The Freedom Place Work Day 26′ – Brightening Up the Place

We have had the privilege of ever since The Freedom Place became ours, to partner with the wonderful people of Portage Learning for a service work day each spring. This year over 40 people gather at The Freedom Place for several work projects on the day. Volunteers...

Slamrock 26′ – an absolute slam dunk!

March means many things, but for Skybacher Ministries it means the return of the 3-on-3 Slamrock Basketball Tourney. This year the event took place at the Freedom Area Middle School. There was an abundance of teams, as we had 26 in total through all divisions. It was...

Dinner Auction 26′ – Laughter was Seen & Heard!

A year ago at this time we held our annual Dinner Auction and dedicated the opening of The Freedom Place. This year we decided we would move things upstairs at the Freedom Place for our auction. The place looked amazing and it was soon filled with people ready to eat,...

Great Big Group Date 26 – Bowling, Pizza, and Big Fun!

The idea behind "The Great Big Group Date" is that no young person would spend Valentine's weekend feeling like they are unloved. We have been doing this event even before we were running Skybacher Ministries. This year 40 of us went to Sim's Bowling Lanes for some...

Not Too Cold – Broomball Blizzard 26′

The previous week we were in an actual blizzard, and this weekend it was a Polar Vortex of freezing cold temperatures, but that didn't stop us from hosting our annual Broomball Blizzard. Broomball is a sport played in many of the northern states, but we have been...

A Whole Lotta Good Stuff – Turkey & Good Stuff Volleyball 25′

It was all the way back in 2004 when our director met with the pastor of Unionville United Methodist church to propose the idea of hosting tournaments at their gym space. The first tournament would be a volleyball tourney. It was there that Skybacher Ministries first...

Skybacher Ministries Coming Attractions

The school year is quickly coming to a close and summer is just around the corner but Skybacher Ministries refuses to coast through these spring days. We have a lot of great events coming up in the next several weeks. Starting with the Kickball Classic on April 25th....

This Sunday Skybacher Heads to the YMCA

This Sunday Skybacher Ministries is taking Pray & Play on the road to the New Brighton YMCA.  Bring $5 and your swimming suit as we head to the Y for some exercise!  We will be meeting at Unionville Church at 5:30 p.m.  Any youth are welcome to come!  Hope to see...

Skybacher Ministries Seeking Volunteers for Summer Sports Camps

Skybacher Ministries is bringing back the summer sports camps this summer! That means more fundamentals, faith, and fun. More characters building "character" and more "Help Needed" if you are interested in volunteering for the summer or maybe just one week of camp you...

Happy Easter From Skybacher Ministries

"Why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive?  He isn't here! He is risen from the dead!" Luke 24: 5,6. Skybacher Ministries would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter!  Jesus is Alive!!!

Kickball Classic April 25th

Spring is here and so is the Skybacher Ministries Kickball Classic! Sunday April 25th Skybacher Ministries brings back the kickball action for the 2nd time. Teams may consist of up to 11 players but you may play with a minimum of 6. Cost is $5 per person. Concession...

The Sports Jam Ends in Fun!

Well it wasn't the biggest tournament we've ever had. We only officially had 3 teams but it was an amazing night for those 3 teams. West Side would dominate the football portion of the night, while the Young Bucks put up a great record for Whip-It. Team Skillz that...

Skybacher Ministries Sports Jam This Weekend!!!

On Saturday March 20th, Skybacher Ministries is bringing back the tournaments, actually 3 tournaments in one night, with the Sports Jam, consisting of Touch Football, Whip-It, and Coneball! The night will begin with indoor 4 on 4 touch football. Teams will have 3...

Hang Time Big Fun!

We closed out the Hang Time Basketball League last Thursday. It was so much fun, but it did wipe us out, so it has taken a while to get a post up. Here is a video of some of the highlights from the camp. Thanks to everyone who made it possible and a great success....

Summer Sports Camps Dates!!!!

Our vision is for ALL kids to have the opportunity to attend a summer sports day camp.  We focus on the fundamentals of each sport, as well as teaching kids good character.  We have a dedicated staff who care about  kids, are passionate about sports and believe that...

All-Star Week in Full Effect at Hangtime!!

Hey everyone! We had a great K-2 Hangtime Monday evening with a little Dunk Contest starting off the night!!  Coaches and kids alike joined in the fun.  Our word of the week is Honor.  The ball handling and games have improved much over the weeks.  With one more day...

Hangtime 3rd & 4th – Week 3

There has been some great basketball going on with our 3rd & 4th graders!!  Our word of the week is "Work" - working hard, working with your team, defensive work.  We spent some time working on our defense, working on our dribbling and our shooting.  Our ball...

K-2 Hangtime Week 3

K-2 Week 3 was great!!  Our word of the week is "Work" - Coach John talked about working hard and giving your all while you're playing the game - working hard was the focus of the night.  Drills were some "quick feet", and more dribbling, mixed in with some shooting...