| Singles and couples in their 20s and 30s are invited to deepen their understanding of their faith, meet other young adults and enjoy lively conversation in a relaxed social environment this summer at Theology on Tap.
The four-week series offers a rich variety of topics in each region of the archdiocese, designed to connect young adults with one another and their church by providing informative presentations in an atmosphere open to questions and discussion.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and sessions begin at 7:30 p.m. Young adults are welcome to attend any of the sessions in any of the regions. Admission in free but donations are welcome. For information, call (213) 637-7652 or (213) 637-7354.
The schedule, listed by region with topic and speaker:
Our Lady of the Angels
St. Mary Magdalen Church (parish hall), 1241 Corning St.,
Los Angeles.
July 21: "How to Bring Your Best Self Into Your Relationships,"
Peter Canavan.
July 28: "Peace and Justice: If You Want Peace, Work
For Justice," Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ.
Aug. 4: "Living Spiritually in a Material World:
Following Jesus' Example of Love and Humility," Fr. Ken Deasy.
Aug. 11: "What Drives Us Away and Back to the Church?
The Young Adult's Journey Back Home," Sr. Kathy Bryant, RSC.
San Fernando
Our Lady of Grace Church (parish hall), 5011 White Oak Ave., Encino.
July 23: "A Purpose Driven Life in a Purpose Driven
Church,"
Fr. Joe Shea.
July 30: "Does Mass Confuse You? Come Learn Our Rich
Symbols," Msgr. Padraic Loftus.
Aug. 6: "How to Bring Your Best Self into Your Relationships,"
Peter Canavan.
Aug. 13: "Peace & Justice: Learn How to Put Your
Faith into Action," Eric DeBode.
San Gabriel
St. Joseph's Salesian Renewal Center, 8301 Arroyo Dr., Rosemead.
July 20: "Got Gifts? Spirituality in Your Everyday
Life," Fr. Ik Ikeocha.
July 27: "Puzzled About Love, Lust, & God? How Do
They All Fit Together?" Bill Shaules.
Aug. 3: "What Is…Fun With Faith? The Answer is…Let's
Play Catholic Jeopardy!" Fr. David Loftus, Juliette Marsh-Williams,
Douglas Leal.
Aug. 10: "Do You Yearn To Discern? Making Life Choices
as Young Adults," Floy Hawkins.
San Pedro
St. Bernard Church (parish hall), 9647 E. Beach St., Bellflower.
July 19: "Lights! Camera! Action! Catholicism in
the Media,"
Fr. David Loftus.
July 26: "Men! Women! Can't Live with Them! Can't
Live Without Them: The Relationship Quest," Peter Canavan.
Aug. 2: "Religion in an Age of Science: Special Bioethics
Concerns," Fr. Richard Benson.
Aug. 9: "A Purpose Driven Life in a Purpose Driven
Church," Fr. Joe Shea.
Santa Barbara
Our Lady of the Assumption Church (parish hall),
3175 Telegraph Rd., Ventura.
July 17: "One Nation Under God? The Separation of
Church and State," Bishop Thomas Curry.
July
24: "Star Wars: Religious Faith in an Age of Scientific
Knowledge," Fr. Dave Heney.
July 31: "Catholic to the Core: Understanding Funky
Traditions and Quirky Rituals," Fr. David Loftus.
Aug. 7: "How to Maintain Your Faith and Find Peace
at Work," Floy Hawkins.
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