What is our mission?
Our mission is four-fold. We will actively participate in the community - as disciples of Christ to share, challenge, and develop spiritually, as servants to minister to and be enriched by serving those in need, as friends to mature and flourish socially, as young adult professionals to inspire each other and grow intellectually. 

What do we do?
In the Summer of 2001 we launched a four-week "Theology-on-Tap" series at a popular pub in downtown Ann Arbor. This theological series, led by both lay and clerical speakers, was consistently well attended and served "thirsty" participants with a "pint" of practical faith to encourage and strengthen them as they seek Christ in their daily lives. Likewise, it enabled young adults to meet and interact with other young faith-seekers in a relaxed social atmosphere. Still, this is just the beginning... 

When and Where do we meet?
~ "Tuesday Ya2acht Club" - join us on Tuesdays for a different young adult event. These events are based on our four-fold mission. Each month a Ya2acht Club e-newsletter (via e-mail) will go out explaining the "who, what, when where, why, and how" about each Tuesday.

Theology on Tap is ready to start flowing again.  Instead of a concentrated 4-week session, we are trying something new this year.  We will meet on the second Tuesday of each month, August -November and January - May.

Join us at Arbor Brewing Company, 114. E. Washington.  The night begins at 7:00 pm and will conclude at 9:00 pm.

Ruth Koelling has years of experience as a social worker, counselor, wife, mother, and active member of St. Francis Parish.  This evening she will offer her wisdom regarding some of the fundamental aspects of healthy relationships.  The first part of the evening will be an exploration of self that enables one to enter into a relationship in a good state and then, in the second half we will explore what a healthy relationship looks like.  Join us for this wonderful evening.

If you have questions, contact Jen.

• Tuesday, April 1^st - Dinner Out. Join us at Macaroni Grill by Briarwood Mall for dinner at 7:00 pm.  Please RSVP to Jen so we can get a table large enough for all of us.
• Thursday, April 3^rd - World Youth Day Meeting.  All pilgrims going to World Youth Day this summer are required to attend this meeting at 7:00 pm in the youth room.
• Friday, April 4^th— Open Gym: Basketball. The St. Francis School Gym will be open from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
• Tuesday, April 8^th - Theology on Tap. See above for all the details.
• Saturday, April 12^th - Sunday, April 13^th - Young Adult Retreat. See below for all the details.
• Tuesday, April 15^th - Summer Planning. We need your ideas to help make the Ya²acht Club plans for May - August a success.  Come to the youth room at 7:00 pm to help plan up-coming events.
• Friday, April 18^th— Open Gym: Volleyball. The St. Francis School Gym will be open from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
• Tuesday, April 22^nd - Volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House.  We will be making dinner for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald house.  Due to space, a limited number of spots are open.  To sign up, please contact Jen.
• Tuesday, April 29^th - Ice Cream Down Town. We will meet at Ben & Jerry’s downtown at 7:00 pm.  Hopefully we’ll be able to enjoy the spring weather and each other’s company. 

• Friday, May 2^nd - Open Gym Basketball. The St. Francis School Gym will be open for basketball from 7:00—9:00 pm. 
• Tuesday, May 6^th - Zap-Zone Laser Tag. Meet us at 7:00 pm at Zap Zone Laser Tag (2809 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor). The cost will be $4.00.
• Tuesday, May 13^th - Theology on Tap. See above for all the details.
• Tuesday, May 20^th - Challenges of Being Catholic in China. Tonight we have a special presentation from a young woman who is from China.  She is here studying at EMU.  The Catholic Church in China faces persecution.  Come here her speak at 7:00 pm.
• Friday, May 16^th— Open Gym: Volleyball. The St. Francis School Gym will be open from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
• Thursday, May 22^nd - Bible Study.  This week we will start a special 6-week Bible study.  We'll look at some of the highlights from Paul's Letter to the Romans.  We will meet at 7:30 pm in the youth room. 
• Tuesday, May 27^th - God and War. When we look at places like Iraq, Sudan, or historical wars it can be difficult to see where exactly God is.  Tonight we'll look at the presence of faith in times of war.
• Thursday, May 29^th - Bible Study.  This week we will continue a special 6-week Bible study.  If you weren't able to make it last week, you are more than welcome to join us this week.  We'll look at some of the highlights from Paul's Letter to the Romans.  We will meet at 7:30 pm in the youth room. 

Consider attending the next Koinonia Retreat to be held Friday-Sunday, June 6-8, 2008 at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Lansing.  The theme of this retreat is the Paschal Mystery -- the death and resurrection of Jesus.  It takes this central teaching of  our faith and shows how this applies to our daily lives.  During the Koinonia the church year is compressed into the three days.  Cost of the week is $50 per person.  This weekend is for both men and women.  Must be 20 years of age or older to attend.  Please bring a bible.  For more information and a registration form contact Becky McCarthy at 517-668-0315.  Make check payable to: Immaculate Heart of Mary/Koinonia. 

For the registration information, see the form here. 

Don't let the name fool you.  This event is geared towards young adults.  While open to any one ages 16-35, most events are targeted towards those out of high school, in college, or working.