Who are we?

The congregation of Our Lady of Malted Barley and Hops, a virtual fellowship, is a family of men, women, and small furry animals with diverse gifts and abilities acquired through learning and the appreciation of the fermented beverage. Through the Word and the Sacraments of the Great Saint Charlie Papazian, we are chosen to be servants and witnesses to our life in the quest for the ultimate brew. We are called by the Goddess of Grains, and empowered by the Cauldron's forgiving and redeeming grace to be ministers of the Word in our daily lives, in our congregation, in our communities and in all the world. We raise a glass with all humankind to celebrate the faith we share in the Grains, Alpha Acids, and the Sacred Saccharomyces.

Mission Statement:

• Because we are a family of people called to be faithful servants of the Eternal Brew, we will provide opportunities to grow through our commitment to worship, witness, fellowship, education and service by:
• Celebrating Beer's presence with us through the Word and the Sacraments;
• Encouraging appreciation of the fermented beverage through a regular commitment with the use of experimentation and the study of the teachings of St. Papazian and other worthy disciples
• Caring for and nurturing each other within our congregational family
• Providing life-long learning opportunities
• Creating a place of warmth, friendship and hospitality so that others may experience the nature of the True Brew
• Being messengers of the Craft by responding to the needs of people in our busy lives, in our congregation, in our communities and in all the world and
• Developing and strengthening ecumenical relationships in order to share our thirst for the elusive Eternal Brew.......