Calvin Center for Faith & Writing

14/04/2026

🎥 We’re sharing mini book reviews of titles by 2026 Festival authors—quick takes to help you discover your next great read.

Next up: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯 by Andrew Peterson

Hit play to hear more—and let us know in the comments if this one is on your list!

13/04/2026

Wondering what you'll need at Festival? Some of the things we recommend include: a water bottle, a portable phone charger, a light jacket, planning your day in our app, knowing your way around campus by utilizing the campus map, and purchasing a Festival notebook and tote bag!

Experienced festivalgoers—what did we miss!?

10/04/2026

🚨 Don’t miss your chance to register for Festival! 🚨

Late bird registration for the Festival of Faith & Writing closes THIS SUNDAY!

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/2026-ffw

09/04/2026

This week on the blog: April at Calvin marks a creative crescendo. CCFW Student Fellow Erin Hasler reflects on Festival energy and the legacy of Dialogue, the student-run arts journal. As past and present voices connect, she highlights the importance of creative community—and the spaces where imagination and knowledge meet.

April at Calvin marks a creative crescendo. CCFW Student Fellow Erin Hasler reflects on Festival energy and the legacy of Dialogue, the student-run arts journal.

08/04/2026

We are just days away from the 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing! The last chance to register is April 12!

Comment FFW26 and we’ll send you the link!

07/04/2026

Join us for an evening concert with Jess Ray (), whose “friendly folk” blends indie pop textures with spiritually rich, lyric-driven storytelling. Rooted in faith and experience, her music creates space for reflection, hope, and connection through songs exploring devotion and everyday grace.

This event is free, but tickets are required for those not registered for the Festival. Reserve your seat using this link: https://events.humanitix.com/jess-ray-concert

06/04/2026

The 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing is only 10 days away! Check out these photos from 10 years ago during our 2016 Festival.
We can't wait to gather with all of you again!

03/04/2026

✨ Shining a spotlight on our Festival bookstore partners!✨

New in 2026, the Festival of Faith & Writing is proud to partner with incredible local and independent bookstores to bring your favorite Festival titles even closer to the action.

This year, you can browse, buy, and get your books signed—all in one place. Book signings will take place immediately after speaker sessions, with Festival pop-up bookstores set up near each venue.

Come support these amazing partners while discovering your next great read:
📍 Chapel Narthex — Plumfield Books
📍 Spoelhof Center Atrium — We Are LIT
📍 CFAC Lobby — Schuler Books
📍 Prince Conference Center — Eighth Day Books
📍 Spoelhof Fieldhouse Lobby — Calvin Campus Store

Pick up a book, meet an author, and celebrate the power of stories—while supporting the independent bookstores that help them thrive.

02/04/2026

This week on the blog: With just days to go until the 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing, CCFW Director Jennifer Holberg reflects on the joy of gathering, the beauty of preparing to welcome guests, and why being together—in the same rooms, sharing stories and ideas—still matters so deeply.

We can’t wait to welcome you. Read Jennifer’s full message and get ready for what’s ahead.

With just days to go until the 2026 Festival of Faith & Writing, CCFW Director Jennifer Holberg reflects on the joy of gathering, the beauty of preparing to welcome guests, and why being together—in the same rooms, sharing stories and ideas—still matters so deeply.

01/04/2026

31/03/2026

🚨 Final day alert! 🚨

Lock in standard pricing for the Festival of Faith & Writing by midnight on March 31 (eastern time)—and don’t forget to order your boxed lunches while you’re at it.

Late Bird pricing runs April 1–12, but lunch orders cannot be accepted during that window.

Make your plans today: https://ccfw.calvin.edu/festival/registration

16/03/2026

We are ONE month away from Festival 2026! Let's take a look back at some memories from our previous Festival. What are you most looking forward to for this year?