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EVENT RECORDINGS
C.S. Lewis and the Transforming Power of Imagination
C.S. Lewis’s enduring influence lies not only in his intellect but in his extraordinary ability to use imagination to convey truth, challenge assumptions, and open readers to new ways of seeing the world. From the magical lands of Narnia to the visionary journeys of The Great Divorce, Lewis crafted stories that reveal spiritual realities, illuminate moral truths, and awaken the human imagination.
On November 21, 2025, we enjoyed an evening with C.S. Lewis scholar, Dr. Jerry Root, considering how imagination shapes faith, informs reason, and transforms the way we perceive God’s world —offering insight not only for readers of Lewis, but for anyone seeking to understand the power of story in our cultural moment.
Compassion and City Living: Cultivating a Life of Mercy
Throughout the Bible, God shows us his heart for the needy and vulnerable. In the Old Testament, God calls on Israel to advocate for the downtrodden and oppressed. In the New Testament, Jesus dedicates much of his ministry to those on the margins of society - the widow, the orphan, the sojourner, or the poor. As followers of Jesus, many of us encounter needs in our city and want to love as God does, but don’t always know how to respond or where to start.
This seminar, offered on Feb 21, 2026, explored the significance of mercy in the heart of God and offered resources to help you respond more effectively to needs in your community. We discussed biblical foundations for the discipline of compassion, the unique challenges of city life, and some practical ways we can respond.