Mere Christians

A C.S. Lewis Conference

May 2-3, 2025

Church of the Messiah
241 N. Main St.
Winter Garden, FL 34787

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About the Event

2025: Surprised By Love

  • Nationally-known keynote speakers
  • Concurrent Children’s Track for reading-aged kids
  • Meals included, with an English Tea and a Narnian Banquet
  • Academic breakouts
  • Bookstore including rare Lewis editions
  • Pricing, registration, and scholarship info available soon

Schedule

Event Agenda

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)

 

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I 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.