Denver Brew Theology

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About us

***We are an active group - We hope you will consider joining us for an event. *** Check our upcoming events for further information!

Curious what we are about? Read on!...

Do you like wrestling with meaningful questions? Do you like local brew? How about enjoying both at the same time? Denver Brew Theology (DBT) is a diverse community filled with a mosaic of amazing people across the religious/ nonreligious and interfaith spectrum. We hold organized weekly conversations at a local brewpub. DBT is a growing community that gathers around an eclectic table with moderators keeping the convo flowing over some delicious CO craft brew. We brew up some zesty topics and relevant questions ranging from Christianity to Atheism, Buddhism to Judaism, etc. along with kicking around conversations pertaining to science, philosophy, sex, gender, race, politics, socio-economic, and justice-centric issues.

We are very open and honest - everything is on the table. If you're going to get bent out of shape if someone questions what you think, maybe this isn't the place for you. Some of the greatest theological conversations throughout history have happened at local pubs. Let's keep that tradition alive. We find that even in our disagreements and differing beliefs, DBT is a safe, ecumenical community that values one another. We find common ground in our shared humanity and are strangely yet remarkably unified by being together.

In addition to the weekly pub talk, we also publish a podcast - the Brew Theology Podcast - which is a microcosm of our weekly gatherings in half the time. We affirm all people, and everyone's voice truly matters. We simply ask that everyone be respectful, loving and gracious toward his or her fellow Denver Brew Theologian. We are the "home base" to #BrewTheology, an alliance/ network with chapters across the country (www.brewtheology.org). Denver as well. See ya at the pub soon.

Peace,
Janel and Rob
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Peace Building As a Spiritual Practice
Thu, Apr 2 · 7:00 PM MDT
Strange Craft Beer, 13th & Zuni - 1330 Zuni Street, Unit M, Denver, CO, US
Date: Thursday, April 2 @ 7:00pm
Location: Strange Craft Beer Co.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83219357817
Curriculum: Coming Soon!
Password: brew

What does it actually take to build peace—not just avoid conflict, but truly repair what’s been broken? At its core, it could be argued that peace building requires connection to spirituality. Across spiritual traditions, peace is less about agreement and more about relationship. In this gathering, we’ll explore peace building as a spiritual practice rooted in some key ideas: that peace begins with belonging (not necessarily agreement), that healing is communal and personal, and that peace is sustained over time through practice. These ideas can be a framework for thinking about conflict not as something to escape, but as something that can deepen connection.

We’ll draw from both Eastern and Western traditions to ground the conversation. From the Christian practices of confession, reconciliation, and shared table, to Eastern emphases on interdependence, awareness, and disciplined practice, a common thread emerges: peace is something we cultivate. It asks something of us—honesty, patience, humility, and a willingness to remain connected even when it’s difficult.

This isn’t about having the “right” answers or fixing the world’s biggest problems. It’s about exploring what kind of people—and what kind of communities—we become when we take peace building seriously. Come ready to have a rich, reflective, dynamic, and peace cultivating discussion. It might just make you rethink what peace actually requires.

So join us at Strange Craft Beer Co. as we explore this great topic. If the weather is suitable, we may be out in the beer garden.
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