10th Annual
The Inklings Festival is a three-day, family-friendly celebration of a group of writers who have shaped the faith and imagination of countless people through The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings, and many other life-changing books. Join us as we feast and learn from our favorite authors. And do consider offering a contribution to support cultural renewal for this fall fundraising event.
What started as a group of friends toasting to their heroes over beer and pipes, has turned into one of the most unique Christian non-profits in the country. We are a Christian organization who promotes the cultivation of friendships through conversations about how the faith of our fathers can help us navigate the new dark ages. If you long to bring life to the decaying culture in our cities, and if you desire to uncover timeless ways to foster virtue in your soul, we're here for you.
And by the way, we're still toasting heroes over beer and pipes. We'd love for you to join us!
We seek to expose all Christians to the common tradition of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church through digital resources, printed publications, community events, and national conferences, all to help Christians live more effectively in the modern world and to help Christians overcome their divisions, “that they all may be one … so that the world may believe.”
Since its beginnings over thirty years ago, Eighth Day Books has appealed to Fr. Jean Danielou's explanation of the eighth day: "The number eight was, for ancient Christianity, the symbol of the Resurrection, for it was on the day after the Sabbath, and so the eighth day, that Christ rose from the tomb. Furthermore, the seven days of the week are the image of the time of this world, and the eighth day of life everlasting. Sunday is the liturgical commemoration of the eighth day, at the same time a memorial of the Resurrection and a prophecy of the world to come..." (The Bible and the Liturgy). For a more extensive explanation with primary sources from the Church Fathers, see forthcoming link here.
For details see our membership page.
Christians are divided. This is a fact. We have been since the schism between East and West at the turn of the first millennium and since the Protestant Reformations in the sixteenth century. This is a tragedy. That's why we believe we have a duty to facilitate a dialogue of love and truth, one that acknowledges our real differences, but one that also seeks to achieve a common mind so we can stand reunited in the One who is the Truth.
No! We do have a number of community events that are geared more toward Wichita residents. But our digital and print publications, along with our featured events (e.g. Symposium, Florovsky Week, and Inklings Oktoberfest), are for folks from near and far. We encourage people who have never visited Wichita to make a pilgrimage to one of our featured events so you can experience the Eighth Day community and Eighth Day Books.
No! While the Hall of Men was our first regular event and has proven to be foundational to the work of EDI, it is the only event that is for men only. While Sisters of Sophia is for women only, all other EDI events welcome all!
Although Eighth Day Institute and Eighth Day Books have no formal affiliation or financial relationship, our support for each other is mutual and enthusiastic. Our mission is carried out through not-for-profit educational endeavors that seek to accomplish what Eighth Day Books does as a for-profit business through book sales: connect people to classics which shed light on ultimate questions and expose people to the teachings of the Holy Fathers.
Contact us by email by clicking here.
Mail a print letter to us at:
EDI at The Ladder
2836 E. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67214
Send a text or give a call to 316.573.8413.
October 2024
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5pm Ray Anderson Theological Task Force
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2
6am "Ironmen"
3
4pm Cappadocian Society
4
7:30am Prayer Group - Hill
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5pm Ray Anderson Theological Task Force
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6am "Ironmen"
10
4pm Cappadocian Society
7pm Hall of Men
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7:30am Prayer Group - Hill
6pm Chesterton Society
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5pm Ray Anderson Theological Task Force
15
4pm Preaching Colloquium
6:30pm Sisters of Sophia
16
6am "Ironmen"
17
4pm Cappadocian Society
18
7:30am Prayer Group - Hill
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5pm Ray Anderson Theological Task Force
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6am "Ironmen"
24
4pm Cappadocian Society
7pm Hall of Men
25
7:30am Prayer Group - Hill
26
7am "Ironmen"
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5pm Ray Anderson Theological Task Force
29
30
6am "Ironmen"
31
4pm Cappadocian Society
1
7:30am Prayer Group - Hill
2
Location
Eighth Day Institute at The Ladder
2836 E. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67214
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