Greetings friends,
Lost your YAMs Calendar of Events? New to the whole YAMs experience? Want to put a calendar on your fridge? Well, have one in .pdf format, right here.
This calendar also fixes a few goofs of mine on the original calendar and adds the YAMs contact info - complete with hotlinks.
Yours in Chirst,
Bob
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Let's Go Bowling!!!
Greetings friends,
I have just spoken with the nice folks at AMF Tri Bowling Centers and they have reserved for us two lanes for this coming Saturday. This may be enough, or it may be too many - your letting me know will give me a clue. As you may know, we ar egoing bowling. On Saturday, November 8th, at 3:00 PM, the YAMs will meet at the AMF Tri Bowling Center at 3636 Ringgold Road in Chattanooga (423)867-2281. Here is a map. Please RSVP to me through evite (or at leopold@stpaulschatt.org) by Nov. 6th, so that we can have to proper number of lanes. The charge for bowling will be $3 for shoes, $4 per game. Bowling will give the YAMs an opportunity to spend some quality time “recharging the batteries” after the retreat and before the month of service that follows. If you do not get an evite, please email me.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
I have just spoken with the nice folks at AMF Tri Bowling Centers and they have reserved for us two lanes for this coming Saturday. This may be enough, or it may be too many - your letting me know will give me a clue. As you may know, we ar egoing bowling. On Saturday, November 8th, at 3:00 PM, the YAMs will meet at the AMF Tri Bowling Center at 3636 Ringgold Road in Chattanooga (423)867-2281. Here is a map. Please RSVP to me through evite (or at leopold@stpaulschatt.org) by Nov. 6th, so that we can have to proper number of lanes. The charge for bowling will be $3 for shoes, $4 per game. Bowling will give the YAMs an opportunity to spend some quality time “recharging the batteries” after the retreat and before the month of service that follows. If you do not get an evite, please email me.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Trick or (Re)Treat Update
Greetings friends,
As of now, we have several new pieces of information as they relate to the upcoming retreat.
First, the Creed home (with directions forthcoming) will be able to comfortably sleep 21 people, so there is still plenty of "Room at the Inn." Also, parking will not be a problem. I am afraid, however, that I must ask everyone who is coming to RSVP by Sunday, Oct. 26th, so that I can have the right amount of food and stuff.
Second, I will be driving up to the house on Friday afternoon around 4:00 PM Eastern Time, which puts me there at around 4:00 PM Central Time. The retreat will begin sometime between 5:30 and 6:00 PM Central Time - this means that you can leave work or school and drive up the mountain and still get there on time.
Third, child care will be provided. I hope that anyone with children will feel as welcome to attend as anyone without children. The children will not really be a part of any events and will remain apart from the activities and their parents until mealtimes and bedtime.
Fourth, I hope that everyone who can come has a great time! What follows is a tentative agenda:
Friday:
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Gathering Time and Ice Breakers
6:30 - 7:30 PM - All Hallows' Eve Service
8:00 - 11:00 PM - Halloween Party with Costumes and Party Food
Saturday:
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Breakfast
10:00 - 11:59 AM - Games
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 PM - Community Building Exercises
3:00 - 4:00 PM - Eucharist
4:00 PM - Say Goodbye (or tool around the mountain, but this will be on your own)
Thank you all so much,
Bob
As of now, we have several new pieces of information as they relate to the upcoming retreat.
First, the Creed home (with directions forthcoming) will be able to comfortably sleep 21 people, so there is still plenty of "Room at the Inn." Also, parking will not be a problem. I am afraid, however, that I must ask everyone who is coming to RSVP by Sunday, Oct. 26th, so that I can have the right amount of food and stuff.
Second, I will be driving up to the house on Friday afternoon around 4:00 PM Eastern Time, which puts me there at around 4:00 PM Central Time. The retreat will begin sometime between 5:30 and 6:00 PM Central Time - this means that you can leave work or school and drive up the mountain and still get there on time.
Third, child care will be provided. I hope that anyone with children will feel as welcome to attend as anyone without children. The children will not really be a part of any events and will remain apart from the activities and their parents until mealtimes and bedtime.
Fourth, I hope that everyone who can come has a great time! What follows is a tentative agenda:
Friday:
5:30 - 6:30 PM - Gathering Time and Ice Breakers
6:30 - 7:30 PM - All Hallows' Eve Service
8:00 - 11:00 PM - Halloween Party with Costumes and Party Food
Saturday:
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Breakfast
10:00 - 11:59 AM - Games
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 PM - Community Building Exercises
3:00 - 4:00 PM - Eucharist
4:00 PM - Say Goodbye (or tool around the mountain, but this will be on your own)
Thank you all so much,
Bob
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Habitat Chatt
Greetings friends,
As many of you may be aware, by reading the Chimes, Bulletin, my emails, the printed calendar, or this webpage, we have a Habitat Work Day coming up this Saturday, Oct. 18th. I decided to post an article about this work here, as I send out the email reminder as an additional reminder.
This Saturday, we will meet at the Habitat for Humanity for Chattanooga location at:
1201 E Main St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 756-0507
Here is a map.
As many of you may also know, there is a required form to be filled out in order to work. I am making that form available here. Just print out the form and bring it with you on Saturday. If you forget, I will try to have some forms with me at 8:15 AM, which is when I will be getting there. Our official work time is the morning shift of 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
We will be working at the store, not at a house. So, just drive to the store (carpooling is always encouraged) and stay parked there for the whole shift - easy as pie. I was also told to relay to the group, that we should all wear clothes suitable for painting . . .
Now, for the bad news. I will only be able to be at this event for the first 30 minutes or so, while we gather. I have to have a "Safeguarding God's Children" booster shot and training at St. Martin's Episcopal Church from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Believe me, I would much rather be painting the Habitat Store than attending an anti-sexual-misconduct training seminar for six hours. But, this is something that I have to do and it is not offered very often. I apologize. I do hope that everyone will still be able to attend and be on their best behavior.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
P.S. I would like to also ask of any of you that will be there - please consider bringing a camera in order that we might share the pictures on the website after the event.
As many of you may be aware, by reading the Chimes, Bulletin, my emails, the printed calendar, or this webpage, we have a Habitat Work Day coming up this Saturday, Oct. 18th. I decided to post an article about this work here, as I send out the email reminder as an additional reminder.
This Saturday, we will meet at the Habitat for Humanity for Chattanooga location at:
1201 E Main St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 756-0507
Here is a map.
As many of you may also know, there is a required form to be filled out in order to work. I am making that form available here. Just print out the form and bring it with you on Saturday. If you forget, I will try to have some forms with me at 8:15 AM, which is when I will be getting there. Our official work time is the morning shift of 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
We will be working at the store, not at a house. So, just drive to the store (carpooling is always encouraged) and stay parked there for the whole shift - easy as pie. I was also told to relay to the group, that we should all wear clothes suitable for painting . . .
Now, for the bad news. I will only be able to be at this event for the first 30 minutes or so, while we gather. I have to have a "Safeguarding God's Children" booster shot and training at St. Martin's Episcopal Church from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Believe me, I would much rather be painting the Habitat Store than attending an anti-sexual-misconduct training seminar for six hours. But, this is something that I have to do and it is not offered very often. I apologize. I do hope that everyone will still be able to attend and be on their best behavior.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
P.S. I would like to also ask of any of you that will be there - please consider bringing a camera in order that we might share the pictures on the website after the event.
Thanks to All Who Attended the Dessert and to Our Gracious Hosts!
Greetings friends,
I want to extend to everyone who came to the Desert on Oct. 10th, a warm thank you. It was nice to see so many Young Adults paricipate in this event. I also would publically like to say thank you to our fantastic hosts - Troy, Laura, and Seth - thanks.
I, for one, had a great time as there were several gluten-free desserts which I could and did enjoy. Lisa Leopold was a great help in taking pictures, but I believe that some people escaped her lens - Lisa Hightower is one or sure. We'll be sure to capture you on "film" next time. This was, obviously a social event, but I still feel that good ministry took place. Certainly, our YAMs sense of community was strengthened by this event. I look forward to our hosting the Christmas Party, later this year.
Yours in Christ, Bob
I want to extend to everyone who came to the Desert on Oct. 10th, a warm thank you. It was nice to see so many Young Adults paricipate in this event. I also would publically like to say thank you to our fantastic hosts - Troy, Laura, and Seth - thanks.
I, for one, had a great time as there were several gluten-free desserts which I could and did enjoy. Lisa Leopold was a great help in taking pictures, but I believe that some people escaped her lens - Lisa Hightower is one or sure. We'll be sure to capture you on "film" next time. This was, obviously a social event, but I still feel that good ministry took place. Certainly, our YAMs sense of community was strengthened by this event. I look forward to our hosting the Christmas Party, later this year.
Yours in Christ, Bob
Friday, October 10, 2008
Trick or (Re)Treat
Freinds,
I have recently sent out e-invitations to the upcoming retreat. If you have not recieved an invitation, I assure you that this was unintentional. The reason for this may be:
a) I do not have your email address/contact information
b) The invitation went straight into your "junk" folder
In either event, you were meant to be invited and you are welcome to attend. Here is the evite webpage full of information. If you did not get an invitation, please send me your email at leopold@stpaulschatt.org to get on our list.
I hope to see everyone there.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
I have recently sent out e-invitations to the upcoming retreat. If you have not recieved an invitation, I assure you that this was unintentional. The reason for this may be:
a) I do not have your email address/contact information
b) The invitation went straight into your "junk" folder
In either event, you were meant to be invited and you are welcome to attend. Here is the evite webpage full of information. If you did not get an invitation, please send me your email at leopold@stpaulschatt.org to get on our list.
I hope to see everyone there.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Sunday Luncheons at Greenlife Grocery
Greetings friends,
As many of you may know, there have been for the past few weeks, a group of YAMs who go out to lunch after the 10:30 service. If you have not been or have not been invited to this outing, this was not done intentionally on my part.
By way of remedying that potential oversight, I am hereby officially inviting everyone, so . . .
Every Sunday, after the 10:30 Church Service, a group of Young Adults will go have lunch together at Greenlife Grocery in North Chattanooga.
Greenlife is a good choice for this type of thing, as the portion/price/dietary-need factors are all easily controlable. Also, the food is pretty good and there is space in the upper deck for many of us. We had tried other restaraunts with the idea of jumping around, but I think that this will be our home - at least for a while.
Car-pooling is encouraged and if you do not have a way to get there, you will. We will meet after the service at the coffee hour in the Key-Andrews Hall at St. Paul's.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
P.S. Of course, if there is another YAMs event on Sundays at this time, that event will trump the luncheon outing.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Update to Christian Education Schedule
Greetings friends,
We are in the midst of a change for this Sunday's meeting of the Young Adults' Sunday School Class.
First of all, Clay and Sarah, our faithful facilitators will be unavoidably out of town.
Secondly, there is an Outreach Fair going on at the same time in the courtyard - right out of our meeting room's window. All of the other Adult Christian Education offerings have cancelled to be a part of this Outreach Fair. While I certainly think that the YAMs are already a part of Outreach, I do not want to be seen as being elitist.
So, I propose that we just meet on Sunday for a little while and then journey together to the Outreach Fair. During this brief meeting, we will have some of the usual check-in time, I will be sure that everyone has the readings for next week and we will pick up where we left off. Perhaps we could even read both stories (Raymond Carver's "A Small Good Thing" and Annie Dillard's "The Deer at Providencia" and "A Field of Silence") and be prepared to talk about them both on Oct. 19th. I will have all of these readings to hand out on Sunday, at the usually scheduled time. I would post them on this page, but that would put me in violation of copyright laws.
I am sorry about this decision and the tardiness of it, but I fear that all of these factors necessitated it. But, perhaps this would be a good way for those who have not ventured into the realm of this course to join us for a new beginning on Oct. 19th. If this describes you, please find me on Sunday for a copy of the readings and know that you are welcome on the 19th.
Yours humbly in Christ,
Bob
We are in the midst of a change for this Sunday's meeting of the Young Adults' Sunday School Class.
First of all, Clay and Sarah, our faithful facilitators will be unavoidably out of town.
Secondly, there is an Outreach Fair going on at the same time in the courtyard - right out of our meeting room's window. All of the other Adult Christian Education offerings have cancelled to be a part of this Outreach Fair. While I certainly think that the YAMs are already a part of Outreach, I do not want to be seen as being elitist.
So, I propose that we just meet on Sunday for a little while and then journey together to the Outreach Fair. During this brief meeting, we will have some of the usual check-in time, I will be sure that everyone has the readings for next week and we will pick up where we left off. Perhaps we could even read both stories (Raymond Carver's "A Small Good Thing" and Annie Dillard's "The Deer at Providencia" and "A Field of Silence") and be prepared to talk about them both on Oct. 19th. I will have all of these readings to hand out on Sunday, at the usually scheduled time. I would post them on this page, but that would put me in violation of copyright laws.
I am sorry about this decision and the tardiness of it, but I fear that all of these factors necessitated it. But, perhaps this would be a good way for those who have not ventured into the realm of this course to join us for a new beginning on Oct. 19th. If this describes you, please find me on Sunday for a copy of the readings and know that you are welcome on the 19th.
Yours humbly in Christ,
Bob
Sermons now Online!
Greetings friends,
I now have the capability to post audio of my past sermons to this website! While this may not be so exciting for you, for me it was a huge victory.
Gospel from September 9, 2008, Proper 21, Year A:
Matthew 21:23-32
Text here
Audio here
The Sermon, preached by The Rev. Robert K. Leopold (that's me).
Audio here
I hope that you all enjoy this posting.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Copyright The Rev. Robert K. Leopold 2008 (the Bishop suggested we add this to anything we post online at our recent clergy conference)
I now have the capability to post audio of my past sermons to this website! While this may not be so exciting for you, for me it was a huge victory.
Gospel from September 9, 2008, Proper 21, Year A:
Matthew 21:23-32
Text here
Audio here
The Sermon, preached by The Rev. Robert K. Leopold (that's me).
Audio here
I hope that you all enjoy this posting.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Copyright The Rev. Robert K. Leopold 2008 (the Bishop suggested we add this to anything we post online at our recent clergy conference)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Dessert at the Eichenbergers' Home
Greetings friends, 
On Friday, October 10th, the Young Adults will gather for dessert at the Eichenbergers' Home from 7:00-9:00. They ask that you RSVP by October 8th. Please contact Laura Eichenberger (sewaneecook@hotmail.com) for directions and to RSVP. Children will be most welcome. I hope that this will be a time that allows for us all to come together and just "be" with one another. I am really looking forward to it. The lovely folks in the picture represent two-thirds of the Eichenberger clan, Troy and Laura - not pictured is thier child, Seth - who will be there too.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
P.S. The Pictures are now Posted here.
On Friday, October 10th, the Young Adults will gather for dessert at the Eichenbergers' Home from 7:00-9:00. They ask that you RSVP by October 8th. Please contact Laura Eichenberger (sewaneecook@hotmail.com) for directions and to RSVP. Children will be most welcome. I hope that this will be a time that allows for us all to come together and just "be" with one another. I am really looking forward to it. The lovely folks in the picture represent two-thirds of the Eichenberger clan, Troy and Laura - not pictured is thier child, Seth - who will be there too.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
P.S. The Pictures are now Posted here.
Breakfast Preparation and Service a Great Success!
Greetings friends,
Thank you all so much for being willing to prepare and serve breakfast last Sunday! From what I am told, it was a great success. Below are some pictures from the adventure.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
P.S. I say adventure, because of what the breakfast chefs found waiting for them in the oven on Saturday - never a dull moment at St. Paul's.
P.S.S. It was only old food, not anything more exciting than that.
P.P.P.S. I have also included a picture of where I was on Saturday - the Diocese of East TN's Clergy Conference in Gatlinburg, TN
Thank you all so much for being willing to prepare and serve breakfast last Sunday! From what I am told, it was a great success. Below are some pictures from the adventure.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
P.S. I say adventure, because of what the breakfast chefs found waiting for them in the oven on Saturday - never a dull moment at St. Paul's.
P.S.S. It was only old food, not anything more exciting than that.
P.P.P.S. I have also included a picture of where I was on Saturday - the Diocese of East TN's Clergy Conference in Gatlinburg, TN
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Breakfast Volunteers Needed
Friends,
The Young Adult Ministries is providing breakfast for this Sunday. This means that volunteers are needed both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, Oct. 4th from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, we will require volunteers to come to St. Paul’s in order to prepare the following day’s breakfast. On Sunday, Oct. 5th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, we need additional volunteers to serve breakfast and collect money. I understand that this cuts into the Young Adults Christian Education Class, but here we are – I am sorry. Additionally, I will be unable to be there on Saturday – I am going to be at the Diocese of East Tennessee’s Clergy Conference - Yay.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Check out the pics here
The Young Adult Ministries is providing breakfast for this Sunday. This means that volunteers are needed both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, Oct. 4th from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, we will require volunteers to come to St. Paul’s in order to prepare the following day’s breakfast. On Sunday, Oct. 5th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, we need additional volunteers to serve breakfast and collect money. I understand that this cuts into the Young Adults Christian Education Class, but here we are – I am sorry. Additionally, I will be unable to be there on Saturday – I am going to be at the Diocese of East Tennessee’s Clergy Conference - Yay.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Check out the pics here
Pictures from Culture Fest 2008
Friends,
We had a blast at Cutlure Fest this past Saturday (Sept. 27th). As I said to many of you, I have no idea why we were there on thier end of things. St. Paul's is full of culture, but it is a culture that is difficult to showcase at a booth. That being said, what a great opportunity for us to increase our exposure. A very heartfelt "thank you" to all who volunteered and all who stopped by. This is a great group of people that we have here. Below are some pictures of the event. If you came by and I didn't get a snapshot, I am sorry. Sometimes I am a little slow on the draw.
We had a blast at Cutlure Fest this past Saturday (Sept. 27th). As I said to many of you, I have no idea why we were there on thier end of things. St. Paul's is full of culture, but it is a culture that is difficult to showcase at a booth. That being said, what a great opportunity for us to increase our exposure. A very heartfelt "thank you" to all who volunteered and all who stopped by. This is a great group of people that we have here. Below are some pictures of the event. If you came by and I didn't get a snapshot, I am sorry. Sometimes I am a little slow on the draw.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
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