The "Unauthorized Theology Pub" is a valuable extension of Sunday services and is another place we can bring our thoughts, questions, ideas - even heresies and doubts - and explore matters of faith together. It may be interesting to note that many folks on this list have never attended a service with us. Yet despite never meeting, some close relationships have been forged.

True to it's name, the "Pub" is not a good proxy for getting a temperature of what we individually or collectively believe. Rather, it is a good measurement of the kinds of questions and discussions which we not only tolerate, but embrace.

The pub is not a place to underestimate your audience ('assume very little' is a good rule of engagement), as professional clergy, staunch non-Christians, and critical religious thinkers from all over the country gather around a virtual brew. But everyone is friendly and a compelling question is always welcome.