Greetings friends,
As many of you know, Episcopal Clergy are expected to undertake continuing education opportunities. I embark upon one such opportunity in the coming week. A small delegation from St. Paul's will be attending the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes. This is a group of sister churches of similar means in similar situations. St. Paul's will be attending as a guest parish. The topics for classes that I hope to attend include: Young Adult Ministries, Creating a Culture of Call, and The Draft Anglican Covenant Agreement. Additionally, I will be able to see some very fine speakers, engaged in making the Episcopal Church all it can be. There will also be a fair amount of networking - in the good sense of the word. I will be able to hear what other churches are doing for their Young Adults and College Students.
Did I mention that the conference is in New Orleans, LA? There will also be a chance to tour NOLA and see the efforts that the Episcopal Church has made to help after the devastation of Katrina - and those efforts are great from what I understand.
When I return, I shall post a brief report.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Appalachian Mission Trip
Greetings friends,
On March 13th-14th the YAMs are going on a retreat/service project to Appalachia. We will be staying in the Mountain Laurel Lodge – a lodge set up just for Appalachia Habitat volunteers. We will leave St. Paul’s as close as possible to 5:00 PM on Friday evening, the 13th. We will drive straight to Historic Rugby, TN, where we will dine at the Harrow Road Café. While there, we will talk about the things that we will see the following day and prepare ourselves for the day of work ahead. On Saturday, we will be working on a House near Oneida, TN. We will return to St. Paul’s on Saturday evening, hopefully by 7:00 PM. If you have any interest in coming on this fantastic trip with us, please let me know at leopold@stpaulschatt.org. I am also sending out an evite – you may reply to that as well. The cost will be $30 per person, but please do not let this be a limiting factor. As is customary on the service projects - I have opened this event up to YAMs and Tweeners.
Please see below for more information (all files are .pdf). Further details are forthcoming.
A brochure of the lodge can be found here.
The Appalachia Habitat for Humanity brochure can be found here. Click on this link to see the good work that they do in the area - work that we will be doing on Saturday.
A Habitat-required Waiver can be found here. Please print this off and fill it out before the trip.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
On March 13th-14th the YAMs are going on a retreat/service project to Appalachia. We will be staying in the Mountain Laurel Lodge – a lodge set up just for Appalachia Habitat volunteers. We will leave St. Paul’s as close as possible to 5:00 PM on Friday evening, the 13th. We will drive straight to Historic Rugby, TN, where we will dine at the Harrow Road Café. While there, we will talk about the things that we will see the following day and prepare ourselves for the day of work ahead. On Saturday, we will be working on a House near Oneida, TN. We will return to St. Paul’s on Saturday evening, hopefully by 7:00 PM. If you have any interest in coming on this fantastic trip with us, please let me know at leopold@stpaulschatt.org. I am also sending out an evite – you may reply to that as well. The cost will be $30 per person, but please do not let this be a limiting factor. As is customary on the service projects - I have opened this event up to YAMs and Tweeners.
Please see below for more information (all files are .pdf). Further details are forthcoming.
A brochure of the lodge can be found here.
The Appalachia Habitat for Humanity brochure can be found here. Click on this link to see the good work that they do in the area - work that we will be doing on Saturday.
A Habitat-required Waiver can be found here. Please print this off and fill it out before the trip.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Updated Christian Education Schedule
Greetings friends,
The YAMs Sunday school class continues to be a great way to get to think about God, active in our lives each week. Here is the the Schedule for the Young Adult Christian Education Class for the Winter and Spring. As you can see, there are still plenty of places that need folks to volunteer. Please come and join us, as there is no prior necessary information required to enjoy and really get a lot out of each session.
Here is what the rest of the schedule looks like:
Mar 1 The Lord’s Prayer
Mar 8 Prayer
Mar 15 LENTEN SERIES Guests (w/ Bob)
Mar 22 Forgiveness
MAR 29 Reconciliation
Apr 5 Grief
Apr 12 Sacrifice
Apr 19 Grace
APR 26 Friendship
May 3 Revelation
May 10 Sermons and Inspiration
May 17 Definitions of Faith
May 24 Reflection & Our Own Stories
Additionally, here is a brief description of the course:
Especially for Young Adults, ages 20 to 39 . . .
. . . A class that looks at God through various themes, using different media as lenses facilitated by Clay and Sara Gahan. The class meets in Room 102 of St. Paul's Church at 9:15 AM, Sunday mornings.
This exciting new Christian Education offering is aimed specifically at young adults and the way in which they encounter God through a myriad of themes. This semester, the class will engage in a thematic approach to living lives of faith in today’s world. Topics for discussion include epiphany, hope, romance, service and charity, prayer, conflict and war, forgiveness and reconciliation, sacrifice, and friendship. Participants are encouraged to contribute their own opportunity for shared leadership is foremost, as members of the class will be allowed to sign up for a topic and lead the morning’s discussion. Additionally, one will not need to have been present for the previous week’s class to enjoy and fully participate in the current week’s class While the class will undoubtedly offer its members an enjoyable way to be exposed to different authors, poets, composers and directors and to reflect on important Christian themes together, the major hope for the class is for young adults of the church to have the opportunity to take part in a lively and thoughtful dialogue about the joys and challenges of listening to and glorifying God in our 21st century adult lives.
Please come as you are — no outside preparation is necessary and breakfast treats will be provided!
Clay Gahan is an upper school English teacher at the McCallie School. Sara Hume Gahan teaches English at the Girls Preparatory School.
Thanks and I hope to see everyone there!
Yours in Christ,
Bob
The YAMs Sunday school class continues to be a great way to get to think about God, active in our lives each week. Here is the the Schedule for the Young Adult Christian Education Class for the Winter and Spring. As you can see, there are still plenty of places that need folks to volunteer. Please come and join us, as there is no prior necessary information required to enjoy and really get a lot out of each session.
Here is what the rest of the schedule looks like:
Mar 1 The Lord’s Prayer
Mar 8 Prayer
Mar 15 LENTEN SERIES Guests (w/ Bob)
Mar 22 Forgiveness
MAR 29 Reconciliation
Apr 5 Grief
Apr 12 Sacrifice
Apr 19 Grace
APR 26 Friendship
May 3 Revelation
May 10 Sermons and Inspiration
May 17 Definitions of Faith
May 24 Reflection & Our Own Stories
Additionally, here is a brief description of the course:
Especially for Young Adults, ages 20 to 39 . . .
. . . A class that looks at God through various themes, using different media as lenses facilitated by Clay and Sara Gahan. The class meets in Room 102 of St. Paul's Church at 9:15 AM, Sunday mornings.
This exciting new Christian Education offering is aimed specifically at young adults and the way in which they encounter God through a myriad of themes. This semester, the class will engage in a thematic approach to living lives of faith in today’s world. Topics for discussion include epiphany, hope, romance, service and charity, prayer, conflict and war, forgiveness and reconciliation, sacrifice, and friendship. Participants are encouraged to contribute their own opportunity for shared leadership is foremost, as members of the class will be allowed to sign up for a topic and lead the morning’s discussion. Additionally, one will not need to have been present for the previous week’s class to enjoy and fully participate in the current week’s class While the class will undoubtedly offer its members an enjoyable way to be exposed to different authors, poets, composers and directors and to reflect on important Christian themes together, the major hope for the class is for young adults of the church to have the opportunity to take part in a lively and thoughtful dialogue about the joys and challenges of listening to and glorifying God in our 21st century adult lives.
Please come as you are — no outside preparation is necessary and breakfast treats will be provided!
Clay Gahan is an upper school English teacher at the McCallie School. Sara Hume Gahan teaches English at the Girls Preparatory School.
Thanks and I hope to see everyone there!
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Pictures from Booker T. Scruggs' Talk
Greetings friends,
This past Thursday evening, the YAMs got together for dinner and a talk with Booker T. Scruggs - one of the Howard High School students who was involved in the sit-ins in Chattanooga in 1960. Here are some pictures from that very enlightening and entertaining evening. Enjoy!
Yours in Christ,
Bob
This past Thursday evening, the YAMs got together for dinner and a talk with Booker T. Scruggs - one of the Howard High School students who was involved in the sit-ins in Chattanooga in 1960. Here are some pictures from that very enlightening and entertaining evening. Enjoy!
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Don't Forget About Sunday Lunches!
Greetings friends,
As a reminder to everyone, the YAMs typically go out to Greenlife Grocery after the 10:30 Sunday service. If you are a Young Adult (20s-30s), please feel free to come with us. Look for a big group of really friendly people (as seen in the picture). The food is great and – if you are careful – need not be too expensive. My salads tend to cost $3 or so – that’s pretty good these days.
Here are some pictures of the group from a recent Sunday. Enjoy!
Thanks everyone.
As a reminder to everyone, the YAMs typically go out to Greenlife Grocery after the 10:30 Sunday service. If you are a Young Adult (20s-30s), please feel free to come with us. Look for a big group of really friendly people (as seen in the picture). The food is great and – if you are careful – need not be too expensive. My salads tend to cost $3 or so – that’s pretty good these days.
Here are some pictures of the group from a recent Sunday. Enjoy!
Thanks everyone.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Thursday, February 12, 2009
I made a Chrisitan . . . Well, we made a Christian
Greetings friends,
The Holy Spirit, the Body of Christ (the Church - that's you), and I made a Chrisitan. On January 11th, Abigail Ryan Vinson was welcomed into the Household of God. Her parents - Carrie and Ryan (Young Adults at St. Paul's) gave me permission to post this great picture of us on the website. Enjoy!
Yours in Christ,
Bob
The Holy Spirit, the Body of Christ (the Church - that's you), and I made a Chrisitan. On January 11th, Abigail Ryan Vinson was welcomed into the Household of God. Her parents - Carrie and Ryan (Young Adults at St. Paul's) gave me permission to post this great picture of us on the website. Enjoy!
Yours in Christ,
Bob
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
YAMs Dinner with Speaker
Greetings friends,
On Thursday, February 19, at 6 p.m., the YAMs will gather in the “Yo” Room for a meal and remarks from Booker T. Scruggs. Mr. Scruggs will dialog with us about a film on the 1960s civil rights movement in Chattanooga (which will be shown) as well as the movement itself. Mr. Scruggs was among a group of Howard High School students who staged sit-ins as well as playing other leadership roles in the movement. The film was made by the Chattanooga Regional History Museum and ties in perfectly with African-American History Month. The film focuses on the Civil Rights movement in Chattanooga and its active participants, such as Mr. Scruggs and former St. Paul’s Rector, the Rev. Dr. John Bonner - so it ties nicely to St. Paul's, as well. Child care will be provided, and the cost is $6 and is payapble by check or cash at the door. (Please do not let the cost be a limiting factor.) Please RSVP (to leopold@stpaulschatt.org or to the evite page) by February 16th. Check out the pics here.
I do hope that everyone will be able to make it.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
P.S. I also put this event into the evite format. It can be seen here.
P.P.S. More info on Booker T. Scruggs can be found here.
The Rev. Robert K. Leopold
Assistant Rector for College and Young Adult Ministries
St. Paul's Church, Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
leopold@stpaulschatt.org
http://stpaulsyams.blogspot.com/
On Thursday, February 19, at 6 p.m., the YAMs will gather in the “Yo” Room for a meal and remarks from Booker T. Scruggs. Mr. Scruggs will dialog with us about a film on the 1960s civil rights movement in Chattanooga (which will be shown) as well as the movement itself. Mr. Scruggs was among a group of Howard High School students who staged sit-ins as well as playing other leadership roles in the movement. The film was made by the Chattanooga Regional History Museum and ties in perfectly with African-American History Month. The film focuses on the Civil Rights movement in Chattanooga and its active participants, such as Mr. Scruggs and former St. Paul’s Rector, the Rev. Dr. John Bonner - so it ties nicely to St. Paul's, as well. Child care will be provided, and the cost is $6 and is payapble by check or cash at the door. (Please do not let the cost be a limiting factor.) Please RSVP (to leopold@stpaulschatt.org or to the evite page) by February 16th. Check out the pics here.
I do hope that everyone will be able to make it.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
P.S. I also put this event into the evite format. It can be seen here.
P.P.S. More info on Booker T. Scruggs can be found here.
The Rev. Robert K. Leopold
Assistant Rector for College and Young Adult Ministries
St. Paul's Church, Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
leopold@stpaulschatt.org
http://stpaulsyams.blogspot.com/
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Game Party Pictures
Greetings friends,
Here are a couple of pictures from the YAMs Game Party. Enjoy!
Thanks again to everyone who was able to make it. I am sorry that not everyone got in a picture - I discovered my camera as some folks were leaving. Doh!
Yours in Christ,
Bob
The Rev. Robert K. Leopold
Assistant Rector for College and Young Adult Ministries
St. Paul's Church, Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
leopold@stpaulschatt.org
http://stpaulsyams.blogspot.com/
Here are a couple of pictures from the YAMs Game Party. Enjoy!
Thanks again to everyone who was able to make it. I am sorry that not everyone got in a picture - I discovered my camera as some folks were leaving. Doh!
Yours in Christ,
Bob
The Rev. Robert K. Leopold
Assistant Rector for College and Young Adult Ministries
St. Paul's Church, Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
leopold@stpaulschatt.org
http://stpaulsyams.blogspot.com/
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Game Party at the Leopolds' House
Dearest friends,
I sincerely hope that you will be able to come to the game party at our house this Friday evening from 5:00 to 9:00. This will be a pop-in sort of affair. Come when you can and play what you can. We will have light snacks that will remain downstairs. Unfortunately, we cannot offer much in the way of child care for this event – budgets are tight this year. So, if you have little ones, they may need to stay home with a sitter. This promises to be a really fun time for all. Please bring a game that you love or play one of ours. We will have five tables running, so, with the bystanders who are eating, that is enough to accommodate lots of folks – who we hope to have! The breakdown of games is as follows:
Living Room – Pool Table (various pocket table games)
Dining Room – Dining Room Table (party/social/trivia/games you bring)
Downstairs Bedroom – Coffee Table (card games)
Upstairs Gameroom – Game Table 1 (light Euro-style games)
Upstairs Bedroom – Game Table 2 (heavy Euro-style games)
Whew! That is a lot of potential for lots of games. As I mentioned, we will have light snacks and drinks, but probably not enough for dinner, so eat early before you come, or snack so that you can have a late supper.
Please reply to this posting (at leopold@stpaulschatt.org) to let us know that you might be coming and for directions.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
P.S. What – might you ask – is a "Euro" game? See here.
P.P.S. I put up a couple of pictures here.
The Rev. Robert K. Leopold
Assistant Rector for College and Young Adult Ministries
St. Paul's Church, Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
leopold@stpaulschatt.org
http://stpaulsyams.blogspot.com/
I sincerely hope that you will be able to come to the game party at our house this Friday evening from 5:00 to 9:00. This will be a pop-in sort of affair. Come when you can and play what you can. We will have light snacks that will remain downstairs. Unfortunately, we cannot offer much in the way of child care for this event – budgets are tight this year. So, if you have little ones, they may need to stay home with a sitter. This promises to be a really fun time for all. Please bring a game that you love or play one of ours. We will have five tables running, so, with the bystanders who are eating, that is enough to accommodate lots of folks – who we hope to have! The breakdown of games is as follows:
Living Room – Pool Table (various pocket table games)
Dining Room – Dining Room Table (party/social/trivia/games you bring)
Downstairs Bedroom – Coffee Table (card games)
Upstairs Gameroom – Game Table 1 (light Euro-style games)
Upstairs Bedroom – Game Table 2 (heavy Euro-style games)
Whew! That is a lot of potential for lots of games. As I mentioned, we will have light snacks and drinks, but probably not enough for dinner, so eat early before you come, or snack so that you can have a late supper.
Please reply to this posting (at leopold@stpaulschatt.org) to let us know that you might be coming and for directions.
Yours in Christ,
Bob
P.S. What – might you ask – is a "Euro" game? See here.
P.P.S. I put up a couple of pictures here.
The Rev. Robert K. Leopold
Assistant Rector for College and Young Adult Ministries
St. Paul's Church, Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
leopold@stpaulschatt.org
http://stpaulsyams.blogspot.com/
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