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17
Apr
Date
17 Apr (Friday)
Time
Fri, Apr 17 – Sat, Apr 18
Venue
Calvin University, 3201 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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The 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing, hosted by the Calvin Center for Faith & Writing (CCFW), is scheduled for April 16–18, 2026, on the campus of Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This biennial event brings together a diverse community of readers and writers to explore the intersection of religious belief and literature through lectures, panel discussions, and performances.
The lineup includes several New York Times bestselling authors and prominent thinkers:
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Featured 2026 Speakers
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•Calvin Center for Faith & Writing (CCFW)
•Dates & Time: The festival begins at 12:30 PM on Thursday, April 16, and concludes around 6:30 PM on Saturday, April 18.
•Location: Calvin University, 3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
•Registration: The "full experience" is priced at $350, with registration available on the CCFW website.
•Accessibility: Features include on-campus shuttles, ASL interpretation for evening plenaries, hearing aid loop systems, and quiet spaces.
•Robin Wall Kimmerer (Thursday Evening Plenary)
•Ross Gay (Friday Evening Plenary)
•Barbara Brown Taylor (Saturday Evening Plenary)
•Laurie Halse Anderson (Opening Plenary on Thursday)
•Neal Shusterman
•Karina Yan Glaser
•Plenary Sessions: Large-scale talks featuring keynote speakers like Laurie Halse Anderson at the Van Noord Arena.
•Lunch Circles: Small, led discussion groups of up to 10 participants held on Friday and Saturday (requires advance sign-up and boxed lunch order).
•Concerts: A performance by Jess Ray is scheduled for Friday evening at the Calvin University Chapel.
•Special Receptions: Partner-led events such as the Collegeville Institute Alumnx Reception on Thursday.
Updated at 19 Mar 2026
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