Pub Theology 2024: "Christianity and Politics" with the Rev. Dr. George Mason
Monday, June 24, 2024, 7:00 PM
at Vector Brewing, 9850 Walnut Hill Ln #405, Dallas, TX 75238
Join us for the grand finale of Pub Theology's captivating series as we delve into the intersection of faith and politics! On Monday, June 24, we're honored to welcome the Rev. Dr. George Mason for a timely and thought-provoking discussion and Musical Guest, Paul Demer.
In this pivotal election year, Dr. Mason will lead us in a reflective exploration of the role Christianity has played and should play in the realm of politics. From navigating contentious issues to grappling with the concept of Christian nationalism, we'll delve into the complexities and challenges of faith-based engagement in the public sphere.
Vector Brewing is an award-winning, beer garden and neighborhood hangout located in the heart of Lake Highlands. During Pub Theology, Vector Brewing is offering a special dinner deal! Enjoy a delicious buffet-style dinner for just $15/person!
Vector Brewing serves a wide variety of beverages including, craft beer, lagers, hazy IPAs, wine, cider, mead, non-alcoholic and more. They also have a full food menu to choose from including their award-winning stone-baked pizza and more! Click here to view their current menu.
The Rev. Dr. Mason is a Christian theologian and Baptist pastor in Dallas, Texas, where he served as Senior Pastor of the Wilshire Baptist Church from 1989 to 2022. He continues to serve as Wilshire’s Director of Pathways Alumni. He is the author of The Word Made Fresh, released in 2023. George is also the Lead Advisor for the Baptist House of Studies at Perkins School of Theology (SMU), where he is an adjunct professor. He is a past convenor of Faith Forward Dallas and participates in numerous local and global ecumenical and interfaith endeavors. He is a contributor to The Dallas Morning News on subjects of public interest that intersect with religion, such as public education, racial justice, predatory lending and climate change. George is married to Kim Mason and they have three children and seven grandchildren.
Paul Demer is a singer-songwriter, record producer, outreach musician, and worship leader. Paul connects with diverse audiences in living rooms, bars, churches, nursing homes, and hospitals in his hometown of Dallas, TX and across the country. Passionate about the craft of songwriting, he has released several albums of original music, and was recently selected as a finalist in Kerrville Folk Festival's New Folk songwriting competition. In addition to producing his own records, Paul has produced over 75 songs for fellow singer-songwriters. He has played over 1,500 concerts in local nursing homes and hospitals, in partnership with the Dallas-Fort Worth non-profit Texas Winds Musical Outreach, and he currently serves as a Music Minister at St. Matthew's Episcopal Cathedral. When not making music, Paul and his wife, Trisha, enjoy reading, spending time outside, and good conversation.