Church on Tap started like this...

 

It occurred to me one day that the older I get the less true male friendships I have.  I think this is fundamentally true for all men at some point during our journey. 

The older we get, the more entrenched we become. Little by little, the years pass. We plow ourselves into our families, our business, our routines...and time slips by.   Interestingly, we start to think that we really don't need friends to lean on anymore.  Men live oddly private, quiet lives and many stay in that bubble for a lifetime. 

For others, life events occur that shock us out of that bubble.  Whether it be separation/divorce, health, loss of a job and income, or simply the need for a friend with a truck...the need for trusting, lasting, male friendship is essential in our lives.  It's a must!

 

Church on Tap is a response to just that...

 

Having a great beer (or two) and enjoying a varied conversation with other guys (some we know, some we don't) is healthy.  For those married, having a night out "with the guys" once or twice per month is healthy for a marriage.  Vice versa, of course.

For those people in the middle of crisis in their life, Church on Tap has been an interesting reminder that there are many other men going through just what you are.  We learn from others, we grow strong through hearing how other men have reconciled personally as well spiritually the loss of a marriage, a job, health, etc.

I believe that God shows up at these events.  He is in our conversation, he is why the group continues to grow.  I believe that God wants us to live meaningful lives of contribution...in each others lives.  I believe that he will do almost anything to get our attention.  I believe that he wants men to share their life with each other and with him. 

 

The Creator of the Universe wants your attention!

 

Our typical Meetup looks like this...

We meet monthly (either Tuesday or Thursdays) at a local brew pub (place that brews its own beer). This is a requirement because we informally vote if we like or dislike the beer.  We typically meet in the Northend (North of Seattle, Eastside or Snohomish County) but since there are so many incredible brew pubs in Seattle, I am not willing to rule out Seattle as a location for us from time to time.

You will be given at minimum a 2 week notice of our next event.  Please RSVP through meetup that you are coming.  If you don't come, I'll be bummed, but I'll get over it.  Life happens!  Typically we get 2/3rds of the people who RSVP'd at the event.

 

Oh, one more thing.  From time to time a guy will use an expletive at the meetup.  Typically it is used as punctuation or to make a point.  We allow 1 (one) 4 letter word per person per meetup (smile).  But, typically one guy (you know who you are) uses all of ours for himself.  As I am typing this, I am smiling.

 

I look forward to having a beer with you! 

 

James

 

 

 

 

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  • February 9 at 7:00 PM, 3 C.O.T. Charter Members attended

    Church on Tap: Big Time!

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    Had such a great time last night at our Church on Tap Mixup at the Diamond Knot that I've decided to get a jump on things and book our next meetup right away. Join me at... Learn more

  • January 24 at 7:00 PM, 8 C.O.T. Charter Members attended

    Church on Tap: January Mixup

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    It's 2012. On New Years Eve we had two new members add themselves to Chuch on Tap. That makes 21 members. Of course, at each of our meetups we don't get 21 people out,... Learn more

  • December 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 5 C.O.T. Charter Members attended

    Church on Tap: Holiday Reconnect!

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    If you have ever attended a COT event, or if this is a group you have ever thought "hey, wonder what that meetup is like", then please consider joining us for our... Learn more

  • November 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 6 C.O.T. Charter Members attended

    Church on Tap: Seattle This Time!

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    Hello Church on Tap My friend Dwight told me how much he loves the Two Beers Brewing Company in Seattle...so I thought we should go and check it out at the next Church... Learn more

  • September 28, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 6 C.O.T. Charter Members attended

    Church on Tap: Mukilteo this time!

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    Hello All: It's that time again. Diamond Knot is a great location down close to the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal. There is parking right next to the building near the... Learn more
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