Mere Christians

A C.S. Lewis Conference

April 24-25, 2026

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

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About the Event

2026: On Stories

  • 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, April 24th

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)

 

Saturday, April 25th

8:15 am – 8:45 am – Morning Prayer (Optional, Sanctuary)

9:00 – 9:55 – Plenary Session II (Sanctuary)

10:00 – 11:15 – Breakout 1 (Various)

11:15 – 11:30 – Break

11:30 – 12:15 – Plenary Session III (Sanctuary)

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)

6:00 – 7:15 – Banquet (Parish Hall)

 

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

FridayApril 24th, beginning at 2pm and Saturday, April 25th, 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.