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2026 Festival of Faith & Writing
2026 Festival: Registration Info
2026 Festival: Registration Info
Register to attend the 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing, happening April 16-18, 2026 at Calvin University.
2026 Festival: Speakers List
2026 Festival: Speakers List
The Festival of Faith and Writing is a renowned literary conference in Grand Rapids, MI, celebrating faith, storytelling, and creativity with inspiring writers and thought-provoking discussions.
2026 Festival: Schedule
2026 Festival: Schedule
The 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing will take place on April 16-18 at Calvin University's campus in Grand Rapids, MI. The event officially begins at 12:30 pm on Thursday, April 16, and concludes around 6:30 pm on Saturday, April 18.
2026 Festival: Recommended Reading
2026 Festival: Recommended Reading
To enrich your Festival experience, we’ve curated a vibrant collection of works by our 2026 speakers. This list serves merely as an introduction to our speakers and their work.
Michigan Educators: SCECH Application
Michigan Educators: SCECH Application
2026 Festival: Plenary Sessions & Special Event Tickets
2026 Festival: Plenary Sessions & Special Event Tickets
2026 Festival: Friends of the Festival
2026 Festival: Friends of the Festival
2026 Festival: Buy Your Merch!
2026 Festival: Buy Your Merch!
2026 Festival: Join a Lunch Circle
2026 Festival: Join a Lunch Circle
2026 Festival: Plan Your Visit
2026 Festival: Plan Your Visit
StoryGraph Reading Challenge
StoryGraph Reading Challenge
Goodreads Group
Goodreads Group
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Watch & Listen
Anna Bogel, Byron Borger, and Karen Swallow Prior | Rewrite Radio
Anna Bogel, Byron Borger, and Karen Swallow Prior | Rewrite Radio
Anne Bogel, Byron Borger, and Karen Swallow Prior join Jennifer Holberg to explore how reading shapes empathy, humility, and imagination. This lively conversation considers why stories matter in distracted, polarized times.
Suzanne Stabile | Rewrite Radio
Suzanne Stabile | Rewrite Radio
Suzanne Stabile joins Sam Gutierrez for a lively conversation on the Enneagram, creativity, and faith—exploring writing, compassion, and the spiritual work of understanding ourselves and one another.
S.J. (Jim) Dahlman | Rewrite Radio
S.J. (Jim) Dahlman | Rewrite Radio
In this episode of Rewrite Radio, journalist and author S.J. (Jim) Dahlman reflects on the perceived tension between faith and journalism. Drawing on stories from his reporting and writing, Dahlman explores objectivity, curiosity, and the moral responsibilities of storytelling.
Rewrite Radio Podcast
Rewrite Radio Podcast
Listen to conversations with writers and readers from over three decades of the Festival of Faith and Writing. Each episode features a different session from our archives.
Recent Blog Posts
A Postcard from Baltimore
A Postcard from Baltimore
Fresh from the AWP conference in Baltimore, CCFW Faculty Jane Zwart reflects on the joy of gathering with writers—and the even deeper sense of belonging she finds at the Festival of Faith & Writing.
Book Review: 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥
Book Review: 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥
How can Christian faith shape climate action? In this review, CCFW Student Fellow Eleanor Engel explores Kyle Meyaard-Schaap’s 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥.
From the Director's Desk | March 2026
From the Director's Desk | March 2026
The countdown to the 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing is on! In this post, CCFW Director Jennifer Holberg shares her recent radio conversation.
About the CCFW
About Us
About Us
Learn more about our mission to unite people together through stories. Find an inclusive community to join conversations about the intersections of religious belief and literature.
Subscribe to Faithful Reader Newsletter
Subscribe to Faithful Reader Newsletter
Join our community of readers and writers to continue literary discussions between faith and writing. Get in touch with us for any questions you may have regarding our events.
Past Speakers at the Festival of Faith & Writing
Past Speakers at the Festival of Faith & Writing
Explore past speakers of the Festival of Faith and Writing, including faith-based writers, artists, and diverse thinkers. The festival has hosted a variety of world-renowned authors and more.
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