Austin Estuary Weekend — Paul VanderKlay Visiting (May 28-31)
In collaboration with St. John the Forerunner Orthodox Church and St. George's Episcopal Church
Current Schedule
Thursday 5/28 (7–9 pm)
Austin Estuary gathering at St. George’s Episcopal Church (RSPV - Limited Space)
Post Estuary, a group of us will be meeting at Lazarus Brewing Company to keep the conversation going: https://partiful.com/e/OVXRYVcLqVrHDGRcHQ6m?c=Zog7S2Vg
Friday evening 5/29 (TBD)
House Party - Rigel’s House/Earthdome/THE Cosmic Navel (Signup for invitation)
Saturday 5/30 (4 pm)
Public talk at St. John the Forerunner Orthodox Church, followed by Vespers (optional evening service): RSVP here for headcount.
Sunday morning 5/31 (10 am)
(Optional) Liturgy at St. John’s. Join us for an Orthodox Divine Liturgy (there is a lot of standing). Stick around for fellowship hour potluck with coffee, food, music, and conversation.
What’s happening
For a few days in late May, something a little unusual is happening in Austin.
Paul Vanderklay—some call the Pastor of the Internet, or the Godfather of the Estuary conversation protocol—will be in town, and we’re creating space for a series of conversations, gatherings, and a public talk.
This isn’t a formal conference. It’s more of a hosted visit with a mix of Estuary-style dialogue, informal hangouts, and organic conversations that will inevitably seep through the cracks.
If you’ve been circling these kinds of conversations—meaning, faith, culture, the “meaning crisis,” or are drawn to radically open and honest dialogue that holds space for friction and depth, this is a great entry point to dip your toes in.
Whether you identify as conservative, liberal, MAGA, Woke, religious, atheist, spiritual-but-not-religious, or…religious but not spiritual—you are welcome!
Map
If you are visiting from out of town, I recommend finding a hotel or Airbnb in North or Northwest Austin near Highway 183. I’m happy to help in any way.
