everyone who participated in a Neighborhood Community watch party this past Sunday morning, and to those who made it happen! It was not our usual way to gather, but it was a fantastic,embodied expression of the church- joining together to love God and love each other.That said, we are also grateful to beback in th...

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No Gathering in the theater this Sunday, April 16

Discovery Family, What a blast it was to celebrate Easter and baptisms with you this past weekend, it was a joyous day! We have one quick announcement for you this week-As part of the ongoing construction at Davis Senior High, the Brunelle Theater will be without power this coming Sunday, April 16th.We will have no Gathering at the theater, BUTour Neighborhood Community h...

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Good Friday and Easter Sunday

It's Holy Week- traditionally the big "C" Church has set aside this week between Palm Sunday and Easter to remember the events leading up to Jesus's death on the cross and celebrate His resurrection from the dead.This year,we are observing Good Friday in a whole new way!Friday, April 7th, we are hosting the Good Friday Art Experience, a visual contemplation of Jesus' journ...

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Help us tell the story of Jesus

Discovery Family, As Pastor Antonio shared at the Gathering, our community is committed to communicating the Good News of Jesus. For this reason, we are excited for Discovery to present theGood Friday Art Experience, a visual contemplation of Jesus' journey to the cross. This immersivejourney, presentedthroughart by Scott Erickson, will be held on Friday, April 7that the ...

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Two opportunities for you to consider this spring

Hello Discovery family, and happy spring!One of our favorite moments this time of year is celebrating Baptisms. As Easter approaches,our next baptism celebration is not too far away.If you have not been baptized, have been thinking about it, or sensing you need to take this steppublicly proclaiming your allegiance to Jesus, let's go for it onSunday, April 9th! Simply email...

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Hear about our partnership with Globalscope

Discovery Family, This February, a team from Discovery traveled to Santiago, Chile to join our Globalscope international campus ministry partners as they participated in a conference-type gathering for their teams in Latin America, called Latinscope. ThroughDiscovery's ongoing relationship withDavid and Claudia Ossawe were invited to lead teaching, worship, carefor staff ...

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We have prayer resources for you

Discovery Family, We hope you had a restful Sabbath, and that you've found the practice resources helpful on your journey. On Sundaywe were honored to hear from Andrea Quinonez as she led us intothe practice of prayer. She posed some great questions, and shared howprayer can bringus into deeper relationship with God and with each other.We have two more resources available...

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We have Sabbath resources for you

Discovery Family, This past Sunday, Kayla Koenigshofpresentedus with a beautiful invitation to the practice of Sabbath. As you enter into this practice, we prayyou'll experience the freedom God provides as you cease the constanthustling and producing this world demands. May you experience God's delight and steadfast love for his creation- you!We have two resources availab...

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Neighborhood Community Spotlight- Solano

Hello!It has been a fun fall/winter season for the Solano Neighborhood Group. We have enjoyed gathering for evening meals, Sunday morning brunch and celebrating the new arrival of baby Aslan together.Antonio and Gabby have facilitated some great conversations as we build our community and faith. We continue to learn more as we grow in love in our walk with Jesus and enjoy ...

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We're sending a team to Chile!

Hello Discovery!We have anongoing, and fruitful, partnershipwith an organization calledGlobalScope. Globalscope builds college student communities around the world, and thrives at sharing the good news of Jesus in post-Christian environments. In addition to being reallyfun to partner with, they have also been amazing to learn from as they are a "new country" ministry (chec...

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Tell us about your journey at Discovery

Hello Carrie!At Discovery, we invite everyone to participate in the mission and good news of Jesus, and we want tohear about your experience!As the new year begins, we're releasing our second annual "Pulse Survey"that will help us better understand how you,and other membersinour community are experiencing their journey. We hope to get a picture of how the values we talk ab...

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You're invited to discover.... Discovery!

Hello,We're really excited to start our next teaching series next week - "Vision 2023". We hope you can join us for the conversation around what's ahead this year at Discovery, and how we planto continue discovering the good news of Jesus together!If you are new, or have more questions about Discovery- who we are, and what we're all about, we want to invite you to join us ...

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Neighborhood Community Spotlight- East Davis

Hi! My name is Albert Ke and I'm one of the hosts for the East Davis Neighborhood Community. It's been a lot of fun gathering as a Neighborhood Community the past few months and getting to know each other as we eat together, share about our weeks, and play with the kids. Or just hang out! A couple ofweeks ago, some of us went downtown together to see the tree lighting.I've...

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Happy Thanksgiving and a sneak peak at the Advent season

Discovery Family, Believe it or not, once again the Christmas season is nearly upon us. At Discovery, that meansparticipatingin the tradition of advent.Adventis the season when Christ followers prepare for the coming of Jesus. We ask for a renewed awe and wonder at the mystery of His birth, a greater sense of His presence with us now, and a posture of anticipation for His...

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Neighborhood Community Spotlight- South Davis Group

Hello! My name is Justin Koenigshof, and I am one of the hosts of the South Davis Neighborhood Community. The S.D. Neighborhood Community has gathered several times over the last few months, and I had forgotten how nice it is to gather in our home and neighbor's homes. It's been a few years since my wife (Kayla), and I have been able to host a group in our home and we have...

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Partner with us on Serve Sunday!

Discovery Family, Once again we have the privilege to love our neighbors: this week isServe Sunday! This time around,instead of the typical sign-up list, we'll be serving withourNeighborhood Communities.If you are not currently connected to a neighborhoodcommunity, no problem, this is a great way to get to know them better by serving together! Take a look at the opportuni...

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Come Discover... Discovery!

Hello,We are delighted to see so many new faces at our Sunday Gatherings lately! If you are new to Discovery or you've been around for a bit, and want to know more about who we are as a church, please join us forDiscover DiscoveryonSunday October 9th. Hear about our mission, vision, groups, how you can get involved, and ask any questions you might have. We'll meet immediat...

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Cool things ahead!

Hello Family, A quick note to keep you up to date this week at Discovery-Students- we are praying for you as the school year begins, and invite you to join us for aFree Student Lunch (FSL)!Join us thisSunday, September 25th, at noon. After the Gathering, head to the Interns'home (email info@discoverydavis.org) for the address. Hang out, eat together, and celebrate the new...

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Find your Neighborhood Community!

Discovery Family, As we all know, this little thing called Covid-19, entered the scenea few years ago and disrupted life as we knew it. One routine practicethat went to the wayside was gathering togetherin individual homes and spaces to read Scripture, share a meal, discuss our lives and build community. While we have not entirely seen the last of that sneaky virus, it is...

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We're starting up fall rhythms

The final Church in the Park was last weekend, kids are back in school, and the mornings are cooling down. Summeris just about over! We loved getting to spend time with you during this slower season. Now, we're gearing up to enter into our fall rhythms. We'll be in the Brunelle Theater from here on out, and Neighborhood Communities will be starting soon (MSC's with a more ...

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Don't miss the last Church in the Park!

Discovery Family, This Sunday is theFINALChurch in the Parkof the year. The CITP'sin June and July were a blast, so we hope you're able to come on out one more time!Join us Sunday, August 28that 10AMon thefield behind the tennis courtsnext to the Brunelle Theater. Bring something to sit on, and food for yourself, we'll provide coffee and cool beverages.In September, we'll...

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This is the last Sunday to bring your backpacks!

Discovery Family, Last Sunday we started collecting backpacks and school supplies for local students, and, wow, what a great response! Eachyear, Discoverypartners with Marguerite Montgomery Elementary Schooltoprovide children with backpacks and suppliesfor the upcoming year. There is one Sunday left- purchase the needed items, then bring them to the Sunday Gathering onAug...

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Fill a backpack for a local student

Hello Carrie,Summer marches on! WhileUC Davis classes don't begin for over a month, local students in the Davis school district start in less than two weeks! Every year, Discoverypartners with Marguerite Montgomery Elementary Schooltoprovide children with backpacks and suppliesfor the upcoming year. We hope you will take part in this easy way to support local families.Pu...

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Church in the Park this Sunday- will you be there?

Discovery Family, We hope you can join us for the secondChurch in the Parkof the season.This annual Discovery tradition is a great way to get to know people in our church that you may not have had a chance to meet, and to catch up with old friends.Join us Sunday, July 31stat 10AMon thefield behind the tennis courtsnext to the Brunelle Theater. Bring something to sit on, a...

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Do you have the Discovery App?

Hi Discovery, Every year when summer comes around, Davis seems to get smaller and quieter! It's a great time to connect with someone at Discovery that you haven't had a chance to meet, or want to get to know better. It's also a wonderfultime to get connected to a group at Discovery.One great way to do this is todownload our app! Here youcan find out about upcoming events,...

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The 4th of July was a blast!

Hello Discovery Family, Last week, we had the privilege of joining with the City of Davis to provide a Fun Zone for kids and families at the 4th of July Celebration.It was a blast!We wanted to saya big thank youto Lauren Granillo and her team for their great planning and execution of this event. And we also want to say a big thank you to all of you who showed up to volunt...

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Can you serve with us? The 4th of July is just around the corner.

The countdown is on!July 4 is less than a week away, and we are putting the final touches on theFun Zone for the city of Davis' celebration in Community Park.The photo backdrop is ready for smiling faces, crafts are ready to go, and the giant lawn games are waiting to be used!We still need several people to help make this happen,andwe need your help! If you are around this...

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Fun Is Spiritual- come join in!

Discovery, It is time once again forChurch in the Park! This annual Discovery tradition is a great way to get to know people in our church that you may not have had a chance to meet, and to catch up with old friends.Join us Sunday, June 26th at 10AMon thefield behind the tennis courtsnext to the Brunelle Theater. Bring something to sit on, and food for yourself, we'll pro...

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4th of July Celebration- Better Together

Hello, We hope you are finding ways to continue the conversation from Sunday-we are Better Togetherand we desire that Discovery is a place where people can belong. One great way to model a culture of belonging, is to gather together and engage with our community. Discoveryonce again hasthe opportunity to serve our city, and connect withpeople in our communityby hosting th...

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Check out these upcoming events

Hello,So many cool moments happened at the Gatheringthis past Sunday- the bittersweet sending of our graduates and those moving away, and the privilege of hearing Pastor Joshua Chavezencourage us in the pursuit of unity.Check out theaudio recordingif you missed it!Looking ahead, you are invited thisSunday, June 12th at 1PMto be part ofourannual "State of Discovery" meeting...

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Serve Sunday is almost here

Hello Carrie,There is less than a week until Serve Sunday! It's such a joy to join together as family tobe tangible good news to our neighbors.If you haven't signed up already, head over toSignup Geniusto see the available opportunities. We've added some slots to help 4th and Hope spruce up their facility, and there are still spots open to make and serve burritos to unhous...

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Serve Sunday Signups!

Discovery Family, We areexcited to announce the opportunities to serve our community duringthis month's Serve Sunday! If you haven't heard about it, once a quarter we set aside a Sunday, and instead of our usual morning Gathering, wejointogether throughout the area tobe tangible good news to our neighbors.We love building relationship with local non-profits and partnering...

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Celebrating our Graduates!

Hi Discovery, In just about a month, another school year will be wrapping up- and many of you are graduating! At Discovery, we love tocelebrate along with our graduatesby acknowledging your hard workand God's faithfulness to you during this season.If you'regraduating, have recently graduated, or are heading off on the next adventure, please let us know!Send us an emailati...

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Grab the resource guide for practicing the practice of prayer

Discovery Family, It was good to gather with you this weekend!Atour Gatheringwe revisited our conversation about thepractice of prayer. This go around, Pastor Stevechallenged to us keep itconsistent, conversational and communal. Check out theresource guideto use as you explore and delve into this practice! If you're not sure how to move towards community in prayer, our Mi...

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Celebrating Easter with you was so good!

Hi Discovery, Easter was SO good. Good news, good family,good God.We celebrated as four people publicly declared their faith in Jesus by being baptized. We worshiped the God who lives through music and song. We spent time together as family with food and conversation. And we proclaimed that the gentle,humble, resurrected Jesus bringspeace andcomfort to us- in our grief, o...

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Invite someone to journey with us this Easter

Hello Carrie, March marches on and we are halfway through Lent! In this season, how youpractice fastingcan vary, yet the purpose remains the same:to open our hearts to God's refining grace through prayer, confession, fasting, and almsgiving as we anticipate Holy Week. If you have committed to this practice, keep going!Share with someone about your experience, and how you ...

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Come celebrate new life with us!

Hello Family,As of Sunday, it is officially spring, and the blooming flowers and sunny weather here in Davis agree! As we look around and see new life and growth everywhere, we are gearing up for two great ways we can celebrate the gift of life.One of our values at Discovery isloving and shepherding the next generation of Jesus followers. We do this together, as a church f...

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We're gearing up for exciting things this spring!

Hello Discovery Family,Once again, a big thank you for filling out our first annual engagment survey! The Deacons have been hard at work summarizing the results and creating a picture ofthe overarching story Discovery is telling. We'll share it with you at our Gathering on Sunday morning, April 3rd, so you'll want to check that out.Later this week, we havea team traveling ...

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Your story matters to us!

Hello Discovery,Last week we sent out the link for ourfirst annual engagement survey (woohoo!). We designed thisshort questionnaire to paint a picture ofthe overarching story we are telling at Discovery. How are the values we talkaboutare being experienced and lived out, what doesyour journey of faith looklike?We are grateful for the good response we've had to this survey,...

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Masks, Media and Ways to Connect

Hello Discovery Family, Tomorrow, in California and Yolo County,the indoor maskmandate that has been in place since July 30th, will belifted. However, the Davis school district will still require indoor masking on their campuses. So when you show up to a Sunday morning Gathering,don't forget your mask! We are grateful for theeffective vaccines and a less severe variant th...

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Serve Sunday weekend coming up!

Discovery Family, We can't wait to serve with youat the"Serve Weekend" extravaganza, January 29 and 30th.There are so many great opportunities to bless our community! There are still some spots to serveBurritos with Brian, and helping 4th and Hope serve lunch and dinner to those in need of a hot meal. Find out more about each opportunityon ourwebsite, andthensign up here!...

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Serve Sunday Extravaganza!

Hello Discovery Family!Our next Serve Sunday is coming up soon (January 30th). This time aroundwe have more of a"Serve Weekend" extravaganzawith a bunch of great opportunities to bless our community.Click here fordescriptionsof each opportunityas well as some prompts for you if you are unable to participate for whatever reason.Take a look, and thensign up here!Also, many o...

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A Covid Update

Discovery-It's a new year, but we continue to deal with the effects of the Covid-19 virus on our nation and world. As you are well aware, the case numbers have increased exponentially with the arrival of the Omicrom variant.We wanted to inform you that after our Sunday gathering, a staff member and some other community members tested positive for Covid. We have tried to co...

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Merry Christmas!

Hello Discovery!We are putting the finishing touches on ourChristmas Eve service, and want to invite you to join us! Meet inside the Brunelle Theater this December 24th from 5-6 PM, tosing, read scripture, and share communion as we remember the birth of our savior. Grab some cocoa and cookies after the gathering, and as always, friends and family are welcome.Please note th...

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Opportunity for Generosity this Advent

Discovery Family, On Sunday Pastor Steve invited us to consider the connections betweengenerosity and joy(remember all those Greek words and how grace, gift, and joy share the same root word?). As a community we have the opportunity to put that into practice over the next two weeks. December 11th, through December 25th, alldonations to our Generosity fund will go directl...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Discovery Family,We want to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving! Whether you are celebrating this week with friends, family, or quiet time alone; working or resting; low-key or festive; we pray you are aware of God's loving presence with you.As we reflect over this past year, we are grateful for each one of you. Thank you for showing God's love to Discovery and to the commu...

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What's coming up at Discovery

Hello Discovery!The holidays are fast approaching, and we're almost through with 2021.So much has happened in our world, our lives and our church!As we close out the year, we invite you to join us on Sunday mornings as weprepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas throughtwo cool conversations.First, we'll explore thepractice of Encouragement, which actually has a lot to do wit...

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Halloween Fun and Opportunities

Discovery! On Sunday, Pastor Antonio invited us into thePractice of Outreach(or service) with a great teaching from Luke 10 (the famous story of the Good Samaritan). If you missed it, gocheck it out here. As always we have a "practice the Practice" resource whichyou can find here. In addition to the opportunities listed there, we can always use more hands on Sunday morni...

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Outreach- Sunday conversation and a "sweet" opportunity

Discovery Family!Thank you so much for your feedback and engagement in our recent chapter of theCounterCulture conversation. Here's a quick reminder that we have aresource list, that provides some reading and exploration for those of you interested in going further.This coming Sunday wemove back into the Practices conversation, taking a look at one of our CORE practices:Ou...

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New Elder Candidates- learn more

Hello Discovery Family!In case you missed the Gathering on Sunday, we wanted to update you about some exciting news regarding ourelder team.Discovery is an elder-led church.Eldersare biblically qualified people who are called to help lead the church. They protect and guide our community, keeping us in alignment with the mission, vision, and teaching of the church.This year...

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Find Your Discovery Group

Hello Discovery!What a blessing it has been to beback in the theaterthese past two weeks. We are still getting our new rhythm down and making adjustments to keep safety protocols in place, but there has been such a sense of joy and community as we have gathered there together! If you haven't joined us in person at the theater yet, and are comfortable doing so,pleasecome ou...

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Church in the Park- Sunday!

One of Discovery's annual summer traditions is ourChurch In the Park gathering!We take a pause from the usual Sunday morning gathering, and instead gather together as the Church with food and fellowship.Sunday, August 29th, there won't be a message or formal worship time, but as we hangout as God's people, encouraging each other and breaking bread, it is just another form ...

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Getting ready for Sundays in the Theater

Hello Discovery!We hope you've heard that we'rejust a few weeks away from getting back inside theBrunelle Theatre for our Sunday gatherings. We are so excited for this moment.Since it will have been 18 months (!) since our last time there, there issome preparation to do. Saturday, September 4th, we are planning awork partyfrom 9AM to noon to sort through supplies, clean up...

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Church In the Park- this Sunday

One of Discovery's annual summer traditions is our Church In the Park gathering! We take a pause from the usual Sunday morning gathering, and instead gather together as the Church with food and fellowship. There won't be a message or formal worship time, but as we gather together as God's people, encouraging each other and breaking bread, it is just another form of worship...

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More Opportunities to Serve

Hello Discovery!This week we wanted to quickly check-in,say hello, and remind you that wecontinue to meetSundays at 10 AMon the field behind the tennis courts and pool atCommunity Park.For our series on "Ekklesia" in the book of Acts, we'll be in chapter 7 this week if you want to read along! We have a few slots this month and nextfor volunteers if you can come out and hel...

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Don't Miss Out This Weekend!

Hello Discovery,Our nextServe Sundayis just around the corner! Join us thisSaturday (yes, a Saturday!), July 3rd. Even though the city isn't putting on an Independence Day celebration, we are still able toserve the city Parks and Community Services Departmentby getting our public spaces spruced up for people to gather. Now that COVID restrictions have lifted, our community...

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Serve Sunday (on a Saturday!)

We are carrying on our summer tradition of partnering with the City of Davis for our next Serve Sunday event taking place onSaturday, July 3. You read that correctly - Serve Sunday is on a Saturday this time! As the state reopens, the City has identified a need for help in getting our public spaces ready so that our community can once again gather outside. We will be joini...

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Solitude, Silence and Sundays!

Whether you joined us live or online, we hope the word shared this Sunday about thepracticeof Silence and Solitudewas a breath of fresh air for your soul. We've put together aresource guidefor you as you explore this loving invitation to spend timewith Jesus, and get away from the noise of our busy world.We loved celebrating abaptismlast month, and have had even more inter...

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Our Mid-Sized Communities were so much fun!

Thank you to everyone who came out to one (or both!) of our Mid-Sized Community launches this month. We are amazed, encouraged, and grateful for the response so far!Now that you have had a taste, it's time to get ready for the full meal. This May both MSCs will begin moving through ourrhythms of discipleship.Join these opportunities to grow in friendship with one another a...

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Check out a new group!

Hello Discovery! We are less than one week away from the first ever launch of aMidsized Community, and the second will launch shortly after that! We are beyond eager to see how this new group rhythm will help us share the good news of Jesus in our church, community and beyond. Please pray along with us as they begin. Helpour team leaders get an idea of how many people to ...

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Celebrate Easter with Discovery!

Hello Discovery! We are praying for you as you journey with Jesus through thisHoly Week- a time of waiting, wondering, darkness and hope. We have a special gathering onGood Fridayto read through Mark 14-16together andremember the suffering and death on the cross. Join us at Community Park behind the tennis courts. Bring your mask, a Bible, and something to sit on. Sunday...

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Fantastic time at the park- Let's do it again!

We had such a wonderful time gathering together this past Sunday, and we can't wait to do it again onSunday, March 21st. We hope you canjoin us at Community Parkfor worship, fellowship and a message from oursermon series on wisdom. We still need helpers for the next couple of Sundays, so pleasesign upif you are available.This Sunday we announced ourDeacon teamand prayed fo...

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See you at the park!

Wow! We are so thankful for our community and how you came together to support4th and HopeandDavis Community Meals and Housingthis past Serve Sunday! More to come on that later... First we have three updates for the week: Live Gatherings resume THIS Sunday!Join us March 14th at 10AM at Community Park, behind the tennis courts next to the Brunelle Theatre.Click here for ...

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Serve Sunday is almost here!

We're grateful for thelocal organizationsserving the hungry and homeless in our community. For this Serve Sunday we're partnering with these organizations through donating items that they distribute and praying for their missions. Donating Items:Use these linked SignUpGenius lists to view items forDavis Community Meals and Housingand4th and Hope. Sign up for items from ei...

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Find home in a Discovery Group this Winter

Hi Discovery!The new year is always a great time toget into aDiscovery Group,and all of our groups are open and ready for you to jump in! Read on for information about Groups happening now, andtune in on Sundayto hear more about our vision for groups moving forward.We have groups that meet throughout the year, and in addition, each quarter we try to offer s...

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New Practices and an Exciting Announcement

Dear Discovery, Welcome to 2021! While it is just a turning of the calendar page, we are grateful for this built-in rhythm to reflect and prepare for new things ahead! This Sunday we'll explore anew practicefor 2021 and will revisit our 2020 Practices throughout the year. Join usonline this Sunday morningat 10AM as we get started, and listen for an exciting announcement! ...

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Happy New Year!

Dear Discovery, As the world prepares to ring in 2021, join with us as weprayfor our community. We areeager to see what God will do in our personal lives, at Discovery, in Davis and beyond. Here's to parterning with Him as He does a new thing! Digital Gatherings will return as usual- Sunday mornings at 10AM onYouTube, starting this Sunday, January 3rd. We'll 'see' you th...

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Final Gathering of 2020- This Sunday

Dear Friends, A few quick reminders for the end of December- Sunday, December 20th is ourlast digital gathering of 2020. Join us for the final week of Advent, which focuses on Love. Remember to follow along with ourAdvent practice guides, which you can find on thewebsiteand app! Sunday, December 27th we are closed! There isno digital gatheringthat day. We hope you take ...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Discovery, We wish you and your loved ones a happy Thanksgiving! The holiday looks very different this year, yet we hope you are able to connect safely, even if that is through a phone call or eating together on zoom! In this season of gratitude and giving thanks (check out Steve'smost recent teaching), we express our thanks and gratitude to you, our Discovery famil...

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Final Live Gathering- this Sunday!

Dear Discovery, What an awesome time we have had under the redwood trees at Bet Haverim this fall! In the midst of this pandemic we are so grateful for the opportunity to worship together and encourage each other in community. Be sure to join us this Sunday for thefinal live gathering of the year. We have some fun stuff planned, so come celebrate and remember what the L...

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Giving and Gatherings

Hello Discovery! We have two things to talk about this morning, thisfirst day of October: First- How amazing it was to gather together LIVE this past Sunday!Seeing each other's faces in person, taking communion, and experiencing being the body of Christtogether was a refresher for the soul. We plan to meet again thisSunday, October 4that 10AM at the same place-the Bet Ha...

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Super Cool Announcement!

Hello Friends-We have a very cool announcement that we are excited to share with you today- we get togather together LIVE!Sunday, September 27th, October 4th, 11th and 18th at 10AM we willmeet in person for worship and communion.Bet Haverim, Davis's Jewish synagogue has so generously allowed us to meet outside on their campus in the Redwood Grove.We'll send more informatio...

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Stay Tuned- Fall Events Coming Soon

Dear Discovery, It is officially September! There is a hint of coolness in the morning air, and autumn will soon arrive. Local schools have started, and UC Davis will commence later this month. Here at Discovery, we are busy planning and preparing for this new season.We have some exciting happenings on the horizon, so be checking your email for more information soon! Unt...

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