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Connecting Young Adults shaped by community, questioning, and service
Our ministry creates brave space for young adults in their 20’s-mid 30’s to deepen through faith through study, conversation, service, and gatherings that build community. Whether you have called Cincinnati your home all your life or are new to the area, we want to connect with you!
If you are a person who is working to lean into the ideas that God’s abundant grace is for everyone – community is foundational – social justice is integral to a life of faith – LGBTQ+ people are beloved – Black Lives Matter – you can’t love God without loving others – climate change is real – faith and doubt are not incompatible – this group might be for you!
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Current Study:
Brews & Prophetic Imagination
at Bean & Barley
Mondays 7:00 - 8:30pm
January 5th - February 9th
What happens when faith looks strong on the surface—but justice is missing underneath?
This winter, young adults are invited to Brews & Prophetic Imagination, a five-week Bible study that walks slowly and thoughtfully through the Book of Amos. Amos is an outsider prophet who speaks hard truths to a society that is wealthy, religious, and comfortable—making his words surprisingly relevant for our own time.
Each week, we’ll read substantial portions of scripture together, taking time to understand who Amos was, what was happening in his world, and why his message was so disruptive. From there, we’ll reflect honestly on what Amos helps us notice about faith, power, worship, justice, and responsibility today. The goal isn’t to rush to answers, but to practice prophetic imagination—learning to see the world as it is and daring to imagine the world God longs for.
We’ll gather Monday evenings from 7:00–8:30pm at Bean & Barley, where you’re encouraged to grab your favorite beverage and settle into thoughtful, open conversation. This study is designed especially for young adults and is discussion-based, progressive, and accessible. No Bible background is required, and there’s no prep work or homework—just show up ready to read, listen, and engage.
Each session stands on its own, so whether you can join us for one week or all five, you are welcome. This study runs from January 5 through February 9, offering a meaningful way to engage scripture together as we move toward the season of Lent.
If you’re curious about the Bible, wrestling with big questions, or looking for a space where faith and justice are held together honestly, these gatherings are for you.
Bible Study Schedule
January 5th – Amos chapters 1 & 2
January 12th – Amos chapters 3 & 4
January 19th – Off for MLK Day – you are invited to participate in the MLK March starting at 10:15a at the Freedom Center or the program as Music Hall at 12:00p – click here to learn more and let us know you’re coming
January 26th – Amos chapters 5 & 6
February 2nd – Amos chapters 7 & 8
February 9th – Amos chapter 9
Upcoming Study:
Brews & Reimagining the Cross
at Bean & Barley
Mondays 7:00 - 8:30pm
February 23rd - March 30th
Lent invites us to slow down, tell the truth, and look more closely at the heart of our faith. This season, young adults are invited to Brews & Reimagining the Cross, a Lenten study that creates space to thoughtfully explore one of Christianity’s most central—and often misunderstood—questions: What does Jesus’ death mean?
Using Adam Hamilton’s Why Did Jesus Have to Die? as our guide, we’ll explore the many ways Christians across time have understood the cross—often called atonement theories. The New Testament writers themselves didn’t settle on a single explanation. Instead, they offered a wide range of metaphors—images of sacrifice, victory, healing, forgiveness, and love—often without fully explaining how Jesus’ death accomplishes the saving work they describe. Because of this, the meaning of the cross can feel confusing or disconnected from everyday life.
Together, we’ll slow down and engage these different interpretations, asking how each one shapes the way we understand God, ourselves, and the world. Rather than searching for one “correct” answer, this study invites curiosity, honesty, and reflection—making room for deeper faith and lived transformation.
Each week, participants are invited to watch a short (14-20 minutes) video from Amplify Media, which can be accessed for free, before we gather. See below for access to videos. Our time together will be discussion-based, focused on conversation, questions, and reflection rather than a lecture. For those who want to dive deeper, you are encouraged to purchase Adam Hamilton’s book Why Did Jesus Have to Die? – click here to purchase on Amazon.
We’ll meet Monday nights from 7:00–8:30pm, February 23 through March 30, at Bean & Barley, where you’re encouraged to enjoy your favorite beverage and come as you are. This study is designed especially for young adults and is open to anyone—no theology background, Bible expertise, or certainty required. Doubt, curiosity, and different perspectives are always welcome.
If you’ve ever struggled with how the cross has been explained—or sensed there might be more to its meaning than you were taught—Brews & Reimagining the Cross offers a thoughtful, spacious way to engage this powerful story during the season of Lent.
Study Schedule
February 23rd – Lift High the Cross
- This session discusses Jesus’ crucifixion as God’s Word to humanity and as a recapitulation human story, with Christ as the second Adam.
March 2nd – O Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done
- Explore two important and influential atonement theories: penal substitution and sacrificial offering.
March 9th – Angus Dei
- Continued exploration of atonement theories, detailing three key themes: Christ as Passover lamb, the new covenant, and ransom and redemption.
March 16th – Were You There?
- Delve into moral influence and moral example atonement theories and their possibilities for helping us live more cruciform lives.
March 23rd – What Wonderous Love Is This?
- This session further explores the moral influence theory, discussing how the cross is the ultimate expression of divine love.
March 30th – Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
- The final session discusses the Christus Victor theory of the atonement, which focuses Christ’s victory over sin and death.
Access Amplify Media
Amplify Media is a streaming service that delivers high quality videos with an
emphasis on Wesleyan perspectives (think Netflix for Christians). Access on any
device at any time for free by following these steps below to create your own account
to access the HPCUMC channel. You can download Amplify Media App on your Roku
or on your personal devices (cell phone, tablet, etc.) from the Apple or Google App
stores. You can also always access Amplify Media from your browser by going to
amplifymedia.com
Create your account:
1. Click here: https://my.amplifymedia.com/amplify
2. Click the person icon found at the top right of your screen.
3. Select “Enter Access Code” from the drop down menu.
4. Enter the code TVSWBP
5. Enter your name, email, and create a password to create your free membership.
Access the Why Did Jesus Have to Die? Videos:
• Click on the magnifying glass icon to access the search feature.
• Enter and select Why Did Jesus Have to Die? study.
• Watch the video for the week (see above for schedule/title)
• Want to find the study again quickly? Click “Add to Watchlist”,
• Access Watchlist from the person icon at the top right of the screen.