Listen to Past Speakers & Events
Uncover the fascinating history of the Calvin Center for Faith & Writing.
Our archives offer a glimpse into past events, featuring recordings, speakers, and initiatives. Discover inspiring moments, revisit unforgettable conversations, and explore the enduring legacy of our center.
Past Festival Speakers
Since 1990, the Festival of Faith & Writing has featured speakers that include some of our time's most renowned and respected voices in literature.
Past Initiatives
Hudson-Townsend Publishing Institute
In 2017, 2019, and 2021 (virtual), the Hudson-Townsend Publishing Institute offered a three-day intensive workshop designed to bridge the gap between a liberal arts education and a career in publishing.
Combining skills training and professional development, the institute introduced the world of publishing for those who wanted to explore the many different types of work within book, magazine, and digital publishing.
We the People: Race in America
A series of lectures from our 2016 speaker series on race in America. Featuring talks from Austin Channing Brown, Peter Ho Davies, W. Todd Kaneko, and Jim Wallis.
Past Community Events
2025 Speaker Series event featuring Beth Allison Barr
2023 Spring Writers Series featuring Lisa Sharon Harper & Garnette Cadogan
2019 Kathleen Dean Moore & Rachelle McCabe environmental advocacy performance
2018 Madeleine L'Engle Centenary Celebration
