COMPASS

Designed for 10th- to 12th-grade students who are interested in a schoolyear-length commitment and connections with Christian Science friends, DB Compass met the individual needs of two groups in FY2022.

The 2021–2022 group of 12 teens wrapped up their program with a retreat to Boston in April, responding with near-perfect key results of 4.9 out of 5 for (1) realizing a deeper relationship with God and (2) feeling loved and valued. In addition to three retreats with their two adult guides, the group met nine times for virtual metaphysical discussions throughout the school year.

“My daughter has found a lot of value in Compass this year because of the approach to the monthly themes. The discussions on the calls have been very effective in making Christian Science feel applicable and relevant.”

– Parent of DB Compass teen

After its first call, the 2022–2023 group of 13 teens held a retreat in Estes Park, CO, in October. The retreat schedule shifted in FY2022, resulting in the second retreat moving to FY2023.

Learning to Love Christian Science

“Compass helped me grow my understanding of CS and gave me a great group of peers and adults to reach out to. Before Compass, I was not very connected or into CS. I was just going through the motions, not really understanding. Through Compass I learned how to be peaceful with myself and who I am and how I am. I really had a great experience with the forgiveness of a peer, and I learned a lot about myself through that.”

– Cissy Thorp, who participated in DB Compass in 10th, 11th and 12th grade. She also participated in the DB Outreach Ignite pilot group (see p. 14).