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Crystal Downing

"The Wages of Cinema: Looking through the Lens of Dorothy L. Sayers" with Crystal Downing

June 5, 2025
In a captivating realm where cinematic narratives enchant countless viewers, how can one harmonize their faith with the craft of filmmaking? Downing’s book, The Wages of Cinema (IVP Academic) encourages a deep dive into this question, drawing upon Dorothy L. Sayers’ Trinitarian view of creativity and her enchantment with theater and film.

Jennifer McNutt

"Recreating Mary Magdalene: Her Story through the Eyes of the Wade Authors" with Jennifer Powell McNutt

May 9, 2025
Across the centuries and traditions, Christians have struggled to convey a clear, biblical account of Mary Magdalene and her significance for the Christian faith. How might C.S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and George MacDonald inform a faithful retrieval of her? Dr. McNutt explores how the Wade authors reflect the complexities of reading the biblical narratives about Mary Magdalene and help the church to see her significance for today.

John Walker as Chesterton

"An Evening with G.K. Chesterton: Apostle of Joy" with John Walker

June 26, 2024
John Walker portrays G.K. Chesterton on a journey through the afterlife where he recounts his life with wonder and gratitude while unpacking the golden key to his love of Christ.


Other Past Events


 

Film footage of Canterbury Festival Plays and Dorothy L. Sayers

Dorothy L. Sayers in film by Sydney Bligh

Enjoy viewing rare 1930s footage from three Canterbury Festival play productions by Charles Williams and Dorothy L. Sayers, and footage of Sayers herself, in these silent film excerpts by amateur British filmmaker Sydney Bligh, discovered in 2011.

Film footage by Sydney Bligh, shared by kind permission of Helen Jarrett and The Canterbury Amateur Film Archive at Canterbury Christ Church University.