The Theology on Tap series, hosted this summer at the University of Saint Francis, will bring young people from across Fort Wayne together as they dive deeply into the themes centered on finding Christ in various aspects of faith and life. The series planned by a team of local young adults, entitled “The Paradox of the Christian Life”, will offer a weekly talk by a local follower of faith and the opportunity to enjoy food, drink, and fellowship. Individuals of any faith or non-faith are encouraged to attend.
There will be one talk each Tuesday from July 9th – July 30th at the University of Saint Francis Cougar Den (Student Center). Food and bar service opens each week at 6:00 PM, and the week’s talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. On August 6, there will be a closing Mass at 6:00 PM at the University of Saint Francis Chapel followed by a closing celebration in Achatz Hall at 6:30 PM. The event is generously sponsored by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Dinner will be available for purchase at a discounted rate, $8 thanks to their support.
The goal of this series is to help young adults navigate an increasingly complex society and equip them with resources to be better Christians in a secular world. Our society and culture are often dominated by “either…or” extremes by which individuals are expected to define themselves. Even within the Church, this temptation to be “either…or” exists. But what we see revealed in Jesus Christ is that to be a follower of His is to live a paradox – to hold two things that seem opposed in tension, and allow the Holy Spirit to purify and animate our life in that space – which is often referred to as the “both…and” of Catholicism. Each of the series talks will focus on a “both…and” theme that young adults encounter regularly, and will offer guidance on how to live this paradox in imitation of Christ, who is both God and man and reveals to us what we are created for.

On July 30, Stacey Huneck will share how we, as disciples of Jesus, live in the tension of authentically sharing the Gospel with people who may not know Jesus personally. Many young adults experience the challenge of having friends and family members who do not share our Christian faith. How can we walk with those we love in authentic friendship, and yet be unafraid to share with them the Good News of Jesus Christ with them in both confidence and humility?
Stacey Huneck has served as the youth and young adult ministry coordinator at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for over a decade. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and Teaching Certificate from the University of Saint Francis and a Master of Arts degree in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. She is a member of the inaugural Mathis Liturgical Leadership Cohort at the McGrath Institute developing resources to cultivate deeper Eucharistic cultures. She is a core team member for Springs in the Desert, a ministry offering spiritual accompaniment to those on the path of infertility. Stacey and her family are natives to the Fort Wayne area and love calling this place home.

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