KindlingsFest is an annual summer festival held on beautiful Orcas Island that offers rest, relaxation and spiritual, intellectual and creative renewal in a dynamic community of thoughtful, creatives for whom God is of central importance. It is fast becoming one of the nation’s favorite faith, arts and ideas events. Registration this year is ahead of last year, so don’t put it off–register now!
This year’s theme is Turning Mourning into Dancing. The event runs July 27-30, 2011, and features speakers Eric Metaxas (bestselling biographer of Bonhoeffer and Wilberforce), Jerry Root (C.S. Lewis Scholar), Nigel Goodwin (arts advocate from the United Kingdom) and Michael Card (singer/songwriter and writer). You’ll hear music from Susan Osborne, Jeff Johnson and Michael Card and see dance from The Storling Dance Theater and Karin Stevens Dance. This year offers late-night showings of three films selected from Sundance 2011 with discussions from theologian-in-residence Dr. Jeff Keuss. Plus, there’ll be lots of time to relax with old friends and new as you enjoy the refreshing natural wonders of Orcas Island.
If the price of accommodations is getting to you, consider the free camping option.
After the first 300 slots are filled, overflow seating will be offered, but to get the best experience, register today.
About KindlingsFest
The Kindlings is a relational, intergenerational movement with the mission of rekindling the spiritual, intellectual and creative legacy of thoughtful creatives for whom God is of central importance. We believe to be fully human requires the synergy and essential presence of all three of these dynamics (spirit, intellect, creativity) in daily life. Our work is inspired by the Inklings, a small group of British literary figures: J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, Dorothy Sayers and others, who met weekly in a pub for conversation and to read and improve one another’s work. We are particularly concerned about the younger generation that often has little awareness that for centuries the faith community was the source of a rich, vibrant, intellectual, spiritual and creative culture.
