Narnia is Coming!

Many of you have read - and read to your children - C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. It is wonderful fantasy with deep and beautiful insights into the faith. You've probably heard by now that the same producers that made Lord of the Rings is making the Narnia series come alive on the screen, starting with The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, December 9! We got a preview at the Oxford Institute and were assured that those working with the producers are thrilled with the content and quality.

I immediately began to think about Christ Church incorporating it into our teaching experience. Marty has ordered some of the books that help understand and pass on the learnings from the series. We'll discuss some possibilities with children's ministries. I'm thinking of offering a seminar to the community in November or early December around Lewis and the Chronicles based on my experience at Oxford and other reading.

One speaker at the Institute pointed out that Lewis later in life - through the influence of George MacDonald, Tolkein and others began to see how God uses the imagination to reach the mind and heart - especially in a world where there is less biblical knowledge. Narnia and his Space Trilogy and other writings came out of that growing conviction.

You can learn more about the movie, connect to links, see video previews, etc. at Narnia Resources.com.

Pictures from England

St Aldates Church - a Cathedral refurbished into a contemporary worship space.

Chuck Colson with C.S. Lewis Institute President before the closing address on Biblical Ethics

We took a walk along the Thames near Christ Church College you can see people Punting, a canoe/gondola-esque pastime. Further along we came to a view of another college - Magdelen where Lewis taught for many years.

Most folks were friendly at the palace we visited - some were a little cold.

The last day before leaving we took a bus and train to Windsor - home of little royal summer cottage! We stopped in town for tea time at the Crooked Tea House.