Great events to mark C S Lewis anniversary
November 2013 marks the fiftieth Anniversary of CS Lewis’ death and a series of exciting events are coming up. The Parish of St Mark’s Dundela and others will celebrate the life of our famous son and his contribution to the world of faith. Join with us in reflection, in celebration and in thanksgiving for all that CS Lewis has contributed, during his lifetime and ever since.
Programme of Events
The Lion on the Hill: A Celebration with Professor Alister McGrathSunday 10 November at 7.30 pm in St Mark’s Church
An event in partnership with The Hub @ Queen’s and The Good Bookshop, Belfast.
Professor Alister McGrath, who has just published a new biography of Lewis, will be the speaker at a worship celebration in St Mark’s Church. Doors open at 7.00 pm sharp.
Narnia Schools’ Experience
Monday 11–Friday 15 November
Local Primary School children will be invited into the magical land of Narnia, where it is always winter but never Christmas. Journey with Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy to the Stone Table and meet Aslan himself!
Narnia Experience
Saturday 16 November from 10 00 am–4.00 pm in the Heyn Hall
Guided groups at 10.30 am, 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm.
The Heyn Hall becomes the magical land of Narnia for a day. Journey with Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy to the Stone Table and meet Mr Tumnus, Aslan and even The White Witch!
He’s the king, I tell you: CS Lewis Celebration Service
Sunday 24th November at 6.30 pm in St Mark’s Church
On the Feast of Christ the King, a Service with selected readings from the works of CS Lewis, interspersed with hymns and prayers. St Mark’s Choir will sing the specially commissioned piece ‘From Darkness to Light’, a musical setting of words from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Representatives from the local community will take part in this service.
Space, Science and CS Lewis
Monday 25 November at 8.00 pm in St Mark’s Church
Professor Stephen Williams, Union Theological College Belfast, presents a Lecture on CS Lewis’ Cosmic Trilogy, in which the author forays into science fiction.