Mere Christians
A C.S. Lewis Conference
Gladly sponsored by The C.S. Lewis Foundation and C. S.Lewis Institute, Orlando
May 2-3, 2025
Church of the Messiah
241 N. Main St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Day(s)
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Friday, May 2nd
2:00 pm – 6:00pm – Registration
3:00 – 4:30 – Early Arrival Sessions: C.S. Lewis 101 (Sanctuary)
> Fr. Andrew Lazo
5:00 – 6:00 – Friday Pasta Supper (Parish Hall)
6:15 – 7:30 – Plenary Session I (Sanctuary)
> Fr. Andrew Lazo, Alan Snyder, Matthew Clark
Saturday, May 3rd
8:15 am – 8:45 am – Morning Prayer (Optional, Sanctuary)
9:00 – 9:55 – Plenary Session II (Sanctuary)
> Christin Lazo, Matthew Clark
10:00 – 11:15 – Breakout 1 (Various)
11:15 – 11:30 – Break
11:30 – 12:15 – Plenary Session III (Sanctuary)
> Andrew Lazo
12:15 – 1:00 – Lunch (Parish Hall)
1:00 – 2:15 – Breakout 2 (Various)
2:15 – 2:30 – Break
2:30 – 3:15 – Panel Discussion / Q&A (Parish Hall)
3:00 – 4:00 – Afternoon CreamTea (Parish Hall)
4:00 – 5:15 – Breakout 3 (Various)
5:20 – 6:00 – Concert (Sanctuary)
> Matthew Clark
6:00 – 7:15 – Banquet (Parish Hall)
How do I attend?
Click here to register to attend!
How do I sign up to present or lead a session?
Have something to say about C. S. Lewis? Submit a 300-word proposal to Rev’d Andrew.
Where is the conference?
Church of the Messiah, 241 N Main Street,Winter Garden, FL 34787
When is the conference?
Friday, May 2nd, beginning at 2pm and Saturday, May 3rd, ending at 7pm.
Are meals included?
YES! Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch, Saturday Tea, Saturday Narnian Banquet (Saturday Breakfast on your own)
Is there a Children’s Track?
YES — reading age children ages 7 – 12. There are children’s tickets available as an option through our Eventbrite registration.
Are Scholarships available?
Yes! Contact Rev’d Andrew if you know someone who wants to come but needs some help.
What if I arrive early? Will there be anything for me to do?
YES! Interactive Early-Arrival Sessions: C. S. Lewis 101: Life & C. S. Lewis 101: Works. Not a Lewis expert? You’ll fit right in. Come and get your questions answered! Contact Rev’d Andrew for information.