Dear Friends: I just finished intensive studies in pastoral care and counseling and believe now more than ever, that the last thing we all need is to only attend "church" as it has developed over the years. Although I am the Senior pastor at a wonderful church on the West side of Manhattan in the West Village, I really enjoy sitting together in s a small group. Perhaps sitting in a pew is not the enemy, however, I have found that sitting together in small groups and sharing with each other vario …

Do you spend your days daydreaming about hops, grains, ales, yeast, stouts, and lagers? Then this group is for you. It is a forum to help those who wan't to learn more about the beer they have been drinking. Do you have questions about what makes a beer great? How different kinds of hops change the taste of beer? What the difference between an ale and a lager is? How brettomyces could be a good thing for beer? What the hell brettomyces even is? Do you want to learn the anwers to these questions …

We decided to start this group to offer a safe place for people to meet, relax in a quiet atmosphere free from finger pointing and simply to love a God who is and always has been in love with each of us. We share God's Word in an open and refreshing way. If you love people are open to everyone's ideas and willing to accept others the way God accepts each of us and willing to grow, this group is for you. In recent years, I have taken studies in pastoral counseling and pastoral care, and have lear …

“I do not know the American gentleman, God forgive me for putting two such words together." -Charles Dickens What the young men of our generation need is an excuse to drink the way our grandfathers used to: frequently, dressed well, and over meaningful conversation. The purpose of this group is to start a group of gentlemen who are intelligent, driven, and appreciate meaningful discussion. That being said, we're not stuffy. Crass subjects, foul language, sarcasm and funny jokes made in poor tast …

Would you like to learn more about the spiritual meaning of your dreams? Would you like to know why you are attracted to certain places or times in history? Have you ever had an out-of-body experience? Do you see the inner light or hear the inner sound and wonder about it? Have you wondered about the "coincidences" you have through conversations, chance meetings with others, ah ha moments, or strong inner nudges? Join others, like yourself, who are on a spiritual quest . This meetup group explor …

“This is a group for anyone interested in learning about the writings of the New Testament with a deeper vision that that shared by modern religious leaders. Participants should join with an open mind to learn and share of the historical and regional settings of New Testament authors. While most participants would identify themselves as Christians... it is a group open to ALL who are willing to engage in a respectful conversation concerning the Historical Jesus, as well as 1st & 2nd Century Chri …

This is a group for anyone interested in the big questions of life...not just the "what" questions, but also the "why" questions. The goal is good conversation around good food and drink. While some of us approach the world from a Christian worldview, we welcome people of all faiths and people with no particular religious commitments. The only requirement is a willingness to respect other people, even when they hold a different view than your own. We look forward to thinking, laughing, and learn …

Welcome To Lighthouse Christians. Enjoy Singles Events and much more. A new group for Christ centered gatherings, at large and small venues. The main purposes, of Lighthouse events, are for practicing edifiing, and encouraging one another in love; So, it's for eveyone, who just enjoys meeting others, with similar interests, needs and desires, in Christ, and are seeking for godly relationships and or are marriage minded.  Also welcome are  members friends and family, that may not understand our f …

Respectful conversation, not debate, about the relationship between faith and reason. This is not a theist/atheist debate group but rather a group for those interested in how faith and reason converge. Only those willing to listen to the ideas and perspectives of others with respect are invited to join. We will meet monthly at Abington Art Center and walk while we talk about these topics. You will not be talking to more than one or two people at a time so that each person has a chance to have an …

Based in Fort Greene, I'd like this meetup to offer fellow rational, free-thinking Brooklynites an opportunity to come together to learn, share, or just sit and stare. Our meetups will generally be topic-driven and conversational.  Members should feel free to bring any reading or viewing material to contribute to the discussions and debate and argument is definitely allowed. Of course, people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, sexual orientations, races, and even religions are welcome. There is …

"God on Tap" are conversations that happen at the intersection of life and faith. We gather monthly at Forest and Main Brewing Company to talk about current events from a spiritual perspective. Anyone is welcome to join the conversation, no matter your spirituality, faith, or religion, if you have one at all. Find out more, including upcoming gatherings and our blog at our website http://godontap.com

Are you a hard working dynamic young individual who works hard, plays hard and.......Prays hard!!?. Are you tired of the same old activities in church - the church dance and potluck with Sister Agatha? Do you want a place or a crew you can discuss Beyoncé's or Lil'Wayne's new song and then switch it up to have an intellectual conversation about why David and Moses where the true hustlers of their day? Do you want a place where you can testify without feeling like the only prophet in the room? Th …