Kickin’ It Futsal Nights – Pressing On Towards the Goal

Right after Christmas during the cold of winter, we decided to start Kickin' It - Futsal Nights. These nights would consist of a short devotion and a time of pick-up play for futsal (an indoor soccer game with a weighted ball). Much like when we started our very first...

3-on-3 Slamrock 25′ – is an absolute slam dunk!

Basketball has always been a part of Skybacher Ministries. Since the pandemic we have worked hard to build back events and attendence to these events. This was one of the most well attended events we have had in a long time. 26 teams battled it out throughout the...

Oh What a Night! – Youth Open House at The Freedom Place

It was less than one year ago that we were sorting through the plans to purchase The Freedom Place. Once we received the keys we had dreams of filling it with young people and seeing it as a place full of life. FREEDOM! On Sunday March 23rd, 2025 - Over 30 students...

Great Big Group Date Lives On!

February was a very busy month at Skybacher Ministries. We kicked off things at The Freedom Place with a Dedication and Dinner Auction. Then we brought back the Someone Special Dance, while continuing to host Kickin' It Futsal Nights, and Rise UP basketball. For over...

The Someone Special Dance 25′

It may seem like a theme but "The Someone Special Dance" was an event we had held for many years up until 2020. Then it faded away with the many events and programs affected by the pandemic. When we knew we were going to have our own multipurpose event space in "The...

The Freedom Place Dedication & Dinner Auction 25′

It was a historic night for Skybacher Ministries on February 15th. This was the night that we dedicated our new community center/headquarters building The Freedom Place! It was last year on March 2nd that we held our first in person dinner auction since the pandemic....

Who Needs 6 Hours Away From Their Kids?

On Saturday December 8th from Noon - 6pm Skybacher Ministries is hosting a Babysitting Fundraiser @ Unionville Life Center. Cost is $30 for 1 Child   $35 for 2 kids  or $40 for 3 kids or more. Drop off your kids packed with a lunch, then head out for shopping, dinner,...

Skybacher Athletes of the Fall Season

This year Skybacher Ministries would like to take the time to honor student athletes that exemplify the qualities of Skybacher Ministries - sportsmanship, love and passion for their sports, and development of character. This Fall's Skybacher Athlete Award Winners are...

8th Annual Dodgeball Pumpkin Blast – It’s Going Down

Hard to believe but this October Skybacher Ministries will be looking for it's 8th Champion of the Dodgeball Pumpkin Blast!  On OCTOBER 20TH teams of 10 players (2 girls) can come battle it out for the title of Blast Champions.  The tournament starts at 6:30p.  Don't...

October – Events Just Keep Falling

The leaves are starting to change color, and that can only mean one thing - Skybacher Dodgeball is here!  This October we have a ton of exciting events.  Pray & Play will continue on TUESDAYS in Hopewell and on SUNDAYS at Freedom. On Oct. 7th we will hold the...

Recycling Volunteers Needed

Skybacher Ministries needs volunteers for New Sewickley RECYCLING!  We are looking for church groups, sports teams, youth groups, scout troops, families and people who love their environment to volunteer for Recycling from 9am - noon every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the...

Another School Year, Another Year of Pray & Play

A new school year is upon us and that can mean only one thing...Pray & Play is back!!! But unlike ever before Skybacher Ministries is starting out the school year with Pray & Play taking place in 2 different locations.  This year we will continue Pray &...

Rubber Duck Derby Race Results!!!!

Thank you to ALL our business sponsors!!! *including Socash Plumbing & St. John's Burry's Church 2012 Rubber Duck Derby Winners: 1.  Duck #158 - Val Rhoades - $150 CASH 2.  Duck #467 - Lucy Miskulin - $75 CASH 3.  Duck #355 - Sally Galena - $250 LensCrafters 4. ...

Duck Derby Races to Friday Night

The waters of Brush Creek were raging and so the Duck Derby didn't happen the night we had planned.  We have sold 399 Ducks, which is short of what we were going for.  but the good news is that you still have time to purchase a duck online, and increase your chance...

Summer Dodgeball Showdown

As if we aren't giving you enough to do with your summer, now Skybacher Ministries is having it's first ever Dodgeball Summer Showdown on July 9th.  The tournament will take place at Unionville Life Center from 5:30 - 8:00p.  Cost is $5 per person.  Open to students...

Flag Football Camp – Scores a Touchdown!!

It was an amazing week of Flag Football at the 2012 Camp.  Campers were greeted each day by Cranky D, Doris, and a man named Sal Squatch.  Each day campers were introduced to a different virtue; Design, Strength, Perseverance, Joy, and Laughter!  One of the highlight...

Summer Time!! It’s Only the Beginning!

School is out!!! And summer is here!!  That means on Monday June 11th the Skybacher Sports Camps start with Basketball Camp at Freedom Middle School!  It's is still not too late to register!! Also if one Basketball Camp is not enough for you, this year we are offering...

Let’s Go Bucs – Pirates vs. Twins June 20

The Pirates are only 3 games out of the race for the pennant. I don't know how long we will be able to say that.  So, why not  join Skybacher Ministries at the ballpark to watch the red hot Bucs vs the Twins on June 20th! Tickets will only cost $5 per person. We will...