From King David to Dave Matthews, from the Psalms to beat poetry, there’s a way in which songs and verse speak to us in ways narrative prose cannot. They reach a different part of our brains and provoke us at different emotional levels.

This week at New Wineskins we’ll share some poetry and song lyrics with one another, and try to unpack the words behind the words that reach into those deeper places. And we invite you to contribute some lines that you find particularly meaningful for the group to discuss.

So look up your favorite lyrics or dust off that old college poetry book and join us this Sunday, Feb. 3, in the 167 Side Room of the Marietta Brewing Company for our first-ever New Wineskins Poetry Slam and Lyric Party!

Happy Half-Hour: 6:30pm

Conversation Begins: 7:00pm

One of the ancient doctrines at the church is that Jesus is fully divine and fully human. But what exactly does that mean? How can it be possible? And how does that impact our lives and our faith?

For this second Sunday in Advent, we’ll discuss the concept of incarnation — the idea that God is brought to life in the person of Jesus. We’ll talk about what it means to call Jesus “Christ” (hint: it’s not his last name), and the critical importance of recognizing Jesus’ humanity.

Join us this Sunday, Dec. 16, in the 167 Side Room of the Marietta Brewing Company for a conversation that’s sure to be both interesting and provocative!

Happy Half-Hour: 6:30pm

Conversation Begins: 7:00pm

This Sunday is the first Sunday in Advent. More than just the lead-up to Christmas, Advent is a season of anticipation…of waiting, of wondering, of hope.

Is “hope” the same thing as “faith?” Or is hope something altogether different, something that motivates and informs the way we approach our day-to-day lives?

This Sunday at New Wineskins we’ll talk about Hope…what gives us hope, what feeds our hope, and what having hope means to us. We’ll discuss how the season of Advent is, in fact, a season of hope, and what that means in our lives.

Join us this Sunday, Dec. 2, in the 167 Side Room of the Marietta Brewing Company for a conversation about how Advent is a season based in hope, and what our own hopes are in this season.

Happy Half-Hour: 6:30pm

Conversation Begins: 7:00pm

Female hand outstretched with palm up and the word ‘Gratitude’ surrounded by a relevant word cloud hovering against a rustic stone effect background

What are you thankful for? Not just in that warm-fuzzy-feeling-good kind of way, but in terms of deep gratitude? Things that deeply inform the way you live your life. Things that make you grateful to draw breath each morning. Things that give you a sense of self.

This Sunday at New Wineskins, we’re going to celebrate a time of Thanks-Giving. We’ll express those things for which we’re thankful and open up group discussions on exactly what those things mean and how our gratitude for them can be life-giving and affirming.

Join us this Sunday, Nov. 18,  the 167 Side Room of the Marietta Brewing Company for a conversation about giving thanks and living grateful lives.

Happy Half-Hour: 6:30pm

Conversation Begins: 7:00pm

What do George Jetson and the apocalyptic book of Revelation have in common?

Find out at New Wineskins this Sunday, Nov 4, as we discuss how our present imagination plays a role in shaping our promised future. Join in on the conversation in the 167 Side Room of the Marietta Brewing Company!

Happy Half-Hour: 6:30pm

Conversation Begins: 7:00pm