the Southern California C.S. Lewis Society
Are you interested in the writings, life, and ideas of C. S. Lewis? Would you like to meet with others, who share this interest, to discuss all aspects of Lewis’ life and works?
Then the Southern California C. S. Lewis Society is for you!
Since 1974, S.C.C.S. L.S has provided a place for members to share literary studies and encourage continued accessibility to all of Lewis’s works.
Our society welcomes all levels of interest in C.S. Lewis. New fans, students, professors, and scholars.
What We Do
share, learn, and enjoy the life & work of
c.s. lewis
Online Meetings
We welcome our members to join us for monthly Zoom meetings from January through June. We break for the summer and return from September through December. Our presenters consist of scholars, teachers, and students who share their interest and knowledge about the works of Lewis and the Inklings. Meetings are recorded.
Resources
Our resource page contains links to other Lewis groups, educational websites, and more. Explore and learn at your own pace.
Events
Our main event is the Pacific Inklings Festival. Other events may include workshops, movie nights, attending plays, or speaking events.
Upcoming Event
the pacific inklings festival
Join us!
Who are we?
Our membership is Christian, non-denominational, ages 18 and older. However, we encourage anyone interested in Lewis to join us, whether you have religious beliefs or not. Lewis himself was an atheist for part of his adult life and didn’t return to faith until age 32.
We are blessed with teachers, scholars, students, and grad students. Many more are readers who love Lewis’ work and desire to learn more about him. We don’t idolize Lewis, but we’re inspired by his work and his faith in Christ. He was charitable, humble, and faithful, sharing the gospel as Christians are called to do—no matter our circumstances.
We hope you’ll join our community of “mere Christians” as we seek to cultivate faith, reason, and imagination.
Come to learn, share, and find your place at our table.
Those who love the writing of Lewis, Tolkein & The Inklings.
Students and grad students of literature and theology.
Professors, teachers and Lewis Scholars.
s.c.c.s.l.S.
“There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations—these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. But it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub, and exploit—immortal horrors or everlasting splendors.”
C.S. Lewis —The Weight of Glory and Other Addresses
