Holy Happy Hour
Second Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 8:00pm
Bee’s Knees Provisions in Cobble Hill (215 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201)
Curious about Christianity? Wondering how faith connects to everyday life? Join us the second Thursday of each month as we explore a different topic together—no expertise required.
We gather at Bee’s Knees Provisions in Cobble Hill. They offer a variety of non-alcoholic, alcoholic, and food options.
Mix and mingle from 6:30 to 7:00pm, then dive into the conversation! Extra friends are always welcome. For more information, email Rev. Brendan Nee (bnee@stannholytrinity.org).
schedule
THE MAGI | January 8
Join us for a special Epiphany conversation about the Magi. Who were these gentile seekers of the Truth? What gifts did they bring? And what wisdom do they offer us today?
WHAT IS SIN? | February 12
As we approach the season of Lent, our topic will be “What Is Sin?” This little word hits hard, as it’s often weaponized to shame, control, and demean. We’ll unpack our own associations with sin and consider alternative perspectives. How might our understanding of sin change if we begin from a place of trust in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God?
THE PROBLEM OF EVIL | March 12
“Long before the words Christian or Trinity or even Yahweh were spoken, humans carried an ache in the deepest recesses of their being, some version of this question, ‘If the gods and the material world are good, why does it hurt so badly to live in it?’ This ache lies at the center of what some Christians call ‘the problem of evil.’ … [T]here is deep good that can come from reflecting on what Christians believe about evil. I find companionship and comfort in joining up with a long tradition that affirms the significance, complexities, importance, and mystery of questions that, despite our sweeping, never stay under the rug for long.” —Aminah Al-Attas Bradford, in “What Is Evil?” on Earth & Altar (source)
SPECIAL EDITION: BISHOP ELECTION! | April 9
The Episcopal Diocese of Long Island is electing a new bishop on April 18. So … what does that mean? What is the role of bishops in The Episcopal Church? Who gets to vote in a bishop election? What is the impact of a new bishop on the parish level? What are your hopes for this new chapter in our Diocese? Join us to dive into all these questions and more!
WOMEN IN CHRISTIANITY | May 14
While Rev. Brendan is out of town, St. Ann’s parishioner Colleen Heemeyer will lead a discussion on the history and roles of women in Christianity.
GENDER IN THE BIBLE | June 11
For Pride Month, Holy Happy Hour dives into gender in the Bible. How did ancient peoples understand gender categories and expression, and what might that mean for our faith today? Plus: Pride flag trivia, with a free drink for the winner on Rev. Brendan.
ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY | July 9
Holy Happy Hour is turning one! Join us on our one-year anniversary to chat about the past year—what worked, what didn’t—and what we’d like to see in the year to come.
THE BAPTISMAL CONVENANT | August 13
What are the promises we make as Christians in The Episcopal Church? What strength do these promises give us in a time of immense cruelty and despair? And how do they empower us to be midwives of a new world, helping birth God’s dream of life and joy for all creation?
UPCOMING DATES: September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10