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....
2016 December – A Great End to a Great Year

2016 December – A Great End to a Great Year

  This December was a great ending to a great year of ministry! At Hangtime Basketball, we were thankful to have 111 elementary school students participate this year. Students worked on their dribbling,...

2016 November – Continuing Traditions!

2016 November – Continuing Traditions!

  November holds a special place in the heart of Skybacher Ministries. Not only is it the start of the holiday season, but it marks the anniversary of our first-ever tournament, the Turkey and Good...

End of the Year – Ways You Can Help

End of the Year – Ways You Can Help

2016 is quickly coming to an end! It was another exciting for Skybacher Ministries Inc.  We hosted several great tournaments, continued after-school basketball, had a great season of summer camps, and had Lindsay Shumate working with us...

2016 October – Unseasonably Full of Life

2016 October – Unseasonably Full of Life

We love October at Skybacher Ministries, because as the seasons change and leaves are falling we are getting started with another school year of ministry.  This will be our 13th year of...

August/September 2016 Report

August/September 2016 Report

We took most of August off from big events in order to get ready for the upcoming school year!  We are so excited about this upcoming school year, which is our 13th year of sports...

June/July 2016 – Summer Report

June/July 2016 – Summer Report

It was another great summer of Skybacher 'more than' Sports Camps. We once again hosted 6 camps with over 400 campers in attendance. We also had...

Soccer Camp Monday Morning Weather Watch

We typically have camp if it is raining, if there is severe weather we may cancel or postpone depending on the forecast. Please use discretion. We will post our status if there is any updates before the camp day begins. We are preparing for a regular morning of camp...

BASKETBALL CAMP IS AT UNIONVILLE CHURCH!!!

Hey everyone! Looking forward to a great week - just a reminder that camp this week is at Unionville church due to the school being closed for gym floors being resurfaced.  The address for the church is: UUMC 1297 Rte. 68 Rochester, PA  15074 See you all...

April – Showing Growth

April – Showing Growth

Another school year is winding down, and the weather is beginning to break, which is all very exciting news.  We have some exciting news to report from April as we celebrated our 5th Annual...

“March”ing to Understanding

“March”ing to Understanding

We had a great March at Pray & Play, we spent part of the month in a series called "Lord teach us to Pray"  We broke down just what the Lord's...

February 2016 – Trampolines and Dancing

February 2016 – Trampolines and Dancing

The February weather continued to be a up and down roll coaster of mild and cold weather.  The events at Skybacher Ministries were nothing but hot! Haha! Both of...

January 2016 – Get Your Glow On

January 2016 – Get Your Glow On

Another new year!  2015 was jam packed with incredible moments, and difficult challenges, and more examples of God's faithfulness.  We are excited about 2016 and...

November 2015 – Stuffed with Good Times

November 2015 – Stuffed with Good Times

It was a cold November morning, but it was the perfect morning for some football! On November 14th we hosted our 11th Annual Flag Football Cereal Bowl. Four teams...