Discovery

Sept 26-27 2025

Bulla Youth Center

This fall we are bringing new life to one of eStreet Youth’s oldest traditions, Discovery Weekend! For over 25 years our youth ministry has taken a weekend to Discovery more about ourselves and the living God! This fall our 6th through 8th graders will spend two incredible and epic days together. We will journey through the weekend one moment at a time with clues so that you can Discover what is next and Discover more about God! Expect loads of surprises along the way. We will start after school on the 26th, spend the night all together in the Bulla Youth Center, and conclude the evening of the 27th with a family potluck and worship service.

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Group of young people dining together at a communal table with wall signs reading 'Communion' and 'Faith, Hope, & Love.'
A woman and two young men in a church setting, likely participating in a communion service. The woman is holding a piece of bread and one of the young men is holding a blue chalice. A band is visible in the background.
A group of people dancing in a room with chairs stacked against the wall and signs reading 'Faith Hope & Love.'
Two people reading from papers on a small stage with microphones in an indoor setting, featuring a "Discovery" banner and musical instruments in the background.

 FAQs

  • Discovery Weekend is for middle schoolers (6th-8th grade). This weekend is designed to give students a one night overnight experience in which they connect with their peers and mentors while exploring their faith.

  • Discovery Weekend is a one night retreat, starting on Friday afternoon and ending with a family potluck and candlelight service on Saturday night.

    This retreat is based out of the Bulla Youth Center and the group will be traveling around Raleigh throughout the weekend. The schedule will be revealed to students by clues throughout the weekend. If your student is tentative about this experience, we are happy to share a schedule.

  • The student registration fee for Discovery Weekend is $120. If you are in need of financial assistance, please indicate that on your registration form and someone will be in touch. Or contact Rush or Lucy, and we can discuss options. We never want the cost of a trip to deter a student from joining us, so please let us know how we can assist you.

  • Discovery Weekend is at the Bulla Youth Center (301 W. Jones St.). Students will stay in classrooms with peers of the same gender. Each classroom will have adult supervision from our small group leaders and staff.

  • Click here for the packing list!

  • Meals will be provided by different Edenton Street congregation members throughout the weekend. All meals will be kid-friendly. Dietary restrictions can be listed on the registration and will be given to those providing food in advance.

    Saturday night, family members are encouraged to bring items for the potluck. Additional information and sign ups will be provided after registering.

  • We will travel around Raleigh in the mini-bus and two rental vans. Students and leaders will be together. Drivers are background checked adults.

  • This retreat has a goal of giving middle schoolers time to bond with their peers and mentors at the start of the year. With the idea of curiosity and exploration being a main feature, students will surprised throughout the weekend as they learn what they will be doing next. Middle schoolers will get a taste of what it means to be a part of eStreet Youth.

  • Leadership for Discovery Weekend consists of our Youth Staff (Rush and Lucy) and our small group leaders. Small group leaders are background checked adults who mentor youth year round at youth group on Sunday nights. Mentors are paired with a grade group and stay with that grade group for the year. So, if your student comes on Sunday nights, they will already know their leaders!