Theology on Tap
A Summer Series for Young Adults
Every July, Saint Clement hosts a 4-week speaker series called Theology on Tap. This beloved event is an opportunity to meet others in their 20s and 30s and ask questions about your spiritual life. We gather together for a talk from a guest speaker, followed by fellowship, snacks & refreshments. Our Young Adult board, YAC Spiritual Director, and Pastor work together on the theme and speakers each year. TOT is a great opportunity to be inspired, make new friends, and learn more about belonging to our parish community! All are welcome.
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Thank you for an incredible 2024 Theology on Tap season as we focused on the theme: Who Is Jesus?
Our amazing Theology on Tap season has ended for 2024! After our 4 July sessions, and then our additional 2 August sequel dates, we had our most incredible and inspiring ToT season yet! We focused on the theme, “Who Is Jesus?”, and each week's speaker unpacked the ways that Jesus reveals Himself to us every day. We found belonging, formed friendships, and discovered the unexplainable love of God with you!
A big thank you to all our summer speakers—Fr. Mike Schmitz, Dr. Sally Blount, Rev. Fr. John Kartje, Fr. Pete McCormick, Fr. Reginald Wolford, Rev. John Wentz, and Dr. Fortini-Campbell—for enriching our faith journey and helping us unpack the many ways that Jesus reveals Himself to us every day!
We’re also so grateful to each and every person who came out and made our six Theology on Tap evenings so special. In total, we had an astounding 1,422 people who attended throughout the summer!
We couldn't have done it without our dedicated volunteers and staff who helped us week after week make a welcoming environment to all who attended. Whether you helped with setting up, welcoming guests, or helping behind the scenes—thank you!
If you loved coming to Theology on Tap this summer and you’re wanting to dive deeper into our community this Fall, we highly recommend joining us for our Fall Alpha course, starting in just a few weeks on September 16th, or one of our upcoming opportunities to grow in your faith. We hope to continue to accompany you on your faith journey and look forward to seeing you all soon.
Thank you to our 2024 speakers!!
July 9: The Giver of Himself: How do I know that Jesus is present to me?
SPEAKER: Fr. Mike Schmitz, notable speaker, author, and podcaster, serving as Dir. of Youth & Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and chaplain at University of Minnesota Duluth.
July 16: The Giver of Goodness: Why would I take a risk of following Jesus?
SPEAKER: Dr. Sally Blount, former Dean of Kellogg School of Management, the President & CEO of the Catholic Charities of Chicago
July 23: The Giver of Purpose: If God loves me why do I fail?
SPEAKER: Very Rev. John Kartje, PhD. Rector/ President of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake
July 30: The Giver of Community: Why belonging matters?
PANEL: Fr. Pete McCormick CSC (Director of Campus Ministry at the University of Notre Dame) and Fr. Reginald Wolford
Plus our ToT Sequel dates!
August 19: Unlocking Inner Peace: Jesus' Timeless Wisdom for a Chaotic World
Speaker: Rev. John Wentz, CEO Alpha USA, Pastor & Author
August 26: Jesus Unlocked: An invitation to living an Authentic Christian Life
SPEAKER: Dr. Lisa Fortini-Campbell, Former Professor of Kellogg School of Management, Speaker
Previous Theology on Tap topics & speakers have included:
What gives you life? - with Tom Wilson
How do you discern your purpose and live out a purposeful life? - with Young Adult panel
How do you live out your purpose in a time of transition? - with Dr. Lisa Fortini-Campbell
How do you help others live out their purpose? - with Brandon Henderson
(Re)connect with yourself: Create a foundation for healthy relationships through self-reflection with Dr. Sally Blount
(Re)connect with God: Invest in a relationship with God as the foundation for life changing friendships with Cliff Barber
(Re)connect with the Church: Connect to the Church, the family of families where you belong as you are with Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago
(Re)connect today: Stop rehashing the past and rehearsing the future, the art of presence with Jeanne Stevens
Blessed are the Peacemakers with Cliff Barber
Work as a Calling with Betsy Bohlen
Listening and Responding to God’s Voice in my Life with Bishop Ron Hicks
A Work in Progress? Embracing the Life God Gave You with Julia Hogan, LCPC
How To Read the Bible with Timothy O’Malley
Jesus with Fr. James Martin, S.J.
Faith and Science with Fr. John Kartje
Mercy in the 21st Centurty with Fr. Manny Dorantes
Political Participation with Dr. Miguel Diaz
Pope Francis and Young Adults with Fr. Peter Wojcik
Faith and Athletics with Stephanie Baliga
What We Believe with Mary Deeley
Reporting on the Church with Michael O’Laughlin
