Taproom Theology

Taproom Theology A relaxed gathering of curious minds and open hearts where we explore questions about faith, culture, and everyday life over a shared table.

No sermons, no pressure – just thoughtful dialogue and a spirit of hope in a welcoming atmosphere.

09/07/2026

Are we ok with health care as it is?

09/03/2026

The moral problem with healthcare from a Christian perspective.

At September's Taproom Theology, we will be joined by Rev. Debbie Eisenbise to share stories of some well-known and less...
08/27/2026

At September's Taproom Theology, we will be joined by Rev. Debbie Eisenbise to share stories of some well-known and lesser-known women of the Bible and how their relationships with each other gave them courage to step up, speak up, and act out.

Together we'll explore how these women found courage through one another — courage to step up when the moment demanded it, to speak truth with conviction, and to act boldly in ways that changed the course of God's story.

What happens when the language of faith collides with the language of policy? That is exactly the tension at the heart o...
08/21/2026

What happens when the language of faith collides with the language of policy? That is exactly the tension at the heart of our most recent Taproom Theology. Check out the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeENhnQuhZo

08/03/2026

God Is Not a GPS Lake Anne Brew House

Where Compassion Meets Policy: How Christians Can Engage America’s Healthcare System. Healthcare touches every one of us...
07/29/2026

Where Compassion Meets Policy: How Christians Can Engage America’s Healthcare System. Healthcare touches every one of us — yet the system we rely on is often confusing, expensive, and uneven in the way it serves our communities. As Christians, we’re called to care for the vulnerable, seek justice, and pursue the common good. But what does faithful engagement look like when the issues involve complex insurance markets, opaque hospital pricing, federal regulations, and socio-demographic barriers many Americans face?

This month at Taproom Theology, we’re exploring how compassion and policy meet — and how followers of Jesus can think wisely, act justly, and advocate for a healthcare system that reflects dignity and fairness.

Guest Speaker: Shawn Gremminger

Shawn Gremminger is the President & CEO of the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions (NAHCP), a national organization representing employers and public purchasers working to improve healthcare quality, affordability, and equity.

Shawn is also a member of Christ-Crossman UMC in Falls Church.

With more than two decades of experience in federal health policy, Shawn has worked across the healthcare landscape, including hospital payment reform, insurance markets, drug pricing, Medicare policy, and consumer protection.

He’s known for making complex policy issues understandable and for helping everyday people see how decisions in Washington shape the care we receive at home. Shawn brings a thoughtful, justice oriented perspective rooted in his Christian faith and his commitment to improving the system for workers, families, and communities.

We’re thrilled to have him lead this timely conversation.

Lake Anne Brew House

06/29/2026

Every human being, every identity, every person is made in the image of God.

06/27/2026

God is not interested in labels, because the gospel tells us clearly that each and every one of us God has called by name.

June's talk was originally set to be delivered by Reverend Hannah Sachs, but unfortunately illness kept her away. Instea...
06/26/2026

June's talk was originally set to be delivered by Reverend Hannah Sachs, but unfortunately illness kept her away. Instead, our very own Jeff Maszal stepped in to share reflections on the blessing of queerness. Drawing on his ministry in the United Church of Christ and decades of officiating same-sex weddings through landmark moments in marriage equality history, Jeff wove together personal stories with biblical reflection and invited us to consider: what if celebrating our LGBTQ siblings is itself the most faithful response to what God is already doing? Check out the recording of this talk on our YouTube channel!

06/25/2026

A house and a home aren't the same thing. One tells you about plumbing, wiring, and construction. The other tells you where life happens, where people belong, and what gives a place meaning. This simple analogy offers a fresh way to think about the relationship between science and faith.

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