Batavia brewery to host Pub Theology conversation Feb. 29
Sturdy Shelter Brewing Co., 10 Shumway Ave. in Batavia, will host a faith conversation Thursday, Feb. 29.
The fifth in a Pub Theology monthly series of informal discussions will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free
This month’s suggested topic is “The Devil, Testing and Temptation.” A handout listing conversation-starter questions will be provided.
Co-facilitators are Geneva pastors Rev. Scot Hull, Unitarian Universalist Society; Rev. Stephanie Anthony, Fox Valley Presbyterian Church; and Rev. Rob Hamilton, United Methodist Church of Geneva.
The schedule of future discussions is:
• March 21, location to be announced, on “Swearing: Profanity, Making an Oath, Unholy Language”
• April 25, location to be announced, on “Dominion and Stewardship of the Earth”
Rev. Hamilton said the purpose of the gatherings is to bring people with different views together to converse over beverages. He added that the event encourages open and honest conversation about things that matter, at a table where all perspectives are welcome.
“We aim to dive deeply into topics involving faith, meaning, identity, culture, politics and more! Bring your questions and your curiosity and respectfully engage with people of varying religious traditions, philosophical perspectives and life experiences,” he said.
Rev. Hamilton added, “Gathering various voices and different views amid strangers and friends alike is really important right now in our country.
“Having a specific topic with basic ground rules while meeting in an informal atmosphere is a faithful witness to the way of Christ who valued the dignity of every person, even those who disagree with him and even took his life.”
Ground rules include “not everyone here drinks alcohol … not everyone believes what I believe” and “we will respect diversity and value our differences.”
Rev. Hamilton said the gathering is open to anyone who is willing to meet new persons and possible new perspectives.
For the next meeting's topic and location, visit uusg.org/pub-theology.