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Apr 30 @ 1:55 pm

The Practitioner Corner: Be a Blessing

By Kim Hedge, CS Genesis 12:1-3 (New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition) reads in part, “Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your…

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Apr 30 @ 1:55 pm

Alumni Profiles: Where Are They Now?

Zipline catches up with A/U Ranches alumna Kristin Messer and three new trustees serving on the Adventure Unlimited board: Clara Germani, Steve Holser, and Tim Terry.  Kristin Messer When Kristin…

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Apr 30 @ 1:55 pm

NLC Snapshot: Gold Medal Recipients and Christian Science Monitor Passport Winner

Graduating seniors in the DiscoveryBound National Leadership Council (NLC) marked the end of their time in the program with an impressive exit. At the annual All Class Retreat (ACR) this…

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Apr 30 @ 1:55 pm

My Heart-healing at the A/U Ranches Adult Mini Camp

By Claudia Stewart Navarro Last August, I found myself on a plane for the first time in many years. I have long had a fear of flying, but I was…

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Apr 30 @ 1:55 pm

70 Years (Plus a Peek at the 75th!)

By Michael Brown, President This year marks our 70th anniversary. It’s always fun to look back at the wonderful traditions, incredible people, and exceptional experiences that have played an important…

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Apr 30 @ 1:55 pm

From the NAB: Where are Your People?

By Glenn Grow, Chair, National Alumni Board It’s a question that drives a lot of us: Where are my people? For many A/U Ranches and DiscoveryBound alumni, we cherish our…

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Apr 30 @ 1:55 pm

Adults Adventure on a Historic Wagon Trip

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time? This past July, adventurous adults from across the country embarked on a three-day journey across portions of the intersecting Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California, and Pony Express Trails. It was an incredible opportunity to experience a unique part of our nation’s history firsthand and to better understand what it means to be a pioneer – in the literal and spiritual sense!

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Apr 30 @ 1:55 pm

Organizational Update: You Belong

Have you ever experienced the power of a personal connection when considering whether to try something new? How about the joy of being invited into a community and then welcomed like you were family? 

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Apr 30 @ 1:55 pm

From the NAB: Rekindling Friendships Forged at Camp

Serendipity cannot be planned, yet for A/U Ranches alumni attending Adult Mini Camp, it is almost guaranteed. You make surprise connections, rekindle past friendships, and meet new friends, often becoming friends for life.

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Apr 30 @ 1:55 pm

Boyman Center Dedicated

With deep gratitude for Summit Society members Heidy and John Boyman, an enthusiastic group consisting of family members, Adventure Unlimited staff and Service Weekend participants celebrated the dedication of the Boyman Center at the A/U Ranches on May 25, 2024. 

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