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.

05/30/2026

Science and faith aren't enemies — they're just different tools for different jobs. One asks how. The other asks why. Both matter.

In this talk, Rev. Hannah Sachs, Pastor of Faith Formation at Rock Spring UCC, will share her journey from a conservativ...
05/27/2026

In this talk, Rev. Hannah Sachs, Pastor of Faith Formation at Rock Spring UCC, will share her journey from a conservative Evangelical upbringing to her current life as an ordained minister in an affirming tradition. Moving beyond the defensive position that "q***rness isn't a sin," she will invite us to consider a more radical, prophetic possibility: that q***r identity is actually an integral spiritual blessing the Church desperately needs to stay alive. Together, we will explore the idea that q***rness is not merely something to be tolerated, but may offer a vital lens for understanding the expansive, boundless nature of God and the liberating way of Christ.

Science and religious faith each play a profound role in shaping our cultural landscape. Too often, though, the relation...
05/02/2026

Science and religious faith each play a profound role in shaping our cultural landscape. Too often, though, the relationship between them is framed as one of inevitable conflict, leaving casualties on both sides of the ideological divide and influencing everything from public policy to personal belief.
Yet, a few voices throughout history have pointed toward a more integrated vision. As Albert Einstein famously observed, “Science without religion is lame; religion without science is blind.”
Jennifer Secki Shields will join us to share her story and her work helping people of all ages bridge these two worlds through her Discovery & Faith organization.
Bring your questions, your stories, and your openness as we explore the nexus where faith and science meet. Together, we’ll consider what thoughtful dialogue between these realms can look like.
Jennifer serves with Discovery & Faith, a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping churches and ministries with resources that help them engage science faithfully, confidently, and creatively.

Answering questions they wish their parents, churches, and schools would ask. Let’s invite friends and gather to hear fr...
03/31/2026

Answering questions they wish their parents, churches, and schools would ask. Let’s invite friends and gather to hear from South Lakes High School students.

03/09/2026

Join us for Taproom Theology tomorrow night! Hear about Nathan Krauss's Year Inside Two MAGA-Aligned Churches: What he saw, heard, and learned!

Lake Anne Brew House

"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of Godand knows God. W...
03/05/2026

"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of Godand knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." 1 John 4:7-8
What does love really look like—not in theory, but in lived experience?
This past gathering of Taproom Theology, we did something intentionally different. Rather than a single speaker or teaching, individuals and couples were invited to share their own stories; stories of romantic love, deep friendship, commitment, loss, singleness, and the relationships that have shaped who they are. If you missed it, catch the full recording on YouTube!

What happens when a church appears to compromise its pulpit for an electoral advantage? What does faith look like when t...
02/24/2026

What happens when a church appears to compromise its pulpit for an electoral advantage? What does faith look like when the idols of order, boundaries, and violence replace the Gospel’s call for love, justice, and inclusion? And what can followers of Jesus do to stand up for their neighbors considering the increasing influence of nationalist churches?
Join us March 10th as Nathan Krauss shares his powerful witness, “My One Year in Two MAGA Aligned Churches: What I Saw, Heard, and Learned.”
In this month’s conversation, Nathan will reflect on his year inside two MAGA-aligned churches and explore:
· How these churches fuse vs synergize both American and Christian identity,
· The symbols, rituals, and rhetoric employed to promote Christian Nationalism and “MAGA Christianity.”
· How these churches can threaten the Church’s prophetic witness,
· How the partisan church attempts to sanctify political campaigns through its electioneering efforts,
· And finally, a look at the larger institutions, networks, and power players that drive the movement.
Through personal narrative and thoughtful theological reflection, Nathan invites us into a candid conversation about identity, faithfulness, and the future of the American Christian Church.
Nathan writes on these issues at his Substack, Searching for Berea, and brings a grounded, compassionate, and deeply informed voice to one of the most urgent conversations in the Church today.
Lake Anne Brew House

What does love really look like—not in theory, but in lived experience?For this gathering of Taproom Theology, we’re doi...
02/03/2026

What does love really look like—not in theory, but in lived experience?

For this gathering of Taproom Theology, we’re doing something intentionally different. Rather than a single speaker or teaching, individuals and couples have been invited to share their own stories; stories of romantic love, deep friendship, commitment, loss, singleness, and the relationships that have shaped who they are.

Love is often simplified or sentimentalized, yet most of us know it’s far more complex. As Taylor Swift puts it simply and honestly, “The best people in life are free.”
This evening invites us to explore how love grows across its many forms:

- Agape — self‑giving love that chooses presence over perfection
- Philia — the love of friendship, loyalty, and shared life
- And the evolving ways love shows up in partnerships, seasons of singleness, and chosen communities in the 21st century

Some stories will come marriages or committed relationships. Others from friendships and yet others from the courage to be single without being alone. As C.S. Lewis reminds us, “Friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too?’”

This gathering is not about offering advice, fixing relationships, or presenting “ideal” stories. It’s about witnessing real love as it actually unfolds: flawed, faithful, hopeful, and human. Leo Buscaglia once wrote, “Love is life. And if you miss love, you miss life.”

Whether you come with a partner, a friend, or on your own, you belong here. Because love isn’t something we master, it’s something we practice, in relationship and in community.
Love is a journey. And tonight, we’ll travel it together.

The Speakers:
William & Sarah Dubuque
William and Sarah Dubuque are newly married and bring with them a love story still very much in motion. Their journey, shaped by friendship, faith, and joy, invites us to see love not as a single moment, but as an unfolding relationship that deepens over time. Together, William and Sarah will lead this special Taproom Theology evening of shared stories, helping frame the conversation around love as it moves from agape—self‑giving love—to philia—the love of deep friendship and shared life.
Sarah brings a particular love for the writings of C.S. Lewis, especially his reflections on how different forms of love shape us and sustain us in community. William brings his own perspective of partnership, presence, and commitment, grounding the evening in lived experience rather than abstract ideals.
Rather than teaching about love, William and Sarah will help create a space to listen for it in marriage, friendship, singleness, and the everyday relationships that quietly form who we are.

Lake Anne Brew House

01/31/2026

We all have moments where disappointment feels final. When a door closes, a dream falls apart, or grief changes everything. But life keeps asking us to stay present, stay honest, and stay connected to who we really are. That’s how we make it through a life that is hard, and still deeply good. Lake Anne Brew House

01/29/2026

What If the Addiction Isn’t the Real Issue? Addiction isn’t the root; it’s a response. A way of numbing the discomfort of being disconnected from our own selves. Healing doesn’t start with behavior modification; it starts with honest connection. Lake Anne Brew House

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