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May 25
12:15 pm
Social Justice Book Group
The reading for this week is an article by Gabe LePage, a graduate of Yale Divinity School and Yale School of the Environment, holding a Master of Divinity and a Master of Environmental Management. He has experience in urban forestry programs, urban agriculture, community gardening, and Asset-Based Community Development. Trained in systems thinking and participatory organizing techniques, he believes strongly in the ways that community-led green spaces and gardens build the social fabric of our neighborhoods, reduce isolation, and build trust for addressing larger systemic issues. Gabe will join us for a presentation and conversation in Huckabay Hall at 12:15 pm. All are welcome! To get a copy of the reading, please email Maureen Donnelly (madonnelly48@gmail.com).
May 29
6:00 pm
The Feast of the Ascension Choral Eucharist
Join us for a service of Choral Eucharist to celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord. The choir will sing music of Herbert Howells, Joseph Barnby, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Besides being a major feast day of the church, the Feast of the Ascension also marks the first service held in our nave on May 10th, 1888. All are invited to a reception following the service. For more information, please contact our Director of Music, Christian Crocker (christian@stpaulschatt.org). This service will include incense.
June (Every Monday)
10:00 - 11:00 am
Yoga in June
Join Therapeutic Yoga Educator, Jona Ellis, for this term practice designed for active adults to support your active lifestyle with greater comfort, clarity, and confidence. Through guided practices focused on mobility, balance, and meditation, you’ll explore how to move with more ease, improve stability, and reconnect with your body’s natural rhythm. This term practice is a thoughtful blend of therapeutic stretching and mindfulness, ideal for active adults who want to stay mobile, grounded, and in tune — without pushing through strain. You will need the physical mobility necessary to move comfortably from standing to floor level. Please bring your own yoga mat, a yoga strap or long scarf, and a blanket or large beach towel for each practice. Available in-person or replay—If you’re unable to attend a class, no problem—the class recording will be provided afterward, ensuring you won’t miss any of the weekly home practice.
June 1
2:15
Family Ministry Lookouts Game
On June 1st, Children, Youth, and Family Ministry folks are invited to attend the Chattanooga Lookouts game against the Columbus Clingstones at 2:15 pm! This is a great chance for rising 6th graders and their parents to be introduced to the EYC community!
June 1
12:15 pm
Bridge Refugee Services Orientation for Community Assistance Team
This meeting is for those who would like more information about volunteering at Bridge Refugee Services and possibly serving on a CAT (Community Assistance Team). Community Assistance Teams partner with Bridge to supplement the work that case managers do with refugee individuals and families, to ensure that their practical needs are met.
Orientation will be on Sunday, June 1, in the Miller Conference Room after the second service, and will last about 1.5 hours.
A light lunch will be served. St. Paul's CAT will be paired with one refugee family and would include tasks like driving to appointments, helping with shopping and filling out forms, familiarizing them with the local area, helping with English, or just sharing a meal and providing some company: you can serve however and whenever you are able. All are invited! Coming to the meeting does not constitute a commitment on your part, but is just for informational purposes. If you then decide to be a part of the team, we'll put you on the list and get started!
For more information about what being a CAT volunteer involves, please see the Bridge website or contact Donna Ray at donnaeray629@gmail.com.
June 8
After the 10:30 am Service
Pentecost Picnic
Join us for a day of celebration! We will celebrate the birth of the Church on June 8th with baptisms, a picnic, and red attire! We will provide lemonade, baked beans, and Champy’s Chicken.
Last names A-G: Please bring a dessert. Last names H-Z: Please bring a side.
June 11
11:30 am
Great Expectations
Stimulated by a recent article about what happens to our brains when we retire, Deacon Beth Janney and Interim Rector Ed Bacon imagined a special joint presentation on brain health in elderhood for Great Expectations. Come learn about how to be an "Elder with Energy.” Lunch will be served for $6.
June 15
9:15 am
Summer Special Begins!
Beginning June 15, our annual Summer additional Holy Eucharist service will kick off. Summer Special is a casual come-as-you-are service of Holy Eucharist, which starts at 9:15 am in Key Andrews Hall and is open to everyone. We hope to see you there.
July 28 - August 1
8:15 am - 12:15 pm
Vacation Bible School
Our theme for VBS this year is Waves of Gratitude. Children ages 4 years - rising 5th grade are invited to join us each day to explore all that God has given us through water activities, music and movement, crafts, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) projects. Drop off each day will be between 8:15 and 8:30 am, and pickup is at 12:15 pm. The cost is $20/child. VBS only happens with the help of the people of St. Paul’s! Rising 6th - 12th graders and adults can sign up to volunteer as station leaders or group guides. Keep an eye out for a donation supplies list soon! Please contact MacKenzie with any questions!